Sermons on Desolate:

Understanding Revelation #11 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 29, 2008

Revelation Chapter 16-18 describes the seven bowls of the wrath of God that will be poured out on the Earth, and Babylon, on the last day. Jesus calls us to be ready for His Second Coming!

REVELATION #16 - THE SEVEN BOWL JUDGMENTS: “Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, "Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth." (Rev. 16:1). • Note that the bowls of God’s wrath come after the trumpets of His warnings. • God first gave people an ...read more

Denomination: *other

Hope For The Journey

Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Nov 20, 2008

Hope is what enables us to see that silver lining around the dark clouds and makes us look for a rainbow during the rainstorm.

I) Eighteen months ago, I embarked on a journey. I packed up my belongings and headed from Kansas to Northern California to begin a new life. I had been divorced for almost a year, and I had begun a relationship with a wonderful woman from San Diego, CA. The little furniture that I had along with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authority And The Fear Of God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 24, 2010

Matthew 8 demonstrates Jesus’ authority in miracles and ministry. Jesus’ words and works show us the depth and extent of His authority. Our call is to walk under that suthority as we hear and heed his instruction.

Matthew 7 ends with the amazement of the crowds who heard Jesus teachings. They observed that Jesus spoke with authority and not as their teachers of the law or scribes. We noticed several passages last week about the fear of the Lord and its importance to our lives as Christians. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cleansing Christ-Like Distinctive Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus' washing of His disciples feet provided a lesson in servanthood far more impressive than any verbal message.

A Cleansing Christ-like Distinctive: Washing Feet John 13:1-13 This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, and for the next six weeks we are going to spend some time considering Jesus’ Lessons to His Disciples in the Upper Room, which basically covers day leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Broken: How God Uses Defective People

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

The Bible is filled with stories of fractured lives and messy situations. From these we can learn truths about how God works.

Bob Dylan wrote a song called “Everything is broken.” Here are some of the lyrics. Broken bottles broken plates Broken switches broken gates Broken dishes broken parts Streets are filled with broken hearts Broken words never meant to be spoken Everything is broken. He’s right. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Forget The Pool! The Fountain Is Here!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012

With Jesus on the scene tradition fades and the reality of the presence of the Source overshadows the forms and practices of man and the mainstream church!

John 5:1-14 KJV After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Despising The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2013

Despising The Old Rugged Cross

In one classic science fiction plot, antagonists attempt to gain control of the future by attempting to alter the past. Though it might not be as exciting as a Dalorian speeding at 88 miles per hour, maniacal forces in our own reality are attempting to accomplish nearly the same thing by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prwordmises Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 25, 2013

Our words are vital to how are our lives are lived, how we play out our lives as are promises of God's word. This sermon explores this.

Words are interesting things, the truth is that words can be really helpful or some can stir up more trouble than can be contained. The married men here, actually any man who has ever been in a relationship would know that a response to a comment such as “the hairdresser didn’t style my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Shoutin Words

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 14, 2013

Four words that should make anyone shout.

“Shoutin’ Words” “He rescued us from the control of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. God has purchased our freedom with his blood and has forgiven all our sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 Intro: Friends who hear and read this message, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Overthrow Of Evil In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 11, 2012

Bablyon, who is the prostitute on the dragon, meets her end.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 17:1-18:24 The Overthrow Of Evil In This Broken World. In a moment we are going to read 2 chapters from Revelation. Before we do so I want to explain the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 27, 2012

We race as a team. Helping our teammates especially those who may be like Elijah, and requesting to die.

Roadblocks PPT 1 (Series Theme) Very encouraging messages the next 4 Sundays, you want to be here. This week roadblocks, then detours - Joseph, Elisha, Moses, David, everyone has had detours to deal with. Then a message on, "then the fight started." - A message about how the stress of the race can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Jesus Is Lord!) Revelation- The Last Half

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2012

Verse upon verse teaching on Revelation 12:1NLT Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. Not an actual woman, but a symbolic

(JESUS IS LORD!) Revelation- the Last Half Revelation 12:1-17NKJ Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob: Back To Bethal

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 14, 2009

The life of Jacob is a great picture of the battle raging within every Christian between the flesh and the spirit.

Jacob: Back to Bethel Genesis 35:1-3 Introduction Bethel is about 20 miles north of Jerusalem and is described as a bleak highlands in the hill country. It stands 1,200 feet above sea level where the winds whistle around the large exposed rocks. Although the city was desolate and forbidding it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrecking Of The World's Wealth Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009

In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over John refers to Babylon as a city, so he may be referring to a specific city that will be the center of the world’s ec

Part I Revelation 18:1-8 Purpose: To show how God will devastate the world’s economy. Aim: I want the listener to see materialism as idolatry. INTRODUCTION: In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Fasting Becomes Feasting Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2010

Zechariah announces the divine blessing of faithful obedience to be realized during that time & in full during the future Messianic Age. At that time God's people will rejoice with great joy, gladness & experience popularity.

ZECHARIAH 8: 18-23 WHEN FASTING BECOMES FEASTING In the previous chapter Zechariah proclaimed to the people the mere externals and empty ritualism in their observance of the fasts as well as pointing out to them the sins and transgression which caused their suffering (7:1-7). He also gave them ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist