Sermons on Closing:

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 9: 2 Witnesses, The Woman, The Dragon. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 20, 2015

More close-ups of the Tribulation picture, setting clearly the background of those awful years to come.

Close-up : The Two Witnesses (11:3-14) Prophets of God (11:3-12). Has the world then recently come to a measure of peace in the first half of Daniel’s seven years? Has the conquering prince of the first seal brought, along with his destruction, some measure of hope by his ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 27 - The Believer’s Present Relation To Satan: Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018

The closing portion of Paul’s letter contains his account of this conflict of the Christian with the forces of evil.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/11/18 Lesson 27: The Believer’s Present Relation to Satan: Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Finish Line Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 8, 2022

I imagine that all of us have at some time run out of gas - or come close!

Introduction I imagine that all of us have at some time run out of gas - or came close! Ezra Dyer writes for Car and Driver. He wrote about the time he was driving a Lamborghini Huracan. “The first time I fired up the Huracán, the gauge cluster flashed a warning to fill up. But the fuel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions Churches Must Ask Themselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2023

Do not be a Sardis. If the glory has departed, close the doors and merge with a church where God is moving.

Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.  I am afraid that there are many churches in this situation. Growing up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jehoiakim Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 2, 2022

Showing the church that the spiritual conditions in Judah closely match those of today's America

The Last 3 Kings of Judah- Jehoiakim CCCAG, Sept 18th, 2022 Scripture: 2 Kings 23:36-24:4 Have you ever trusted in the wrong person? (Feelings of betrayal) We had a discussion recently at work about trusting people. The opinions varied from “I don’t trust anyone” to “I’m by nature a trusting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Suppose You Were The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 30, 2022

One of the alarming things that is taking place today in America is the amount of businesses that are closing down daily.

Some are closing: (1) Due to Covid 19 (2) Some due to the shipping of jobs to other countries (3) Some due to inflation (4) Some due to supply If this trend continues some fear there will not be enough businesses for the citizens of this country to find a place of employment to feed their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Is No Longer Blind. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 7, 2023

John 9, the man who was born blind, are we as open to Jesus as he was or closed to Jesus?

John 9:1-41 A man who is no longer blind. One of the sports that I participated in as a young bloke was caving, the Nelson region has some amazing caves, and I had a few adventures with the Nelson Caving Club. Plus, we would do a few caving trips just as a group of friends. One thing that I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 7:1, John 8:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (10 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In this passage of scripture, John deals with something we want to look at very closely and consider in this message.

He deals with the topic of how we are supposed to love one another. Of course much of the Bible deals with this subject, yet it seems to be something we Christians know very little about and those who are not Christians know even less. As we look at our text we want to learn from what it says to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Jun 1, 2020

A message that examines the close parallel between the ancient Hebrew wedding ritual and the marriage of Christ and the Church.

Pt 7: The Rapture of the Bride (part 2) The Hebrew Wedding and the Rapture As I pointed out in my last message ('The Rapture of the Bride pt 1'), there appears to be significant misunderstanding concerning the nature and purpose of the Lord's 'parousia' ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17, Matthew 1:19-20, Revelation 19:7-9, Revelation 3:20, James 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18, Titus 2:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Colossians 3:1, Revelation 22:20-21, Ephesians 5:31-32, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 17:19, John 14:2-3, Matthew 26:27-28, Matthew 24:36, Ephesians 5:25-26, Song of Songs 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Ready Or Not, Here I Come"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 26, 2021

The Bible is filled with thousands of promises and prayers. So it is very appropriate that the Bible closes with a prayer and a promise.

• The LAST PROMISE is made in Rev. 22:20 by the Lord Himself. He said, “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly.” • The LAST PRAYER is made in Rev. 22:20 by John the apostle. He prayed, “Even so. Come, Lord Jesus.” The LAST PROMISE and the LAST PRAYER has to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022

In order to avoid the angel, the donkey presses close to one side, crushing Balaam’s foot.

Balaam Balaam (Fast Facts) • Stories about Balaam occur in Numbers 22-24. • He is the son of Beor and a prophet in Pethor near the Euphrates River. • Scholars are not sure of the meaning of his name. • Some think it might mean either “glutton” or “foreigner.” • Others see a compound of “Bel” and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

All The Way To The End Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2023

Today’s readings from the NT close out both the book of Acts and the Gospel of John.

Saturday of 7th Week in Easter 2023 Today’s readings from the NT close out both the book of Acts and the Gospel of John. The apostle John was almost certainly the disciple who lay against Christ’s breast at the Last Supper, and here, right at the last paragraph of his Gospel, he repeats what can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-31, John 21:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Something Always Happens When We Call Out To God. Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2023

Whatever our circumstances, something always happens when we call out to God. Calling on the Lord is a fundamental part of a thriving relationship with him. We should always make it one of our regular spiritual disciplines then we will begin to see God respond in ways we could have only imagined!

Whatever our circumstances, something always happens when we call out to God. We can see how God responds when His people need Him by looking at the words some of them wrote about their own experiences in both the Old and New Testament. Here are six things that you can expect to happen when you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:6, Psalm 120:1, Isaiah 58:9, Lamentations 3:55-57, Romans 10:13, Psalm 50:14-15, Psalm 145:18, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Romans 10:12, Psalm 86:5, Jeremiah 33:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Key Lessons From Peter And John In The Hours Before The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2020

1. We see Peter following the Lord(vs. 15). 2. We see Peter's friends (vs. 16). 3. We see Peter failure (vs. 17-18; 24-27). 4. We see Peter finding out that failure isn't final.

Key Lessons from Peter and John in the Hours before the Cross The Gospel of John John 18:12-18; John 18:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 9, 2018 (Revised May 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18, as we continue looking at the Lord's final steps ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-18, John 18:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Sustaining Your Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020

Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

"What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, John 17:20-24

Denomination: Baptist