Sermons on Safety During Pandemic:

David's Growing Confidence In The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2019

First Samuel 22:1-23 shows us how to trust in the Lord in difficult circumstances.

Scripture David was now a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. As a result of his fear, he made a number of mistakes. He went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, and lied to him. Then he left Ahimelech and fled to Achish, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Storm Survival

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 19, 2020

This sermon looks at the closing words from the sermon on the Mt. and applies it today's global pandemic.

Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Big idea ? “build your house on the Rock” Introduction ... The Problem– Storms! Can we find Peace in the pandemic? the Covid -19 pandemic makes “snow-maggen” look like a picnic in Bowering Park in a sunny afternoon. Worldwide we seem to be in a second wave... case ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

23 The Obedient Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020

This devotion is about Jonah's obedience to God's 2nd call to him to go and preach against the people of Ninveveh. This is the 23rd of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

Jonah 3:3-4 - 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, a three-day journey in extent. 4 And Jonah began to enter the city on the first day’s walk. Then he cried out and said, “Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-4, John 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Does All This Mean?”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

in the midst of the pandemic, what does the raising of Lazarus mean

John 11:1-45 Good morning to you, wherever you are. You have just heard our long, well-known and beautiful Gospel reading from John about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Hold that story in you mind as I read you today’s poem by Padraig O’ Tuama, an Irish poet and theologian, entitled ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Episcopal

Experiencing The Passover

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 4, 2020

We have an unique experience in the midst of this pandemic

Exodus 12:27  That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD'S, Passover who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped. 1 Corinthians 5:7  Purge out therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:27, 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church Adress 2021

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 30, 2021

What it will take in 2021 to excell as a church duing a pandemic

2021 STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Acts 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: Current State of The Church In America 1. 1,700 pastors in America leave the ministry monthly. 2. Only 8% of churches in the United States are growing and just 2% of those are growing by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Teaches Us A "rock Ballad"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2024

What does it mean to see God as a Rock who saves us?

Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 Let’s all take a moment, maybe even shut our eyes if we are sitting down, and use our imaginations. That’s a great way to start your daily meditation, by imagining a scene from the Scriptures. So let’s all get into our minds a picture of a rock. Not a pebble, not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Where Is God?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 24, 2016

A sermon examining the fact that God is with us no matter how difficult the circumstance.

WHERE IS GOD? Psalm 115:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, September 18th, 2025) “Where is God?” That is a question that has been asked throughout the ages. In the midst of great tragedy, inevitably people will ask “Where is God?” They want to know: “Where is God in times of famine?” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God No Matter What

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2020

Prayers of lament can lead us to praise the Lord.

• Why does God seem so far away? • When will this shelter-in-place end? • Why did I lose my job? • Why did He take away my loved one? • Why doesn’t God stop this virus? • Why do I worry so much when I know I should be worshipping? Please turn to the Book of Habakkuk. The best way to find this ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Justifying Job – How Not To Respond To Trials And Tribulations

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 19, 2020

With the sudden onslaught of the Worldwide pandemic, it seems appropriate to revisit the trials of Job.

Throughout the centuries, the story of Job has been used to help people in times of sorrow and sickness. Many have interpreted that God was responsible for “allowing" satan to afflict Job, and therefore He “allows” sorrows, suffering, poverty, and sickness to come upon His children. However, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 4:4, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7-9, Matthew 21:21-22, 1 Corinthians 10:15, Revelation 20:10, 2 Thessalonians 2:7, Colossians 1:13-14, John 8:44, Revelation 12:10, Romans 5:1, Galatians 1:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 2:16, James 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Too Late To Remember?

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

With the Twin Tower tragedy came our loss of peace and safety.

IS IT TOO LATE TO REMEMBER? By JERRY FALWELL As I think about the Twin Tower tragedy and our loss of peace and safety, I thought about Adam and Eve losing the peace and safety of the Garden. Then I began to put together some comparisons why Adam and Eve lost their peace and safety, and why we may ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Signs On The Road To Judgment

Contributed by Larry Finley on Mar 21, 2006

There are warning signs on the road to judgment that can lead to safety or destruction

WARNING SIGNS ON THE ROAD TO JUDGMENT 3/19/06 Mark 6:53-56; 7:1-24a S__L__R__ 1. Young Preacher 1st Serm at New Church – 2nd Coming a. very dramatic presentation – forgot next pt. b. backed up –rushed forward – Jesus “I’m Coming’ c. still blank -w. more force – nothing; d. rushed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Source Of Help!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

We all put a lot of value on safety, and we should.

Illus: When I think of safety, I think of a man that worked in a paint mixing room. In his carelessness, he caused a tremendous explosion. After the explosion, they began to investigate what had happened. One of the fellows there saw what caused it to happen. • The investigator said, "You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Roll-Over Prayer

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 19, 2014

We all have circumstances in our lives when we feel that there is no way out. King David experienced similar feelings.

“ROLL-OVER PRAYER” Psalm 69 Have you ever come close to drowning (or at least THOUGHT you were drowning)? I can remember as a young boy, swimming in a big tire tube as it rolled over and pushed my face into the water so that I could not raise my head. I could not move forward or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Remember...

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 23, 2020

In all situations, we are called to proclaim and serve our Lord.

Today, we look to a prophet who saw it all. The son of Amoz was married, his wife was a prophetess and his two sons would be named to remind the world of his predictions about Israel - The first would speak of judgement and the second would be restoration. He would live some 80 plus years and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:4, Isaiah 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational