Sermons on Discerning This Time:

Going Home: The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

A CLOSE LOOK AT PAUL'S TREACHING CONCERNING THE RAPTURE TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH

GOING HOME: THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 RES. RD.: REVELATION 4:1-11 THE GLOBAL NEWS NETWORK (GNN) WAS OVERWEALMED BY ASTONISHING INCIDENTS THAT HAPPENED ALL OVER THE WORLD, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TELEPHONE OPERATORS, FIRST A FEW, THEN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD REPORTED ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Entertainment Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 12, 2018

In this sermon, we try to examine the way the god of entertainment tries to pull us away from God the Father.

A. How many of you have seen the 2005 romantic comedy called Fever Pitch? 1. It is a funny story about a guy who is a Boston Red Sox fanatic. 2. Here’s an interesting tidbit that you might not have known: Fever Pitch was actually first released outside the United States and Canada with the title ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Ecclesiastes 12:13, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is The Last Hour - The Wicked One Comes! Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

It is the last hour!

Introduction: In Disguise It is often difficult to understand why people give in to certain temptations. From our vantage point, their problem should be easy to handle. We may even wonder how Adam and Eve could have been so foolish as to have thrown aside all that God had given them in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Being Prepared Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". Are you prepared for the end?

Series: Encouragement [#8] A MODEL OF BEING PREPARED 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As I preached about the Rapture last week, I didn’t say much about what I believe happens next. I believe that once all of the Christians are raptured out of here, the 7 years of Tribulation will begin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (1 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

One of the best ways you can determine that a person is a SPIRITUAL PERSON is by the way they spend their TIME and MONEY.

We are fooling ourselves when we think we are SPIRITUAL yet our TIME and MONEY reveals we are like the carnal people of this world who only care about cars, boats, campers, houses and clothes. The way we spend our time tells a great deal about us. Because time is important to us, most of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Combination Of Contrasts

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jan 13, 2021

The author, believed to be Solomon, illustrates this truth by comparing the opposites —fourteen pairs of contrasting activities as examples of how life is comprised of contrasting events and seasons.

A new employee had been caught coming in late for work three times and the fourth time the manager decided to discipline him. He said, “Look here! Don’t you know what time we start to work around here? He replied, “No, sir. They’re always working when I get here.” Knowing the time and keeping the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Dazzling Gemstones In God's Jewelry Case Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 11, 2021

A sermon on using our time and talents towards the goals of God's kingdom.

October 10, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy Overflowing Generosity Exodus 35:30-35; Matthew 5:13-16 The Dazzling Gemstones in God’s Jewelry Case Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-35, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Time (New Year’s)

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 21, 2019

What is tonight all about? It’s about the beginning of a New Year. It’s all about new beginnings, new opportunities. It’s all about time.

LIVING IN TIME (New Year’s) SCRIPTURE: READ Philippians 3:7-14 * Philippians 3:13 - 14 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, (v. 14) I press toward the mark for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Hebrews 12:1, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spend Time In God’s Word

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Feb 28, 2022

This message teaches how meditation benefits our time in God’s Word.

Spend Time In God’s Word 1. Meditate Often David did both day & night (Psalm 1:1-2) Meditation is thinking about God (Ps. 63:6) Meditate on all God has done (Psalm 143:5) Meditation is searching your heart (Ps. 4:4) Meditation is hiding God’s Word in your heart (Ps. 119:11) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chronos: James #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Being a Christian requires consistency in our relationship with Christ, our actions for Him and our concern for others.

Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-27, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biggest Gambler Of Them All!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

I want to look at a topic that should be a “no-brainer” for Christians. SHOULD CHRISTIANS GAMBLE?

Gambling has become accepted by many, and has become a widespread problem in our society. Sad to say, you can even find it among some churches. Illus: Did you hear about the man that heard a knock at the door. Opening the door he noticed a boy from his church selling raffle tickets. The boy said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Going To Do? (New Year’s Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

Some believe that the Old Testament Book of Psalms is the most helpful book in the Bible.

Why? Because the Psalms are loaded with information to help us live the Christian life. One of the things we all need help with is how to deal with the differences we have with each other. We all have many differences. Illus: Mayor Giuliani, of New York city, was honored for his leadership ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Eccs 3 Time: Chronos Or Kairos

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Time...we all have the same amount, but how do we use it?

4/26 – Eccs 3Time: Chronos or Kairos Hello I'm pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and Chaplain Greg of the 110th wing in Battle Creek Michigan. We're outdoors today for worship + I will get to the “Why” shortly, but I want to ask you all a Question. Could you imagine if somebody ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gifts

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 26, 2022

What do you think of when "gifts" are mentioned? Usually, when Christians think of "gifts," we think of giving 10%, or less, to the Church. How backward is that?

Gifts What do you think of when I mention the word "gifts?" Usually, when Christians think of "gifts," we think of giving a small portion of money to the Church. Are you kidding me? Since everything is God's to begin with, how backward is that? Oh, how the sin of pride ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-2, Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Baptist