Sermons on Handling Threats:

Believe Without A Doubt

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 17, 2023

So often our minds our clouded with doubt instead of faith when situations are grim, and circumstances unyielding. The Lord does not condemn us, but comes to strengthen our faith, and let’s learn how.

Today’s meditation Mark 11:23-24, Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24, John 20:25, John 20:26-27, John 1:29, John 1:32, John 1:34, Luke 7:19, Luke 7:22, Luke 24:13-16, Luke 24:17-21, Luke 24:22-24, Luke 24:25-27, Luke 24:28-32, John 20:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Death And The Christian - Set Your House In Order For You Shall Die And Not Live – Was Hezekiah’s Time Up? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 21, 2023

News of impending death comes more of a shock the younger we are. What is our attitude to all this? How do we digest it mentally and emotionally? Here we look at death for a Christian, setting one’s house in order, and specifically at King Hezekiah who was about to die.

DEATH AND THE CHRISTIAN - SET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER FOR YOU SHALL DIE AND NOT LIVE – WAS HEZEKIAH’S TIME UP? [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Isaiah 38 v 1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘SET YOUR HOUSE IN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Isaiah 38:21, Amos 4:12, Psalm 91:5, Psalm 91:4, 1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 31:15, Isaiah 38:2-3, Isaiah 38:5-6, Isaiah 38:7-8, Isaiah 38:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear-Full Or Faith-Full Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2023

In the incident of the furious storm on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples learn something about dealing with fear through faith. Who is Jesus? He is God and is Lord of the storm.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with two questions: Have you ever been really afraid of something? What is the scariest situation you have ever experienced? B. Let me share a terrifying experience that took place when I was very young, probably 14 or 15. 1. It wasn’t funny at the time, but our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 89:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Repentance Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 24, 2023

Is the phrase “Repent and turn from sin” Biblical? Hopefully, this lesson will clarify a few things.

Is the phrase “Repent and turn from sin” Biblical? Hopefully, this lesson will clarify a few things. Not only did Jesus Christ command us to go forth and make disciples of all nations, He also taught that Christians are to warn the people of other countries that they too must repent and turn to God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-18, Acts 3:19, Luke 13:3, Matthew 3:2, Mark 1:15, Acts 17:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Still Happen

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 26, 2023

Lazarus Resurrection

Miracles Still Happen John 11:1-27 Good Morning Like the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, many people want the Lord to perform a super natural miracle, to prove He exists. In the Gospels, as the Lord performed miracles; but they usually did not produce belief in people, even though miracles are ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Saul Dies In Battle With The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

He keeps saying, "Who am I to harm the Lord's anointed?" But finally, it comes to its final point here. It says that the Philistines, this enemy nation, right near Israel, they are attacking Israel. There's there's a huge battle going on. And many were slaughtered.

Have you ever had a loved one in your family pass away? Can anyone relate? I think we've all probably had someone pass. And for some of us, it was someone we loved dearly. That's so incredibly hard. Then again maybe we don't have a good relationship with our parents or with our moms. ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022

There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

[Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16, Luke 15:11-24, John 19:41, Matthew 27:51, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Evidence Of Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Apr 25, 2022

In this passage, we learn how faith and hope and love all work together to motivate and sustain our Christian life. Paul gives thanks to the Lord for the Christian in Thessalonica because of their “work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope”

1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battle Ready: Suiting Up For Life's Battles

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 11, 2022

Genesis chapter 14 is often entitled: “The War of the Kings.” In this historical account of Abram's battle with the Kings - we learn a lot about how God wants us to respond to our own.

Genesis chapter 14 is often entitled: “The War of the Kings.” As we rejoin the story of Abram today, you will remember that Abram and Lot returned from Egypt and Lot chose the fertile, well-watered areas of Sodom and Gomorrah; He was making decisions based upon what he saw. He was walking by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

While You Wait

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

In these three stories about what to do until while waiting for him to come back, Jesus encourages the faithful and warns the faithless.

If you’ve been following along this series in your Bible at home, you’ll know that we finished the series on the Sermon on the Mount last week. At that point, I returned to the Gospel passage from the revised common lectionary, which gives four readings for each Sunday and festival in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cardinal Rule Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus clarifies what the most important command is. It is to love God and to love others. Wholeheartedly loving God means that we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. That kind of love is illustrated in the widow's gift.

A. Knowing what the most important rules are in any given context is very helpful. 1. What are the most important rules for the classroom? a. Listen carefully. d. Raise your hand if you have something to say. b. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. e. Show respect and kindness to your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Take The Bait

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2023

This message is about our response to temptations and how the grace of God empowers us to overcome and not yield to them. It's a follow-up to my message "The Truth About Grace."

Don’t Take The Bait! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; First Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 In my message last week I told you that grace does not cover sin, that in fact what it does is empower us to walk away and reject sin. Grace empowers us to reject sin, not cover it up after we do it. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Timothy 4:1, James 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon's Second Fleece Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 21, 2022

God may call us and test our faith in the process. it is essential we take God at His word for He who calls is able to provide. This is the account of Gideon asking for a second fleece.

MESSAGE - Gideon's Second Fleece Ron Ferguson This is a message about the testing of faith, which is taking God at His word. This sermon is longer than average. It is centred on the Judge of Israel, Gideon. Judges 6 v 7 “Now it came about when the sons of Israel cried to the LORD on account ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving Our Reward Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022

This message looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. All of us are going to be rewarded according to our deeds with either heaven or hell. Heaven and hell are real, and this passage shows a detailed description of each place.

This morning’s sermon is entitled “Receiving Our Reward,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.” All of us are going to be rewarded according to our deeds when this life is over. Some will enter into heaven and others will enter into hell. In his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Storm Before The Calm Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2022

In the storms of life, make sure you have an anchor for your soul.

The Storm Before the Calm Acts 27:1-44 Rev. Brian Bill March 27-28, 2022 I suffer from aquaphobia, or the fear of water. I can trace it to four traumatic events. • When I was around 9 years old, I was fishing in the middle of the night with my dad and his buddies on Devil’s Lake [aptly named]. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist