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How Much Time Do You Have Left?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 15, 2005

Recently I have developed a new urgency about something that I had in the back of my mind. It involves a question that we all have but cannot answer. How much time do I have left? The average lifespan of people throughout the earth today is between 70-

Recently I have developed a new urgency about something that I had in the back of my mind. It involves a question that we all have but cannot answer. How much time do I have left? The average lifespan of people throughout the earth today is between 70-75 years. That is not a morbid thought or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wedding Invitation

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 24, 2019

The five foolish virgins knew the Bridegroom was coming. They were given the invitation cards and all other necessary information. But they were not ready! Are you ready for the Lord's return?

THE WEDDING INVITATION "Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.” Revelation 19:9. There is a wedding feast and a marriage that we are all looking forward to. It will be the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Metathesis Place Series

Contributed by Tim Grant on Mar 11, 2006

The description of a "Nowhere Between Two Somewhere’s".

Metathesis Place I want to talk about some thoughts I have had over the years about a “Metathesis Place”. It is necessary that we have an understanding of the dynamics and the mechanics that govern and promote change! It seems to me as though sometimes God changes the order of things… even ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dog-Life Is Gone! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

God’s kingdom will come, but it can only be received by willing hearts. Let’s look at some thoughts about how we can make God’s kingdom more accessible to those around us.

The Dog-Life is Gone! Matthew 7:6-12 Intro: In the Peanuts comic strip, we find Snoopy thinking to himself: "Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Ohh…there’s so little hope for advancement." Well, there is hope for those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will Only A Few Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019

Will there only be a few people saved? And how can we be among the few? What is necessary for us?

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- A family one day decided to go on a vacation. So they went to the ocean, to the beach to enjoy a day of swimming and relaxation. This was their first time to see an ocean of water and white sandy beaches. They set up their spot. Mother laid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Not For Peninnah

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 1, 2010

The provocation of Hannah by her rival Peninnah was designed by God, to press her towards her victory

If not for Peninnah 1 Sam 1: 1-10 Introduction First Samuel opens with the story of Elkanah and his family. The Bible says he was from the hill country of Ephraim, he was son of Jeroham and perhaps more importantly, that he had two wives. One was Peninnah, the other was Hannah. Instructively, these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hold On! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2022

A church's size and circumstances don't define its effectiveness or true power. It's our faithfulness to the Word and our testimony.

Hold On! lanny smith Seven / Church at Philadelphia / Revelation 3:7–13   • Storybook rock song “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. • One of band’s biggest hits (1987). Chosen #1 song of the ‘80’s in a VH1 listener poll. • Story of a couple (loosely based on writer’s experience) who fall on hard ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:21, 2 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Push - Pray Until Something Happens

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 18, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage believers to pray while facing the problems of life.

P.U.S.H “Praying Until Something Happens” SUB-TOPIC: Keep On praying until something happens Text: Luke 11: 5 And he said unto them, which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him and midnight, and say unto him, friend, lend me three loves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

While Jesus Is Away

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 30, 2025

This sermon will give you the opportunity to decide which place you will spend your eternal life...heaven or hell.

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard The Ground PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

True victory comes by honestly bringing our struggles to God, trusting His gospel, resisting the enemy, and standing firm through prayer and God’s strength.

Friends, some of us arrived today with a tired soul and a brave smile. Others carry questions that keep you awake, temptations that tug at you, and memories that whisper shame. You are not strange, and you are not alone. The God who made you also sees you, loves you, and is not intimidated by what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25, Ephesians 4:27, Ephesians 6:10-12, Romans 1:16, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, No Footholds, Guard Ground

How To Keep Your Head Up In High Waters Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Noah watched the whole world get flooded, but he was able to keep his head up in high waters. How do you keep your family, church, and Christian life afloat in a generation like that of the days of Noah?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA HOW TO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP IN HIGH WATERS Gen 6:11-18, 22 Intro: The creation of God had rebelled against the creator, and God sovereignly chose to destroy the earth. Still Noah found grace in the eyes of God, and God gave him the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way: Mark 2-When Jesus Healed A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2020

There were four men carrying a fifth friend, who was very sick. They couldn't get to Jesus directly, so what did they do instead?

Introduction: Jesus loved people. Many times in the Gospels we can read that He healed someone, performed a miracle, preached, taught, or in some way or another was involved with people. Certainly, He seldom went or stayed where He wasn’t wanted, or if the place didn’t accept Him. The events in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Keys Do You Hold?

Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2004

Jesus gave His disciples some keys to the Kingdom of Heaven to be used in binding and setting free things in Heaven and in the earth. What are those keys and how are they used?

WHAT KEYS DO YOU HOLD? by Pastor Jim May There are many types of “keys” in the world. There are islands that are called “keys”, like those in the Gulf of Mexico at the tip of the Florida Peninsula. There are keys that are points of knowledge that open the understanding to science and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Unpreparedness

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 9, 2006

Jesus is coming soon. Are you prepared for His coming?

SPIRITUAL UNPREPAREDNESS Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: ILL- In April, 1988 a cameraman who was also a skydiver jumped from a plane along with several others & filmed them as they individually jumped out of the plane. After the final skydiver opened his chute something tragic happened. The cameraman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Philadelphia - Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

A faithful church vs. A lukewarm church

Opener We are excited to be here this morning. We are making progress in our study of the seven churches that John addresses in the book of Revelation. In fact, we are concluding our study on these churches in Revelation. To date, we have looked at the church in Ephesus, who had forsaken their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God