Sermons on Second Coming Ready Watchful:

Economic Empowerment Part 5: Kings & Priests Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is the final message in a series of sermons on handling finances in a godly way. This message addresses the difference between vision and provision, and how both are important for proper stewardship and feeling fulfilled.

VISION - PRIESTS PROVISION - KINGS * You will function as one or the other * All the time (private life) * But only in the office of one (church) ƒ{ If you are not receiving a paycheck for full-time employment from your church, then you are a king. o I would love to be a king -- here's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 11 – Part 5 – So, Is God A Chauvinist? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 16, 2010

In Genesis 11 we have the family tree of Shem, but only 3 women are mentioned by name - very Chauvinistic to our modern way of thinking!

Genesis 11 - Part 5 - SO, IS GOD A CHAUVINIST? Being an only son not only meant growing up in a house full of women, but also it meant that I was the last of the Cochrane's in my family line. I carried on the name of Cochrane when I had a son. My son's wife is about to have a son. This means that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desire To Serve Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Desire to Serve A Trustworthy Statement 09/21/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction In this lesson we draw again from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus on a particular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You?

Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 6, 2010

God is looking for you. Are you hiding or are you willing to respond to his invitation?

WHERE ARE YOU? I. INTRODUCTION A. Me losing my keys 1. I lose my keys all the time 2. Share example of how my wife waits for me while I look for my keys B. Lost and Found Signs 1. Lost and found a. We know someone is looking for what is in that box. b. Someone is missing something 2. Lost ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Of Rest

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

There is no excuse for being excessively busy.

Secrets of the Most Holy Place Series The Secret of Rest August 11, 2010 A ...each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.14 If any man's work which he has built on it remains, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Bride Forget? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

How can a nation forget God?

CAN A BRIDE FORGET? JEREMIAH 2:1-4:4 INTRODUCTION: The theme of Jeremiah is captured in this one verse. I. The Sin that is mentioned A. Whom B. Who C. When D. Why E. Where II. The Question that is asked III. The Repentance that is required CONCLUSION: CAN A BRIDE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About The Presents!

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010

If we are honest, we’d have to admit that we enjoy getting gifts at Christmastime. It might not be like it was when we were kids, but there’s still something special when you read your name on a beautifully-wrapped box under the tree.

If we are honest, we’d have to admit that we enjoy getting gifts at Christmastime. It might not be like it was when we were kids, but there’s still something special when you read your name on a beautifully-wrapped box under the tree. I’d like to take a look at Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit And Great Commission Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2011

If we want to be in the center of God's plan for us, we must seek Him individually and we must be in deep connection with an individual church that is faithful to the Word.

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit and Great Commission (Acts 12:24-13:3) Transitions can be hard to make; we have recently transitioned to an empty nest, the lost of dear family members, and a host of other adjustments based upon changes in our society, as you also have had to do. We ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Ordinary Time, Ordinary People" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

We know the newsworthy, the extraordinary and the flamboyant. But serving Christ is a day to day commitment in ordinary time, in our ordinary lives.

Peter, Peter’s Brother Andrew, John the Gospel writer, James – John’s brother, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the Gospel writer, the other James, Thaddeus, Simon & Judas. Ordinary men that God used in a very extraordinary way. 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 28 chapters in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Christian Church

The Magnitude Of The Master

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 23, 2011

God the All in All

The Magnitude of the Master John 13:13-15 (King James Version) 13Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 10 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 31, 2011

Paul demonstrates that God's justice is clear, and because of God's just nature he writes that our faith in Christ is what allows us to fulfill the Law. Apart from accepting the salvation offered by Jesus through God's grace, we can never fulfill the Law

Romans, Part 10 Romans 3:25-31 Introduction - This morning we saw a challenge issued to men to be willing to serve God totally - We heard about the need to go and tell, explaining that it because of Rom 3:23 - All have sinned, and there are none righteous who can escape God’s judgment - It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 5. A deeper examination of Chapter 5 reveals three concepts: the state of the nation, a calling to defend, and what happens when God removes His light.

Living in the Light Isaiah 5:30 Introduction - Last time discussed the vineyard and how we need to seek God in it - We contrasted the show of ourselves against the focus on God - Let’s unpack the remainder of Isaiah 5 to show three things … - The state of the Nation, a calling to defend, what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Unpredictable Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2010

This story illustrates three of the possible attitudes of people that encounter Christ. 1. There are those who run from him 2. There are those who tell him to go away and 3. There are those who embrace him, those whom Jesus heals and who then go ou

Rotherby 20-06-2010 I wonder, when you heard our Gospel reading read this morning if you like me focussed initially on the destruction of the pigs in this story. I wonder if you asked the question Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Wave The White Flag Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The best thing that a person can do is to surrender to God - give up control, surrender the glory, yield your independence to God.

Two hundred years after Christ, China’s Han Dynasty began its ruthless conquest of neighboring territories. During a particular battle, an enemy soldier, knowing he was defeated, stripped off part of his shirt and waved it in the air. It was an act of surrender – thus began the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Satisfying Summary

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

When looking at the parables, we have to make sure we get the main points and don’t get lost in the details. Here is the main point.

Passage: Matthew 13:47-58 Intro: I love summaries! 1. something really satisfying about gathering info and drawing conclusions. 2. we have been looking at the parables from Matthew for some weeks. 3. and we have found some repetition. 4. so here at the last of these parables in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free