Sermons on Present Time:

Stay Awake PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of spiritual vigilance and preparedness for the return of Jesus, as we do not know the hour of His coming.

Good morning, folks. Have you ever thought about being caught off guard? You know, those moments when something unexpected happens and you're left in a state of shock or surprise. Well, our scripture today from Matthew 24:42-51 talks about this very thing and the importance of always being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Topics: Matthew, End Times

Be Still, And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 3, 2014

Disasters, diseases, wars, threats from space, all add up to be a reason to panic. However, in the midst of the chaos God says, " Be still, and know that I am God."

Matthew 24:3-8 “Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Matthew 24:3-33

Denomination: Foursquare

This Changes Everything

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 4, 2014

Easter Resurrection (With Some Humor) Presenting Jesus resurrection as the most important world event of all time.

TITLE: This Changes Everything 04-15-2014 TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10 Start the service by reading the resurrection story from the Bible Luke 24:1-12 I. I REMEMBER WHEN THAT HAPPENED! A. There are significant discoveries, inventions, and events down through history of which have shook the world. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasonably Protected With A Gun Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2021

In a time which the government is seeking to take away your defenses, Jesus holds a truth to live by in these present days.

Reasonably Protected With A Gun Jesus Gives Instructions Timothy wrote to tell us in the last days just how bad it is going to get (1 Timothy 3:1) and Jesus gives instructions on how to be ready. What our Lord taught His disciples is passed on to us in Luke 22:36 holding a truth which prepares ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Giving! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 16, 2012

What are you giving God this Christmas?

Gift To Give This Christmas Give the Gift of Listening – Really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening. Give the Gift of Affection – Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2018

To Paul, the gospel was a miracle he had experienced. The gospel is “the power of God to salvation,” and it brings freedom. Christ died “that He might deliver us.” When Paul trusted Christ, the shackles of sin and legalistic religion were broken!

August 10, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe I. Introduction (1:1-10) Chapter I.A Salutation (1:1-5) Galatians 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 23, 2016

Paul calls us to count the present as a gift of God, make peace with the past, and rest assured in the future God has in store for those who are his. (This sermon could easily be modified into a funeral/memorial service message.)

2 Timothy 4:6-8 Finishing Well Did you know the human condition is 100% fatal? How about that for a sermon starter? But the truth is, unless Jesus returns first, we will each reach that moment where we cross over from this life to eternity. What will it be like? Will we be at peace? Will we be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Refuge In Times Of Loss Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

When we face the agony of loss, we are often tempted to look for refuge in other places, but God alone is our true refuge.

GOD IS OUR REFUGE IN TIMES OF LOSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1-2 (KJV) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. INTRODUCTION: In moments ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Encounters Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 30, 2024

When we do the things God calls us to then we are in a place to experience encounters that God ordains for us.

New Year new goals financial physical academic social medical Spiritual New Hopes changes in relationships friends and family members coming to faith baptisms greater connection with God One of the challenges that we face in entering into a new year with new goals and hopes, is that we can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Race Strategy Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 29, 2015

The past is done, the future has not yet happened - so the present moment is important.

“Living a Joy-full Life: Developing a Race Strategy” Phil. 3:12-16 English author Storm Jameson once said, “I believe that only one person in a thousand knows the trick of really living in the present. Most of us spend 59 minutes an hour living in the past, with regret for lost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Tenses Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jan 26, 2013

To explain what happens when one is forgiven their sin

PSALMS 103: 1-5 THREE TENSES OF FORGIVENESS In Psalm 103 David lists a number of benefits God make available to any and all that will avail themselves of the opportunity they offer. Listen to his words as you read them and let them sink down into your heart and find a permanent dwelling place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Colors Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021

THE ASPECT OF FISHING

Colors Series "Hooked" week 2 with Pastor Tim Porter Colossians 1:15-20 Matthew 4:18-20 Introduction: ** Re-Cap week one of hooked ** Our life is a fishing story - we considered the boat and learned the bot was a place of intimacy,instruction,irrtation - we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

Do not conform to this world standard, world scales, or world patterns of thinking, doing, and acting accordingly but be transformed, renewed, revived, and reformed according to the standard of the Gospel of Christ.

Romans 12:01-08 Living Sacrifice to God 1. Present yourself - Romans 12:1-2 Present yourself as a living and pleasing sacrifice to God. This is the spiritual act of worship. Do not conform to this world standard, world scales, or world patterns of thinking, doing, and acting accordingly but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Get Jesus Into The Boat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Struggle Of A Saved Soul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2018

"Even though the believer wants to be delivered from the guilt and penalty of sin, he will not be free from the presence of sin until he goes to be with the Lord or Christ returns.

Struggle of a Saved Soul. Romans 7:15-25 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do; I agree with the Law that it is good. 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist