Sermons on Desperate Times:

"Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2020

Two kinds of doubters of spiritual truth....hard-boiled rationalists who say, “I don’t believe it.......” two of the doubters, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it empty. Include quote from Rev. Klaas abut the doubt that President Lincoln was dead. Lee Strobel was a doubter.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter II 2020 Text: John 20:25b Redeemer “Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The disciples on Easter morning had forgotten a promise of Jesus. He had told them that he would be arrested and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25, John 20:28-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Then Peter Stood Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2020

Apostle Peter with the help of the Holy Spirit learned a valuable lesson of being devoted to the teaching of God and the fellowship of the saints.

Prayer- Introduction- Do you know what the most important thing in your life is? It is not your family, your job, your house, kids, dog, money… it is your relationship with the Lord. If your relationship with the Lord is right everything else will fall into its place. Most of us learn that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is Coming Back, He Said So Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 18, 2020

I am writing this as a follow up to Easter, it is a reminder of our hope in Jesus. I intend this to be uplifting and to focus on what we DO KNOW about the second coming.

“Jesus is coming back, HE SAID SO” Week 1 of 5 John 14:1-5 Today we start a new series called “Jesus is coming, BACK”: Today is “Jesus is coming back, HE SAID SO” Next week Jesus is coming back, SOON. Then Jesus is coming back, UNEXPECTEDLY. Week 4 is “Jesus is coming back, JUDGMENT ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Matthew 24:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your World - Own It! Series

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 10, 2020

The garden was given to man as a ‘rectangle of control’; a world in which were rules, guidelines, and established systems. Man was placed there to ‘dress it’ and care for it. Man was given full and direct charge over that garden and EVERYTHING in it.

To own something is to acknowledge it as belonging to one’s self; recognized as having full claim, authority, power, dominion… even to have or hold as one’s own; to possess. Now… how one came about the ownership does not change the ownership, itself. Don’t let the two intertwine, for now. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Psalm 119:133, Romans 6:14, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2020

What is the Holy Spirit’s work? What does He do in the world today?

What is the Holy Spirit’s work? What does He do in the world today? What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? The holy men of God spoke and wrote as they were carried along or moved by the Holy Spirit. This is not dictation in every case, but inspiration. This should be a lesson for us. If a preacher ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Standard? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

Holiness is often misunderstood. It has been abused to try to enforce rules. So, what is Holiness? Is it possible? Why is it so difficult? Why does it seem to be such a mess?

Pt. 1 - What Standard? I. Introduction You can just say the name of the city and most people instantly, without any additional information, recognize what you are talking about. Canton, OH, Springfield, MA, Cooperstown, NY. Hall of Fame for football, basketball and baseball. These special places ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 15, 2020

People are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. Jesus said: follow my example wash feet. quotes regarding why Franklin Grahm was did invited from the national day of prayer. security in Christ not other religions.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter V 2020 Text: John 14:2-3 Redeemer “I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet” We live in a culture of spiritual longing. Many people are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, John 13:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Life Right: Re-Cycling Relationships Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

1) Break the Cycle of Retribution, 2) Start a New Cycle of Love. "What goes around comes around" is not the final answer. Love graciously as God loves.

Getting Life Right: RE-CYCLING RELATIONSHIPS—Matthew 5:38-48 Most relationships follow a simple rule: “What goes around comes around.” If interactions between people are going in a positive direction, the relationship thrives, with reciprocal affirmation, encouragement, cooperation, and kindness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promises Kept....pentecost Fire

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 29, 2020

The Wizard of Oz advice was to look inside yourself to find yourself. That never works. God says: Look inside yourself and you will find the Holy Spirit. The first will get you to Kansas. The latter will get you to heaven. (Max Lucado) Pentecost changed lives then and now.

In Jesus Holy Name May 31, 2020 Text: John 16:7, Acts 1:4b,5 Pentecost Redeemer “Promises Kept-Pentecost Fire” “The Wizard of Oz was a classic film from 1939 staring Judy Garland. The characters, the Scarecrow was seeking a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7, Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem With Wanting Jesus To Come Back Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2020

Israel cried out for the day of the Lord to come, but God warned them that they didn't really want that. Today many Christians say, "I just wish Jesus would come back!" but is that something we're actually ready for?

WHEN THE WORLD DEPRESSES US WITH ITS EVIL: “I just wish Jesus would come back!” - Amos 5:18-20. - The point of v. 19 is things going from bad to worse. - There are two illustrations. - In the first, a man runs from a lion. But then, exhausted, he runs right into a bear. - In the second, a man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rublev's Trinity Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 6, 2020

A sermon for Trinity Sunday based on Rublev's Trinity

There is a Story in Genesis Chapter 18 where three angels appear to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre - three figures and yet later in the Story they are voice of the One God. Christians later took this as an Old Testament Image of the Trinity. The famous Russian artist Rublev painted an icon of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-17, Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, John 17:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Under God's Wings

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 7, 2020

The following sermon is going to examine Psalms 91 so that we might rejoice and find comfort in the truth that God offers divine protection to any Christian who seeks shelter under His wings!

Under God’s Wings Psalms 91 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty” In the face of the “fleeting and frequently challenging nature of human existence,” one fraught with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In The Face Of Darkness

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2020

Can we face anything through the power of the Holy Spirit?

“Confidence in the Face of Darkness” Acts 6:8-7:1; 7:54-60 The Book of Acts is the story of the beginning of the Church. And As I mentioned last Sunday, in Acts Chapter 2, we see the first portrait of the Christian Church. And it’s a beautiful scene—idyllic—really. The brand-new Church devoted ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian's Duty To Government

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thou Art The Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2019

If Jesus wasn't the Christ, our faith would be in vain, and we would yet be without salvation. If He is the Christ, and we know He is, then He is the only source of hope for humanity. We all must deal with the question regarding the identity of Jesus. How we respond will affect our eternity.

Thou art the Christ Matthew 16: 13-16 As we continue looking at profound statements in Scripture, we come to an intimate moment with Jesus and His disciples. They have traveled from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. It is here that Jesus asked a fundamental question – whom do men say that I am? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist