Sermons on Frightening:

Faith In The Ruins: How To Pray When God Seems Silent

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025

This psalm is a raw and powerful lament from a time of national disaster, teaching us a three-step process for praying through devastation: honestly state your complaint, deliberately remember God's past victories, and boldly call on Him to act.

Introduction: Faith in the Ruins Many of us have seen the painful images that follow a typhoon or a fire: a community, a home, a life's work reduced to rubble. There is a unique kind of shock and grief that comes from seeing a place of sanctuary and safety utterly destroyed. The first and most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

The tomb was empty.

A. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3, Acts 4:33

Denomination: Baptist

Praying The Psalm In Exodus 15

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Recognize God’s power to give victory.

Lord, I will sing to You, for You have exalted Yourself in battle. You drown both horse and rider in the sea. Lord, You are my strength and song, You have saved us; You are my God; I will glorify You, You are my Father, I will exalt You; You are a warrior, You are Adonai. Pharaoh’s chariots and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Opportunity To Testify

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2025

We are to live out our faith and testimony despite persecution, rejection, hatefulness and all the world's troubles.

POPE JOHN XXIII, ONCE SAID, “EVERY CHRISTIAN MUST BE CONVINCED OF HIS FUNDAMENTAL AND VITAL DUTY OF BEARING WITNESS TO THE TRUTH IN WHICH HE BELIEVES AND THE GRACE THAT HAS TRANSFORMED HIM.” WE MUST BE A LIVING WITNESS FOR JESUS. THE EVER-GROWING DARKNESS OF THE WORLD TESTIFIES TO ITS NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-5, Luke 8:39

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection? Easter 2019 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

The tomb is empty.

1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:65-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Leads To The Glory Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 9, 2022

The Second Week of Lent 2022

The Passion Leads to the Glory of the Resurrection Scripture Genesis 15:5-12, Genesis 15:17-18, Philippians 3:17-21, Philippians 4:1, Luke 9:28-36. Dear sisters and brothers, Now, let us listen to the gospel according to Saint Luke (Luke 9:28-36): “Jesus took Peter, John, and James and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-12, Genesis 15:17-18, Philippians 3:17-21, Philippians 4:1, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

You are never too old to be used of God.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses ... sent me ... to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as ...” (14:11). c. You plan your future. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

You are never too old to be used of God.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses ... sent me ... to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as ...” (14:11). c. You plan your future. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 22, 2024

Maybe Moses realised that after witnessing so many magnificent miracles, physical and supernatural encounters, and even after seeing God face to face, all of these experiences are only glimpses of God's Glory, but not God's full Glory.

So the LORD said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Exodus 33:17-18 After the burning bush encounter, after witnessing mighty miracles, and after seeing God face to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:17-18

Beginnings - Covenant Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the concept of new beginnings and second chances in the Bible, using the stories of Adam, Noah, and Abraham as examples, and poses the question of how one can participate in God's work in the world.

When we were kids, mistakes were magically fixed with a “do-over.” As adults, God knows we still need “do-overs.” Good thing the Bible begins with a book called “Genesis.” It is not merely the beginning—it tells the story of “new-beginnings.” Generation after generation—Adam, Noah, and Abraham—God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6

Topics: New Beginnings, Second Chances, Covenant

Sermon Series: Beginnings

Hallow What?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 15, 2019

There is a Dark Side to Halloween that you must know.

HALLOW WHAT? INTRODUCTION: Excited children masquerading as witches, pirates, devils, ghosts, Dracula and other creatures bounding through the neighborhood, going from door to door shouting, "Trick or Treat" the party at school or a friend’s house where they tell ghost stories, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Fear Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 5, 2013

Fear can propell you towards faith in God, or it can paralyze you from fulfilling Gods purpose for your life.

AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Facing Fear Matthew 14:22-32 INTRODUCTION A man was being chased by a tiger. He ran as hard as he could until he was at the edge of a cliff with the tiger in hot pursuit. The man looked over the edge of the cliff and saw a branch growing out of the side of the cliff a few feet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Time Is Coming Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024

There are profound truths around the end times: Jesus will return when we least expect it; there are signs that signal the approaching culmination of time; and, despite uncertainties, we can find comfort that in the end, Jesus will triumph.

Introduction Video Ill.: No One Knows No one knows. But we all need to be ready. Mark Zuckerberg and others building doomsday bunkers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving And Struggling Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God For His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2002

Praise God for His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7

Praise God for His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7 Quote: "Unbelief puts our circumstance between us and God, but faith puts God between us and our circumstances." F.B. Meyer We live in a world where many people allow themselves to be limited by their fears of hurt, disappointment or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-7, Psalm 34:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational