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God And The Tsunami

Contributed by William Yates on Jan 8, 2005

God will allow disasters in this world in order to demonstrate His love to those in the aftermath and to draw others to a saving knowledge of Himself.

This past week I was watching MSNBC and every night on this news program people were discussing why God would allow the tsunami. There were Christians discussing this and atheists. One Christian lady on the program felt that it was God’s wrath being poured out upon the victims of the tsunami. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

As It Was In The Day Of Noah

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 7, 2021

This is an exposition of Luke chapter 17 verses 20-30, in reference to the Lord speaking about His return.

Message Luke 17:20-30 (KJV) As It Was in the Days of Noah In the environment of today, a lot of people are wondering about the end times. And that leads us to words that Christ spoke to the Pharisees concerning similar things. So, without further discussion, let's get into an exposition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eschatology 3 Of 16 Our Glorified Bodies (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

In the last two sermons, we have been talking about the rapture of the church. I want to remind you again, the rapture is different from the second coming of Christ.

• At the Second Coming, the Lord will literally come to the earth and set up His kingdom on earth for a thousand years. • When the rapture of the church takes place, the Lord will not come back to the earth, but the church will be caught up to meet Him in the air. Look at 1 Thess 4:17 “Then we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 6 – Chapter 31 (Part C) – The New Covenant With The House Of Israel And With The House Of Judah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

In this message we are looking at the most critical importance for the human race. It is the COVENANT God enacts. We look at several of these but the new covenant with Israel is where our focus will be. All covenants have their relevance in Calvary.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 6 – Chapter 31 (Part C) – THE NEW COVENANT WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AND WITH THE HOUSE OF JUDAH Jeremiah continues and we cover the prophecies of Chapter 31. This is the last Part of Chapter 31. These promises and great blessings for Israel is because ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-32, Genesis 9:9-17, Genesis 15:18, Genesis 17:19, Psalm 105:8-10, Exodus 2:24, Exodus 6:4-5, Ezekiel 16:60, Isaiah 55:3, Isaiah 59:21, Luke 22:20, Hosea 2:7, Jeremiah 31:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Unknown Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2017

None of us know with certainty what lies ahead after we are gathered to Christ. However, Paul encourages believers to look forward, preparing ourselves for what is surely coming.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Homeward Bound

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Through Christ, the orphaned heart finds adoption, belonging, and peace — turning every cry of distance into a song of homecoming.

There’s something universal about songs of longing. Every culture has them — songs that rise up from somewhere deep in the soul, where words alone can’t quite reach. The Irish have “Danny Boy,” the Armenians have “Dle Yaman,” the Jews sing “By the Rivers of Babylon,” and African-American slaves ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 49:15-16, Romans 8:15-17, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Way! Up Way!

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY THROUGH WHEN EVERYTHING IS DEADLOCKED AND RIGID.

NO WAY - UP WAY LUKE 5:18-19 Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Morning

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2014

Seismic activity; angelic visitation; dead men living; living men "as dead men". Fear not: Jesus is risen from the dead! Do not be afraid: He is risen indeed!

EASTER MORNING. Matthew 28:1-10. We noted on Palm Sunday that there was an ongoing spiritual shakedown taking place in Jerusalem, signified by the whole city (meaning the people in it) being ‘moved’ by the events of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:10). It was also seen straight afterwards in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God In The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Sep 7, 2021

The believer needs the Holy Spirit's power for effective worship and God's service.

SERVING GOD IN THE SPIRIT'S POWER. Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterwards, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 2:29 And also upon the servants and upon the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triumphant Entry And The Cleansing Of The Temple.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2024

"Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest" (MATTHEW 21:9).

THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:7). Yet it has to be clear from the beginning that Jesus was coming as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes We Have A Future

Contributed by Norm Story on Feb 7, 2003

Focus on immediate suffering, or a longer-term perspective?

"Yes, You Do Have a Future" Isaiah 40:26-31 Romans 8:18-28 (Isaiah 40:26-31 NRSV) " Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. {27} Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28, Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Death-Day Is Better Than Your Birthday Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2005

As Christians and seekers, our faith and future stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus.

A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. - Ecclesiastes 7:1 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mystery #4 The Imminent Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

The Church is the Body and Bride of Christ. Jesus, as was Jewish custom will return as a thief in the night to "snatch" away His bride to the specially prepared place for the greatest honeymoon in History! Are you going to be part of it?

Mystery # 4 “The Imminent Rapture of the Church” (I Cor. 15:51-58; I Thess. 4:13-18; John 14:1-3; 11:25-26; Phil. 3:18-21) The 1st Mystery is “God was manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16. The 2nd is “Christ in you the Hope of Glory” (Col. 1:27). Faith in Mystery 1 made it possible for us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're Waiting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2019

When you’ve been wronged, wait on the Lord’s return and do what’s right.

What to Do When You’re Waiting James 5:7-12 Rev. Brian Bill April 6-7, 2019 How many of you find it difficult to wait? Listen to these stats. • Each year we spend around 13 hours on hold. • The average person spends six months of their life waiting in lines. To bring it closer to home, we’re ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Look At What You Can't See Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2003

What we see can distract us from what needs to be seen. With the eyes of faith we look beyond the temporal view to behold that which is glorious and eternal.

Looking at What We Cannot See 2 Corinthians 5 After saying: 4:18 …while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Paul goes on to describe looking at things we can not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ