Sermons on Night Watches:

Don't Diminish Jesus' Name

Contributed by Howard Green on Oct 8, 2024

Everything Christians do and say will either elevate or diminish Jesus' name to a watching world.

The Bible tells us a time is coming when every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord, Philippians 2:10-11. Christians openly honor His name now, while unbelievers must confess He’s Lord on a day yet to come. Much of what people believe about Jesus comes from what they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Finding Faith In Troubled Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times.

In times like these, when we face various uncertainties and troubles, God calls His people to trust Him, live carefully, be watchful, and pray. Let us explore Luke 21:5-36 to understand how we can find peace and assurance in troubled times. Many seek security in physical places like the temple, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Topics: Faith, Trust, Prayer

The Awesome Power Of Expectation

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2015

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation.

“The Awesome Power of Expectation” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Let us all take a trip back to our childhood for a moment. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation, super exhilarated to the point that you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Open Ears Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015

I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2023

Here Jesus stressed 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to get ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Are You Ready for the Rapture? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 12, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study three more of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Of The Servant

Contributed by James May on Sep 12, 2002

The eyes of the servant are always watching for the commands that come from the hands of his master. If we will only watch for the hand of God as He moves in every situation we will know that He has everything under His control and we will live in peace

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Simple Truth

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2010

The crowds were on their way to Jerusalem. It seemed like a normal passover celebration. However, on their way, they hear Jesus. They have grown accustomed watching Him as He performs one miracle after another. Once again, the crowd had gathered to watch

The Simple Truth Text: John 6:22-29LB The crowds were on their way to Jerusalem. It seemed like a normal passover celebration. However, on their way, they hear Jesus. They have grown accustomed watching Him as He performs one miracle after another. Once again, the crowd had gathered to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In The Shadows?

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 27, 2006

This sermon provides a look at Nicodemus coming to visit Jesus at night. In life, we are called to stand in the light and we are called to be light.

Faith in the Shadows? Fourth Sunday in Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Go to the following site if you would like to listen to the sermon in audio format: http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=10198 Have you ever cleaned your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

By Faith We Have Nothing To Fear... "fear Not"

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2024

WATCH THE NEWS? FAITH OVERCOMES BY HEARING THE WORD... FEAR ANXIETY AND TROUBLE ARE TOOLS OF THE ENEMY... FEAR NOT NY FRIENDS.

BY FAITH WE KNOW WE HAVE NO REASON TO FEAR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (You Tube: Wade Hughes) WE ARE NOT HERE TODAY TO ARGUE OR PROVE SOMEONE RIGHT AND OTHERS WRONG… OUR POINT IS VERY SIMPLE Evil seems to abound in this modern world. We also know FEAR IS GREAT TOOL IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:38, Matthew 10:30, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Keeper

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 2, 2023

God keeps people safe, secure, watches over people our God takes care of all our stuff.

Psalm 121 God is the Keeper 1. The word Keeper a person who manages or looks after something or someone. • It’s used to refer to someone who has an obligation — imposed by the family or one’s culture — • to protect and provide for someone else. • “keeper.” In the Bible, when Abel doesn’t show up ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest Gift For The Lowliest Servants (Shepherds)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 26, 2000

The story of the faithful shepherds on the night of Jesus’ birth shows us how God in grace can give the greatest blessings to the humblest of servants.

THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Is Fellowship, Fellowship? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 9, 2015

Is a fellowship supper, fellowship? Is a night out with the Christian guys at a ball game, fellowship? Just what is "Koinonia" in the Scriptures? Are you in fellowship?

The word, a Greek word, is even popular among English-speaking Christians: Koinonia. Partnership. Participation. Translated communication, communion, distribution, fellowship. It is used by Luke, Paul, and John, in 8 Bible books. Have we fully understood and implemented the meaning of this concept? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“it’s Time To Get Up”

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

1 Thessalonians 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober..

“It’s Time To Get Up” “Need sleep to live, some kills” Judges 16:19 And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Bethlehem's Best - The Shepherds Song

Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Dec 2, 2010

This sermon depicts the story from the shepherds point of view. The shepherds were chosen to promote the wonderment that happned on the starry Christmas night.

Title: “Bethlehem’s Best - The Shepherds Story” Theme: “The Christmas story from the shepherds point of view” Text: “Luke 2: 8 - 20” I - The Shepherds & their Humble Vocation (8) A) Nomadic Workmen “Their Many Fields” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Innocent Of The Blood Of All

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

How can we Christians become innocent of the blood of all men? 1- By proclaiming the will of God 2- By warning people night and day

INTRO.- Innocence. That sounds good, but are we innocent in any way, shape or form? I was once in life. You were too. ILL.- It’s like the story of the little boy peeking over the corner of his newborn baby brother’s crib, saying, "Quick! Tell me what God is like before you forget." We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ