Sermons on Judgment Signs:

The Sign Of Wine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2017

What was the purpose of "signs" in Jesus ministry? And what did this particular sign have to say to us?

OPEN: The Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn had a problem - motorists weren't coming to a complete stop at stop signs. So in 2007 the Mayor came up with a creative solution. He added a second, smaller octagonal sign the town's 50 or so stop signs that read: “STOP And smell the roses” "STOP No really, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2017

Why would Jesus heal a man on the Sabbath and then tell the man (in violation of the Sabbath rules of the Pharisees) to pick up his mat and walk?

OPEN: There’s a story I read once of 3 umpires who were talking about the feeling of power they had on the baseball field. As they talked about what gave them this sense of empowerment, the 1st umpire said – “I call ‘em as I see ‘em.” The 2nd smiled and said, “That ain’t nothing. I call ‘em as ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Food Sign Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2017

Jesus did many miracles but only 2 are told about in all four Gospels. One is the miracle of Jesus' resurrection... and the other is the miracle of the feeding of the 5000. The question is "Why are these 2 the only miracles listed that in all 4?"

(Note: I put a large piece of Matzah bread on the communion table for a physical illustration later in the sermon) OPEN: (We put a “McDonald’s sign” – without the word McDonalds – up on the screen) Does anybody recognize this? That’s right, it’s the symbol for McDonalds. The first McDonalds ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2017

The disciples weren't afraid of the storm. And they weren't really afraid of Jesus. What was it that they were afraid of that day? And what did Jesus do to deal with their fear?

I once read the story of a man who was hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars were passing. The storm was fierce and the winds strong he could hardly see a few feet ahead. Suddenly, he saw a car coming towards him and stop. Without further ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Remarkable Sign

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2015

A babe, lying in a manger.

A REMARKABLE SIGN. Luke 2:1-20. It is interesting to be revisiting the Gospel of Luke, with Luke’s impeccable, almost classical Greek style. As we return to the all-too-familiar account of the birth of Jesus, it is humbling to discover that some of the imagery of earlier sermons has fallen short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Signs

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 16, 2019

Everywhere you look there are signs telling you it's the Christmas season. There were also some signs surrounding the first Christmas. Let's take a look at some of those and see what significance they hold for us.

CHRISTMAS SIGNS Everywhere you look there are signs telling you it's the Christmas season. It could be a literal sign like one promoting a sale or a show, or simply an indicator like the decorations or music. Whether it's as big as a billboard or as small as a flyer, the signs about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:5-6, Matthew 2:14-15, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of The End Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

What will be the sign that the end of the age is upon us, that we're in the Great Tribulation, and the Kingdom of God is imminent?

What is the Sign of the End of the Age? Anybody know? As Jesus came to the end of his life and ministry, He was sitting with his disciples in Jerusalem as they marveled at the great buildings, and the huge stones that were used to construct the temple, when Jesus told them that a time would come ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:21-45, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, Daniel 8:14

Denomination: Bible Church

Sign One

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2019

Christ Jesus can change our lives in dramatic ways.

First Sign John 2: 1 – 11 Intro: Out of curiosity, I went to my personal record book this week and counted the number of weddings at which I have officiated. I have done 115. Of all those weddings, the ones I remember are when horrendous things happened. How many of your remember your own ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 2nd sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#2] THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Matthew 24:4-8 Introduction: As we continue to study the Olivet Discourse, I want us to 1st look at the 5 interpretations of these verses as related to the timing of these events. * Interpretation #1: Matthew 24:4-14 deals with the present ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Life

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 9, 2023

Taking, hoarding and passivity are signs of death. But the signs of life are the opposite: receiving, giving, and acting.

There was a popular song about 30 years ago which some of you might remember. It went, “They’re rioting in Africa, they’re starving in Spain, there’s hurricanes in Florida and Texas needs rain" ...and ending with “What nature doesn’t do to us will be done by our fellow man.” It only needs a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promising Signs

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023

Each time Jesus is born again in any person it is a sign of the present reality of the kingdom of God.

I was talking to a man last week about our birthday party for Jesus, which is the informal family worship time we have here on Christmas morning. It’s capped by having the children blow out the candle on Jesus’ birthday cake. And he asked, “How can you fit 2003 candles on one birthday cake?” ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sign And Seal.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2025

The sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness which is by faith (Romans 4:11).

A SIGN AND SEAL. Romans 4:8-14. The Apostle Paul equates ‘the man to whom God reckons righteousness without works’ (cf. Romans 4:6) with David’s ‘blessed man’ in Psalm 32:1-2, “to whom in no wise will the Lord reckon sin” (ROMANS 4:8). Paul poses the question as to whether this blessing is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2022

The situation of Ahaz was impossible, but God guaranteed deliverance through a miracle Child, who was no ordinary child, but “God with us!” This same Child promises US deliverance if we trust in Him and seek Him in prayer.

THE SIGN OF IMMANUEL Isa. 7:1-8:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Judy Moore and her family sat down at the dinner table. On the menu was leftovers. As they were saying grace, the mother, Judy, noticed that her youngest son wasn’t joining in. Afterward, she asked him why. 2. His response: “Because ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And This Shall Be The Sign Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 23, 2022

Today, let's look at "the sign."

Introduction I cannot image anyone on the way to church today turning to their spouse and asking him or her this question. I wonder what the preacher is going to preach about today. And I cannot image a preacher worth his salt having to think a long time about what he is going to prepare for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist