Sermons on Final Events:

Worship For The Disciple Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

How does one enjoy the "presence" of the Lord

Came across a comment by a missionary in Paraguay. Who wrote, “While …serving in Paraguay, a Maka Indian named Rafael came to sit on my porch. I was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again I asked what I could do for him, but the answer was the same. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:6-14, 1 Chronicles 15:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2002

We aren’t called to star gaze

Thornage 01-12-02 Mark 13:24-37 Story: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Worship For The Disciple Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

What does it mean to worship as Christ’s people

I came across a comment by a missionary in Paraguay. Who wrote, “While …serving in Paraguay, a Maka Indian named Rafael came to sit on my porch. I was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again I asked what I could do for him, but the answer was the same. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1-29, 1 Chronicles 13:6-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Worship

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

This message explains the shades of meaning of the word "worship" in the Hebrew and Greek languages. It then goes on to invite the reader to be a worshiper of God through Jesus Christ.

UNDERSTANDING WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 15, 2007 Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. Worship: Hebrew is Shachah which means to prostrate in homage to God, to bow, to humbly beseech, do reverence, stoop down. Greek is Sumphemi which means to say jointly, to assent to. A second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:21-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would You Do?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2008

Discussing the crowd that came out to greet Jesus as He entered Jerusalem.

What would you do? Luke 19:37-41 Note: In conjunction with John 12:12-17 Introduction Today, we celebrate one of the most pivotal events in the city of Jerusalem. Today is Palm Sunday and is remembered as the day when Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem – only later this week be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Instructions Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jul 13, 2009

Focus on the dialogue between Mary and Jesus and principles we can learn from it.

Series ---- People Jesus met as recorded in Gospel of John Title: Mary, the mother of Jesus Text: John 2:1-11 Introduction: We continue our series of messages on people Jesus met as recorded in the Gospel of John. Today we shall study about Mary the mother of Jesus. Obviously, Jesus met His mother ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Under Investigation Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 18, 2008

Discovering the characteristics and divisions of the Bible.

The Bible Under Investigation: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction: These two verses in 2 Timothy make two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not Fake News

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 2, 2017

Fake news needs to be confonted with the "true truth" of God's Word. Central to this is the bodily resurrection of the dead.

This is Not Fake News! 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 The world today is suffering from an epidemic of “fake news” today. Fake news is the product of post-modern thinking in which each individuals interpretation is equally valid. Therefore, “fake news” can be found all over social media. There was fake new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Unedited

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 5, 2016

The doctrine of omniscience teaches that God knows everything that is going to happen. Yet there are times that He speaks to us about different possibilities for life, and in particular this morning He teaches us that prayer can affect your future.

Life Unedited PPT 1 Message Title (Note to Pastor's in preparation for this message I prepared a notebook, and on the front cover it said: My Life 2016 unedited version. I used it as a visual aid in parts of this message. Simple to do, powerful effect.) PPT 2 Text Mt 24:20 "But pray that your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah's Obedience

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2012

The greatness of Elijah is found in his obedience. the btook was running dry but Elijah waited on God's command.

Elijah’s Obedience I Kings 17:7-16 Intro. I. The Drying Brook: Elijah had been beside the brook, between 6 months and a year, he had been miraculously fed and cared for by God. Even the brook was a miracle, for it kept furnishing water during a drought. Too often we miss the fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Urgent Need Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

Beginning of a series to revitalize the church through evangelism.

Introduction: In recent news this week, California announced that its snow pack has already melted. That means no fresh water from snowfall. California is experiencing a drought, as it has not in many years. Some may say it is because of the evil that goes on in California. They may say it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"our Father In Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020

This is the first part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:9)

Illustration: A strange event happened in a small Kentucky town some years ago. It seems that there were two churches in the town and one distillery owned by an atheist. The churches were always doing battle with the atheist owner of the distillery. They had tried several times to get it closed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:9, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Thing Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 18, 2021

When we leave this world, whether it be by the rapture or the graveyard, there are just some things that cannot go with us! God said I am going to do a New Thing! He said that the Former Things will have passed away! There will be NO MORE: Death – Sorrow – Crying – Pain – Tears

Revelation 20:6-21:5 “A New Thing” September 19, 2021 1. The Blessed (v.6) “Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection” Verse 4 says… “Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and who had not worshiped ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Confesses #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

our largest tool for sharing the gospel has been thwarted by our willingness to so assimilate into the culture we don’t look like any different or welcome the challenge of criticism or debate for what we believe. We’d prefer to live anonymously.

We began a conversation three weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To live out this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accountability

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2014

Exploring the possibility of starting accountability groups in our church. What might they look like? How did John Wesley use them? Can they be used for spiritual growth or are they just "sin control" groups like AA?

Video review of 2013 - (Photos from various church events set to the music of "Press On" by Selah) What a great review. Some events were missed but it looks like we’re a group of believers who love one another. What about our personal lives? What about our personal relationship with Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Nazarene