Sermons on Lockdowns:

The Final Justice Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 22, 2023

For centuries the church has prayed. “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” This is the moment that prayer is answered. As his Kingdom comes, justice will be given out. ‌

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I have said it many times since the very start of 2020 and leading into the COVID “plandemic” 2020 was a year that would change the world. The Bible is clear that the last days will be known, among other things, as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

God Displays His Sovereignty

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 16, 2022

As God manifested His control over all things, in what other ways He displayed His Sovereignty?

“This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man when they were created. When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Having Faith In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 5, 2022

2022 is certainly an uncertain time, and with all that is going on, a person can be left feeling anxious, afraid, and directionless. But the Bible has the answers and the help we need to navigate the storms of life.

Having Faith in Uncertain Times Text: Matthew 8:23-34 GIVE THANKS / OPEN WITH PRAYER Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of years, I think we’d all agree that it seems like our world just keeps getting crazier and crazier. Pandemics and lock-downs, riots in major US ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Ready?

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2020

This message is about whether we can ready ourselves for the New Year, even with all the uncertainty. It looks at the time and opportunities we have, and knowing God's will through the filling of the Holy Spirit.

Are We Ready Ephesians 5:15-18 Today’s message is to answer the question, “Are we ready for the coming new year?” And then, what are we expecting given the uncertainty surrounding this current pandemic? I heard a story of a son who had called his parents to wish them a Happy New Year. As he was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Preparing For A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 19, 2020

Why is the birth of Jesus significant and what does it mean to us today. Is there a connection between the world and world events during his first coming and his imminent return?

Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LiIFk7xq1pM Introduction In our journey through Luke, we finally come to the birth of Christ. Just in time for the celebration of Christmas. In typical Lukean style, he packs volumes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-4, Romans 12:2, Revelation 17:12-13, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 18:36, James 4:4, 1 John 4:3, Micah 5:2, Romans 8:7, Luke 2:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 26, 2020

When we look at how God instructed the Israelites to celebrate TWO harvest festivals we find there is a lot we can apply to how we thank God for his goodness to us. There are some surprises!

Today we’re celebrating Harvest Festival. This year, coronavirus restrictions have resulted in a rather muted celebration. We aren’t meeting at church and we don’t have the usual piles of food to give to the food bank, or a beautiful harvest loaf. I’m going to take a look at some passages and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:9-13, Exodus 23:16, Deuteronomy 16:13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 24, 2022

What is the significance of Maundy Thursday?

My Kingdom is not of This World John 18:36-38 We come to this Maundy Thursday in a very troubled world. There are wars in Ukraine, Yemen, South Sudan, and other places. We have suffered lockdowns and other restrictions from a “pandemic.” The global financial situation is perilous, and inflation is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 24, 2020

There so many things going on that can cause fear to seize us. But the whole time, God is right there next to us.

Opening and Introduction We live in a wild world today, don’t we? There’s a lot of things that can cause us to be uneasy and afraid of how things might turn out. I know I’ve gone through a lot of experiences like that. Many things can make us anxious, and get us concerned, get us worried about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5, Matthew 10:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon # 22 - Longing For God's Presence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 1, 2024

As Jonah languished in the belly of the fish, he cried out to God and sought His presence. As believers of the new covenant we have the promise of the presence of the Holy Spirit of God every moment of our lives. May we learn to value God’s presence and live in obedience to His word.

We read in Jonah 2:4,"Then I thought, 'I have been banished from your sight. Will I ever see your holy temple again?' (GW) After Jonah was swallowed by the big fish that God prepared, Jonah spent three turbulent days and nights in the belly of that fish. At the end of those three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:4, Judges 16:28, Judges 16:20, 1 Samuel 10:1, 1 Samuel 10:10, 1 Samuel 16:14, Exodus 33:15-17, Psalm 51:11, Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:46, Hebrews 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Do Not Destroy (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 24, 2022

When those who rule are unjust, how shall the Christian respond? David provides a model for godly response in this 58th Psalm as he encourages the godly to look to the Lord for His deliverance.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly? No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth. The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is Scattered

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021

Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

“And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership (The World’s On Fire) - Mark 10:41-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2024

In 2020, our President was impeached, economy shut down, 40 million people lost their jobs, widespread corruption at the highest levels of our government are being exposed, and there are riots, beatings, and murders across the country. Jesus shows us that all these rise out of the same root cause.

Mark 10:41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 20:24-28

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 28, 2021

1) the right attitude (1 Peter 3:8), 2) The right response (1 Peter 3:9), 3) The right standard (1 Peter 3:10-11), and 4) the right incentive (1 Peter 3:12).

1 Peter 3:8-12 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

Luke 16:1-13 - Dirty Money And Kingdom Purposes

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

An interesting teaching on how we as disciples should view and utilize the money systems of this world.

Last week, we were going through the parable of the prodigal son—prodigal meaning somebody who squanders resources. Today, we're going to be talking about the prodigal manager, another person who is squandering resources. Jesus is going to use this illustration to prove one main point, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Threefold Woe

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 19, 2022

Revelation 8

THREEFOLD WOE (REVELATION 8) I lived in an environmentally friendly housing estate. We have recycling bins for paper, plastic and cans for a while. Later, to my delight, a glass bottle bin was added. I was not a recycling fan but my wife did not want to waste anything, so now it is a habit for me. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible