Sermons on Present Evil Age:

Remember Your Creator

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 11, 2018

Two men think about life as they face the end of their journey on earth. Has life been meaningless or relevant? Do they look forward to a joyless process of degradation, a painful descent towards the valley of death, or to something more glorious beyond the horizon?

[Sermon preached on 11 November 2018, 25th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] A man of about my age—sixty, give or take a few years—sits down, takes up pen and parchment, and starts to write. Or perhaps he calls his secretary and starts to dictate. He senses that his life is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Seasons Of Our Life" [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

The need to conduct a spiritual inventory of our lives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 26, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Seasons of Our Life” Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 We have explored the futility of wisdom, of wealth, of laboring “under the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Herodias Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 23, 2022

Herodias in the Bible is notorious for being the woman who desired John the Baptist's head on a platter. She was the unlawful wife of the tetrarch Herod Antipas and had formerly been Herod's brother, Philip.

Herodias Herodias was a princess of the Herodian dynasty of Judaea during the Roman Empire. Christian writings connect her with John the Baptist's execution. Born: 15 B.C. Died: 39 AD, Lyon, France Spouse: Herod Antipas (m. ?–39 AD), Herod II Children: Salome, Salomé II Parents: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

Disasters, Calamities And Evil In The World: Is God Asleep At The Switch?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2011

Our choice is to go through calamities and trials with God or without Him, but go through them we must. Still, it helps to understand what we can of the "whys and wherefores."

Disasters, Calamities and Evil in the World: Is God Asleep at the Switch? (topical) 1. As a pastor, one of my most challenging responsibilities is to comfort the grieving. People can suffer in horrible ways. 2.The earthquake & tsunami that hit Japan killed thousands and left lives in shambles. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Different Friendship: Church The People Of God (All-Age Service) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2019

Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three gather together as my followers, [Greek: gather together in my name.] I am there among them.”

We continue with our series Dare to be Different and this month our theme has been different friendship. This morning I want us to consider together Different Friendship: Church the people of God. Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three gather together as my followers, [Greek: gather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, 1 Peter 2:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 3:17, Mark 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

If you study death through the Old Testament you will discover that much death is not God's will and that His laws are often designed to prevent death when it would be certain without these laws.

A librarian commented concerning a woman just leaving her desk that she could get more out of a mystery novel than anyone she knew. "How is that?" asked her co-worker. She replied, "She starts in the middle so that she not only wonders how it comes out, but also how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Promises: Barnabas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 30, 2009

As we grow older we find meaning in encouraging others, especially the young. Trusting them is equivalent to trusting God.

We like to say that age is a state of mind more than it is a set of numbers on the calendar. We tell each other, "You’re only as old as you feel." But you know, I’m finding that it is important to know what you feel. It is important to listen to yourself as you age. I am not referring to aches ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ups And Downs Of Life Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

Live is a mixed bag.

Intro: 1. One wrote, "Life on planet earth has its ups and downs; its pleasures and pains. This is illustrated clearly in Gen. 21. Sarah giving birth to Isaac was a tremendous high; but then, a cloud settled over the household, as Sarah watched Ishmael mock her son. As a result she insisted that he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Settling Into The New Year

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A reworking of one of my previous messages, this time for a New Year's Day emphasis.

Joshua 1:12-18 – Settling into the New Year I heard a story about a college student who once sent a telegram to his parents reading: "Mom – flunked all courses. Kicked out of school. Wasted all money, mine and yours. Prepare Pop." Soon afterwards, Mom sent back a response: "Pop ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Philosophy Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2012

Rather than going through life bumping around for direction, we need to develop a Biblical philosophy of living life.

A Philosophy of Life (Proverbs 20:28-30) 1. This week our friends in the UK celebrated the 60 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. 2. During that reign, the values of her society and ours have changed rapidly. The UK and the US have gone from a Leave It to Beaver perspective to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caleb: A Man Who Followed The Lord Wholheartedly

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2008

A sermon preached on our Seniors’ Sunday.

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] NUMBERS 13 & 14 Under the leadership of Moses, the people of Israel had completed the long and difficult journey from Egypt to the edge of Canaan. It was finally time to enter and conquer the land God had promised to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Blessing On Empty

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014

The creeping of depression can prevail when you embrace the iniquity of your past and reality of a faint spirit are no longer as strong as they once were.

Looking for a Blessing on Empty Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 31:10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Strength Will Be The Same As Our Days

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016

To show that GOD strengthens like iron and bronze, GOD strengthens and increases our strength, rest and security as we grow old in the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong in the LORD? Yes. Ephesians 6:10 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unbreakable Foundation Series

Contributed by Benard John on Mar 21, 2022

If we bear the mark of Christ upon our body, we must depart from iniquity.

TEXT: 2TIMOTHY 2:19 This is a message of confidence to the believer that no matter what we see today, weather it has happened since the era of old testament, that God can niether change nor his word change . The word of God has it seal, The standard and guarantee of God, still stands. no matter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Prejudices (Matthew 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 2, 2023

Jesus told us to get out of our comfort zones and spread the good news. How are we doing?

The Great Commission challenges Christians to go beyond national and tribal prejudices. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Matthew 28:16-20. They Worshiped Him Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist