Sermons on Its Time:

Supping With Jesus

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 21, 2007

It’s that time of year again....

Christmas is a most blessed time of year. Family, loved ones....we are all very blessed. Some of us though, may struggle a little at this time. If you have lost someone very dear to you, or yearn for past memories of Christmas, it can be a time of testing. It can be a time of loneliness. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Has Left The Building Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 14, 2007

It’s time to move out!

THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING II Timothy 1.8-12 S: Mission – Evangelism Th: His work, His power – in us! Pr: IT’S TIME TO MOVE OUT! ?: With what? KW: Messages Type: Propositional It’s time to move out with the message of… I. FREEDOM (9) II. FRIEND IN NEED (10) III. FAITH (11-12) PA: How is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 1, 2023

Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, the remembrance of Communion should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service and encouraged by it's revelation.

1 Corinthians 11:23-28 “Remembrance” April 3, 2023 Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, this one remembrance should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service. As we prepare to partake of the Communion once again, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021

It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

“He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Preach The Word! Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

This is no time for fear, no time for cowardice, and no time to quit. Instead, it’s a time to take a deep breath and march forward into battle.

Preach the Word! II Timothy 4:1-5 I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems amazingly contemporary: “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A -- 17th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2020

It’s so important that ordinary Catholics read Scripture as a devotional inquiry which the Catholic Catechism calls “the intimate sense of spiritual realities which believers experience.”

A foolish old farmer, so the story goes, concluded one day that the oats he had fed his mule for years were simply costing him too much. So, he hatched a plan: He mixed a little sawdust in with the feed, and then a little more the next day, and even more the next, each time reducing the amount of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Catholic

What Caused The Wise Men To ‘leave-It-All?’

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2024

The Wise Men were the ultimate seekers after Jesus. They left their businesses, their families, their reputations, and risked their lives to honor the Christ-child. The very night after their visit, the holy Family had to flee Herod. What timing!

WHAT CAUSED THE WISE MEN TO ‘LEAVE-IT-ALL?’ Mt. 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A lady was sitting in traffic. A man was standing nearby holding a sign asking for money. She rolled down her window and said, “Sir, I’m going to give you this dollar, not because you deserve it, but because it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now Is Time, Here Is Place, We Are People

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction *Some think the Preacher needs to do all the work *It is a major problem if we dont work together *We all need to stand together and say "Now is the Time , Here is the Place , We are the People Body I.

Introduction *Some think the Preacher needs to do all the work *It is a major problem if we dont work together *We all need to stand together and say "Now is the Time , Here is the Place , We are the People Body I. Now is the Time James 4:13-15 A. We only have Today B. We must realize the great ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Keeping Our Faith During The Hard Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 26, 2022

We've probably all been through hard times at least once. It's difficult even to think of joy in those trying moments, yet James wrote that believers should consider trials joyous.

Hard times. We've probably all been through hard times at least once. It may be a financial loss that caused the hard times. It may be a job loss that caused the financial loss. It may be a relational loss - breaking up with someone we thought would be a lifelong friend. When these hard ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me That Old Time Legalistic Religion

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Oct 10, 2021

Jesus and Paul experienced opposition from the legalists of their day, as will you and I. None of us are completely immune from its’ affects and we too must guard our hearts from presenting a message and lifestyle that God never intended

Series: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Give Me that Old Time Legalistic Religion Text: Acts 22:22 Big Idea: Jesus had numerous confrontations with the legalists, who among other reasons, sought to kill Him for healing on the Sabbath (Mt. 13:14). Paul also experienced opposition from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:20-22, Acts 22:22

Time Spent In God's Word

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 7, 2024

I wonder how much time each of you spend in God's Word each day. These numbers show a troubling imbalance in our lack of time spent in the Scripture and its damaging effect on our spiritual vitality.

If we took a poll here in our church, I wonder how much time each of you spend in God's Word each day. Research shows that the average person is exposed to anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 messages a day. You are probably thinking, "No way do I receive that many messages." But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is Not A Label, It's A Lifestyle. It's Not A Title, It's A Transformation. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 6, 2024

In today's world, it's easy to claim the label of "Christian" without truly understanding what it means.

In today's world, it's easy to claim the label of "Christian" without truly understanding what it means. We may attend church, wear a cross, or call ourselves followers of Jesus, but do we truly embody the teachings and spirit of Christianity? The label of Christian has become a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, James 1:22-25

It’s Not Over Til It’s Over!

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 16, 2015

Why should I be concerned with the future of America when it’s future seems pretty bleak at best” rather than saying, “IT’S NOT OVER TIL IT’S OVER!”

IT’S NOT OVER TIL IT’S OVER! 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come (2 Tim. 3:1) Over the last several weeks, I’ve been extremely burdened about the condition of our country and the direction that we’re headed in. This has been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I’m A Christian And It’s An Election Year ... So What?

Contributed by Jason Wilbourne on Oct 17, 2012

What are the responsibilities of believers in this critical election cycle?

Have you noticed it’s an election year yet? • Endless TV ads, surveys, mailings, and phone calls. We’re getting down to the wire now. In just over three weeks we’ll head to the polls and America will make it choices. Someone said to me this week: “I’ll be glad when this is all over.” It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Chain Locks Up Satan. Trust It! Use It!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 3, 2021

Satan is locked up and yet has freedom in this world. How do we respond?

June 6, 2021 Revelation 20:1–6 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven. He had the key to the abyss and a great chain in his hand. 2 He seized the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, bound him for a thousand years, 3 threw him into the abyss, locked it, and set a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran