Sermons on Periods:

Revelation 12: The Woman, The Child, & The Dragon Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 6, 2011

Chapter 12 in our ongoing study of Revelation. These are printed as handouts for each person and there is a quiz at the end they take at home.

This chapter of Revelation is a “great” chapter, for we find many things being revealed to us. We find a “great wonder” in verse 1; “great dragon”, in verse 3; a “great wrath” in verse 12, and a “great eagle” in verse 14. But that is not all we find. We also find a great help because we will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-18, Revelation 7:12

Denomination: *other

Going Fishin'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 6, 2005

We must decide to do the job we have been told to do or not, and if we choose not to, we must be aware that we will be held totally accountable for that decision.

Have you ever gone fishing? Even if you don’t plan on catching anything, there is nothing nicer than sitting in the warmth of the summer sun, watching your line float across the water, and noticing how everything is easy, not rushed, and well, very peaceful, just the way God wanted the world to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

For Those Just Joining Us

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 33: 1 – 56

Numbers 33: 1 – 56 In case you are just now joining us 33 These are the journeys of the children of Israel, who went out of the land of Egypt by their armies under the hand of Moses and Aaron. 2 Now Moses wrote down the starting points of their journeys at the command of the LORD. And these are ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are Supernatural Sign Gifts For Today?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 9, 2018

Christian love is the most important of all the gifts from God. We are called to pursue love, without which all of our spiritual gifts amount to nothing.

Scripture This is our second “Sunday Seconds” service. In tonight’s message I would like to address the question, “Are supernatural sign gifts for today?” Usually, the supernatural sign gifts refer to tongues, interpretation, prophecy, healing, and miracles. Let’s read 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spring Cleaning

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 24, 2003

Over time, our lives tend to fill up with the clutter and debris of sin. How to prevent that from happening, and how to conduct "spring cleaning" when it does.

All physical systems, over time, accumulate debris. It’s an unfortunate fact of life. They get cluttered, and clogged, and congested, and that hinders the operation of the system. Let me give you some random examples. As we age, plaque tends to build up in our veins and arteries, which gradually ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. INTRODUCTION 1. Literary and Historical Background a. Who wrote this epistle? Whoever it was had extensive training in the J __ __ __ __ __ faith, a classical G __ __ __ __ background ( every single Old Testament reference in the letter is taken from the S __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ [ "LXX" ], ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Vegi-Tale

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 26, 2002

In spite of dark circumstances God gives his people what they need to thrive through it all. Therefore we should eat our veggies.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation (NLT). - - - - - - - - - A few weeks ago the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase “One nation under God” in the pledge of allegiance is unconstitutional – actually more specifically using such a pledge in a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Bronze Snake

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

A message of both warning and encouragement from one of the most fascinating incidents in the Bible.

The Bronze Snake God sometimes chooses to show His Glory through some very strange people, you only have to look around at ourselves to figure that one out. When you consider the type of nations that God could have chosen to be His people, you wonder why He chose the nation of Israel initially. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Times Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 5, 2006

This message looks at 6 snapshots in the life of Naomi that we will be inspire and challenge us.

THE TIMES OF NAOMI TEXT: BOOK OF RUTH INTRODUCTION This past year during the general elections they made a big point of stressing that this was the "year of the woman", as many new woman ran and won political office. For the rest of the month of July we here at ETCC will have the month of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Jesus Do For You? Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

Jesus can make a difference in your life

What Will Jesus Do for You? Galatians 1:11-24 In his 1961 inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy, made the infamous statement, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” This statement was by no means original. Some say Kennedy’s speech writer got it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Separational Season

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 14, 2007

God isn’t a God of normalcy. He doesn’t perform according to the standards of the world. Therefore, we at times will endure the Separational Season (a season of the wilderness).

The Separational Season (Matthew 1:18-25) At a Friday Night Prayer Service, I received confirmation that the message this morning is truly not only for me, but also for the House of Transformation. This year we’ve experienced some wonderful times and some low times. There’s some stuff that many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Unguarded Moment Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

No. 01 . The New Year Is Aglow With Opportunities

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 26, 2017

How to start the New Year - 2016

The New Year is Aglow with Opportunities Daniel 1:1-7: 3:1-18; 6:1-22 We have now completed one month in the year 2016 and we are faced with many challenges and opportunities. As a Christian we are rowing upstream against a society that is basically anti-Christian. We are also living in a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Haunted Herod Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Are you like Herod - haunted by your sins but you don't catch on that your hope is in Jesus?

Introduction No doubt I now grew very pale; --but I talked more fluently, and with a heightened voice. Yet the sound increased --and what could I do? It was a low, dull, quick sound --much such a sound as a watch makes when enveloped in cotton. I gasped for breath --and yet the officers heard it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed