Sermons on Divine Timing:

Handles For The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

First in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

“Handles for the Hard Times” (Sermon #1) TEXT: I Thess 2 :17 - 3:5 INTRODUCTION · Army Chaplain had a sign on his door that said, “If you have troubles, come in & tell me all about them. If you don’t have troubles, come in & tell me how you do it.” · Regardless of who you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parenting In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 23, 2001

The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

“PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

Three realities that help us face uncertainties in our future with spiritual confidence.

You and I live in an amazing period of human history. Most culture watchers and scholars believe that we are witnessing the decline of modernism that began in the 16th century and the emergence of a new phenomenon known as postmodernism. One of the many marks of postmodernism is technological ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If At Christmas Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001

Sermon Deals With A Number Of What If The God Of Scripture Was Like Santa Claus.

What If Psalm 14:1-7 John 3:16-21 What if there was only one God at Christmas instead of two, would it change the way that we view Christmas. Would it change the way ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding The Present Time

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

What time is it in my life? What time is it in the church? What time is it in my nation & the world?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Someone told me a long time ago that the older you get the faster time flies. If that is true, then it is no wonder that I no longer seem to have enough time to get everything done that I need to do. ILL. Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

The coming of the Lord is imminent. We must do some things to prepare so as not be be ashamed when He comes.

INTRODUCTION: · Christ’s coming is 24 hours closer than it was yesterday at this time—“Now is our salvation nearer than when we believed”—V. 11 · We are wasting precious moments—“The night is far spent”—V. 12 · Christ could come today—“The day is at hand”—V. 12 · Wake up and smell the coffee!! · We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle At Supper Time

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 31, 2003

WE SEE IN THIS STORY THE PROBLEM THAT IS SHOWN,THE PERSON THAT IS FOUND, AND THE POWER THAT IS DISPLAYED.

A MIRACLE AT SUPPER TIME Mark 6:31-43 Jesus had been healing many people from their diseases, and so a multitude began to seek Him out. Some wanted healing for themselves or loved ones. Others wanted to see a miracle worker. Some were truly seeking the Messiah. A crowd of 5,000 men, plus women ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Time With God's Word Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 9, 2003

This sermon deals with the importance of spending time in God’s Word, and focuses on improving the way we listen when it is proclaimed

The Habit of Time With God’s Word Col 3:9, John 8:31 - 32, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Rom 10:17, Mark 4:9, James 1:19, James 1:21, Isa 55:11, Heb 2:1, James 1:22, 25 October 28, 2003 I. Last week I said we cannot be a disciple without being disciplined. There are four habits specifically that we need to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For A Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2006

This sermon deals with recognizing that even when things are going well, it may be time for a change.

It’s Time For A Change 1/08/05 2 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Back in 1980, there was a guy, whom I will call Mountain Jack, who had been living on Mt. St. Helens for almost all his life. Mountain Jack was true mountain man in every since of the word. Then one day a geologist ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Time For Change

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2006

Getting ready for a new year or a new vision! A change in the direction of the local church!

It’s Time for Change! Text: John 21:1-14 How many times has Jesus shown Himself to you? The Bible teaches every believer from the very beginning of time that season’s come and season’s go. For many, 2006 just meant getting up without any new expectations, but God has desires and a plan for our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time Is Ticking Away

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A sermonette concerning a personal house cleaning.

TIME IS TICKING AWAY PSALM 90:12 Introduction: 1. This morning I have just a few minutes. a. How many times in your life have you felt that you didn’t have enough time to get something accomplished? b. Mothers and grandmothers, how many times have you not had enough ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Go To Egypt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2001

Fathers today, like Jacob, have been irresponsible; but, like him also, we can see that God is giving us another chance to redeem our relationships with our children, to allow Him to keep His promises, and to use major resources for Kingdom business.

This past Monday was our son-in-law’s birthday. We’ve cared about this young man for a long time, but now he’s even more special. He is our granddaughter Olivia’s father. And that makes him extra special. So we sent Don a birthday card and a little gift, and got an email response. In part, it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 6, 2001

This is a sermon that was delivered by Pastor Davis, as guest speaker for Homecoming Services at the Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama.

It’s Harvest Time Text: Ruth 1:19-22 19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Bracing For The Bad Times

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001

How do we make it through difficulties? Not just troubles, but even tragedies? Jesus told us we would have trouble, but He also promised peace. This message discusses how that is possible.

(This message was preached during a recent week where our family experienced the death of a close friend, and the death of a family members’ baby.) Any time tragedies and turmoils come to us, such as we have experienced this week, it sends us searching for answers. We begin to think, to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

It’s time to reach the lost.

Introduction Jesus didn’t want trouble. 722 Samara falls to Assyrians. Deported and imported. Judea 605 by Babylonians. 539 the Medes and Perians defeated Babylon and let Jews go home. North Sold out religiously. Temple on Mt. Gerizim. This is why there was so much animosity between the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ