Sermons on Last Shall Be First:

A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

The last three Churches in Asia

Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To Social Evil

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 19, 2024

How shall followers of Christ respond to the growing wickedness of our world?

“[Jesus] said to [His disciples], ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Trifecta Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 21, 2014

the last days

The Coming Trifecta Revelation 13:1-4 1. 3 Persons A. Satan the supernatural person - v. 4, 12:9 B. Anti-Christ the political power - v. 3, II Thessalonians 2:3 C. False Prophet the religious leader - v. 11 2. 3 Problems A. War - v. 4 B. Worship - v. 8 C. Wealth - v. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Perhaps Today

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2013

How shall the child of God live until the Master returns? That is the consideration in this message.

“Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Study On Revelation 5 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 6, 2012

An easy-to-understand study on Revelation 5.

This chapter deals with things that are written in a scroll; a scroll that was in God’s hands and which had a message from God to us. John will reveal the contents of that message to us one step at a time. VERSE 1: “Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Hope Of Glory

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2019

But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as by the Spirit of the Lord.

THE HOPE OF GLORY. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6. Opening this passage at 2 Corinthians 3:12, we are compelled to ask: What is the “hope” that Paul speaks of here? The context seems to suggest that it is the ‘hope of glory’ (cf. Colossians 1:27). In 2 Corinthians 3:7-11, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2022

The universe has many beautiful things, the grass is very greenery but withers quickly, and the flowers are attractive with multiple colors but fade by evening. But Word of God lasts forever.

Eternal Word – Psalm 119:89 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I would like to place the following to support that the word of God is eternal because It’s a living Word, a Loving word, and stands forever. 1. Living Word The universe has many beautiful things, the grass is very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Methodist

Farewell Speech Of Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

The long-lasting speech of Paul starts with the testimony of his commitment, humility, sincerity in serving the public and the church. He never withdrew any sound doctrines, will of God, profit teachings and blessings from his hearers.

Acts 20:13-38 Farewell Speech of Paul at Ephesus 20:13-17 Paul at Seaport of Ephesus 20:18-35 Long lasting speech 20:36-38 Tearful Farewell to Paul Acts 20:13-17 Paul at Seaport of Ephesus Paul decided hurriedly go back to Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. But, before that, he would like to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Methodist

Malachi Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 3, 2022

A century after the Jews returned to their homeland; many became complacent and less devoted to the Lord. The Lord addressed the Jews' declining commitment to God through the prophet Malachi.

Malachi This Introduction to the Book of Malachi has five sections: 1. Why study this book? 2. Who wrote this book? 3. When and where was it written? 4. What are some distinctive features of this book? 5. Outline Section 1. Why study this book? A century after the Jews returned to their ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christianity Is Dying In America

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 15, 2015

4 Reason the Salt has lost it's savor in America!

So the newspapers all over the world are proclaiming the death of Christianity in America, WHY? Well here are some reasons..... 1. American's worship MONEY...not JESUS! Jesus said you cannot serve MAMMON (Money) and Him...for you will love one and HATE the other. The Church has been corrupted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Three 'fruit Of The Spirit': Faithfulness, Gentleness And Self-Control

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 5, 2023

How can we be more like God? By demonstrating God's character. We look at three more wonderful qualities of God that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us.

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re having the last in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. We’re going to look at the last three fruit in Paul’s list: faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I thought I’d do something a bit different to usual today. I’m going to look at three true ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Introduction And Pure Joy – Getting A Hold Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

Jesus' disciples had come to experience fellowship with God and John was excited about it and wanted to proclaim it to others so that they would experience this fellowship too.

1. Introduction to the letter Authorship Five people in the Bible are mentioned by the name of John: John the Baptist; John the Apostle; John in the family of a high priest; the father of Apostle John and the Hebrew name for the evangelist, Mark. Though most believe the same person wrote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Producers Of A Hostile Environment-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 26, 2010

Part 5 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-V—2Timothy 3:1-9 Attention: When the store manager returned from lunch, he noticed his clerk’s hand was bandaged, but before he could ask about the bandage, the clerk said he had some very good news for him. "Guess what, sir?" the clerk said. "I finally sold that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Direction And Decision

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

John had been able to deal with the question of direction...the one that asked "What shall we do?" But beyond that is an more basic question that asks, "To whom shall we go?"

DIRECTION AND DECISION LUKE 3:1 18 There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million... but the will said he must accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Sadly, it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Seven Points Of Serious Prayer Series

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 18, 2001

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,

Ezekiel 22:30-31 I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal