Sermons on Present Situation:

Learning From The Past

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Sins Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002

Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Really A God?

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 26, 2002

This sermon outline presents most of the major arguments for the existence of God - I have tested it, and it can be done in 30min if written concisely.

INTRODUCTION: about 100 words. 1. THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNIVERSE A. The universe had a beginning – If the universe existed forever than an infinite amount of time has gone by. Since it is impossible to reach infinity, the universe must have had a beginning. In contrast God does not need a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Adventist

The Bible (The Movie) Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

The first of a series that presents "what the Bible teaches, how Hollywood treats it, and how you can learn from it to improve your life."

The Gospel According to . . . Hollywood? The Bible Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 Today is Father’s Day, and as a way of honoring our fathers, I thought we should all just take a few moments to reflect on all the things we’ve learned from our dads. Okay? I think that was plenty of time, don’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What In Hell Do You Want?

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 5, 2001

This sermon challenges the seeker to consider the reality of eternity in Hell, and presents a better place, Heaven. It also encourages the believer to stand strong within the Faith.

What In Hell Do You Want? (Making a Deal with the Devil) Text: Philemon 1:24, Matthew 16:24-26, 2 Timothy 4:10 Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Matthew 16:24-26 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:24, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just One More Hour To Live

Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004

A sermon presented in story format that stresses the importance of witnessing for Christ even in times when we can’t see a result. (Ficticious Story)

Just One More Hour to Live by Pastor Jim May All alone, in a dark, quiet room of a hospital a patient laid upon the bed from which he would never arise again. He was dying of a dreaded disease that had wracked his body with pain and sapped his energy so that he had not even the strength to lift ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Current Crisis(Iraq, N. Korea, Etc.)"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 13, 2003

This sermon tries to present what the author be-lieves God would say to us concerning the current crisis with Iraq, N. Korea, etc.

The Current Crisis(Iraq, N. Korea, etc.) Is There Any Word From The Lord? Text: 2nd Kings 1:1-17 Introduction- We are truly living in one of the most crucial hours of American history. Ominous clouds of fear and doom seem to be gathering over our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Cardboard Say?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 18, 2008

Cardboard testimonies sermon, dealing with the past versus the present in Christ. Full text, audio & Communion message will be placed at: www.sermonlist.com

Many people, including all of us, have done things in our lives that God despised. Oh, by worldly standards we weren’t that bad, but we must remember that to God, there is no distinction between sins. To God, a little white lie is just as bad a shooting somebody because they are both done with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Denomination: *other

"Tabitha, Get Up" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 29, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome the spiritual handicaps.

Acts 9:36-43 (MSG) 29 April 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome spiritual handicaps. References: Colossians 3:12-15 (ESV); Acts 12:1-19 (James Killed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking Through The Kaleidoscope Series

Contributed by Jeff Foster on May 7, 2007

An expository sermon on Ephesians 1.3-14. The sermon is particularly focused on the "Godhead" as presented in the passage. Three more sermons from these verses will follow.

Looking through the Kaleidoscope Ephesians 1.3-14 Jeff Foster (Cortez, Colorado) Do you like grand beginnings? Star Wars; Baseball’s Opening Day; New Year’s Eve/Day; Weddings. Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church has a grand beginning. Ephesians 1.3-14 forms just one sentence in the Greek ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just A Woman

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 19, 2008

Jesus met the woman at the well & showed us how to communicate with those outside, & what we have to offer - a past, future & present in Him

Just a woman John 4: 4-26 I know as a man this is going to sound patronizing & that’s not my intent, but it’s hard being a woman isn’t it?! It’s something often men haven’t even noticed, but praise God we are getting more educated. I have done enough funerals to know that it used be even ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Methodist

Remember

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 6, 2009

We are sometimes a forgetful people when there is so much that God has done. These things are good to remember for our encouragement, past, present and future.

Remember Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 44 Key verse: Psalms 44:1 - We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. Premise: We are sometimes a forgetful people when there is so much that God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The - First Light - Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2008

To some people, the world is a dark and difficult experience. But in the midst of their frustration, there is the hint of eternity that makes them hope that there is something more than they are presently experiencing.

(Twenty years ago I heard a preacher give a sermon with the same kinds of opening and closing illustrations. It left such an impression on me that I have waited all this time to preach this specific sermon.) OPEN: Nine men lay trapped more than 200 feet beneath the ground in a coal mine in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God An Environmentalist? Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 11, 2009

Part 1 of 2 in the NewSong teaching series, "GREEN" which explores present day environmental movements in light of Biblical teaching and insight.

:: Church Culture & the Environment • Lifeway Research - purpose of “assisting & equipping church leaders with insight that will lead to greater levels of church health and effectiveness.” • Their research includes studying emerging trends in culture and Christian communities – including ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: *other

Honoring Freedom's Warriors

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

Honoring those,in our national history, both past and present and those in the scriptures who lived their lives for a cause greater than themselves.

Honoring Freedom’s Warriors Text: Heb. 11:1-2, 24-27, 32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th. It is right and fitting that we celebrate and honor those who were willing to lay down their lives for the cause of freedom. 2. While we ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite