Sermons on Personal Time:

In The Mean Time...

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 2, 2021

The birth of Christ did not happen all of the sudden. From the beginning of creation, this plan of God of sending His Son into the world was revealed. In Galatians, Paul describes a moment in history when everything was in place and the stage was all set for Christ to be born.

But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. Galatians 4:4 What does fullness of time mean? It is like eagerly waiting for something and suddenly the time comes very appropriately. Like a ripe apple ready to be picked. In this context ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11, Daniel 9:24-27, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Genesis 49:10, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 22:16-17, Galatians 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Time To Stand Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

What are some specific circumstances that signal oppression by a government? And, as believers, what should be our first course of action, and when should we speak the truth?

In our last message in this series, I asked the following questions: “What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ?” “How could we practice our Christian faith and live according to biblical principles ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Of The Times

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021

Discernment in this hour, is the most critical requirement of all of our senses. Discernment and understanding of the times, will give us the advantage in this fight.

1 Kings 19:8-13 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God. [9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 6, 2018

This message employs basic road signs applied to Biblical principles.

Chico Alliance Church “Signs of the Times” INTRODUCTION We live in a world full of signs that warn of danger, point us in a specific direction or tell us what to do. Some provide instructions that assume we are complete idiots. How about the waring not to put a plastic bag over your head? Some ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8, Deuteronomy 29:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Free Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

Grace does not free us FROM the Sabbath, grace frees us FOR the Sabbath.

“I can be just as good a Christian without going to church,” said my friend Connie. “Besides, that’s the only day I get to sleep in. Isn’t it supposed to be a day of rest?” “That’s right,” said Walter. “Going to church just takes too big a bite out of my week. It’s just not realistic to expect ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Remember Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 27, 2018

This Memorial Day sermon is the 3rd sermon in the series "Playing A New Game".

Series: Playing A New Game [#3] A TIME TO REMEMBER Galatians 5:1 Introduction: On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who gave their lives for us so that we can live in a free country. Freedom to worship where we choose. Freedom to work wherever we choose. Freedom to get as high of an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Timing Is Everything Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 10, 2018

A message concerning the importance of waiting on God's perfect timing for His dream for you to be fulfilled.

Timing is Everything CCCAG June 3rd, 2018 Scripture- John 7:1-13 I want us to take a bit of a journey this morning. I want you to imagine that God has given you a mission and a promise for your life. God has shown you that He is going to have so much favor, so much blessing, and so much ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Times Like These

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012

Based on the great hymn Paul shows us that the key to the anchor is the rope.

In Times Like These Acts 27:18-44 One day in 1944, during WWII, a woman was in her kitchen doing her normal tours. Like others of her day, she was tuned into the national radio broadcast. The tragedy of the war was brought home through the news stories and she knew the incredible suffering of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:18-44

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Pruning Time

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2012

Pruning does not simply mean spiritual surgery It is not just the removal of what is dead. It can also mean cutting away the good and the better so that we might enjoy the best.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21 and John 15:1-8. A missionary in Africa ....lived in his central mission ....which had a small generator ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

It Is Not Time To Retreat

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 25, 2017

Veterans Day Sermon

ISAIAH 60:1-3 “IT IS NOT TIME TO RETREAT” A) Saturday is Veteran’s Day and we want to honor all those who have served in the armed forces today. * If you are serving or have ever served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard, please stand. * If you have an immediate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Time For Tears

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jan 3, 2018

Our Father abhors our sin but is drawn by our brokenness. He alone is the reader of our hearts to which in return we receive His mercy and grace!

Time For Tears It is indeed a blessing to be in the house of the Lord on the last Sabbath of 2017. Call it what you will, tradition, custom, reflection, but at each and every year’s end, I do some soul searching. I grade my life as I lived it in the passing year, and I have to tell you if I had to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Esther - For Such A Time As This

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2016

God has called YOU to the Kingdom of God for such a time as this. Why are YOU here? What is YOUR purpose?

THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #3: ESTHER – FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS INTRO TO TOPIC: As we continue through the story of the journey home, we come to the story of Esther! THE SETTING: The Background to the Story “Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over ...read more

Denomination: *other

Perilous Times

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Uncertainty in the Middle East, morality and decency level at an all time low, New Age movement infiltrating our lives. Definitely living in “perilous times.”

PERILOUS TIMES II Timothy 3: 1-7 Uncertainty in the Middle East, morality and decency level at an all time low, New Age movement infiltrating our lives. Definitely living in “perilous times.” Bible prophesy definitely gives us foresight into these perilous times, but what is bringing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Choose

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2016

Time to stop playing church.

Time to Choose May 8, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Time to stop playing church. Focus Passage: 1 Kings 18:18-39 Supplemental Passage: "If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:18-39

Denomination: Baptist