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The Genuine Christian Faces Tough Times Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2007

1st in a series from the book of James that examines the realities of the genuine Christian life. This sermon deals with the tough times we face in life.

“THE GENUINE CHRISTIAN FACES TOUGH TIMES” James 1:1-12 INTRO – Begin series out of James today – “The Genuine Christian Life.” Theme of James – the marks of maturity in the Christian life. James dealing with several different issues and problems in this book, but all are due to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

No New Wine Before It's Time

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

How do you handle pressure? How can you keep from cracking under pressure?

I. Cracking Under Pressure A. Text: Psalm 119:81-83 “[81] I am worn out waiting for Your rescue, but I have put my hope in Your Word. [82] My eyes are straining to see Your promises come true. When will You comfort me? [83] I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-83

Update: Signs Of The Times - March 2025 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 14, 2025

What if I told you those who prayed silently are now guilty of thought crime? Free speech is being slain. I share part of a fantastic speech by VP J.D. Vance. Christians are heading for difficult times. This article looks at some of the significant recent happenings.

UPDATE: SIGNS OF THE TIMES - MARCH 2025 WHY DO WE BOTHER TO CONSIDER THE AFFAIRS OF THE WORLD? [A]. INTRODUCTION It is not beneficial to be weighed down by the bad things in the world, and some get depressed by such things. Like most aspects of life we need to be balanced and sober. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Matthew 16:2-3, Daniel 2:32-35, Revelation 13:1, Genesis 12:3, Revelation 11:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Understand And Interpret End Times?

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 26, 2023

Daniel when he saw God as ancient of days, he got an understanding of the Most High God as the one of who governs or controls times and seasons.

Daniel saw God as Ancient of Days seated on throne. Isaiah saw God as the Lord of Hosts seated on the throne. The way they saw God on the throne had a significant impact on their lives. The phrase "Lord of Hosts" was first mentioned in the Bible by Hannah to describe God. Hannah got this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9

Dangerous Times (2 Timothy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2024

Are we in dangerous times to be a Christian? Let's discuss this in 2 Timothy 3.

Will perilous times come in the last days? Should we avoid certain people? Did Paul suffer for preaching the truth? Do some ministers today suffer because they faithfully preach truth? Would they believe that all scripture is God-breathed? Let’s find out in 2 Timothy 3. Are we in dangerous times? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The World One Meal At A Time Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical practice of living a 'questionable' life that surprises non-believers and sparks their curiosity about faith, as part of a two-pronged approach to evangelism.

Last week we looked at Paul’s two-pronged approach to evangelism – bold proclamation by the evangelists, and the living of questionable or intriguing lives by believers. We explored briefly what it means to live a questionable life – one that surprises unbelievers and evokes curiosity about our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Topics: Evangelism, Biblical Practices, Questionable Lives

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

How To Live Confidently In Uncertain Times. Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO LIVE CONFIDENTLY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Sunday April 6, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:18b-20 Intro. A. I want to speak to you today about something that I think is pretty relevant to the times in which we are living. In my opinion most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

When we’re confronted with desperate times, we can’t just do things the way we’ve always been doing them.

- Have you ever been really desperate about something? o Maybe you lost your job and didn’t have any way to pay your bills or didn’t have any place to go. o Maybe you lost your home or your insurance and you didn’t know what you were going to do. - I think the most helplessly ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Really Living In The End Times?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2014

Ever since Jesus ascended back to heaven, His return has been eminent. Ever since that day, you could have said, “Jesus can return at any moment.” God wants His children to live like they expect Jesus to return at any time.

8/20/2005 12:29 PM Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24:3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Today, I want to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013

A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Friends

What Will You Leave Us This Time Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2003

How many children know how their parents became Christians? It is time to pass on the torch of faith by telling the story of our own conversion and comparing it with God’s Word!

What Will You Leave Us This Time 2 Peter 1:12-21 12For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, 14knowing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Time Had Fully Come

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001

How the time was ripe for Jesus’ arrival

“When the time had fully come” Gal 4:4 23/12/01 am Gal 4:4 as long as an heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2 He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3 So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray In A Time Of Major Disappointment

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2023

Whether the moral weather is cloudy or fair, we temper every communication with thanksgiving.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2023 If God had human emotions–and He certainly did in Jesus’s life–what do you think He would have been feeling in today’s psalm, reading from Isaiah, and Gospel parable? Surely the emotion would have been profound disappointment. “the vineyard of the LORD of hosts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Waste Your Time

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2005

A sermon for Father’s Day identifying several things that men do not need to waste their time on doing.

Sermon for 6/19/2005 Don’t Waste Your Time Ephesians 4:19- 5:21 Introduction: Rules to Help Women Understand Men: 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. If it’s up- don’t come tell us about it. Put it down. 2. Don’t make us guess. 3. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to- expect an answer ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Right Place At The Right Time" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 1, 2014

This sermon will teach you how you can know for sure if you are going to heaven.

The Ultimate Decisioncr August 1, 2014 When I was a teenager I used to work at camp in the summer as a counselor. Yeah I know me as a counselor I should have been the one counseled. One afternoon we were having a softball game. One of the counselors who was the quarterback on the football team ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9