Sermons on Fourth Watch:

Like Father Like Child Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

And what are you doing to keep yourself from being polluted by the world? It's not the big major "sins" that most often get us...it's the little foxes that spoil the vine. What are you watching...what are you listening to...where do you spend your time?

LIKE FATHER LIKE CHILD JAMES 1:26 27 Like father like son (mother daughter) is a well known phrase...and it's usually used when the less desirable traits of the parent are seen in their children. Song "Cat's in the Cradle" but also positive...Something we can be proud of as parents, when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Shove That Job - I'll Take It

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

You cannot watch a news program without hearing about record unemployment and job plans. Johnny Paycheck, “Take this job and shove it” is now “Shov that job - I’ll take it.” Your job is a big deal to God!

Introduction A You cannot watch a news program without hearing about record unemployment and job plans. 1 People want to work but can’t any jobs. a My dad telling me he could quit one job and go across the street to work the following day. b Johnny Paycheck, “Take this job and shove ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Broken Relationships: Make Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 17, 2014

1 Offence is inevitable. but 2 Peace begins at home-with you. 3 Trust God. Leave vengeance/retribution in the LORD’s hands. 4 Relationship is more important than the Right, Power, Riches, Respect 5 Replace Anger with Love-Watch your Words.

Freedom from Broken Relationships –Make Peace The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: . . . hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy . . . and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: *other

Hate Crimes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 10, 2020

Jesus believed in hate crimes, because God knows the heart. Jesus urges us to resolve our murderous thoughts, make it right when we can, and settle out of court, all so that a watching world will take note of how Christian brothers and sisters get along.

Matthew 5:21-26 Hate Crimes The FBI defines a hate crime as a “criminal offense against a person or property, motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.” A hate crime is not the same as hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 18:15-17, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Tamed Tongue

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

The Bible says a great deal about the tongue. David prayed for the Lord to set a watch and keep the door of his lips. The writer of Proverbs declared that the hypocrite with his mouth destroyed his neighbor. Jesus warned about judgment regarding use of the tongue (Matt. 12:36–37).

The Tamed Tongue Scripture: James 3:1–12, especially verses 8–10 No man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Known In Hell!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 11, 2022

The 7 sons of Sceva made an important discovery: God's warriors are known in Hell! We should aspire to be such stalwarts for Christ that word about us begins circulating in the underworld; "Watch out for that one!" Let's put a little fear in the enemy!

KNOWN IN HELL! Acts 19:10-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “When the Attack-Dog became Afraid” 1. Elizabeth Bennett told of her friend, a deputy with the sheriff’s department canine division. One evening, the deputy was dispatched to the scene of a possible burglary, where he discovered the back door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sowing Discord

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 7, 2020

Sowing discord among brethren is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord. Considering yourself better than others fosters division but considering others better than yourself fosters unity. Watch out for those who cause divisions and avoid them. Love binds us, discord separates us.

SOWING DISCORD “A perverse man sows’ strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends” (Proverbs 16:28) Brethren are created by God to live in unity (How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And… Discern The Times — What Is The Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 11, 2025

There are moments in history when God’s people cannot afford to be spiritually asleep. Moments when we must wake up, watch, and wisely walk. In David’s day, the men of Issachar were like this. They understood the signs of the times and knew what Israel should do.

Go! And… Discern the Times — What is the Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NLT): “From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Genesis 30:17-18, Genesis 49:14-15, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 28:2, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 16:2-3, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, James 1:5, 1 Peter 5:8, Luke 11:28, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking By Faith Or By Sight?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 24, 2001

This sermon looks at the differences between faith based on experience only and faith based on the truth of God’s word. Experiential vrs. Truth.

Do We Walk by Faith or by Sight? To get a more completed picture of this biblical account, I will take this study from Matthew and John. Lets begin by reading from John 6: 5 Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus - For The Rest Of My Life Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Final sermon in the Following Jesus series

Following Jesus – For the Rest of my Life December 11, 2005 Mark 8:34 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroes

Contributed by Randy Daniels on Jun 12, 2008

Who are our real heroes?

Heroes Who are some of our heroes? Willie Mays- 7095 put outs as an outfielder- All time record, career batting avg was .302, 8 consecutive years he drove in 100 runs or more, won the Gold glove award 12 times, had 660 home runs 3rd all time homerun record, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born April 16, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Solving Problems God's Way Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 5, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 1: How We Normally Handle Problems

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 1: How We Normally Handle Problems Intro. One of the problems a preacher faces is getting the message he has in his head and his heart into the head and hearts of his listeners. Sometimes the preacher feels like his message just isn’t getting across. Joke- There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus To The Rescue! When? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2004

Peter in his second letter the last chapter reminds all the believers to make sure they keep their thinking wholesome and to not give up on Jesus’ return because it is coming and when it comes it will quick like the flash of lightning.

2 Peter 3 – Jesus to the Rescue! - When? Thesis: Peter in his second letter the last chapter reminds all the believers to make sure they keep their thinking wholesome and to not give up on Jesus’ return because it is coming and when it comes it will quick like the flash of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bread & Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2009

When life gets overwhelming and Christ asks you to do the impossible, trust Him for rest, trust Him for resources, and trust Him for reassurance even in the midst of your storm.

Bread & Water (Mark 6:30-56) Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bread And Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2013

When life gets overwhelming, trust Jesus to provide rest, resources, and reassurance.

Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the general store, “Well I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free