Sermons on Moment Of Crisis:

Job's Wife Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

No woman in history has been so severely condemned for so few words. She only steps on the stage for a moment, and she utters about ten words. On the basis of those few words she has been psychoanalyzed by preachers and scholars, and they have concluded, she was to Job what Judas was to Jesus.

Because of his great novel, War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy became one of the most famous Russians that ever lived. His fame and fortune did not bring him happiness, however, because of his wife. They were about as compatible as a porcupine and a bubble. She loved luxury, and he hated it. She loved ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

The Valley Of Tears Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 21, 2021

We leave the mountain tops because life happens. I get too busy with things I need to do that I don’t read my Bible each day, I find my days flying by and I am too tired to talk with God when I finally have a moment to myself.

Introduction Last week we talked about how everyone loves the mountain tops not only the physical mountain tops of our great country but also those spiritual mountain tops we encounter with God. And I wish life were such that we could always stay on the mountain top but unfortunately that does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Nov 30, 2001

Jesus couldn’t have picked a more dramatic place or a more dramatic moment to make His claim. One that would involve Him as Messiah. He will be the divine guide of the people to lead them from their sins, and will be with them forever.

Lafayette Advent Christian Church Pastor Arthur Potter December 2, 2001 Jesus is the Light of the World. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth; redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc Scripture clearly ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Isaiah 42:6

Denomination: *other

S.t.o.n.e.s.

Contributed by Tim Hohm on Sep 16, 2004

The Bible is clear that we fight with weapons that are not our own. We can learn from David as he fought Goliath -- His head-on approach to dealing with a difficult moment allowed God to do another miracle in his life.

S. T. O. N. E. S. Central, August 29, 2004 -- Pastor Tim Hohm -- RevTim.com 1 Samuel 17:1-11 (NLT) The Philistines now mustered their army for battle and camped between Socoh in Judah and Azekah at Ephes-dammim. [2] Saul countered by gathering his troops near the valley of Elah. [3] So the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Before"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God has selected beforehand(prior to the believers very first moment of existence) the goal (OF LOVINGLY SERVING HIM) which He is going to move everyone towards that BELIEVES i

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Taegu, South Korea Sunday, 22 August 2004 BIG IDEA: GOD’S PURPOSE FOR BELIEVERS WAS PREARRANGED FOR THEM TO LOVE AND SERVE HIM. REFERENCES: Predestination: This subject has been the reason for major divisions in Protestantism – Protestants are classified as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007

Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pre-Easter Tensions Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2008

Step out onto the other side of Easter and into the shoes of the disciples. See how they might have experienced the tense moments leading up to the crucifixion, and how htey might have heard Jesus’ words from John Chapter 16.

Sermon for CATM – March 9, 2008 – Pre-Easter Tensions [Note: This sermon discusses some of the tensions leading up to the original crucifixion and how painfully difficult it was for the disciples to first hear the words from Jesus written in John 16:16-33. It has no happy ending and little Easter ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross Roads In The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2005

We will always face those cross roads moments in life as we travel on this journey. The key is to make sure that you seek the Lord’s directions, work hard, do not worry, do things right, and above all be sensible.

Cross Roads in the Journey of Life Thesis: We will always face those cross roads moments in life as we travel on this journey. The key is to make sure that you seek the Lord’s directions, work hard, do not worry, do things right, and above all be sensible. Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7: 1 My son, do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deceit Of Ananias And Sapphira Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 12, 2017

“His wife also being privy to it . . .” tells us that this was not a sin committed on the spur of the moment. Ananias and his wife had talked it over between themselves and agreed to do it; they planned what they would say to cover up this fraud.

November 4, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series:The Early Church Lesson II.D.1: The Deceit of Ananias and Sapphira (5.1-11) Acts 5.1-11 (KJV) 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do.

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 7, 2011

Our Lord was at that moment enduring the first pains of crucifixion; --the executioners had just driven the nails through His hands and feet. He must have been, moreover, greatly depressed, and brought into a condition of extreme weakness by the agony

Luke 23:34 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Our Lord was at that moment enduring the first pains of crucifixion; --the executioners had just driven the nails through His hands and feet. He must have been, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2012

Every relationship eventually has moments of hurt and disappointment. We are wounded intentionally, and unintentionally, by the words and actions of others. Those wounds can cut deep and can erode the intimacy of our marriages. How ought we to handle t

As Christ Loved The Church - Ephesians 5:25-28 - May 27, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #6 / Communion Service Recently I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

Change

Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 8, 2010

We sing “Change My Heart O God”, but do you really mean it? Or is this change just for a moment, just for this song, because we really don’t want our life to change.

Acts 17:16-34 (NLT) Change We just had a mid-term election; we have change in our future. At least that’s what we voted for. We the people, we the people, are tired of the same ol’ thing, time after time. They all say, more water, less taxes and put the rights of the people back into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Nazarene

The "Now’s” Of The Bible

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The little word "now" is a very interesting word. The word means, "at the present moment of time; or without any further delay." The Holy Spirit moved the writers and translators of the Bible to use that little word quite often throughout the Bible.

Intro: The little word "now" is a very interesting word. The word means, "at the present moment of time; or without any further delay." The Holy Spirit moved the writers and translators of the Bible to use that little word quite often throughout the Bible. The word “now” is used exactly 1355 times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13, Ephesians 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

Seeing Is Believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 26, 2013

At what point did Peter start to sink into the water? The moment he took his eyes off of Jesus and started to think about what was going on around him and the way he was feeling about the situation that he was in! Right?

Seeing is believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!" Eph. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. How many have ever heard the saying, “getting old is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What You Talkin' About, Jesus?"

Contributed by Paul Ray on Aug 10, 2009

Throughout the Gospel of John you will find Jesus using simple, yet clever, analogies about wind, water, bread, wine, doors, shepherds, light, – etc. Each instance was a teaching moment - created by misunderstandings among His audience.

August 2, 2009 “What You Talkin’ About, Jesus?” John 4:7-15 / John 3:1-9 A few years ago there was a situation comedy, Diff’rent Strokes, where two cute young black boys were living, as adopted brothers, in an upperclass white family, and invariably there would come a time in each ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Denomination: Congregational