Sermons on Its Time:

It’s Darkest Just Before Dawn!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2020

We're going to look at how problems often cluster in series; this has happened to us with the Coronavirus. We see the 5 things stolen from the Church; but be assured, the night is almost over! THE DAWN OF DELIVERANCE IS COMING! HAVE FAITH IN GOD!

IT’S DARKEST JUST BEFORE DAWN 1 Samuel 30:3-4, 6-8, 18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A tough old cowboy told his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life and be immune to viruses, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. 2. The grandson did this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-19, Romans 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Found It! I Found It!

Contributed by Kris Cash on Feb 22, 2007

Where can someone find true contentment? How can someone be genuinely happy? How can someone find the kind of peace of mind that inexorably alters lives?

I Found It; I Found It! I. Introduction a. I am a man of voracious appetites. Obviously I haven’t skipped many meals in my life. i. But that is not what I am talking about. It is just the way I am wired up that if a little is good, then a lot is better. ii. If a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

If You Look For It, You Will Find It!

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 21, 2021

Joseph's brothers hated him and gave him plenty of reason to hate them back. Instead he did a surprising thing.

They hated him. They despised him. They loathed the ground on which he walked. They had “good reasons,” to hear them tell it. • He was their father’s favorite. • He didn’t have to work hard as they did. • He dreamed that in the future his father, mother and 11 brothers would all bow before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Storms; ‘oh, It’s Just You!’” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 2, 2019

life changes that it is possible from day 1 Full of blessings to day 2 full of problems! It is that our life would would shift to vibrant ecstasy to a sudden depression and questions. A change may begin. Be like Jesus!

Let us be blessed by this story and be refreshed and reminded of the infallibility of the Scriptures and the lessons of life it would brings to us. Sea of Galilee has many names, most New Testament readers recognize "the Sea of Galilee" as its common designation. It is also called the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

It’s Friday But Sunday’s A Comin

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009

This is an Easter Sermon based on a message I once heard Dr. Anthony Campolo preach.

Introduction: What a difference a few days make. This time of the year a few days can make a big difference. It can be 75 or 80 degrees on one day and a couple of days later it could be in the 30’s or 40’s. On January 19th, 2008 President George W. Bush was the leader of the Free World and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Hard Knock Life Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

Whenever doubt creeps into your life remind yourself. Every time you begin to question remind yourself. Every time others may question remind yourself. Remind yourself that God has promised victory.

Text: Psalm 42-43 There is a movie that came out in the 80s called Annie. Has anyone seen this movie before or heard of it? Well if not the premise of this movie was following this little redhead girl named Annie who lived in an awful orphanage. I mean it was terrible. But one of the most famous ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s All Downhill From Here

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 24: 1 – 20

2 Kings 24: 1 – 20 It’s all downhill from here 24 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years. Then he turned and rebelled against him. 2 And the LORD sent against him raiding bands of Chaldeans, bands of Syrians, bands of Moabites, and bands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It’s What’s Inside That Counts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2021

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be our helper and be "in" us... but what does that mean? What difference could the presence of God's Spirit make in our lives?

OPEN: I read a true story about a woman was pregnant with her first child, and her 4-year-old nephew came over to visit. She allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. And he had this puzzled look on his face and said, "How’s that baby gonna get out of there?" She ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'it’s Your Choice'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 9, 2024

'It’s Your Choice' - Joshua chapter 24 verses 1-33 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Call to Remember (vs 1-13) (2). A Call to Choose (Josh. 24:14-18) (3). A Call to Commit (vs 25-28) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Herbert Asquith was a British politician and statesman, • Who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1908 to 1916. • He was the last Liberal ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2019

I took S.M. Lockridge’s message, probably preached 70 years ago, and adapted it by making it into rhyming verse which increases it's power. You can add this at the end of your next Easter message for a powerful ending.

A. IT’S FRIDAY, BUT SUNDAY’S COMING 1. It’s Friday! Jesus is praying, Peter’s straying, Judas is betraying -- But Sunday’s comin.’ 2. It’s Friday. Pilate is judging, the council is fudging, the crowd’s are shouting, the disciples are pouting. Mary is crying & Peter’s denying. But they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It’s Complicated, But He Sees Me! Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 4, 2018

A snapshot in the events of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar

It’s Complicated, But He Sees Me! Genesis 16:1-4 (NIV) Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, “The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ezekiel 3

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in our lifetime..

Gog-Magog Ezekiel 38 - 39 tells of an invasion of Israel by a coalition of nations that surround it. As we read the headlines in the newspapers of today, and witness the conflict in the Middle East, it's not hard to imagine that this invasion prophesied over 2600 years ago, could be fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 39:8

Denomination: Foursquare

It’s A Long Walk To The Limits Of Love

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2009

Loving each other in the body of Christ requires a long walk...but it’s worth it.

Norman Vincent Peale used to tell a story about a missionary in Africa who received a beautiful seashell as a gift from a student. He had walked a long way to the coast of Africa to get the special shell for his teacher. "You’ve traveled so far to bring me such a wonderful present," the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Not How Many, It's How Much PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores how God's power is manifested in small things, challenging the misconception that more is always better, using Gideon's story as an example.

Good morning, family. We find ourselves gathered here again, under the shelter of God's love and the warmth of His presence. Isn't it a blessing to be here? I think it is. We live in a world that often tells us that more is better. More money, more success, more possessions. But is more always ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:2-8

Topics: Overcoming

Length Times Width Times Height Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 26, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 17

July 25, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 3:14-21 Length Times Width Times Height Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In a recent daily devotional by Henri Nouwen, he reflected on intercessory prayer. When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran