Sermons on Second Advent:

Peace On Earth?

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022

Peace is not the absence of war or strife but the presence of God. Peace comes through personally knowing the person, that person is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Today, the sermon topic is “Peace on Earth?” The biblical meaning of peace or “shalom” means far more than the absence of war or conflict. Shalom speaks of wholeness, completeness, of well-being, tranquility, prosperity, and security. Rabbinical texts speak of achieving peace on a social level, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus: Mark 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 1 of 16. In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 1.

Following Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/1/2017 ILL. I read a story earlier this week about a high-school graduate applying to college. As she filled out her application she came across a question that made her heart sink. “Do you see yourself as a leader or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Knowing God's Heartbeat

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

David knew God’s heartbeat at its best. He was a worshiper, gifted songwriter, and musician, creating many worshipful moments in the presence of God. He was called a man after God’s own heart.

Opening illustration: While ministering in the Middle East, my wife, Maureena, and I experienced the heartbeat of God almost every day. We were so blessed to have heard Him speak and guide us along life’s path. As we followed after His heart and heeded His voice, He would bring about many blessings ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place For God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 3, 2026

The real temple is the one God builds out of us acting in community.

When I was in Pittsburgh working on my Doctor of Ministry program I noticed dozens of huge, impressive, mostly brick churches - which are if not exactly empty, certainly not filled to bursting. It’s worse in Europe, of course. How many of you have been to places like Notre Dame in Paris or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16, Jeremiah 7:9-11, Ephesians 2:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perhaps Today

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 31, 2011

Christ the Lord has promised that He shall return for His people, to take them to be with Him. Perhaps today!

“Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

1 Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 27, 2013

Believers in Christ have “1 Hope” for we await: 1) A New Home (Philippians 3:20) and 2) A New Body (Philippians 3:21)

Philippians 3:14-21. 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. 17 Brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Other

No Ordinary Joe - The Blessing Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 6, 2022

Jacob blesses his grandsons, but there's a twist!

No Ordinary Joe: Blessing Genesis 48 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-06-2022 Turtle When I was in junior high, I made the basketball team. The coach, who was known for verbally berating players, quickly gave me the nickname “turtle.” (I had not developed the puma-like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 8, 2018

The Parable of the Ten Virgins explains the place of Israel’s true converts during the Tribulation Period.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives (13) Olivet Discourse Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13 Part 13.1: Parable of the Ten Virgins Parable of the Ten Virgins 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 “Now five of them were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage--A Divine Primer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2010

The apostolic instruction for a godly home is ignored at our own peril. God has provided these instructions for our benefit and for His glory.

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Saviour. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. “Husbands, love your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 4, 2018

If a non-contingent, uncaused by anything else, self-sufficient, self-reliant, all-powerful, intelligent, always existing, unique, good & moral God who loves us, were to write a book – what kind of book would it be… (week 1 of series)

We Can Trust The Bible #UnderstandingTheBible VIDEO BUMPER… OKAY - I want to start of the morning by reading several passages of Scripture that all have a common focus that will become obvious pretty quickly. Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 4 - Joel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

Joel is the most significant writer on THE DAY OF THE LORD and set the foundation for all other writers, The term "The Day of the LORD" is used frequently in the Old Testament and in a few places in the New Testament. It is God's judgment in the Tribulation, a very dreadful time,

A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 4 - JOEL The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of God ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Joel 2:25-27, Acts 2:16-20, Matthew 24:29-30, Obadiah 1:17, Matthew 24:23, Joel 3:11-16, Revelation 16:13-14, Joel 3:9-10, Revelation 16:16, Revelation 14:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Cure For A Virus Deadlier Than Corona Virus!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 27, 2020

Yours truly at this time of Global crisis triggered by a Pandemic aims to compare the deadly Corona virus with a far more lethal virus Sin besides exploring the available remedies for them.

A CURE FOR A VIRUS DEADLIER THAN CORONA VIRUS!!! Not a nano second seems to pass in all forms of media nowadays without we being updated about the rising number of infections and casualities on account of deadly Corona Virus. Even as I began preparing this message, the News ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:14-15, Colossians 1:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: *other

How Jesus Feels About Idolatry (Revelation 2:12-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

Jesus views turning to other gods, as being sexually immoral to your Husband. Also, the persecution will one day be reversed, and we will rule with an iron rod, if we overcome/conquer.

How Jesus feels about idolatry (Revelation 2:12-28) Today, we will tackle two of Jesus' messages, to two of the seven churches. The first one, that I'll use as kind of skeleton and starting point, is to the angel and his church in Pergamum. About half way through, I'll add in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-28

If You Can't Deliver Then Don't Advertise!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

It’s time for the those who are in the Body of Christ to start living up to the Word of God...!

IF YOU CAN’T DELIVER, THEN DON’T ADVERTISE! MARK 7:5-9, 20-23 (v. 1-23) As I grow and progress in my walk with the Lord, I’ve have uncovered and discovered some startling news concerning the church... I have found there to be some inconsistencies in the body of Christ… I have found there to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Mark 7:1-40, Mark 7:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration Is A Season Of Transformation.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 4, 2001

Transfiguration Sunday, is a SUNDAY in which we as the church community, celebrate Jesus’s Trans-figuration.

LENTEN MESSAGE of TRANSFIGURATION THE TEXT is The Gospel:.......LUKE 9: 28-43 I AM FAVORED TODAY TO SHARE MY VIEW FROM WHERE I SIT ALONG THE RIVER ON THE PURPOSE OF LENT AND ITS VALUE TO THE CATHOLIC (UNIVERSAL) CHURCH. AND ALTHOUGH LENT IS A MAN DESIGNED OBSERVANCE. THE GENESIS ACCOUNT OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:26-36, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Methodist