Sermons on God Answers Prayer:

Caught Up But When? Definitions And History Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 19, 2015

What is the rapture? What has the church always believed about it?

1. THE BASICS Let’s define what we are going to be discussing. 1. Rapture. What do we mean, first of all, by the term “rapture” ? In my opinion, the term itself, not found in the Bible, is part of the problem we are having to confront. By giving a new label to this portion of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit In The Writing Prophets

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2015

What the “Writing Prophets” – Isaiah through Malachi – have to say about the Holy Spirit.. Looking at the Nature of the Spirit, His Ministry, how He animates His servants, the Promise of Latter Day outpouring, and the Danger of Grieving the Spirit.

THE SPIRIT IN THE WRITING PROPHETS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man wanted to be a salesman, but he stuttered very badly. Then he saw an ad for a job as a Bible salesman for the Bible Society, and he decided to apply. 2. At the interview, they heard him stutter and said, "We're sorry, but there's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Near The Cross — Far From The Blood Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

The greatest shock may be in this picture of Calvary is that you might see your face in that crowd… your attitude, your experience with the cross, your activity around that cross but lacking any true meaning.

INTRO: 1. In the past few weeks in our series "Encountering the Cross" we have again and again revisted the tramatic, devestating events that Jesus endured for us surrounding the Cross. a. But, although the scene was gruesome, the atmospherearound the foot of the cross is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raised - Unshakable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 11, 2023

The resurrection is more than a doctrine. It has the power to render us unshakable in our faith and practice.

Good morning. Welcome to the Park Avenue Church of Christ. Why do we call ourselves that? We meet on Park Avenue, but why church of Christ? · Church - The New Testament was written in Greek and the word translated church simply means a group of people called out for an assembly. It’s used ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Before Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Let’s tell people our story through reason, truth, and love.

LIFE BEFORE JESUS Text: Acts 21:37-22:5 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young man in his 20s came to faith in Christ after many years of bad choices and consequences and of breaking the hearts of his mother and others around him. The reality of his genuine conversion was proven over the dramatic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Rapture- True Or False? What Will Happen At The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Robert Webb on Feb 3, 2025

There is cause for reservation about the popular conception of the rapture, especially in regard to the time element and manner in which it is commonly believed it will take place.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Matthew 24:37-41, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob - The Exile Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 28, 2024

Yahweh had promised to go with Jacob and He had also promised to bring him back to the land of Abraham and Isaac.

November 30, 2024 When we left Jacob last week, he had arrived in the land of his mother’s people - Mesopotamia. Yahweh had promised to go with him and he had also promised to bring him back to the land of Abraham and Isaac. And so, the exile years begin. Not knowing where he was, Jacob ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Walking Through The Valley Of Death With The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Valley of Death is a real place and also metaphoric for describing life's trials and daring challenges. Fearlessly, we can walk through any Valley of Death with Jesus, the Good Shephard

The readings you/we have just read are among my most loved passages from God's Word. I know that you love them the most, too. Psalm 23, which we love so much, is, without any doubt, the song of our souls as we live this life as Christians. Even if only we were made to recite and memorise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Return Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2023

Paul wanted the church in Thessalonica to be thoroughly educated about the Second Coming of Jesus so they wouldn’t be afraid or confused.

INTRODUCTION • Today, we will begin a new series through part of the book of 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians entitled "Faith In Uncertain Times." • We live in uncertain times, and every generation faces the same feeling. • Big Idea of the Series: In a world filled with death, war, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Loving Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2001

Power for ministry and daily life flows from our love for Jesus

The Power of Loving Jesus John 21:15-17 February 25, 2001 Morning Service Introduction A wealthy old man had just recently married a lovely young lady and was beginning to wonder whether she might have married him just for his money. He asked her, "If I lost all my money, would you still love me?" ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

How We Vex Our Soul

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001

Using Lot as an example we can see how as Christians we can vex our souls.

How We Vex Our Soul? Text: 2 Peter 2:6-8 Intro: Our passage shows that despite Lot’s sins and poor testimony that he was still saved. Notice verse 8 – “that righteous man” Lot is a picture or type of a New Testament Christian- When he hits the judgment seat of Christ finds out that he lost all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Make A Difference

Contributed by George Smith on Mar 13, 2002

It just takes one to make a difference in some one life.

INTRO: Effective witnessing saves people from God’s judgment. We witness to some through our compassion and kindness; to others we witness as if we were snatching them from the eternal fire. To hate "even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh" means that we are to hate the sin, but we must ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Cool Under Pressure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The Holy Spirit enabled Paul to show coolness under pressure. Dr. Luke wrote, "At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. ‘You are out of your mind Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.’ I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am s

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Wise Diplomacy (Acts 26:1-28) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to exhibit diplomacy in our dealings with people just as He led Paul before King Agrippa. Illustration;D.L. Moody had a keen memory for names and faces. If one of his children was missing from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Eyes Turned Homeward

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002

A sermon on how Christians out to look at Heaven.

Introduction: Navy’s requirements for sailors on leave in foreign countries Background: Paul continues the contrast of the enemies of the Cross Purpose Statement: As citizens of heaven we ought to… I. Keep Our Minds On Things Above (v. 20a) A. Are you living like a Christian or a Cretan? 1. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Good About The Gospel (Easter Message)

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 1, 2002

Four things that make the Gospel "Good News."

Introduction Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current. Good News: The Protestant Women of the Chapel voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 31-30. Good News: Your Chapel Council accepted your job ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God