Sermons on Delayed Return:

I’m Determined To Be Blessed

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 14, 2025

Through the tears, through the trials, through the testing, my heart is fixed, my faith is firm, and my eyes are on Jesus, and I won’t let disappointment define me, or delay me. I’m pressing my way, because I’m determined to be blessed.

Scripture Text: Genesis 26:12–14 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are We In The End Times? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 5, 2019

The short answer to the question, “Are we in the end times?” is, “Yes, we are.” Biblically speaking, the end times or “last days” began with the Ascension of Christ and will last until the Second Coming. Now that’s a short sermon, isn’t it?

Are We in the End Times? August 3-4, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill A man really enjoyed his grandfather clock until it went haywire and chimed fourteen times one midnight. He jumped up and yelled to his wife, “Wake up, Nellie, it’s later than it’s ever been before!” Brothers and sisters, it’s later than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

One More Chance Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Jul 2, 2005

God gives one more chance to his fickle children, one more chance to return to him, one more chance to avert destruction, one more chance to know him and be healed.

Aren’t you glad that God is the God of second chances? This week I have been sick with a nasty bug, which has left me at times with a migraine that keeps me from being able to read. This is one way God slows me down and forces me to meditate. I spent more time than usual laying around thinking ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Enthusiastic Servants

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 9, 2011

Three simple steps to win the lost to Christ and create revival in the church. The Apostle Paul’s determination to bring enthusiasm to the people of Corinth. A call to return to the things that first made us the people of God.

"How to Make Enthusiastic Servants" So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. (1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT) Intro: It feels great to be enthusiastic. The one thing that makes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021

Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heroes Of The Bible: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 9, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God too. The greatest hero of all is Jesus Christ! (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBNJTSZ Heroes of the Bible: Jesus Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 3:15, John 8:46, 1 Peter 3:18, Luke 23:47, Luke 24:1-6, Revelation 1:17, John 11:25, Acts 1:9-11, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Jeremiah’s First Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 29, 2023

Can you imagine the crowd that Jeremiah was preaching to as a 19-year-old. He is giving this message of harsh judgement to his dad and his dad’s priestly peers, not to mention the king.

Jeremiah was called as a prophet. We read this in Chapter one. He is told to fasten his belt around his garment, that is to say, roll up your sleeves and buckle your seatbelt for a turbulent ride. He is to stand up and speak up for God. As we look at Jeremiah’s first sermon there are a couple of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Faithful Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 25, 2021

Although the Psalmist Ethan finds no resolution to the tension between God’s promise and God’s delay in fulfilling His promises in Psalm 89, we know that God DID indeed fulfill His promise to David don’t we? The line of David did not end in the exile.

I make promises all the time … and I always intend on keeping them every time I make them. But you know what? I don’t always keep them … not all of them … try as hard as I might. I’m going to let you down sometimes … disappoint you .. if I haven’t already. The one promise that I will always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:29, Isaiah 54:10, John 6:37

Denomination: United Methodist

Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You For What You Prayed For.

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Feb 18, 2025

Everything you’re going through is preparing you for what you prayed for. God answers prayers through challenges that build the strength, wisdom, and character to sustain His blessings. Trust that every delay and struggle is part of His plan to equip you for what’s ahead.

Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You for What You Prayed For It’s one of those truths that’s easy to say but hard to live out—especially when life feels like it’s falling apart. But here’s the thing: God doesn’t waste anything. Every struggle, delay, and setback is shaping you for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Answers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

One of the greatest assurances we have as believers is that Jesus answers when we call upon Him. Unlike men, who may ignore or delay in responding, Jesus always hears and answers at the right time. He is not too busy to listen, nor is He indifferent to our cries.

JESUS ANSWERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." – Jeremiah 33:3 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, John 14:13-14 INTRODUCTION: One of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 4, 2018

The 2nd most well-known song in the English language, after Amazing Grace, is How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, Psalm 145 mirrors the verses of this great hymn. This sermon extols God's greatness and goodness.

How Great Thou Art March 27, 2022 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon upon request by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Direction

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2014

1) The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15), another to 2) The Slaughter at Ramah (Matthew 2:16–18), and the other to 3) The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23).

When President Anwar Sadat flew from Egypt to Israel on November 19, 1977, he shocked the whole world. His journey was unprecedented in modern times. It was unheard of that an Egyptian leader should leap the barriers of prejudice to personally petition Israel for peace. We moderns have forgotten, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Other

Why So Long, Lord?

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005

In the Advent message from 2 Peter 3, the Apostle Peter tells us why the Lord has tarried for so long in returning from heaven: in order that we may come to repentence and not perish.

Psalm 85, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a,18, Mark 1:1-8 Why So Long, O Lord? In the Psalms appointed for the Sunday of Advent this year, there is theme that runs through them all, a note of sadness, mourning, and more than either of these, a plaintive note of anxiety concerning whether or not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don’t Look Back!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 18, 2010

Why should Christians remember Lot’s wife? Just like Sodom and Gomorrah, before Christ’s return, the world will be saturated with evil. Christians are warned to come out of the world and not be a part of it.

Opening illustration: If a person sees a house on fire and does everything he can to rescue the occupants, he is heralded as a hero. And that’s the way it should be. Why is it, then, that a Christian who accepts what God says in the Bible about hell and tries to warn people is ridiculed as an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact Ii: Commitment - Learned From Haggai Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a revival of commitment in a day when self-centeredness has taken center stage in a selfish society. Haggai proclaims the need to reflect on our selfish ways and to return to God's sacrificial way.

MINORS’ LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT II: COMMITMENT - Learned from Haggai We continue learning from the Minor Prophets some lessons that have a major impact on our lives; there are six essentials we must put into practice if we want to measure up to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:7-9, Haggai 1:12-15, Haggai 2:16-19