Sermons on Last Time:

Go For The (Lasting) Gold!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2006

Go for the (Lasting) Gold! 1) Be disciplined 2) Stay focused

“Go for the Gold!” That’s exactly what hundreds of athletes intend to do the next couple of weeks at the Winter Olympics in Torino (Turin), Italy. What does it take to win a gold medal? It takes discipline and focus. If you haven’t had the discipline to train hard for years, you don’t stand a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Love And The Last Days

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This sermon tells of how love is the best response to who those who may resist the Gospel

LOVE AND THE LAST DAYS MATT 24:11-12 Sunam 4/7/02 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Intro: Certainly the things taking place in Israel are a clearer indication that the Lord’s return is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Divorce The Last Chapter?

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

How to make sense out of ideals that are absolute and forgiveness that is complete when it comes to the issue of divorce.

If you were to go home and sit down to write the last chapter of your life, what would you write? Our lives are full of experiences, some good and some difficult. This morning, we gather as Christians, some having experienced divorce, and most all of us have parents, children, brothers, sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

In Esther, we will learn that God is at work in spite of appearances. Often it is behind the scenes, quietly weaving circumstances together in order to bring about His will for our good and His glory.

For Such a Time as This Esther 1:1-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-12-2020 Silence! I walked into the small chapel on the campus on the church that I served at in Florida, fell on my knees, and wept hysterically. Mr dream job in Florida had turned into a nightmare and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Tell It To The Church, Last

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 4, 2005

Many misunderstand and misapply Jesus’ instruction to his disciples, concerning how to handle a brother who sins against another Christian. This homily outlines the correct response.

Deut. 19: 15-20, 1 Tim. 5:17:24; Matthew 18:15-20 Tell it to the Church, Last Sometimes people criticize the Christian faith because of the complicated, confusing, or mysterious things it contains. A good answer to that critique is to admit that the Bible has confusing, complicated, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bearing Fruit That Will Last

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2024

Living a life of eternal significance is the heritage of every Child of God.

In a corner of London’s Highgate cemetery is a large marble tomb. It’s long and box-like, with a life-sized sculpture of a dog at its foot. An inscription says, “Erected to the memory of Thomas Sayers”. Now, if I were to ask who Thomas Sayers was, most of us wouldn’t know. But when he died the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Time

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 19, 2006

A close look at how much time we spend with God. (Joshua - Sun Stand Still)

INTRODUCTION – PREACHING PREDICAMENT I have known about preaching today for quite a little while now as its been on the roster for a couple of weeks -. But boy have I struggled with what to preach on. From grace to eternity, from Jesus to Jehoshophat, from Genesis well ok I must admit not quite ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 27, 2009

Compassion must be owned personally, and we must know that we do have the resources to meet needs. However, it will be costly to do so.

If we suppose that the essence of being compassionate is simply to have mushy feelings about somebody, we are dead wrong. If for us the word "compassion" suggests nothing more than feelings of sympathy and maybe the willingness to dole out a few dollars of welfare, then we’ve missed it. We’ve not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 10, 2008

Exposition of Matthew 28:18-20 about our church’s vision point to do missions and plant churches

Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Title: Famous Last Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: “Hey y’all, watch this…” “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” To his housekeeper, who urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Saving The Best For The Last

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THE DOXOLOGY IS A BLESSED PART OF ANY CHURCH SERVICE. IT IS WHERE WE GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSINGS TO US. IN THIS FINAL MESSAGE OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER, WE FIND THAT IT IS PROPER TO PRAISE GOD AND WORSHIP HIM IN PRAYER.

SAVING THE BEST FOR THE LAST MATTHEW 6:13 (THE DOXOLOGY) WHEN I WAS A YOUNGSTER THERE WERE CERTAIN UNWRITTEN LAWS THAT CHILDREN LIVED BY. IF YOU HAD CANDY, YOU SHARED IT. YOU NEVER SHOWED UP YOUR BEST FRIEND AND WAS ALWAYS READY TO DEFEND HIM. WHEN IT CAME TO TREATS OF ANY KIND, YOU ALWAYS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Work For Lasting Food

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015

To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then what can we really give Him?

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker for the kingdom of GOD? Yes, because GOD works hard within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Shall Be Last

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011

Jesus and the rich young ruler - Mark chapter 10 verses 17-31. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Mans qualities: He was Enthusiastic (vs 17) He was humble (vs.17) He had courage (vs 17) He showed discernment (vs 17) He was spiritually aware (vs 17) He was moral (vs 20) He was religious (vs 19-20) (B). The Mans failure: He loved his possessions & riches (vs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 13:30

Denomination: Brethren

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Shane Hart on Jan 13, 2006

Every person has a purpose they created for, a task to accomplish.

“For Such A Time As This” Topic: Obedience and Courage Text: Esther 4:9-17 Turn in your Bibles to Esther chapter 4. In the movie Dead Poets Society the character played by Robin Williams is an english teacher in a private boys school. He leads his charges into embracing the motto “carpe diem” or ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 4, 2020

The Story of God's Deliverance using Esther

Esther 4 January 5, 2020 a.m. Last Sunday morning, on December 29, 2019, a church in White Settlement, Texas came under fire. As we were just beginning our service here, a gunman walked into the West Freeway Church of Christ, and set down. He was being watched by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Time? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 5, 2022

Ask 5 questions when you consider marriage: Is it the right time? Is it the best use of my time? Can I please God and my potential spouse at the same time? Is it my time? Is it for all time?

A married couple was celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. At the party everybody wanted to know how they managed to stay married so long in this day and age. The husband responded, “When we were first married, we came to an agreement. I would make all the major decisions, and my wife would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free