Sermons on Gradual Drift:

Israel: Sick But Healed - Dead But Alive (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

Peter performed two miracles, both of which are striking illustrations of the nation that Peter was ministering to – Israel. These miracles sent a message to Israel and many did in fact believe in response to these miracles.

Israel – Sick, but Healed, Dead, but Alive Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: 1. In this chapter we have the glorious salvation of Saul of Tarsus who would become the apostle Paul. This man will end up being the central figure in the book of Acts. • To him would be revealed the dispensation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Bible Church

Think On These Things

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024

Victory over Despair and living in the Joy of the Lord can be yours by walking in these Biblical principles.

THINK ON THESE THINGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION Many of the battles of life are faced by all of us. We all have to learn the lessons of childhood. We have to get up at a certain time and go to school, regardless of how we feel about it. We have to gradually do more work, just to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Pearl

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

The pearl illustrates several wonderful spiritual lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.

Title: LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Intro: In this parable the merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the church, and the great price is the death of Jesus on the cross. Pearls have been used for centuries as objects of beauty. We will take a look at the pearl and notice how it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: *other

An Important Trait Of A Good Minister

Contributed by Felix Ishola on Feb 13, 2020

Ministry quality is defined by the minister's relationship with the word of God.

Many things can be said about a good minister of Jesus Christ but one quality stands out among others. This outstanding quality is summarised in the words of Paul to his protégé Timothy: 'If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6, Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Jeremiah’s Ministry

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Jeremiah was born in around 650 BC. Jeremiah’s ministry began in 627 BC and ended sometime around 582 BC with his prophecy to the Jews who fled to Egypt. In 722 BC, the Assyrian Empire conquered and destroyed the 10 northern tribes of Israel.

Jeremiah was born in around 650 BC. Jeremiah’s ministry began in 627 BC and ended sometime around 582 BC with his prophecy to the Jews who fled to Egypt. In 722 BC, the Assyrian Empire conquered and destroyed the 10 northern tribes of Israel. There were only some tribes of Judah left to be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:27, Jeremiah 23:14

Genesis 8: God Remembers And Restores - By Pastor Joseph Ondu Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 19, 2025

Even when the storms of life seem long and overwhelming, God is working behind the scenes to bring the waters down. Your ark will rest again, and what drowned your past will not drown your future.

Genesis 8: God Remembers and Restores Summary Genesis chapter 8 records the turning point of the flood narrative. After months of judgment and global destruction, the chapter opens with a profound statement: God remembered Noah. This does not mean God had forgotten him, but that God chose to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emptiness Without God

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 15, 2025

A life lived without God is empty and void....eventually becomes meaningless

INTRO: Concerning the ways of man, Solomon spoke with authority 1 Ki 10:23-24 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom. 1. Solomon had the power and position to try every thing his heart desired. 2. Satan’s lie is that if you could only have this one more ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-4

Vision 2026

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 9, 2026

Beginning of a series about our vision for 2026

Vision 2026 January 11, 2026 I’ve always thought I’ve been pretty open and honest with you about myself. And this year, I’d like to up that a bit. I want you to know more about my thoughts, longings, desires and whatever I sense God placing on my heart. That’s why every week, as long as I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Revelation 2:2-4, Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: The Tribulation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 21, 2008

What will happen immediately after the Rapture?

A. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RAPTURE? (29 EVENTS) In Heaven: 1. Heaven’s doors open. “I looked and behold a door standing open in Heaven” (Rev. 4:1). 2. All believers see the throne and God (Rev. 4:2). 3. All will worship God. “Thou Art worthy” (Rev. 4:11). 4. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Doze Off

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 9, 2009

The signs and the dangers of falling asleep spiritually, and how Christ can wake us up again.

Windows have been much in my mind the last couple of weeks. The windows in the hall that had rotten frames have all been replaced. But we have hit a snag with the fire escape at the back. The replacement doors are too big and do not fit, this was not discovered until after the old ones had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living While Waiting

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Because the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, our anticipation of that Day must shape this day—so we strive to be holy, think rightly, watch carefully, and grow steadily.

Introduction This morning we’re reading the final words of Peter’s final letter to the church. His burden is simple and weighty: that we live holy lives that honor the Lord Jesus and are not swept away by the immorality, false teaching, and scoffing around us. How do we do that in a world soaked ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, 2 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love From With - In - 1st Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 29, 2017

We all desire to experience a love that reaches us deep down inside our soul – inside our heart – it’s so deep it touches our inner spirit - this type of love is likened to when we first fell in love – our first love – it’s sends chills up and down our sp

Video Illustration: The Bridge Our video clip really demonstrates the pain of sacrificing someone we love for the sake of others. It’s rooted in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” But why ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have I Got Your Attention Yet

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 23, 2012

The writer of Hebrews gives us three reasons to accept Jesus. The charachter of Christ, the certainty of judgement and the confirmation of God.

Have I Got Your Attention Yet Hebrews 2:1-4 Intro: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dodging The Devil's Devices

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

Satan has place traps out for the saints of God to get caght in. Pitfalls to fall into. God has designed ways for us to dodge the devices Satan has, ways to Avoid Satan’s Snares. This message will reveal those tools God hasprovided us with to miss the

AVOIDING SATAN’S SNARES Escaping the Enemy’s Entrapments Avoiding the Adversary’s Ambushes, Dodging the Devil’s Devices Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 06-13-04 Psalm 38:12 Those also who seek my life lay snares for me; those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, and plan ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 26, 2007

A Christmas sermon, based on Hebrews 1:1-3

God Has Spoken Heb. 1:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: I’ll never forget the episode of “Home Improvement” in which one the Taylor children had a part with three others in the Christmas pageant at church holding up cardboard letters that were supposed to spell “NOEL.” They got backwards and spelled “LEON.” Al ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ