Sermons on Night Terrors:

05 - James 2:14-26 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 25, 2021

This is 5th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the fact that faith that is not followed up with a life of love and obedience is no faith at all. Connections are made with the faith of Abraham and that of Rahab as well.

James 2:14-17 “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Genesis 15:6, 2 Chronicles 20:7, Isaiah 41:8, Joshua 2:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil’s Fangs For Hire – 30 Pieces Of Silver (Judas Iscariot) Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 12, 2022

Judas Iscariot was possessed by Satan and proceeded to do his bidding, leading the treacherous gang in his betrayal of Jesus. This message looks at that betrayal and what happened to Judas after that wicked decision of his to betray the Lord.

THE DEVIL’S FANGS FOR HIRE – 30 PIECES OF SILVER (JUDAS ISCARIOT) PART 2 CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - - JUDAS ISCARIOT – PART 2 of 2 [G]. THE ACCOUNT OF THE BETRAYAL. John 18:1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the ravine of the Kidron where there ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-5, Luke 22:47-48, Matthew 27:3-10, John 17:12, John 13:2-20, Acts 1:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaping And Sowing In The Ruins Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 9, 2020

This sermon looks at the hope and promise of sowing God's Word. It deals with the failures, but also the joys that we can experience with this! It goes through Jesus' parable of the sower. A special thanks to Rev. Bob Holst for the inspiration and idea

Are you an optimist, or are you a pessimist? Are you a glass half-empty person, or are you a glass half-full person? Do you complain that rose bushes have thorns, or do you rejoice because thorns have roses? Do you see the storm clouds, or do you see the silver lining? There are various ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Galatians 5:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Our Salvation: An Exposition Of The 126th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2020

The pilgrim is one who sees the joy at the end of the journey and is joyful even in hardship. 3rd Sunday of Advent. A Psalm of Ascents.

The Joy of our Salvation: An Exposition of the 126th Psalm The 126th Psalm is a collection of 15 psalms which are known as the Songs Of Ascents. The Hebrew word is hard to define, but some think that because there were 15 steps leading up to the altar of the Temple, that each of these psalms were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Psalm 137:9, Haggai 2:3, Nehemiah 1:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Waiting Expectantly? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2021

Based on Titus 2:13 - This sermon encourages the listener to consider the excitement & anticipation of the Rapture of the Church.

“ARE YOU WAITING EXPECTANTLY?” Titus 2:13 FBCF – 1/17/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – I love books. Probably have too many of them, but I keep buying them anyway. Anybody else got that same kind of problem? Just bought set of books. Series called The Things Our Fathers Saw. Firsthand accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Amid The Storms Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 6, 2022

Do not fear the unknown, commit the future into the hands of the Almighty.

REF NO: 016 John 14:27, KJV: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." PEACE AMID THE STORMS I have grown to fall in love with "Ewe" names and their meanings just as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27, John 16:33, Psalm 73:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Simon The Zealot Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Under different circumstances Simon would run a blade through Matthew, and Matthew would live in fear of Simon, but Jesus makes them partners in the Gospel. A left-winger and a right-winger united in Christ.

We want to look at an Apostle of whom we would know nothing if the New Testament did not tell us of his political affiliation before he became a believer. If a man was called Simon the Democrat or Simon the Republican, you would not be able to draw many conclusions about him because these terms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

The Church Is Holy Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

If a letter came to your house addressed to "the saints" at your residence, how would you respond? Or, when you read the challenge anywhere in the Bible: "Be ye holy for I the Lord your God Am Holy!" how do you receive it?

Ephesians 5:25 "... Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for it, that he might make it holy with His own blood, and present it to Himself pure and radiant, without any spot or wrinkle, holy and blameless." In the Bible account of Gideon you may recall that Israel was being menaced ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Knowledge Begins Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. We have made it clear that fear means reverence, and the Lord means Jehovah, but the hard part is still ahead. What does it mean that the attitude of reverence toward the one true God is the beginning of knowledge?

A millennium and a half ago Diogenes said, "The foundation of every state is the education of its youth." Both ancient and modern philosophers have recognized that education is basic to the making and keeping of any great and strong nation great and strong. Lowell said, "It is in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Haman’s Sinister Scheme Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 7, 2021

The plot continues to thicken for Mordecai and Esther. Just when it appeared the Jews would enjoy a season of peace and prosperity, Haman devised a plan to destroy the them throughout the kingdom. Regardless of Haman's intentions, God remained sovereign and would preserve His people.

Haman’s Sinister Scheme Esther 3: 8-15 While Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within Persia may have rejoiced in Esther being crowned as queen, they would soon find themselves dealing with an executive order from Ahasuerus that would strike fear in their hearts. The hatred Haman had for Mordecai had ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Israel In The Last Days, Part Two

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THE SECOND IN A TWO PART MESSAGE ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ISRAEL IN LAST DAYS PROPHECY.

THE PLACE OF ISRAEL IN THE LAST DAYS, PART TWO ROMANS 11:1-36 THE NATION OF ISRAEL IS GOING TO PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART IN THE YEARS PRIOR TO THE RAPTURE, AND THE YEARS PRIOR TO THE GLORIOUS APPEARING OF OUR LORD. WE BEGAN TO LOOK AT SOME OF THE ROLE ISRAEL WILL PLAY LAST WEEK AND WE WILL CONTINUE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Keep A Balanced Perspective On Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 18, 2021

Perspective is a certain point of view in understanding or judging things or circumstances. Our number battle is in the mind. The only way to combat the onslaught of Satan’s temptation is to view our human experience with a balanced perspective on life.

Introduction: one of the most challenging things to do today is to keep a balanced perspective. So much of the information we receive is misinformation. The word balance has to do stability. To keep one’s body steady without falling; to keep one’s life steady without wavering; or the ability to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-20, 2 Peter 2:9, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

When The Fullness Of Time Came

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 24, 2021

The birth of Jesus was not something that just happened without planning. Not long after the fall of Adam and Eve into sin, God made the plan to save humans (Genesis 3:15).

The birth of Jesus was not something that just happened without planning. Not long after the fall of Adam and Eve into sin, God made the plan to save humans. He said in Genesis 3:15 that he would send Jesus Christ to crush the power of the devil one day. When God created the earth, everything was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Genesis 3:15, John 1:12, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Ecclesiastes 1:9, 1 Corinthians 6:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Second Covenant With Mankind Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 3, 2023

Today, we’ve been given a promise of eternal life through Jesus, God’s redeemer, but know this: even in the days of Noah humanity was redeemed for God’s glory & for His pleasure. We are offered the opportunity to be a part of it IF we will choose to follow God's calling.

Alpha and Omega, Part 14 God’s Second Covenant with Mankind Genesis 9:1-17 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week (Gen 7 & 8) we saw three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17, Hebrews 9:12, John 3:16-18, Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Grasshopper Mentality

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 7, 2024

How do we overcome the grasshopper mentality? Why is it important not to live in comparison syndrome?

Grasshopper Mentality Theme: To show that comparison is the enemy of growth and ministry. Text: Numbers 13:25 - 33 Opening Scripture Numbers 13:25-33 And they returned from spying out the land after forty days. (26) Now they departed and came back to Moses and Aaron and all the congregation of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God