Sermons on Catastrophe:

Their Story, Our Warning

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 10, 2025

God holds up the mirror of the past to keep us from stumbling in the present.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These were the words of the philosopher George Santayana about nations, politics, and the rise and fall of empires. But much earlier than George Santayana, the Apostle Paul, 18 centuries earlier, made the same point about our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear Or Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 19, 2025

As Jesus crosses Galilee, facing a storm and interacting with a demon-possessed man, some people respond to Jesus in fear and others in faith.

From 2001-2006, the reality-TV game show Fear Factor brought contestants and viewers alike face to face with fears that they did not know they had. From death-defying stunts, to eating gross concoctions and so much more, contestants faced their fears in order to win challenges in the hopes of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Matthew 28:20, John 14:1-3, Hebrews 13:5, John 14:16-17, John 10:10, Luke 8:22-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatology 7 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

Today, we want to continue to look at the period in the Bible known as the Tribulation period.

Our outline for the Tribulation Period has been: I. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD II. THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD III. THE PLAGUES OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD We also have looked at why God allowed this period of time to take place. It is for two reasons: (1) TO CONVINCE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of Divine Judgment

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2010

1) The Past signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:5-7), 2) The Present signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:10), 3) The Future signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:12-13)

Of the many stories this summer on the environment, one that has continued to draw attention is the story of the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit. The interaction and hiding of findings of the unit became known as climategate. The Oxburgh Inquiry was supposed to review the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:5-13

Denomination: Other

How Could A Loving God Allow This?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 9, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 15: 1 – 35

1 Samuel 15: 1 – 35 How could a loving God allow this? 15 Samuel also said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

She Can't Eat The Cake

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 21, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 44: 1 – 30

Jeremiah 44: 1 – 30 She can’t have her cake and eat it too 1 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews who dwell in the land of Egypt, who dwell at Migdol, at Tahpanhes, at Noph, and in the country of Pathros, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘You have seen ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 44:18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The First Sign: Water Into Wine

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 29, 2002

6th sermon in a John series

The First Sign: Turning Water into Wine John 2.1-11 Have you ever missed a sign? You were looking for some place and you missed the sign. Signs are an important part of our society. Road signs provide direction. They give information or instructions. * DMV test—you had better know your ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"From The Garden To The City" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003

This sermon takes you on a trip from the garden of Eden, to the New City Of Jerusalem. It seeks to explain we should read & study the prophetic scriptures.

Prepared For Lexington Church Of God For Sunday Morning March 16th, 2003 “From The Garden To A City” TEXT: 1 Cor 2:4-13 (KJV) 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Coming Apart?

Contributed by James May on Jan 19, 2003

We can either come apart through the power and influence of the devil or we can come apart with Jesus and see the glory and power of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Views On Life

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jan 25, 2003

When there are so many views on life, why not look at the illustration that Jesus used?

VIEWS ON LIFE/ADAPTED FROM AN OUTLINE BY BRO. RON BLANKENSHIP Introduction: There is one daunting question asked by men and woman, boys and girls alike. It is a question that has been asked throughout time and continues to be asked. What is my purpose in life. What is the meaning of all there is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 26, 2001

James informs us of these important truths: 1. The tongue is not easily controlled. 2. I allow God to control my tongue, or it controls me. 3.The tongue can be used for good or evil. 4. What I say is a reflection of who I am.

James says, “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:8-9). James includes himself as one having this problem, for he says that “no man can ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God's Perspective On Our National Tragedy Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001

Where was God, when the terrorists attacked on September 11th 2001?

‘GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON OUR NATIONAL TRAGEDY’ Preached on September 16th 2001 Text: Jeremiah 18:1-12 Intro: The terrorist attack on our country this past Tuesday has had a profound effect upon our nation. We were shocked when we saw the pictures of that commercial airliner crashing into the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Oops...an Omission Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 6, 2002

Sin not only includes doing bad things. It also involves not doing the things we know we should do.

What is the first word a little baby learns to recognize? It would be so nice if it were “momma” or “daddy” but anyone who has been around children knows that it’s not true. The first word a child learns to recognize, and because it is an easy one to say, the first one they learn to say is usually ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Disaster Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2002

Joel gives advice about how to handle a disaster. For him it was a swarm of locusts. Our day of disaster might involve terrorists attacking New York City, or the doctor telling us we have cancer. Either way, God’s Word gives us ways to deal with disast

Great Aunt Lucille died a few years ago. She was 101 years old. Whenever I would see her, she would tell me the story of her family – my family. Now, she didn’t live through the Civil War, but her father did. And she would tell me the story of how all of his brothers died during that war. She ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Closer Than You Think

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 30, 2003

I endeavor to explain the "7000 year" plan for human history. Starting with eternity before creation, ending with eternity after the millennium. Focusing on the importance of spiritual readiness.

August 31, 2003 Title: It’s Closer Than You Think! Text: Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand-- Joel 2:1 (NIV) Introduction 1. This morning, I would plan an ambitious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36, Joel 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene