Sermons on Keep Watch:

Staying Fresh

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 27, 2001

Helping believers keep their witness fresh and relevant.

“Staying Fresh” “God has sent me to help his church and to tell his secret plan to you Gentiles. He has kept this secret for centuries and generations past, but now at last it has pleased him to tell it to those who love him and live for him, and the riches and glory of his plan are for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Evil Forces

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021

There is always this inquisitiveness even among the Christians to know about ghost and also watch ghost movies. Caveat!

Vampires Ephesians 6:12”…the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” I am sure this title of mine would be an instant hit because people may want to read it out of: curiosity, fear or nosiness… whatever….they would read. There is always this inquisitiveness even among the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tolerance - 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 8, 2010

We do not – we cannot - put God in a box. He is “I AM” What sound doctrine does, what teaching in line with the Words of Jesus does; is KEEP US IN A BOX.

Dakota Community Church August 8, 2010 Tolerance – Part 4 Tolerance has come to mean the acceptance of every viewpoint as equally true and valid. True tolerance means treating with integrity dignity and humility a person whose opinion I consider to be untrue and invalid. 1. What about the “no ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Conflict: The Heart Of Conflict Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2012

Conflict is inevitable. Watch your heart in a conflict. Focus on the heart of the matter. Seek to please the heart of Christ.

Just like to share with you a funny story at the start. A man was stranded all alone on the desert island for years before he was finally rescued. His rescuers asked him what the 3 huts were that he had built on the island. It’s perplexing for one man to have 3 structures. He said one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Different Kinds Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

topic: DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER A. Introduction In lesson 1, we covered the following. 1) We Defined prayer… To be effective in the adventure of prayer you must be able to define prayer. 2) Explained how prayer is answered…prayer not monologue, it’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

I Can't Go To Church!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 23, 2006

IT IS A WONDER ANYONE WOULD GO TO CHURCH IF THEY WATCH THE PEOPLE? CHURCH IS NOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE IT IS ABOUT THE GOD OF THE PEOPLE!

I CAN’T GO TO CHURCH! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IT IS A WONDER ANYONE WOULD GO TO CHURCH IF THEY WATCH THE PEOPLE? CHURCH IS NOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE IT IS ABOUT THE GOD OF THE PEOPLE! TEXT: Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Loose Your Cool Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

The importance of keeping your anger under control.

DON’T LOOSE YOUR COOL "In your anger do not sin" : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,(Eph 4:26) INTRODUCTION: ANGER: IS IT GOOD OR BAD? A. Anger is sin when it is aggressive, vindictive, or selfish. B. Anger is not a sin when it is opposition to a wrong rather than against a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Tender Heart Of God

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

God watches over us with a tender heart. This is a great nursing home sermon or Bible study.

THE TENDER HEART OF GOD Isaiah 49:15 (KJV) 15Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. I.THE EAGLE THAT FLUTTERETH (9-14) Deuteronomy 32:11-12 (KJV) 11As an eagle stirreth up her nest, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Turmoil Of Human Need

Contributed by Howard Innis on Sep 20, 2002

In a culture that is given to watching and talking (Spectators) the task of the church is to present the gospel as a doing and acting faith.

Get Attention: I hold in my a hand a piece of paper -it is a small piece of paper and now crumpled -it is now trash -I place it on the floor -not in the middle of the floor but off to the side -this is a test to see who will pick it up and who will leave it lay Notice: it is where everyone can see ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Work Of Our Father

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

A Father’s Day message about watching and doing what our heavenly Father is doing.

Our Father’s Business In the past, sons very often followed in the steps of their fathers. Farmer, tent-maker, carpenter, blacksmith, sword maker. During his earthly ministry, Jesus talked a lot about doing the work of his father. John 4:34 34Jesus said* to them, “My food is to do the will of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I See Of God Moving In My Daily Life?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 11, 2009

This sermon looks at two key areas to watch for God’s movement in our daily lives.

OPENING QUESTION: How can I see more of God moving in my daily life? - How can I invite Him into my daily life? - Am I on my own living my life? STARTING POINT: A starting point is believing God is active every day and letting Him out of the Sunday morning box. - Luke 1:8. - cf. to Mary’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Demonic Influences Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 5, 2012

Stay alert and watch out for the devil and his demons can easily creep in to our lives!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 8. Jesus has been talking about faith in Luke Chapters 7 and 8. Believers of God are to live by faith. Faith is living out what God says. And because Jesus is God and became a human being on earth, Jesus not only spoke God’s Word, Jesus lived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Faith In Troubled Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times.

In times like these, when we face various uncertainties and troubles, God calls His people to trust Him, live carefully, be watchful, and pray. Let us explore Luke 21:5-36 to understand how we can find peace and assurance in troubled times. Many seek security in physical places like the temple, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Topics: Faith, Trust, Prayer

Living A Life Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005

1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

“[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Methodist