Sermons on Cease To Exist:

Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God runs the universe by laws and they have consequences. Bad things happen when those laws are broken.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 10: Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION  Over 3,000 killed on 9-11  Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook  Cancer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Praise Of Ezra Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

Ezra was a direct descendant of Aaron the chief priest (7:1–5), thus he was a priest and scribe in his own right. His zeal for God and God’s Law spurred Ezra to lead a group of Jews back to Israel during King Artaxerxes’s reign over the Persian Empire

The Praise of EZRA Ezra: 7 Ezra 7:11-28 Psalms 69:1-16 Illustration The Duke of Wellington, the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, was not an easy man to serve under. He was brilliant, demanding, and not one to shower his subordinates with compliments. Yet even Wellington ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28, Psalm 69:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Jesus To Your Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 12, 2018

To show from the bible through a secret message that our enemies (the unbelievers) still hungers for healing and thirst for forgiveness, so whenever we have a chance and if our enemy likes it, then give them JESUS. Preach to them JESUS, it is not necessar

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hungry for healing? Are you thirsty for forgiveness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show from the bible through a secret message that our enemies (the unbelievers) still hungers for healing and thirst for forgiveness, so whenever we have a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

The 6th key to unlocking the door of revival is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival. “The Church (TEAM) does not exist for the member, rather the member exists for the ch

7 keys to Revival - Sermon 6 – Teamwork Cartoon – of church watching to much football. Opening Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From Remember the Titans. Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and race and developing them into a team. The coaches do this by hard work and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning Death Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005

Answers the question concerning the departed spirit.

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Questioning Death” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: “He Wouldn’t Eat the Mushrooms” Mrs. Mohler was on trial for the murder of her third husband. As the court proceedings transpired, Mohler was called to the witness stand. The prosecuting attorney ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In-Pursuit—prayer Revived.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2020

The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live.

In-Pursuit—Prayer Revived. Hebrews 11:1-2NKJV The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live. In fact, I am so convinced that even if you could prove to me that God does not exist, that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Blessed Them And They Threw It Away.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 18, 2014

If we are dead, numb, and lifeless as is said by some about the Church then what does that say about us. Because we are the Church.

We are celebrating this week; its Thanksgiving in our Country. I hope Americans truly understand why we have this great country and where the many blessings come from. I hope we are giving to God what is God's. 91% of Americans have turkey for Dinner. And so... I was thinking about Butterball ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Observations: What Grows A Church?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 7, 2022

What are the characteristics of a growing church?

Observations: What Grows A Church? Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18 Summary: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I was puzzled: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I have a master’s degree, a research degree that taught me how to conduct qualitative studies and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18

Can I Question God? (Part 1)

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Jan 5, 2017

Sermon Series on Habakkuk

Series: Habakkuk Week: 1 Passage: Habakkuk 1:1-11 Title: Can I Question God? (Part 1) OPENING: Earth looks great from a satellite but up close it can look a little forbidding with chaos, tragedies, trials and tension with the human race – like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. In hardship ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Whom Are You Yielding?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 21, 2020

Most of us understand that when a person yields, he’s allowing the other person “to go.” This message is a somewhat detailed look at Romans 6 and what it means to yield according to scripture.

According to the Bible, Satan cannot force a person to do anything and God will not force a person to do anything. The title of the message is “To Whom Are You Yielding?” I am going to paint a image of “yielding” that we know and understand, but it is not the yielding that’s described in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time For Signs & Wonders

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

Healing, miracles, signs and wonders are for today! They did not cease with the passing away of the apostles and disciples of old. In fact, we will see greater things! Greater signs! Greater wonders! Greater miracles! Get ready now.

By: Donna Kazenske I have really been pressing into the Lord for His wisdom, knowledge and understanding regarding spiritual things. I believe the Lord is drawing us closer and closer to Himself. He wants His church to "know" Him. And when I say, "know Him," I mean really know Him for who He ...read more

Denomination: *other

The "In Thing"

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 29, 2007

Can Christianity be trendy? Absolutely! It’s faddish, popular, and contemporary. But if its not real to you, it will eventually cease to gratify and feed your curiosity, then you will find something else that will. Hell will be full of trendies.

THE “IN THING” Matt 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. The worldview of Christianity is that it is controlling, a needless waste of time and a money consumer, restrictive, intolerant, and maybe even cliquish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001

This is the fifth message in a series called "The Basic Questions of Life.

"What Happens When We Die?" We’re wrapping up a series of messages called "the Basic Questions of Life." This series has looked at some of the questions people ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: "Is there a God?" "Is the Bible reliable and true?" "How did we get here?" "Why are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Where Will You Be?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000

Are you a Believer, or an ’I don’t know’, or an ’I don’t care’?

Where will you be, 5 minutes after you die? I have seen that question printed on a tract to be handed out. I have heard the question asked. I have asked that question, on occasion, of people I’ve witnessed to. Let’s use that question today as a spring-board for discussion, and think it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Stand Strong In Spiritual Battle – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Gorman on May 2, 2016

We should be progressively striving to penetrate enemy held territory. Where is the territory? Everywhere! The world, this country, this state, your town or city, your own home, your family and your own body and mind - no one is exempt from these encounters!

Navy SEAL Sr. Chief Mike Day had never been shot before, but that changed dramatically one night in April 2007. Al Qaeda terrorists shot Day more than two dozen times. "This body armor took more rounds than it was supposed to," explained Day, who is now retired. Body armor capable of handling only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible