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Christ Will Return Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years.

ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years. Intro: The pre-millennial view holds that Christ will return to earth (this return ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Church Of God

Living With Expectant Hope

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025

This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

“Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fertile Ground Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 8, 2025

This is the 26th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#26] FERTILE GROUND Luke 8:1-18 Introduction: For teachers and students, the School Year is over; but for the Maintenance Department, this is when we are the busiest. Several weeks ago, we hydro-seeded at 2 of our Elementary Schools. The Grounds Team dug up the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Watch And Be Sober

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025

History has shown us the danger of being caught unprepared.

Watch and Be Sober “Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.” —I Thessalonians 5:6 (KJV) Introduction History has shown us the danger of being caught unprepared. On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor struck suddenly. On September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Family Business (2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

How would you have felt if you had been Mary? Today’s text points out three important things, separation, recovery and discipleship.

THE FAMILY BUSINESS Text: Luke 2:41 - 52 The late John Hughes is one of my favorite filmmakers. He was known for making many come-of-age movies like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, Weird Science, Uncle Buck. He was also well known for two classic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Racing Time

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Greetings Something new in God’s Word? Familiar passage with new eyes? Each week I ask you this question because I genuinely care about your relationship with our Savior.

One morning in 1986 I was all alone on a 4-wheeler with 50 acres to myself. I was off-work that day, so I decided to drive from Spring to Centerville to surprise my mom with a visit. I got there, she wasn’t there, but the 4-wheeler was. That day, I rode that 4-wheeler for all it was worth. Just me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-9

Why Are Some People Disqualified For Positions Of Service?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. James wrote, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins." (James 4:17) In this passage we read about how the apostles were forced to choose a replacement for Judas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Now But Not Yet Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

How do we live with the tension that we have the promises of GOd yet they have not yet been completely fulfilled in us?

Philippians 3:12-16 Sunday, June 6, 2002 Tension - we don’t like to live with tension - we seek to resolve that which gives us tension. The problem is that sometimes our attempts to resolve the tension get us into more trouble. Now but not yet. Eschatology: there is a tension between what part ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Choose For Yourselves This Day Whom You Will Serve!

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on May 15, 2005

What is the biggest problem in the church today? Some people would say that it is false teachers while others would say it is materialism. Some might say that our problem lies with the leadership or the preacher. Today I will not attempt to place blame

Joshua 24:15 INTRODUCTION: What is the biggest problem in the church today? Some people would say that it is false teachers while others would say it is materialism. Some might say that our problem lies with the leadership or the preacher. Today I will not attempt to place blame on any one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enlarge My Coast

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 13, 2002

I preached this message before the Prayer of Jabez book hit the market. It is a message challenging people to get out of their comfort zones.

ENLARGE MY COAST JABEZ – 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 INTRODUCTION comfort zone on the heat dial. We as Christians also have our comfort zones. When we are in them we are more likely to relax and be satisfied with the way things are. Those things might be worship, etc. When things start to happen that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Another Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

Our holiday experiences have become a routine just like Israel’s feast and festivals. God has come to hate these celebrations because of our lack of true remembrance.

I. What’s giving Thanks all about A. The pilgrims did it 1. In 1621, the pilgrims celebrated the first harvest at Plymouth 2. To them, it was a religious holiday celebrating all that God gave them The Pilgrim Proclamation of 1623 Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-15

Denomination: *other

How To Have Personal Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2011

One author wrote, “Samson strangled a lion; yet he could not strangle his own love. He burst the fetters of his foes; but not the cords of his own lusts. He burned the crops of others, and lost the fruit of his own virtue when burning with the flame kindl

How to Have Personal Revival Judges 16: 25-30 25 So it happened, when their hearts were merry, that they said, “Call for Samson, that he may perform for us.” So they called for Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. And they stationed him between the pillars. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 11, 2015

The invitation to be guests at God's banquet in extended to all.

Matthew 22:1-14 “The Invitation” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult concepts to grasp is Christianity is that God wants a relationship with us. The depth of faith is not determined by the number of religious activities in which we are involved every week. Faith is living each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"My" Pew Or God's Pew?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 9, 2018

how do we welcome strangers in our midst

I wish I could say this is a made-up story, but unfortunately it is not. We recently had a couple visit Saint John’s while looking for a new church home. They were warmly greeted by the ushers and told to sit anywhere they wished. So, they picked a pew about midway up the aisle. The people around ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Stirring Up The Gifts Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God has deposited unique gifts in every believer, but these gifts must be stirred up and used for His glory. If we neglect them, we risk spiritual stagnation and missing out on divine opportunities.

STIRRING UP THE GIFTS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:6 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God