Sermons on Final Hours:

Who Is Causing The Trouble?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

There are many things a congregation of this size will disagree on, but one thing we all would agree on is that we live in a world that has a lot of trouble.

What we need to do is find out WHO IS CAUSING ALL THE TROUBLE! For example, we constantly hear about the TROUBLE we are having in our schools in America. Consider the shootings, cursing, fighting, rebellion, and low academic achievements. This may sound simplistic, but anyone with common sense ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Causing The Trouble?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

There are many things a congregation of this size will disagree on, but one thing we all would agree on is that we live in a world that has a lot of trouble.

What we need to do is find out WHO IS CAUSING ALL THE TROUBLE! For example, we constantly hear about the TROUBLE we are having in our schools in America. Consider the shootings, cursing, fighting, rebellion, and low academic achievements. This may sound simplistic, but anyone with common sense ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Man And His Wife

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 13, 2018

A good wife is a gift from God.

A MAN AND HIS WIFE “Valuing And Keeping A Good Thing” Used in Men Of Integrity Meetings by Luther Sexton SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the LORD.” INTRODUCTION: A good wife is a great blessing to a man. I. FINDETH A WIFE A. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Needed In The Next 5 Years

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 13, 2018

This sermon deals with the church's 5th year anniversary, but instead of casting a vision of what the church should do, the focus is on what the church should become.

What's Needed In The Next Five Years? September 9, 2018 Numbers 13:26-33 Acts 16: 6-10 It was five years ago today that we came together to merge Glenville New Life Community Church together with Calvary Presbyterian Church to give birth to New Life At Calvary. Two weeks ago Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Deacon

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 29, 2012

sermon for deacon ordination

Acts 6:1-7 The Deacon Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC Sept 2, 2012 Intro: This is a very serious time in our church. • This Month we bring on new deacons • It is not to be taking lightly. There is much confusion and misinformation about what role the Deacons have in the church and what they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025

Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more than nostalgia. It’s the holy season where we slow down and enter again into the Scriptures

The Announcement of Jesus’ Birth Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-11 Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Brethren

Revive Your Dead Spirit

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 7, 2024

In this passage, we hear a call to recognize spiritual decline, to reconnect with Christ, and to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. This is not an easy task, but it is one that we are called to undertake, not just as individuals, but as a community of believers.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, a sanctuary where we gather, not just as a congregation, but as a family. This is a place where we come together, bound by our shared faith, our shared love for Christ, and our shared desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gazing On The Radiance Of Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 14, 2025

Why do we need to fix our mind’s eyes on His Divine Radiance, especially during this holy week? Or, what can we experience, if we gaze on the Excellence of His qualities?

“Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Against Procrastination PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to actively prepare for Christ's return and labor for His kingdom, rather than procrastinating and risking spiritual poverty.

Greetings, beloved family in Christ! Isn't it a wonderful blessing to gather together in His name, to seek His wisdom and guidance, to immerse ourselves in the living waters of His word? As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the words of the great preacher, Charles Spurgeon, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Proverbs 14:23

Topics: Procrastination, Overcoming, Fight

Firstfruits Of All Thine Increase: Lesson 2-Tithe Your Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

"All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree is the Lord’s" (Lev. 27:30).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the Lord expect of us? The tithe. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of Host, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religious Reluctance-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 2, 2018

9 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-IX—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Picture A Train. The train is dedicated/committed to a specific set of tracks. However, that specific set of tracks leads to an abandoned attempt at bridging a deep canyon in order to make a shorter way to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Bad Day?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him.

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him. Intro.: 1. Everybody has a "bad day" every now and then. a. You know the sort of day we're talking about--a day when NOTHING goes right! 1) Shoestring breaks; get a run in pantyhose; 10 tries to get tie right. 2) Maybe you miss the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

What Jesus Taught About Overcoming The Fear Of Death

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One day Jesus taught the disciples why He had no fear of death.

One day Jesus taught the disciples why He had no fear of death. He said, "No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again." (John 10:18) God has appointed time, place and reason why everyone will die. The Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 5:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Privilege Brings Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2)

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power To Witness

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002

Why Christianity spread.

Binham 19-05-02 Acts 2:1-13: Witnesses to the Power of God Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 70 years ago. The case against him looked pretty good, but his lawyer thought of an ingenious ploy. In his summing up speech, he said: “Ladies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican