Sermons on He Is Not Here:

Fish And Chips Or Being Jesus To The World

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 19, 2022

What do we do after Resurrection? Jesus shares with us four quick lessons on some things that He wants us (His Church) to do today, tomorrow and for the rest of our time here on earth.

Scripture: John 21:1-25; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Title: Fish and Chips or Being Jesus to the World What do we do after Resurrection? Jesus shares with us four quick lessons on some things that He wants us (His Church) to do today, tomorrow and for the rest of our time here on earth. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Learning To Trust God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2002

There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God: when things are going badly, and when things are going well. Here’s how to develop a strong trust in God.

(Note: The title of this message comes from Rick Warren; however, the content is original) There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God. One is when things are going badly. And the other is when things are going well. The author of Proverbs understood this fact of human nature, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In Your Pocket. (Giving Out Of Love)

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2022

Not here’s my tithe, No, it’s God’s tithe. Your blessing can’t be stolen if you give it as unto the Lord. —You attitude in giving is everything.

What’s In Your Pocket. (Giving Out Of Love) Matthew 6:1-4TPT Every day, Glenn purchases his morning coffee at a nearby drive-through. And every day he also pays for the order of the person in the car behind him, asking the cashier to wish that person a good day. Glenn has no connection to them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Ezekiel 11:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps Develop Great Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” Twelve principles for enhancing our attitudes.

Let the Spirit of God Enrich Your Outlook (Eph. 1:15-20) Story: Crabs The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” The Bell, the Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism, (Baltimore: National Federation of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seventh Seal Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 16, 2017

God pity those who will be here upon this earth when the seventh seal is removed! Will you be here? If you are not born again, you may be. But you can be saved this moment . . .

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/13/16 Title: Seventh Seal: Silence in Heaven (Revelation 8:1) Revelation 8:1 (KJV) And when ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Prayer Doesn’t Change God Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 31, 2025

We’ve all heard it — whispered in prayer circles, shouted in pulpits, written on plaques: “Prayer changes things.” And it does. But here’s the misconception that twists this truth: “Prayer changes God.”

MODERN CHRISTIAN MISCONCEPTIONS SERIES “When Prayer Doesn’t Change God” (It Changes You) PROLOGUE We’ve all heard it — whispered in prayer circles, shouted in pulpits, written on plaques: “Prayer changes things.” And it does. But here’s the misconception that twists this truth: “Prayer changes ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Malachi 3:6, Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 38:1, Jonah 3:4, Luke 22:42, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:16, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Lost

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Jun 5, 2007

Most of you are pretty happy with what is going on around here, or you wouldn’t be here. But we need to stop at this point and ask a very important question. Does that really matter?

LOVED LOST I would invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Revelation chapter 2, if you haven’t done so already. Keep them open during the sermon to this chapter as we wrestle this morning with the first seven verses of that chapter. In verse five, the author has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Antichrist Revealed

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

Here is a great picture of what the Antichrist will be like. Antiochus Epiphanes came first and gave us a look, but now here is this guy himself, clearly revealed to us by our gracious God.

Passage: Daniel 11:21-35 Intro: In 1996, we had a presidential election in the U.S. President Bill Clinton vs. Sen. Bob Dole 1. President Clinton had survived impeachment proceedings over his affair with White House aide Monica Lewinsky, lying to cover it up. 2. vulnerable, yet Bob Dole ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Mr. Cloud Or Mr. Sunshine?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 22, 2008

When people see you coming, do they say, "Praise the Lord, here comes Sunshine?" or do they regret your entrance by saying, "Oh no, here comes Mr. Cloud!"

Text: (Jude 1:12 KJV) These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; >(Jude 1:13 KJV) Raging waves of the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Blessed?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 20, 2009

Being Blessed has nothing to do with what we have RECEIVED, and everything to do with what we are LACKING! Here’s what Jesus had to say about being blessed!

Are You Blessed? Matthew 5:3-16 Matthew 5:3-16 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Rev. #39~12:1-4 Woman & Dragon Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 24, 2010

we’re here in chapter 12: and we’re reading about an angelic conflict in this chapter between Gods angels and Satan’s angels, the angels that belong to Satan are the 1/3rd that was cast out of heaven with him when he thought he could take over Gods throne

Rev. #39~12:1-4 Woman & Dragon 1-23-10 Well, we’re here in chapter 12: and we’re reading about an angelic conflict in this chapter between Gods angels and Satan’s angels, the angels that belong to Satan are the 1/3rd that was cast out of heaven with him when he thought he could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Heth - Psalm 119:57-64 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 13, 2011

Here we can see that the psalmist understands that God is the author of the Law he is writing about and that God’s law is something PERSONAL to him… Now with that premise locked in our heads, let’s look at our passage to see what he is saying in these 8 v

HETH December 07, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:57-64 (ESV) – 8 of 22 As we read these eight verses I want us to see an underlying current in the attitude and mindset of the psalmist. Now understand that this theme or undercurrent does not simply ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

(Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals The Whole Person

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

Jesus is here for us to heal the invisible, deepest pains in our hearts.

Our text for this morning is a really nice story about Jesus, a story that shows a number of things. It shows some beautiful things about his character. It starts to explain to us why such an amazing man was persecuted and even put to death. It shows some deep insight into us human beings. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

You Can't Reap Them All Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2001

There is good physical illustration in here that catches the attention of young and old alike.

OPEN:A Georgia farmer, ragged and barefooted, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water and just to pass the time of day he asked: "How is your cotton coming along?" he asked. "Ain’t got none," replied the farmer. "Did you plant any?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ