Sermons on Lateness:

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002

Are you living in the “last days”? Your very survival is dependant on truth, not theories, and only God’s Word has the “whole truth and nothing but the truth”.

Signs of the Times 1. I want us to read a series of shockingly relevant passages this morning. (TEXTS) 2. The church has sought to be contemporary and relevant (GOOD) but it has failed to be prophetic. 3. Have we lost a sense of urgency? Time IS running out!!! 4. Message of the church for our day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Do Not Come To Christ.

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

What are the issues that keep people from coming to a relationship with the Lord?

Why People Do Not Come to Christ Matthew 19:16-22 Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6, 12-19 Intro: Jeremiah 8:20 One day the harvest will be past. Those who had opportunity to receive Christ will realize that it is too late. The day will come when “the harvest is past” The summer is ended…the time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2007

The first few chapters of Hebrews give us insight into their struggles, and draw us back to Jesus.

News story this week: A little city in Mexico was fed up with all of the late night revelry and noise from thousands of people late into the night during the summer. So their answer was to create a law to put a decibel limit on urban noise levels. Unfortunately this disrupted a noise that has been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Some people will believe early, some later. We are to remain faithful in praying for and witnessing to those who have not believed in Jesus.

Ill. Persistence * Proverbs 3:5-6 basically says “Trust in God, Stop trying to fit God into your logic. Just look for His hand around you, and then that Hand will guide you.” * But I say, “Lord, that is how I try to live, but…” * What about those we are praying for? What about those around me? * ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009

Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Develop A Quiet Time - Part 1

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 27, 2006

The message focuses on how to begin developing a quiet time with God

How to Overcome the Problems with Your Quiet Time - Part 1 Psalm 1:2 September 2006 Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

That's No Excuse!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2007

The divine call never comes out of recognition of a special talent or particular piety or readiness to serve. It comes because God has decided you’re it!

That’s No Excuse – Jeremiah 1: 4 - 10 Intro: As a high school teacher I think you hear every excuse that was ever given. Things like: “My little brother tore up my homework.” “I had to work late and didn’t get to it.” “I didn’t understand it.” --- And when we leave school we do not leave ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now Is Not The Time To Quit.

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014

Many people begin to believe God for something but, just before their answer comes they quit believing. However success comes by standing firm on God's Word.

Now is not the Time to Quit. Eph. 6: 13, 14 Dr. Amen Howard. If you quit standing on the word and give up, what are you going to gain? But if you keep going on what have you to loose? That is the way I look at things. I don't believe in quitting, and my friend, if other people have stood on God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appearance Of Evil Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 8, 2014

IN A POLLUTED WORLD LIKE OURS IT IS EXPEDIENT THAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD STAND OUT AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. ANYTHING THAT APPEARS LIKE EVIL SHOULD NOT BE CONDONED BY BELIEVERS IN CHRIST. THEY SHOULD DENOUNCE EVIL OUT RIGHTLY AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM.

APPEARANCE OF EVIL 1ST THES. 5:22 states thus ‘Abstain from all appearance of evil.’ Apostle Paul by the Holy Spirit exhorts Christians to abstain from all appearance of evil. You may wish to ask, ‘what is appearance of evil? ’. In order to understand this phrase we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2013

This is such a vast subject that I need a gigantic canvas to cover the whole gamut of views regarding love, let me start writing a few and I plead you to search your hearts and make amendments during the process of reading.

Have not LOVE! 1 Corinthians 13:2”……..though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” This is such a vast subject that I need a gigantic canvas to cover the whole gamut of views regarding love, let me start writing a few and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacrifice Of Abel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2011

Abel worshiped in faith, and so should we.

Ss Cyril & Methodius February 14, 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy For a few months now we have been considering, with our Holy Father, the spirit of the liturgy. And so it is fitting that we hear today, and on Valentine’s Day, this marvelous lesson from Genesis, the story of accepted Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-25

Denomination: Catholic

Died Abner As A Fool Dieth?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Died Abner as a fool dieth?

2 Samuel 3:20-39 33 Died Abner as a fool dieth? 1. His Fearful Danger - Ch 2:22 And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother? 23 Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:20-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Upcoming Departure Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2022

The danger of not believing.

THE UPCOMING DEPARTURE OF JESUS. John 8:21-30. JOHN 8:21. “Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and ye shall die in your sins; whither I go, ye cannot come.” Again we are confronted with the awful possibility of seeking Jesus too late (cf. John 7:34). In our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Bearing Fruit?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2022

Where is God when bad things happen? Purpose: Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Purpose: Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Martyrs “There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"A Better Understanding" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ