Sermons on Ready Or Not Here I Come:

Jesus Christ's Appearances Throughout Scripture. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2025

Jesus' teachings emphasized love, forgiveness, and obedience to God's will

Creator and Image of God:In Colossians 1:15-17, we read that Jesus is the image of God and the Creator of all things. This passage highlights Jesus' divine nature and His role in creation. Born of Virgin Mary: Jesus came to Earth as a human, born of a virgin (Matthew 1:23), and ministered to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Taming Our Tongues Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001

We can tame and control so many things, but our tongues, ooh, how difficult that is.

First Baptist Church September 30, 2001 James 3:1-12 On the September 13th edition of the Christian television program "The 700 Club," Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson had the following conversation regarding the terrorist attacks — Falwell said, "The ACLU’s got to take a lot of blame for this. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Eyes Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 3, 2006

In all seasons of the year, we need vision correction. We are too often farsighted, or shortsighted, or just plain blind to the reality of God’s kingdom.

The Eyes of Christ Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 April 2, 2006 There were two Marines who boarded a train together, one a young man not too long out of recruit training and the other, his commanding officer. They sat across the aisle from a pretty young woman and her grandmother. It was evident that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing Your Enemy Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 10, 2005

In order to withstand the enemy, you must know who he is.

September 1, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:12 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Title: Knowing Your Enemy As I ministered the Word to you last week I began the series on Spiritual Warfare with understanding the strength we have. We are in a continual battle with an unseen enemy and if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My God Shall Supply All Your Need

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 16, 2007

In the same way God supplied the needs of the Philippian Church, he promises to do so for local Churches today and for each one of us personally as His individual children.

My God Shall Supply All Your Needs --Philippians 4:15-19 Memorizing Scripture has been a meaningful spiritual discipline for me. One of the first Scriptures that I memorized was the promise Paul shares with us in our text this morning, Philippians 4:19, and I want to quote it from the New King ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 22, 2014

Do you ever look at the things that happen in your life and the things that are going on the world around us and feel like everything is out of control? Regardless how chaotic things may appear understand that God is on His throne and He is in control.

God Is In Control Isaiah 45:6-7 Do you ever look at the things that happen in your life and the things that are going on the world around us and feel like everything is out of control? Questions arise. Why do things happen the way they do? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is everything ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Generational Blessings Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 17, 2015

A message on blessing your children so they may be a blessing to the next generations.

Title: Generational Blessings Theme: Text: Exodus 20:1 – 6; Deuteronomy 30:19 Review of Last weeks Message Generational Curses & Iniquities Deuteronomy 30:19-20 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003

Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Serpent And The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

Without the Cross there is no salvation for any one of us, bitten as we are by the sting of death which is sin.

THE SERPENT AND THE CROSS. John 3:14-21. JOHN 3:14. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” This refers back to an incident during the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel (cf. Numbers 21:4-9), and forward to the crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphant Entry And The Cleansing Of The Temple.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2024

"Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest" (MATTHEW 21:9).

THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:7). Yet it has to be clear from the beginning that Jesus was coming as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 26, 2005

Use several scriptures where the word amazed is used to describe peoples response to Jesus.

Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. As a kid, I always watched the magician’s hands. Occasionally, I cause them reaching in a pocket or flipping the platter over before the Audience could see the bowl was glued to the surface or the levitating lady was on a firm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47-48

Denomination: Congregational

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Our heart is the sum total of our personality, the essence of the individual.

A Matter of the Heart Prov 23:7, Mark 7:19-23 KJV Victor Sterling, a very rich contractor, was shaken by the doctor’s diagnosis. The physician said that unless Victor had a heart transplant, he had only weeks, perhaps days, to live. Fortunately, advised the doctor, there were several hearts ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Framing Your Life (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 16, 2007

Your life is not the product of random forces acting upon random events to create random circumstances. Your life is the result of a very intentional God who is working out a divine plan in and through your life.

Framing Your Life, Romans 8:28-31 Introduction A few years ago I purchased an old house in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It was a real “fixer-upper.” It was built in the early 1920’s just a few blocks from the Anclote River which spills into the Gulf of Mexico less than a mile from there. As a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Man, The Mission, The Time

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2014

Do those who were oppressed become the new oppressors, stealing away those Jesus, freed, indeed?

The Man, The Mission, The Time by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 20, 2014) “And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:11-18

Denomination: Friends

The Need For Rituals Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001

A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ