Sermons on Preordained Moments:

Speaking Of Sex. . . Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 24, 2022

A biblical look at marriage, singleness, and sex. Paul answers the question asked of him by the Corinthians about sex outside of marriage. His answer is straightforward and instructive.

NOTES THE LANGUAGE OF MARRIAGE SERIES – Part 2 Dr. Tom Bartlett May 22, 2022 Speaking of sex . . . 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8 (NLT) God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. 4Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—5not in lustful passion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Other

Taking The Red Pill To Escape Satan's Matrix: Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

Are you ready for the truth? Growing up in this world there was always a splinter in my mind. I was taught a particular way of life. I didn’t see anything beyond it. Life was a happy accident. Get rich. Have a family. Pay your taxes

“The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Salvation Army

What, Me Worry?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 30, 2013

Psalm 139 gives us six facts as to why we should not worry in 2014.

When I was a kid growing up in the sixties my favorite magazine was “MAD Magazine.” It was bi-monthly. I would save up a quarter to buy a copy when it went on sale. It was filled with satire and silliness. When I was in middle school my friend and I did a comedy skit where I shot him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Only The Truth Can Prevail

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 21, 2015

God can get their attention, but what will you do with it?

There are some things that only happen once in a lifetime. Occurrences that make you stop in your tracks and say to yourself, “I can’t believe that just happened.” Maybe you remember the fall of the Twin Towers or something joyous like the birth of your first child? At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter: The Power Of Peer Pressure

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2010

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, 1983: Our denials, like Peter's, reflect our confusing loudness with loyalty and our seeing ourselves as victims rather than victors. But Christ is able to look at us, evoke repentance, and turn us around.

The fire crackled in the crisp air, casting shadows on the walls not five yards away. It looked inviting, this bonfire, for not only was the night air chilly, but also this whole episode had been so draining, so terrifying, that the body cried out for comfort, for something, anything, that would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Baptist

"i Was Glad When They Said Unto Me, "let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord."

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

I preached this sermon our first Sunday back to worship after the Covid pandemic.

Title: “I Was Glad When They Said Let Us Go to the House of the Lord. Script: Psalm 122 Type: Expos./Event Where: 5-17-20 Intro: What brings you joy? This is a personal question and I am sure there are a variety of answers. For some it is a relationship or upcoming wedding. For some, it ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anticipation

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2019

Anticipation can be a powerful force to make us prepare for the coming of the Lord, or it can be negative force to create doubt and fear! Either way, it drives us!

Anticipation By Rev. James may Very early this morning I awoke to a single word going over and over in my mind. I immediately recognized it as a “Word from the Lord” because it was nothing that I had thought of or dreamed of that brought it forth. That single word was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11-12, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 16:15, Matthew 22:13, Matthew 24:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

We live in an infinitely more secure and safe environment than our ancestors did. Even though we live, in many ways, in the safest possible world that’s ever existed, all indications are we are still quite anxious and fearful. In fact, we are more anxious; we are more fraught with fears.

We’re doing a short series on courage, entitled Fearless: Possessing a Lionhearted Righteousness. It’s based off of Proverbs 28:1: “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1). Open your Bible to 1 Samuel 17 and bookmark Genesis 12. The Story of David ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wilderness Experience

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 26, 2021

Have you ever felt that way before? were you don’t feel God’s presence in your life? You feel confused and question, “where are you Lord?

Let’s talk about something, I believe is very important.  Let me start by reading a few of my journal entries over the past month. Good morning Lord!  Patience version 2!  Learning to wait patiently on You.  Thank you for the lessons on how to patiently wait upon you.  I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2, Psalm 13:1, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Singing In The Rain!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 19, 2018

If were ever truly going to be able to sing, we’re going to have to let God worry about the rain...and “SING!” focusing only on GOD’S amazing ability to stop the RAIN!!

1 Samuel 21:10-15 NKJ 10 Then David arose and fled that day from before Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath. 11 And the servants of Achish said to him, “Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another in dances, saying: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:10-15, Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Judgment Seat Of Christ: Our Good Works Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 21, 2023

Preparing for the Judgment Seat of Christ by doing good works I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

PREPARING FOR THE JUDGMENT SEAT – OUR GOOD WORKS PART I Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “Our Good Works.” As we have already discovered, every Christian will stand before Jesus Christ at His Judgment Seat. The big question ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 6:7-8, Colossians 3:23-24, Colossians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be A Witness Of Jesus’ Transfiguration

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 20, 2023

As we peel back the layers, so to speak, of Jesus’ transfiguration we see how it confirms his identity, his mission, and his message. May the Holy Spirit enable us to be a witness of Jesus' transfiguration!

This morning our worship service is focused on a single event from Jesus’ life. Through the hymns have sung and will sing, through our Scripture readings, and now in our sermon together we are considering the details and the meaning of our Savior’s transfiguration. Before we look more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Sorrow Is Passing But Joy Is Permanent Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2023

The Bible is very honest about suffering in this world. It declares over and over that pain, sorrow and weeping will be a part of life. However, the good news is that it is passing and not permanent. The negatives pass away, but the positives will come to stay.

The Bible is very honest about suffering in this world. It declares over and over that pain, sorrow and weeping will be a part of life. However, the good news is that it is passing and not permanent. The negatives pass away, but the positives will come to stay. The ultimate goal of God for His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Winning In The Now

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020

We must never forget, no matter what we may ever be told or think we see, we win! We win, in the end! And I would tell you just as important as the news is we win in the end! We also, win in the now!

Winning in the Now! I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, No Turning Back, No Turning Back... Those are the words to an amazing hymn. Maybe you’ve never sang those words, but if you have...what do they mean to you? To me, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35, John 16:33, Philippians 3:17-21, John 10:9-10, 2 Peter 1:5-9, Lamentations 3:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:19-22, Jeremiah 33:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Troubled Times

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 15, 2024

The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?

Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist