Sermons on Desperate Times:

Women Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Paul commends Timothy for his faith which was first found in his grandmother and mother as both were women of faith – faith that was genuine, communicated, and influential.

Women of Faith 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Illustration: A young man was standing at the grocery store checkout line when he noticed an elderly woman in front of him. As she unloaded her grocery cart, she kept looking up and staring at him. After a few awkward moments, he asked, “Why do you keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Doing?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 28, 2012

What is God doing? What is God doing in your life today? What is God doing when you have to wait to experience God? What is God doing when you have to wait for prayers to be answered? Could God be making certain that you have nothing more important in you

What is God doing? What is God doing in your life today? What is God doing when you have to wait to experience God? What is God doing when you have to wait for prayers to be answered? Could God be making certain that you have nothing more important in your life than God? God has a history of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are One - Part 1

Contributed by Mark Opseth on May 30, 2012

Why can't we get along?

The Israelites are about to enter the land of Canaan, the promised land. Eventually, each tribe will be given a portion of the land for their home. The day is coming when they will no longer travel as a nation with the very presence of God on display in the cloud by day and the fire by night. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Saviour’s Grace For Sinners’ Guilt

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 26, 2017

The grace of the Lord is readily available to every sinner who will come to the Lord for forgiveness and salvation.

THE SAVIOUR’S GRACE FOR SINNERS’ GUILT Study Text: John 8:1-11 Introduction: - When this woman met Jesus, her life changed forever. Her sin was forgiven. Her guilt was removed. Her fear was turned to peace. - What appeared to be a hopeless case suddenly became a time of forgiveness, salvation ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Other Miracle Birth. Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 11, 2017

"There is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist"

Text: 1:5 - 13. AMP “In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth. They both were righteous (approved) in the sight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28, Luke 3:1-22, Luke 1:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elders, Servants

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2012

Who serve in our churches that also surround the throne of God? Elders. What office of leadership for God's people spans from Genesis to Revelation? Elders. Who needs them? We do.

We’ve embarked on a summer theme of Christian service where we are working to apply the fruit of the Spirit to service activities through service teams. This week’s theme is serving with Joy. Tonight we will introduce the next focus: Serving as peacemakers for Christ. When we look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-11, Titus 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Through The O.t. #2: The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 12, 2012

In Exodus, God raises up a deliverer in Moses and bringing His people out of bondage. Here God gives them the pattern for the tabernacle, a blueprint for going deeper in our relationship with God.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #2: THE TABERNACLE OPENING TEXT: “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Partner Of Parenthood

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Jun 12, 2012

Ways the church can partner with parents in the responsibility of raising children.

THE PARTNER OF PARENTHOOD Some names are interesting because we easily recognize them without knowing anything about them except the name. Some such names are of places. For example, everyone has heard of “Timbuktu.” But do you realize that is the name of an actual town in the West ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Faithfulness: John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 18, 2012

today we want to focus our attention on John. His face beneath the cross is the face of faithfulness. A study of John’s presence at the cross will help us in the pursuit of faithfulness.

5-12-03 Title: The Face of Faithfulness: John Text: “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The O.t. #3: Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 20, 2012

The story of Joshua and Caleb and the 10 spies gives us the keys to being strong and courageous as we face giants in our own lives today.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #3: STRONG AND COURAGEOUS OPENING TEXT: “22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ’This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 "The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine ...read more

Denomination: *other

Bred For Bread Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2012

Jesus came into the world to save and satisfy the needs of people. A primary need is hunger -- especially for the things of God. He is the bread for that hunger.

1. I’ve been told that there’s a health-food restaurant out in the northeast with a billboard that says, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign that reads: “Eat here and die happy!” 2. Food is important to us – some more than ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Tough Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2012

Often God has to spank as part of His loving discipline. Heb. 12:6 “…whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives." There are at least 3 purposes to God’s tough love or chastening - instruction, correction, and prevention.

God’s Tough Love Job 5:17-18 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole. Have you ever thought that God was upset or angry with you? When we go through some ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibilities Of Freedom

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 1, 2012

Freedom never comes free and is never without bounds or responsibilities. Christians need to reflect on their freedom through Christ, its value, bounds, responsibilities.

The Responsibilities of Freedom Galatians 5:13 As a nation we celebrate our independence on July 4th. Freedom never comes free and is never without bounds or responsibility. On the 4th we reflect upon our nation’s freedom, its price, its limits and bounds, and the responsibility it carries. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline 1: Make The Right Connections Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 5, 2017

If i am going to get life right, I need to make sure I am connected to God, the author of life, and His family.

Today, we begin a series of messages on the subject of "Getting It Right" as we look at God's Guidelines for Right Living found in the book of Philippians. We are talking in this series on success in life. As we begin, we need to think about how success in life is defined. Some are of the opinion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist