Sermons on Looking Back:

Ready & Faithful Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to remain faithful and prepared for the return of Christ, trusting in His role as a good shepherd and His promise of coming back, even though the exact time is unknown.

How many of you here today like to be prepared and ready for things? You’re the type of person that’s packed and ready for a trip a full week before you’re supposed to leave. You’ve got your meals all planned out and your groceries ordered up. Your linen closet is stocked and ready to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Topics: Faithfulness, Preparedness, Second Coming

‘what Mean These Stones?”

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 22, 2001

Memorial Day is an important day to our Nation, but every Christian should have a “memorial stone” to go back to that reminds them of a certain time and place they experienced the power of God.

‘WHAT MEAN THESE STONES?” Joshua 4:6-7 In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons, an elderly woman walked to two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. "What are you doing? Those are the graves of two Union soldiers." The reply, "I know. I also know that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Words For Troubled Times

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Paul writes to encourage these new believers that Jesus was coming back for those who were trusting in Him, and for those who had died trusting in Him. They did not need to have hopeless sorrow over their departed loved ones who died knowing Jesus

Encouraging Words for Troubled Times 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Intro: To the average person you might meet downtown or on the street, the idea that Jesus is coming back for all who believe in Him is a crazy one! In fact, some would put you in the same category as the followers of David Koresh or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Think Encouragement Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 10, 2019

When we are discouraged, or we knowingly or unknowingly begin to discourage others, let us stop and take back the control of what we are thinking. Let us think Encouragement

Think Encouragement Today is Mother’s Day. Thank God for mothers. Without them where would we all have been? It is usual for children to do something special for their mothers on Mother’s day. So this particular mother was delighted when her children told her that she could stay put in bed late ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism 101 - Part 2 - Having Favor With Men Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

Today we will be looking at the topic of “favor.”

Today we will be looking at the topic of “favor.” Why have we chosen to include a message on the topic of favor in a series on outreach and evangelism? The answer to this question can be found in the Book of Acts where God connects favor with the addition of people to the early church. Acts 2:46 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Stabilizing Factor

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 29, 2017

In a world that has gone topsy turvy, and lost all sense of balance there is a stabilizing factor than can bring us back into divine alignment with the will, the purpose and the power of God.

Read Text (Opening Prayer) Isa 33:6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure. Those of you who know this ministry know that I am not just a preacher but I am a prophetic Voice to my generation and I have been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sitting On Your Grace.

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Sep 19, 2006

Are we fishing or just looking at the water.

Don’t Sit on Your Grace Mark 1:14-22, Galatians 2:17-21 Story has it that Mark Twain loved to go fishing, but he hated to catch fish. The problem was he went fishing to relax. In turn catching any fish would ruin his relaxation. He would have to take off the fish and bait the hook. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Hinderances To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Looking at the process of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD.

SEVEN HINDERANCES TO INTIMACY WITH GOD Brad Bailey - February 13, 1994 This morning we’re going to continue looking at the process of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD. We’ve looked at how Jesus taught us to find and structure those “special places” of prayer. I’ve had some wonderful times of solitude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of A Good Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Foursquare Foundations Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2011

A look at our church's statement of faith

FOURSQUARE FOUNDATIONS: In September of 2011, I had the opportunity to attend the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. This event was hosted by Riverwood Community Church in Winnipeg, and I was one of many people who were blessed with a free ticket to attend this event – thanks Pastor Todd ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: *other

God And Human Conscience! Genesis 42-45 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 24, 2017

Man hardens his conscience and works against God and man. This post says how God works through man’s dead conscience and brings him back to repentance.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Genesis 42-45 Every person has a moral compass of right and wrong within, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of The Living Dead - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 17, 2001

What a dying church looks like

THIS MORNING:  Looked at Sardis, a church in name only but without any spiritual life.  A city with a rich history trying to live on a past reputation  Had a name but had no substance to it: Wax fruit or artificial flowers CAUGHT UP IN SURVIVOR: Didn’t watch a show last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Understanding America's Heritage

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at the christian foundations of our nation.

It is obvious that many of us are unashamedly patriotic. Across the country one could find many church leaders who would quickly say that this kind of nationalistic display is inappropriate for Christians. They argue that it is nothing short of idolatry to pay honor to the nation. The Bible does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013

A look at proofs and arguments for the Resurrection of Christ

GOOD NEWS OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-58 http://chirb.it/MbB7An (This sermon contains quotes from both Josh McDowell and also Jeffrey Donley that I found on the computer, but do not have the references available as to where on internet.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Ain't Easter, Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Every time a believer comes to faith in Jesus Christ, it points back to the first Easter almost 2000 years ago. We celebrate that Jesus is risen from the dead. God, the angels, and we rejoice when a former unbeliever rises from the dead to life in Christ.

It Ain't Easter, Preacher John 20:1-10 First preached in November, 2004 Introduction Last week we learned about how Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures even in death. He gave up His life voluntarily at 3PM, at the exact hour the Passover Lambs started to be slain. The lambs had to be completely ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible