Sermons on Keeping Watch:

Be Alert! Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The Bible teaches us that we are to be alert watching for the return of Jesus

"Be ALERT!" There are many Christians WAITING for the return of Jesus Christ -- but not that many who are WATCHING for the return of Christ! The Bible doesn’t teach us to wait for His return; we are to WATCH for His return! What then is the difference between WAITING and WATCHING? Would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Look And Live"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

God watches over us, and in the process, He disciplines us.

"Look and Live" Numbers 21:1-9 & John 3:14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts God watches over us, and in the process, He disciplines us. Here’s the context: The news of Israel’s journey from Egypt to the land of promise was well-known. The details of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Love In Action Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019

Our actions must match our words. People are watching!

Love in Action part two Romans chapter 12:14-21 Introduction- We have been in a sermon called “Love in Action” and we didn’t get finished last week and I am not sure we will finish it this morning either because I believe there are several truths that we can and must live out as believers in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Evil Men In The Hands Of A Good God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2017

In the midst of evil, God is watching. He is not oblivious. God's decree directs history. He will judge evil and sin. His light still shines through His faithful prophets.

1 Kings 15-16 Evil Men in the Hands of a Good God ES 1 Oct 17 1828 We are going to touch on 1 Kings 15 today. Now that we have two kingdoms – ISRAEL and JUDAH, the author swings from one to another, telling us about the reigns of the Kings in both Kingdoms. • Following the account of King ASA of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:25-29, 1 Kings 16:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sardis: The Dying Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021

can a church that was once so full of life become a white-washed tomb full of dead men’s bones and rotting corpses? That, my fellow investigators, is our job this morning as “Christian Soul Investigators.” Get it? “CSI”

God morning, brothers and sisters! Welcome to “CSI: Canton.” For those of you who live in a cave and don’t have cable, “CSI” stands for “Crime Scene Investigation.” Now, CSI started out as a weekly crime show that literally began at the turn of the century … in the year 2000 … on CBS. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From The Christmas Event

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

This sermon (1) examines how four categories of people interacted with the first coming of Messiah (2) draws lessons from their experiences and (3) applies those lessons to decisions we must make now and in the days ahead.

Luke 1:26-38 12-20-15 I recently read about an atheist who went on a hike on a remote nature trail. He was enjoying the scenery and wild life so much that he lost track of the trail. When it was time for him to go back, he realized that he was hopelessly lost. In that state of panic, he did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:25, Luke 21:34-36, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Six Signs Of Sleepiness - Mark 14:1-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Why do so many people crash their cars because they fell asleep at the wheel? It’s because sleep comes upon you so gradually that you don’t realize when you’re crossing the threshold from being awake to being asleep. It’s the same spiritually.

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

A Pastor’s Confirmation Prayer

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

Keep Listening to and Following Jesus Keep Resting in Jesus

Dear Confirmands. Over a dozen years ago, your parents waited with eagerness for your birth. During those nine months of waiting, they thought carefully about what name to give to you. They made sure they had the crib set up and the change table ready to go. Your parents also did plenty of praying ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Guarding Your Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

The heart is the battleground of life and destiny. If you lose it, you lose everything. If you guard it, you preserve your soul, your faith, your joy, and your purpose.

THE IMPORTANCE OF GUARDING YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 15:18-19, Psalm 119:11, Philippians 4:7, Ezekiel 36:26 INTRODUCTION: The heart, in Scripture, represents the seat of our thoughts, emotions, will, and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 15:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, Come Quickly! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 24, 2013

What is it that the Psalmist wanted or desired of the Lord? 1- Hear my prayer 2- Guard my mouth 3- Keep my heart

INTRO.- ILL.- I got into a fight one day. It was high school. Gym class. We were playing hog ball. The coach blew the whistle and each team ran for the balls placed in the middle of the gym floor. I got to one ball first. On the opposing team there stood a guy, one year older than me. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2021

1) Joy in Watching (Luke 2:8), 2) Joy in Wonder (Luke 2:9-14), 3) Joy in Worship (Luke 2:15-16), 4) Joy in Witness (Luke 2:17-20

Luke 2:8-20. [8] And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. [9] And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. [10] And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

The Remedy For Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

Everyone enjoys watching the “Bloopers” on television. That is, we enjoy watching the actors and actresses make all kinds of hilarious mistakes that we ordinarily would not see on TV.

Illus: But if you really want to look at some “Bloopers”, the best place to look for them is in the church bulletin or on church signs. These are all true messages put on church bulletins and church signs. • Don't let worry kill you--let the church help. • Remember in prayer the many who are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Still

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 8, 2021

Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time.

Stand Still By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time. You find yourself ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-2, Exodus 14:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Causing Division And Disunity In The Church

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. - Romans 16:17 Causing division is a hurtful thing and never something ..

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. - Romans 16:17 Causing division is a hurtful thing and never something we should seek to do. Our did say: "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Counter Attacks

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 28, 2004

This sermon addresses our need to be watchful during times of Revival and Renewal.

INTRODUCTION: READ Acts 8:1-25 NEED: Realize Satan Counter Attacks when God is moving through His people to effect revival and spiritual renewal. DIVISION I: Persecution - Acts 8: 1-3 Explain: Satan can’t attack God so he attacks His people. And he is always in the counter attack mode, always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist