Sermons on Making Time:

Good Stewards

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 9, 2009

Eliezer was a good and faithful steward for his master, Abraham. We need to follow his example in being good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Not many people know Eliezer of Damascus. He is not one of the most prominent of Bible characters. However, this man played a major role in the life of Abraham. In Genesis 15:2, Eliezer is identified as the steward of Abraham. A steward is a person that is responsible for managing the property ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 14:1-5 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 14:1-5

Revelation 14:1-5 We ended chapter 13 and we saw three characters, and these were Satan, the Antichrist and the False prophet. And they came scripture said in order to make the people on the earth worship the Antichrist and if not then to be killed. I couldn't help but to wonder how many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Rise Of The Antichrist Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 5, 2023

Study #8: This study discusses the Antichrist's rise to power. Symbolism includes: Beast from the Sea, Seven Heads, Ten Horns, Lion, Bear, Leopard, Fatal Wound, Beast from the Earth, Image of the Beast, and Mark of the Beast.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to look at Revelation chapter thirteen. We left off with discussing the dragon, which we identified as Satan, who strives to make war on Israel’s offspring. Now, we are going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Moment Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

43rd message from Ephesians dealing with redeeming the time as part of walking in wisdom.

“Seize the Moment” Ephesians 5:15-16 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 INTRODUCTION In these economic times, everyone is about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Beware: Danger Ahead! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 12, 2012

In his attempt to keep us on the Highway of Wisdom, Solomon warns us of the dangers that lure us to exit, including alcohol abuse, provoking anger, and procrastination.

Beware: Danger Ahead! (Proverbs 20:1-4) 1. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with your choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty.” “Give me infinite wisdom!” declares the dean, without ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reflection C.5 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Israel Is An Important Indicator

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

When Jesus refers to a fig tree in Matthew 24, he is thinking of Israel. Israel is relevant to 'End Times'.

Today, we’re on to our last Reflection on Matthew 24! This Reflection contains some relatively complex arguments. I just can’t make it shorter. Sorry. If you’re in the mood for something stretching, read on! As Jesus starts to wind up his answer to his disciples’ question, he says this: 32 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

"the Future Is Here" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 4, 2021

CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published.

REVELATION “The Future is Here!” Revelation 1:1-4 CBS aired a TV series called Early Edition. Set in Chicago it follows a man who mysteriously receives his newspaper the day before it is actually published? What this means is that he knew everything that was going to take place before it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Victory In 2004

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jan 3, 2004

For many people, this is a Time for Reflection: People think of the Good Times & the Bad Times of the Past Year. Many Focus on the New Year and Hope for Things to be Different in their Lives with the Future Year. Of Course, Many People Make Resolution

GOD’S PLAN FOR VICTORY IN 2004 1 Cor 15:57-58 KJV 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Cross Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A look at the future for Christians

The Future Cross "How do you describe both a beginning and an end? We should have known better, but we didn't. What does it matter what we think we know, in the end there's no denying the truth." Kirk Cameron, who plays Buck Williams, says these words in the film Left Behind: The Movie and they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Praying When It Hurts

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A look at a psalm and how we should pray during times that are hard in life

We’ve sung this song by Matt Redman called "Blessed Be Your Name." The first verse says, Blessed Be Your Name, in the land that is plentiful, where Your streams of abundance flow. Blessed be Your name. The 2nd verse starts out: Blessed be Your name, when the sun's shining down on me, when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fallen Babylon And Armageddon Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 18, 2023

Study #10: This study looks at the Fall of Babylon, the Five No Mores, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, the Second Coming of Christ, and the Battle of Armageddon. It also touches on the role of Christians in the final battle.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to be looking at chapters 18 and 19, and then there will be three chapters remaining in the book of Revelation. We will first begin by looking at “The Fall of Babylon.” Now, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24, Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Unsaved Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at Cultural Christianity

The Unsaved Christian If you would, open your Bible to Matthew 7. During a Sunday school lesson, a child learned about how God created human beings. The child became especially focused when the teacher explained how Eve was created from Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, the boy’s mother saw him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

"Six Seals Of Revelation" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 3, 2009

Looks at the six seals of Revelation 6.

“Revealing the Revelation” November 8, 2009 “The Six Seals” Revelation 6: “I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!" I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

True Repentance

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 14, 2009

Backsliding itself is of course horrendous. But it gets doubly shameful and we’ll end up dishonoring God even more when we repent without fully knowing exactly how we have offended God.

Seeing and hearing the reactions of different people in the midst of the recent calamities in the world, I find myself grieving because most of us, even the supposedly veteran believers, do not fully understand and recognize God’s clear message behind the events. We just hear and do what we like to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: *other

How Can I Ever Trust? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

It's interesting how we view famous people or those in authority over us. We want them to be distinctively different from us and yet we long for them to be human enough that they're like us - we feel the same way towards God.

“Soul Talk: How Can I Ever Trust?” Ps. 31 It’s interesting how we view famous people or those in authority over us. We want them to be distinctively different from us and yet we long for them to be human enough that they’re like us – we want them to be removed from us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed