Sermons on Imminency:

Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 4, 2010

Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

In an article on dope legalization appearing in the 2/28/95 edition of the Diamondback, one of the paper's columnists abandoned sound conservative principles for the drug-induced hallucinations of libertarianism. While sounding wonderful and imminently logical on paper, many of these ideas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Encouragements To "Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

Five verses that tell us to "not be afraid."

An Encouraging Word: God’s messengers frequently said, “Do not be afraid” because God knows how easily we’re gripped by fear. - Luke 1:13. Five Encouragements To “Not Be Afraid”: - We’re going to look at five places where the Bible says, “Do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Find Joy In Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted between continuing to earn more, or being in heaven to enjoy what’s been won.

I. Intro A. Jim Elliot said, “He is no fool who give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” B. We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die C. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Prepare To Meet Your God

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

get ready

Prepare to meet your God (Amos 4:12 ) Intro : Pearl Harbor A few minutes before 8 AM on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese carrier-based airplanes struck Pearl Harbor. In a raid lasting less than two hours, they sank or seriously damaged eight battleships and 13 other naval vessels. Almost 200 ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Action - Life Lessons From The Life Of Rahab Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on May 31, 2019

Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read about Rahab and the role she plays to help the Israelites conquer a city. Rahab is a Canaanite.

Hebrews 11:30 – 31 These two verses talk about an unusual event and an unusual person. In verse 30, the walls of Jericho, a fortified city, fell because of faith. In verse 31, Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

PAUL’S FINAL CHARGE TO HIS YOUNGER PROTÉGÉ: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY BY PREACHING THE WORD (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS POPULAR)

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL CHARGE TO HIS YOUNGER PROTÉGÉ: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY BY PREACHING THE WORD (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS POPULAR) I. (:1) THE EYEWITNESSES OF THE CHARGE: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION! (Maintaining sound doctrine is serious business) A. The Seriousness of the Charge – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Staying On Track Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK

BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity." I. (:15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Disastrous Trip

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

" Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

" Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies." As I began to read information concerning today's message it would be safe to say that man hasn't changed his way of thinking. There are many today who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:11-12

A Time Of War

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 19, 2003

This message was preached at a special prayer meeting on Wednesday March 19, 2003.

NOTE: The primary thoughts and ideas of this message are not all my own. They come from research and gleaning from other preachers and authors. To them I give credit where credit is due and offer them my utmost apprectiation. Becuase of the many sources used they are not credited individually and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying Improper Speech Patterns Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 30, 2007

More steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

The following sermon outline identifies five improper patterns of speech from which the discerning individual should stay away. 1. THE BACKBITER: One who speaks against an absent individual. "LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 14, 2013

If you truly believe in Jesus Christ and that He can return to earth for you at any moment, what should your attitude be?

Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 17. We noted a few weeks back that Luke 17 focuses on faith. Faith can move deeply rooted trees and even mountains. Faith can do miracles! Faith is powerful! In our passage today we will note that faith will heal! How is our faith? In your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is A Nail In A Sure Place

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 2, 2012

Isaiah gave a prophetic word is describing the Son of God as a nail in a sure place.

Jesus Is a Nail in a Sure Place By Gerald Van Horn Isaiah 22:23 “I will fasten him like a nail in a sure place.” Isaiah gave a prophetic word in describing the Son of God as a nail in a sure place. We will examine some areas where this has happened. 1. Jesus is a sure nail in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Continue To Practice

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2013

The above scripture is an eye-opener!

Continue to practice…. Romans 1:18’For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness..’ The above scripture is an eye-opener! I want to emphasize two points from the above scripture: a) the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Scary Stuff

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008

This sermon is about how hard it can be to follow God’s direction.

This Is Scary Stuff!!! We are going to discuss a text from Jeremiah 38 when Jerusalem was being threatened by the army of Babylon. Jeremiah has been imprisoned because he was prophesying that the nation was going to go into exile and that they were going to be defeated by Nebuchadnezzar and his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:17-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

Comfort for the bereaved.

THE RETURN OF JESUS. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus taught that the “day and hour” of His return is known only to His Father (Mark 13:32). However, the new believers in Thessalonica seem to have got the impression that His Coming was imminent. As a result of this misunderstanding, a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational