Sermons on Frightening:

And Epihany Of God Is A Humbling Esperience

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 3, 2007

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Series C.

5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 4, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Epiphany, we seek to understand how your word and grace are manifest to be present in Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

So Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2007

Pentecost 5 (A) Jesus says, "So do not be afraid." Why? We are valuable in God’s eyes. We share God’s valuable message.

SO DO NOT BE AFRAID… (Outline) July 1, 2007 - PENTECOST 5 - Matthew 10:24-33 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Our greatest comfort in any fear that we might face is knowing that someone really cares. At times there can be nothing more frightening than loneliness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Punishment Of The Wicked - Job Chapter Eighteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 4, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter eighteen.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #18 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: Job 18:1 (NKJV) THE PURPOSE OF BILDAD’S DEBATE Bildad is about to go for the second round in the debate. He is to respond to Job. He is to give an answer to what Job has just said. Most of this chapter deals with ...read more

Scripture: Job 18:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With Halloween?

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

This sermon looks at the occultic practices found in Halloween and why the Christian should not participate in it.

"What’s Wrong with Halloween?" (Eph 5:11-17 & Deut 18:9-12) INTRODUCTION - Many Christians will allow and even encourage their children to pay respect to the devil on October 31 WITHOUT REALLY KNOWING IT! - The question many Christians ask, "What’s wrong with Halloween?" - I hope to be able ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Sweeps Away Fear Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 13, 2009

This message examines how the resurrection should remove fear from our life.

A recent article reported the top ten human fears. Here they are in order: Public speaking, heights, insects, financial problems, sickness, deep water, death, flying, driving and elevators. The conclusion that is so easy to draw is that human beings are very fearful. As we open the pages of Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Catch Me If You Can - The World Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 11, 2020

Quails Eggs and an Elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? A dead man walks alive out of the grave and the world is turned upside down

Quail’s eggs and an elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? Things are upside down at the moment. You go into the supermarket and you can buy quails eggs - but you can’t buy hens eggs for love or money. On Tuesday I bought this ….. I had never even heard of …. before . A luxury pasta from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus The Sneaky Savior Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 3, 2012

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important even in human history. Coming down from that global perspective, what does the resurrection mean to me? That's the question we'll talk about as we conclude our study in Mark's gospel.

Don’t you like delivering good news? Like: “you got the job!” or “Yes, I’ll marry you” or “It’s a girl!” Here in Mark 16 we get the best news of all—the best news ever delivered to mankind. Though Jesus our ultimate action hero died, He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Acts 4 - Stand Strong Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 27, 2013

Seek the truth and stand strong. Know your identity and be strong. Exercise authority and stay strong.

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave the disciples exceptional courage to bear witness to Christ. • They showed unwavering faith in Jesus, despite the danger and opposition. • They were strong because of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Peter did not mince his words. The people did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Quest For Power Vs. The Call Of Christ

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 5, 2025

Epiphany is not just a moment of clarity; it’s a summons to transformation. Let’s walk through this text with open hearts, asking, What does the birth of Jesus teach us about power, greed, and the true call of leadership?

Sermon Title: The Quest for Power vs. The Call of Christ Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Church, it’s the first Sunday of a brand-new year, and God has a message for us: Pay attention. Paying attention to what’s right in front of us—what’s under our noses—can be a life-changing act. We just wrapped the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

It Is Good To Be Here (Near The Lord)

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023

Whenever we are near the Lord, we see the glory of Jesus. We hear the Father's voice.

IT IS GOOD TO BE HERE (NEAR THE LORD) (Outline) February 19, 2023 – Transfiguration – MARK 9:2-10 INTRO: At certain times in our lives we have experienced the feeling of being safe and sound. Maybe we were surrounded by family. Or friends. Or the love of Jesus. In each case and place we knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Helper For Life's Crises

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

An Easter Message.

A HELPER FOR LIFE’S CRISES John 20:1-29 INTRO: Suppose the Bell telephone system had existed in Jesus’ day. More than likely, there would have been a “crisis line.” The events of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and the days afterwards would have caused the lines to be busy. The followers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stay With It Until The End

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 12, 2010

Jesus' call to us, in the face of wars and rumours of war, is to stay with it until the end - to continue on as servants.

This part of Luke’s gospel is a type of writing - a genre - called apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is found throughout the Bible - the most sustained example being the book we call ‘Revelation’. This type of writing focuses on the coming of God’s kingdom, or rule, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-9

Denomination: *other

Read The Signs

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

Jesus IS coming back.

Read the Signs October 12, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus IS coming back. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:1-14 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Look at the sky! I. The Signs a. V5 – false Christs – an estimated 1100 people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Afflictions

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Jun 20, 2023

Affliction is the best Litimus Test for the Faith we Profess. Many shall be the Afflictions of those that Loves God but the promise of Deliverance we have. This should encourage you. Psalms 34:19 The righteous person has many troubles, but the Lord rescues him from all of them.

To us as believers Afflictions are to Prove our Salvation which is from God, because It's one thing to talk about Salvation but it's another thing to Demonstrate your Salvation which forms the evidence of your Faith. Apostle Paul is advising us in the below Scripture to keep on our Faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19, Philippians 1:27-29, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Launching Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003

Moving beyond the tried and the comfortable to accomplish great things for God.

“LAUNCHING OUT INTO THE DEEP” A. If you can list only one QUALITY that is absolutely vital to building a dynamic, vibrant, thriving church,what will it be? 1. We can list several: a. DOCTRINAL PURITY b. LOVE c. ENTHUSIASM d. INVOLVEMENT COMMENT: Each of these are essential to CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ