Sermons on Lightning Strikes:

The Gospel In The Old Testament & The New Testament

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 10, 2023

This is a message on the extraordinary continuity between the Old and New Testaments as relates to the Gospel. Hints or bold statements about the coming Good News of Jesus Christ are everywhere in the old Testament.

CATM Sermon for September 10, 2023 We’re in the middle of a month-long discussion about evangelism, or sharing our faith. We decided to focus on this area for this month because we’re exploring for the whole year what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Sharing Jesus is an important aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15-16, Genesis 12:1-3, John 6:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of The Angels In Daniel And The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 8, 2009

A survey of the Angel’s activities in the prophecy of Daniel and Revelation

The Angels The Angels are key players in God’s overall end times plan. He uses them mightily throughout the book of Daniel, the Old Testament parallel to the book of the Revelation. And, even though almost 2600 years have passed since the time Daniel’s book was written, the angels continue to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extreme Makeover: Callused Knees Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 4, 2004

This is the fifth and final message in the Extreme Makeover series. James teaches us the ABC’s of effective prayer.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: CALLUSED KNEES James 5:13-18 June 6, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing and concluding our study of the book of James titled “Extreme Makeover.” In light of our cultures obsession with makeovers and the popularity of the many reality makeover programs on TV ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Orthodoxy Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2008

If we believe there is a God, our faith is no better than that of the demons. They believe God is one, and they shudder. The message explores the faith of the demons, encouraging us to have the faith of saints.

JAMES 2:18-19 ORTHODOXY OF THE DEVIL “Someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” Though orthopraxy is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Holy, And God Is Coming (Revelation 4:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 27, 2025

As an encouragement, Jesus gives John a vision/revelation of heavenly reality. There is a throne higher than Caesar's. That throne isn't empty. And our holy God is coming soon.

Today, we find ourselves in the first of two chapters in Revelation, that I consider to be at its very heart. Revelation 4, and 5. Arguably, these two chapters in their own way are the very heart of the Bible, as well. There are things in these chapters that are not necessarily obvious, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Prisoners Of Hope Liberated And Blessed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 23, 2022

In this exposition of Zechariah 9:10-17, we examine God's promise to exiled Jews and apply the promise to those in a spiritual prison today. There is deliverance in the name of Jesus!

Intro In our last message we expounded Zechariah’s prophecy concerning the First Advent of Christ found in Zechariah 9:9: “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17, Ephesians 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Isaiah 61:7, Psalm 18:3, Numbers 23:24, Malachi 3:16-17, Mark 16:15-16, Jeremiah 29:10, Exodus 14:19-31, Luke 11:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Holy Angels (Pt.1)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Dec 27, 2001

What does the Bible say about angels? Join Pastor Steve for this insightful study of "God’s Holy Angels."

This morning we are continuing our look at the angelic world. Having completed a study of "Our Greatest Enemy: Satan," we are now looking at "God’s Holy Angels." Billy Graham, in his book Angels: God’s Secret Agents, tells of several accounts where people received help from angels. He writes: Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Along In God's House Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Avoiding the things that divide us.

GETTING ALONG IN GOD’S HOUSE – 15:1-13 BEN FRANKLIN: As I look over a congregation like this I feel like he must have felt when he saw lightning and thought, ‘Oh if I could ever harness that energy’ Church could become an unstoppable army but for three things. Gideon’s army in Judges 5 was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

The Workers Are Few Series

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 6, 2001

A call to discipleship, service, and evangelism in the Kingdom of God.

Luke 10: 1-22 Eads and Haswell UMC July 8, 2001 “The Workers Are Few” There is true and old story told about a man by the name of Ali Facid. He had a small farm and a family. One day, the story goes, a Buddhist priest came by and said to Ali: You know, there are valuable stones called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

I'm So Glad I'm A Part

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 9, 2001

The blessings of being adopted into the family of God as well as the responsibilities of sonship.

I’m So Glad I’m a Part of the Family of God Gal 3:26-4:7 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bold Prayer

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

A look at the prayers of the early church

Prayer I love the definition of prayer found in the Devils Dictionary, written by Ambrose Bierce around the turn of the century, you ready? To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy. I have no problem with that. We all believe in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Compassionate Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is compassionate toward us, because he created us, and because Christ became one of us.

When you picture God, what do you see? What kind of mental picture do you get when you think of God? Do you see God as a kind, jolly old fellow, sort of like Santa Claus or a favorite uncle? Do you see Him wearing a robe and crown, sitting on a throne? Is he holding a lightning bolt, like Zeus, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Visit To Calvary

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 5, 2001

As we take a visit to Calvary, we learn three lessons from the Cross of Jesus.

‘A VISIT TO CALVARY’ John 19 16-18 Today, I want you and I to take a visit to Calvary. If you are a child of God you have already been there, for it was there you met Jesus in salvation. If you are here today and you are lost, you need to come to Calvary today for it’s the only place you will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Apr 11, 2001

Four facts of Extravagant Love

Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unbelievable!

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2001

The resurrection of is only unbelievable if you refuse to look squarely at the evidence.

Unbelievable! I’m fond of joking that I have my resurrection body already reserved, and it’s a size 8. Everyone always laughs. Of course I don’t know what it will look like - I may have feathers, or fins! But we all know, don’t we, that whatever resurrection is about it isn’t going to include ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed