Sermons on keeping watch:

"God Is Watching And Knows"

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Psalm 2:11- Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

God watches us all everyday. God watches us all from the time we wake up until the time we lay down. God watches every move that we make, and doesn’t miss a step. He even sees us when we try to run and hide from him. God even watches us when we are with our friends. God watches how we act ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:11

Denomination: *other

Watch Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

What we say shows whats in our heart.

James 1:26–27 26If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. 27Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. I. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 5:3-4, Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watch Your Tongue!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 17, 2018

Do the words you speak build-up or burn-down?

In the summer of 2000, more than a thousand firefighters battled a wildfire for two weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The fire started on August 24, and continued until September 8. When it was over more than eighty thousand acres of federal forest was burnt. Forty-six-year-old Janice ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

Watch Out For The Mockers Series

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 8, 2018

We are living in the last of the last days and Satan is pulling out his best shot to defeat the people of God. He is using mockers, those who will belittle our faith and confidence in God. It is our position to stand against them and trust in God.

As we draw closer to the end of time we will find the forces of evil lead by Satan trying to deliver a death blow to the followers of Jesus Christ. It is important that we stay focused on what the Word of God says concerning the people of God. Mockers come with an aggressive and militant attack ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Watch Night Service"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2016

The message is sharing why we have watch night service.

Galatians 5: 1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery Watch Night services provide spiritual way to bring in New Year. The typical image of New Years Eve is a group of revelers with party hats and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Methodist

Others Are Watching You

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD AND THE WORLD EXPECTS US TO GIVE THEM LIGHT AND NOT DARKNESS

OTHERS ARE WATCHING YOU MAIN TEXT: MATHEW 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 CORINTHIANS 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. You may not know the number of lives that has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Them Snakes Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message On Psalms 23

In Safe in the Shepherd's Arms, Author Max Lucado noted sheep need protection from adders. He said," Adders are small brown snakes that live underground, they pop out of the ground to bite sheep on the nose. The small bite on the nose will cause an infection and the sheep may die. To prevent the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Out For Shishak

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 10, 2021

Judah's disobedience to God's word brought them defeat at the hands of Shishak. Like today's Christians, when we fail to obey God's word we will be defeated.

2 Chronicles 12:1-11-And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him. 2 And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Your Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the spiritual significance of our words, emphasizing their power and the importance of using them to reflect our faith and love for God. Key

Welcome, beloved members of our shared faith, to this gathering where we seek solace, strength, and wisdom in the Word of God. We are here today to reflect upon a matter that is as close to us as our own breath and yet often overlooked in its spiritual significance - the power of our words. In the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Topics: Spiritual Health, Tongues

Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2004

THis message is on harmony. The outline comes from Bob Russell’s Book, When God Builds A Churchq

INTRODUCTION „X We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony. „X How many of you have been a part of a church, organization, or team where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the organization was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Gospel According To Forrest Gump" Series

Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Dec 14, 2019

Having watched the captivating film entitled “Forrest Gump” with a great deal of interest, I was impressed to a large degree by this man whose lifestyle embodied “INTEGRITY,” “HONESTY,” and “SIMPLICITY!”

While watching the movie entitled “Forrest Gump,” I laughed when Forrest laughed! I found myself cheering when Forrest ran through opposing teams to score a number of touchdowns! I was moved with compassion when he lost his best friend in the Vietnam War! I became excited when I heard the nostalgic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In Your Lamp? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness and preparation for God's unexpected interventions and the eventual return of Christ, the Bridegroom.

Good morning, everyone! It's a joy to be with you all today. I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here. We're here to chat about something that is not only important but also deeply personal. It's about being ready, being prepared, and most importantly, about being awake. Before we start, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Watch, Unknown Hour

Keys To Effective Vigilance (I Am Vigilant, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 9, 2021

This world is full of Satan's schemes and activities to lure Christians to give up their faith. But in this sermon, we will see a perfect example set by Jesus in order to be effective in our vigilance against the enemy.

Intro: Last week we were able to learn that Satan is only a voiceless roaring lion who wanted to set fear and worries in us by using his defenseless roar. That’s why, if we recall our theme this month “I am Vigilant, I am Prepared for Eternity” we are called to be watchful and be on guard always as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, 1 Peter 5:9-10, Isaiah 55:9, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Isaiah 62:6, Psalm 121:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Rowing!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2014

May be you are in a situation like in the middle of the sea, fear not, you’re not alone – trust Him to come to your rescue! Keep rowing , keep rowing, keep rowing, until He comes to your rescue – don’t quit!

Keep rowing, keep rowing! Mark 6:48” And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea…” The above text says that Jesus saw the disciples struggle in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:48

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Charge To Keep

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2005

We are all given a charge by Christ to stand for Him

A Charge to Keep Ephesians 6:10-13 September 12, 2004 Introduction Three years ago the bright blue skies of New York, Washington D.C., and rural Pennsylvania were pierced by a series of hijacked planes as part of a diabolical plan to pierce the heart and soul of our nation. Three years ago we woke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God