Sermons on Righteous Before God:

Fasting Before Feasting, Praying Before Swaying Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Esther is the story of a loving God who wakes up His people before it's too late. When many begin to sense the looming crisis of the end-time, they too will do the important heart work that prepares them for "what God wants to do for & through them".

ILL. Not very long ago there were two sheep who put on wolf's clothing and went among the wolves as spies, to see what was going on. And to help the flock be better prepared against these predators.They arrived on a holiday, when all the wolves were eating and drinking and dancing in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Right Before...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2024

Are you connected to the source? Let me pray for us. “-Lord, help us to stay away from temptation and close to you, so we can do your will in Jesus name, amen.”

Right Before... Are you connected to the source? Let me pray for us. “-Lord, help us to stay away from temptation and close to you, so we can do your will in Jesus name, amen.” Lent is meant to be a time of repentance. Lent occurs 40 days right before the miracle. Common day duties are set aside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46, John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Biblical Guide To Righteous Living Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2025

As believers, we are called to live a life that is pleasing to God. By

As believers, we are called to live a life that is pleasing to God. In Psalm 119:1-11, we find a beautiful expression of what it means to walk in the ways of the Lord. This passage serves as a guide for us to follow, reminding us of the importance of living a blameless life. The Blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-11

Salvation Before Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 20, 2011

There is salvation for people who lived and died during the Mosaic, Age of The Law, through God’s grace but only realized through Jesus Christ.

We started a new message series last week. Please grab a Bible and open it to the Gospel of Luke. Before looking at v5-10 today, read again with me Luke 1:3-4….. Luke as led by God the Holy Spirit carefully investigated not only the writings that were already available about Christ but he also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Before The Manger"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The eternality of Christ, before time, in time and after time

“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Before And After

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 5, 2003

Jesus draws us together into a family of faith through His perfect sinless life.

Before and After Galatians 3:23-29 We’ve all seen the ads. The smiling models, supposedly real people just like you and me, tell their tales of what a louse and loser they were before they enrolled in the program. After just three weeks…“I lost ten pounds, I made a million dollars, I found the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sinner Before The Judge

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

This message deals with the accusations Satan will make against us when we stand before God, and how God will answer him.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Zechariah 3:1-7 Title: A Sinner in God’s Courtroom Date: August 5, 2001 Introduction: This morning we find a sinner having faced physical death, and as Hebrews 9:27 states, “…and after this the judgment.” The sinner has come to a place to which we will all ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Always Darkness Before Deliverance!

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2015

Peter and the church experienced great darkness before God brought deliverance! Today we as we experience darkness God has promised He will deliver those who serve Him! His deliverance may not what you expect, or when you desire it, but its always best!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 21, 2015 Date Preached: March 22, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: There is ALWAYS Darkness before Deliverance! Text: Acts 12:1-19 (NASB) ETS: Peter and the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Before A Fall

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 28, 2001

God’s ways turn the world on its head

Field Dalling 02-09-01 Luke 14:1 and 7-11 Pride before a Fall Story: John Wesley and George Whitefield - the two great preachers of the 18th Century Evangelical Revival - were both great men of God. Sadly having been great friends at Oxford, they fell out over the Arminian/Calvinist debate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Anglican

"before Religion" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023

Genesis 1:1. It is said that if you can get through the first verse of the Bible, you can read and believe the rest. Do you believe in God? If so, why? How do I know God exists?

One of the simplest stories in the Bible seems to be one of the hardest stories for some to believe. One of the famous men that doubted the Biblical creation story was a man named Charles Darwin, who died in April of 1882. Through Darwin’s studies he determined that man was not created by God, as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Battle

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 5, 2018

Before the Battle - Based on Psalm 20

Before the Battle - Dr. Leslie Verghese Preparation before battle is an essential part of victory in battle. Prayers and sacrifices will not only provide strength to face the battle but also to overcome it. There can be victory in a battle, only if the King and the people work in harmony both in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before And After

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

Petecost Sunday message that describes the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives

Before and After Pastor Glenn Newton June 11, 2000 Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the graphic, or probably any paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, we are shown the Before picture, and then so many weeks, years later, We see the After Picture. Of coarse the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Before And After Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 3 in a series on Lamentations. Comparison of fatihful Isreal and the Isreal of captivity

Before and After Lamentations 2:1-22 I. Introduction A. Then and Now 1. 1980 and today a) Tried to gain weight and now… b) Drove muscle cars that “drank the gas” and now… c) Wore pastel colors and trendy clothes and now… d) Thought more was the answer to all things and now… e) Thought wearing ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before And After

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 22, 2012

Pictures the believer before beiing filled with the Holy Spirit and after being filled

“Before and After” Text Acts 9:1-22 How many of you have seen the pictures in the paper, in the Weight Loss Ads, the before picture, and then so many weeks, or years later - we see the After Picture. Of course the after picture is supposed to look a lot better than the before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

"Before And After"

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2007

The Christian life is about changing and growing. A process of the "before" becoming the "after."

A. Today, I want to spend a few minutes thinking about the difference that God has made in our lives. 1. We’ve all seen “before and after” pictures used in advertising. 2. For instance, here’s a typical picture of a guy who needed a little help with his hair loss. 3. Here’s a picture of a lady ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ