Sermons on oil:

Will You Be Ready?

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019

What if in the next moment - even as my words fall upon your ears - Christ returned with the shout of the archangel and the trumpet blast? "Faithful and true would He find us here, if He should come today?" Would you be ready?

The hymn we have just sung asks a pointed question. A question that I fear too often we dismiss in our daily lives. With all the concerns of living in the present moment - with all of the accompanying joys or frustrations - we fail to give much thought to the final moment. That moment when time, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Menorah - Lampstand Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

The Menorah

I. Construction A. One talent of pure gold B. Six branches w/stalk in the middle = seven stalks C. Ornamental workmanship D. Each stalk with a bowl to hold oil (olive oil) II. Use A. Provide light for the sanctuary (Holy Place) B. No outside light shown into the Tabernacle ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready - Persevere

Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001

The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

"Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-38, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Something Is Better Than Nothing

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Nov 24, 2019

SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING

1 Kings 17 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons For Mom From Four Mothers

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

Mother's Day message looking at the contributions of four mom's in the Bible

LESSONS FOR MOM FROM FOUR MOTHERS 1. A WOMAN WHO SOUGHT WISDOM FROM ELISHA 2 KGS 4:1–7 NOW THE WIFE OF ONE OF THE SONS OF THE PROPHETS CRIED TO ELISHA, “YOUR SERVANT MY HUSBAND IS DEAD, AND YOU KNOW THAT YOUR SERVANT FEARED THE LORD, BUT THE CREDITOR HAS COME TO TAKE MY TWO CHILDREN TO BE HIS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

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

How Often Should I Change My Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2013

This is an updated sermon on God's eagerness to accept us when we are willing to change our hearts.

How Often Should I Change My Heart Calvary 3/10/2013 Luke 19:1-19:10 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 For years car manufactures have been telling us to change our oil after so many thousand miles. Some recommend every 3,000, some every 5,000, and if you have the synthetic oil, it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Val Black on Feb 17, 2020

The story of the Good Samaritan gives us a picture of God's plan of salvation starting with Adam and ending with the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

(I cannot claim this whole message as my own. The basics came from a book of sermons for pastors which I bought many years ago but cannot remember the name of it.) The Good Samaritan Wed. Eve. Service - April 5, 2006 I. Luke 10:25-37, NKJV: "And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Great, They’re Going To Take A Collection

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 16, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 35: 1 – 35

Exodus 35: 1 – 35 Great, they’re going to take a collection 35 Then Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said to them, “These are the words which the LORD has commanded you to do: 2 Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh day shall be a holy day for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Coming King

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002

This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Is 2012 The Year God Will Make Big Changes?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2011

Looking what God did with 12.

Is 2012 the year God will make big changes? TWELVE: Perfection of government. Twelve is the number of the Church, both the Old Covenant Church of Israel founded by 12 physical fathers (the 12 sons of Israel) and the New Covenant Church founded by 12 spiritual fathers (the 12 Apostles). This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

When You Need Healing Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2007

Some things we need to do in order to receive healing. What are conditions to our receiving healing?

May, 2007 "When You Need Healing" James 5:13-20 vs 14 "Is any sick among you..." INTRODUCTION: The problem of sickness and disease was evident in Old and New Testament times just as it is today. There are examples of many kinds of treatment and resulting healings. Jesus devoted a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Is In Your House

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013

LIFE is about learning. From childhood until the day you die, you must keep learning. God created us so we can learn and understand who He is, what He wants, etc. There is a blessing in your house. Do you know? Discover it today...

As a child my parents helped me to learn how to speak and they taught me how to be a nice person and how to do everything in my life. For example, if I wanted to touch this piece of paper and mum/dad says no, I knew if I touched it another time I will be in trouble. 2 kings 4:1 – 7, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

Many Christians are not experiencing Pentecost for a number of reasons, but perhaps the greatest reason is because they are unaware of how rich and powerful it would make their lives.

THE POWER OF PENTECOST Last week we looked at THE PURPOSE OF PENTECOST and we found that it is much more than exciting music and a motivational message. Pentecost will certainly: • Bring to us more of God’s power to live our daily lives, • Take us to a higher place of worship, • Cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:19-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God