Sermons on Ever Vigilant:

The End Is Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 23, 2003

Diligence and vigilance mark the life of an effective Christian. It’s not enough to make a "one time commitment"- God calls us to a marathon of faith.

“The end is just the beginning” Nehemiah 6:15 through 7:3 Last weekend...just one week ago...60 of our men were up on a mountain for a retreat. We were planning and had our ideas of what the weekend would look like. HOW we would keep the men busy and active and engaged…and then came the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Sleeping?

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 13, 2005

Sleeping can cause a lot of problems when done at the wrong time. The Christian must be disciplined to sleep at the right times and be vigilant at all times.

Did you often fall asleep in the day? Do you have a habit of nodding off and falling into a deep sleep at the drop of the hat? Are you sometimes in a daze that goes on more than one day? Don’t be alarmed, don’t be afraid, you are a lot like me. I Thessalonians is a book written to very special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Against Becoming Complacent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 14, 2021

I'm going to use Jesus' letter to the church at Sardis today to help us to become vigilant against becoming complacent.

Today I want to talk about complacency. Complacency is defined as a feeling of pleasure or security many times while being unaware of any danger. I'm going to use Jesus' letter to the church at Sardis today to help us to become vigilant against becoming complacent. Our focal passage of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hang On Love

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

God’s unrelenting love, reflected in a mother’s faithful vigil and fulfilled at Calvary, covers sin and brings honor, hope, and lasting joy.

Opening – Climbing the Hill Together Happy Mother’s Day! Today I want to take you on a journey—up a hill. Not a hill of soft grass and wildflowers, but a rocky ridge where a mother once stood guard for months. Before we start, imagine putting on a pair of sturdy hiking boots. This is more than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14, John 3:16, Psalm 32:1, Romans 8:38-39, Exodus 34:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Let Your Light Shine, Or? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and vigilant for God's kingdom, inspired by the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13.

Good morning. I hope you're all feeling as blessed as I am to be here together in the house of the Lord. Now, I've got something I'm excited to share with you today. We're going to take a good, hard look at a passage from the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. But before we get to that, I've ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Light, Shine

Warnings For The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to combat false beliefs, deepen their understanding of biblical truths, and remain vigilant against modern philosophies that contradict God's Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family joined together by the love of our Savior. We share a common bond, a common faith, and a common purpose – to know Him more and make Him known. Today, we gather to open ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Topics: False Teachings

Men's Fellowship Sermon PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to develop a strong, steadfast character, remaining vigilant in faith and worship amidst life's challenges, guided by God's presence and Word.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It is indeed a privilege to stand before you on this beautiful day that the Lord has made, to bring to you a message from the heart of our God. A message that is as timely as it is timeless. A message that calls us to be steadfast in our spirituality, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Topics: Stand, Firm

Single's Mind: "God, Don't You Care If I Ever Get Married?" Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Nov 9, 2005

Big Idea: All single Christians can have a great life now in Christ even when they haven’t find their mate yet. How? By realizing that most things we seek are temporal; and only by wholeheartedly seeking God foremost we would fulfill our eternal lives.

Single’s Mind: "God, Don’t You Care If I Ever Get Married?" Text: 1Cor.7:25-35 vacMidway – Sun. Nov. 6, 2005 0. INTRODUCTION: (The pastor should be on the pulpit presiding over the offering before the sermon as usual. One of the ushers should dress like Jesus. The pastor should explain that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Part 3 - Matthew 11:7-11 - The Greatest Roadworker Who Ever Lived! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 4, 2010

He was ROAD WORKER AND A PROPHET. He knew the road ahead. Jesus described him as "MORE THAN A PROPHET". What is he getting at? He goes on to describe him in effect as a council ROAD WORKER, PREPARING THE ROAD for Jesus to come.

Part 3 - Matthew 11:7-11 - THE GREATEST ROADWORKER WHO EVER LIVED! My sister and her husband Pete are on a holiday working their way through OUTBACK PLACES in Australia. Unfortunately they can't travel on the dirt roads at the moment because of an unexpected rainy season. They have to stick to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Macho Sermon You’ll Ever Hear (Father's Day 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

King David had a vast mighty army, but he also had an inner-circle of mighty men called, The Thirty. In this thirty, he had a group called “the three.” They were like the special forces/secret service rolled into one.

The Most Macho Sermon You’ll Ever Hear Father’s Day 2013 A King David had a vast mighty army, but he also had an inner-circle of mighty men called, The Thirty. 1 Chronicles 11:10-11 (NASB) 10 Now these are the heads of the mighty men whom David had, who gave him strong support in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Gives Us The Two Greatest Gifts We Could Ever Have This Christmas

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2022

The Father gives us Jesus and the Holy Spirit for Christmas. What more do we need?

12.25.2022 Galatians 4:4–7 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son to be born of a woman, so that he would be born under the law, 5 in order to redeem those under the law, so that we would be adopted as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Defeating The Plagues Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Jul 23, 2006

God could not have worked through Moses if he didn’t have the right attitude.

DEFEATING THE PLAGUES OF LIFE Moses had before him a daunting task. He was God’s messenger to confront Pharaoh and implore him to release the Children of Israel from slavery. Not an easy task. The Pharaoh was not known for being or benevolent with people who told him how to run Egypt or what to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Illusions

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 11, 2021

The text today suggests how our pilgrimage can be navigated incorrectly due to deception which is why we must be vigilant in our daily journey as Christians.

CHASING ILLUSIONS Text: II Corinthians 4:3 - 6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6  And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.  (4)  In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2022

Salt is not for itself; it is seasoning for food. In the same way the disciples are there not for themselves but for the earth

During the children’s service, the pastor was explaining that Christians are the “light, salt, and leaven” of the world. The children understood “light” and “salt,” but when the pastor asked them what “leaven” is, they were silent. Finally, young Michelle Williamson spoke up: “It’s what comes after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Matthew 5:13, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 17:31, 2 Kings 2:21, Genesis 19:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018

The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Ezekiel 34:11-16, John 10:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational