Sermons on Seeking A Sign:

Don't Miss Your Sign! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 4 - Don't Miss Your Sign I. Introduction If you are a baseball fan, then you know that coaches use a variety of hand signals and gestures that catchers use to communicate with their pitcher about the pitch they want them to throw. There is also a long-standing tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"See A Sign Of Your Savior’s Glory!”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 21, 2022

Today through the Word of God before us we too will be led to see our Savior’s glory through the miracle he performed. May the Holy Spirit take us back to a wedding in Cana and to the miraculous sign that Jesus gave as a witness to his glory!

A man and his dog were walking along a beach. After walking a good distance, they met another man walking toward them. The owner of the dog was proud of his dog’s abilities. So when the other man showed interest in his dog he had his pet show off for the stranger. He had him sit, speak, and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Master's Mark

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Feb 26, 2017

An Ash Wednesday sermon that seeks to remind us of what we signed up for when we said we would follow Jesus!

THE MASTER’S MARK ASH WEDNESDAY, YEAR A 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:10 MARCH 1, 2017 FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Branding your animals to establish ownership can traced at least as far back as the ancient Egyptians. The practice of branding slaves goes at least to the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Me-Firstology

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breakthrough

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 16, 2016

The wise, still today, recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world and react to it by worship and sacrificial love for one another.

Title: The Breakthrough Date: 12/18/16 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 2.1-12; John 1.9-12 CT: The wise recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world. [Screen 1] FAS: A 2016 episode on NPR's "StoryCorps" interviewed Francois Clemmons, who played the role of friendly Officer Clemmons on Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 1:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith Is Just Believing What God Said

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 6, 2001

While the crowd was waiting for signs and wonders the nobleman believed the word.

Faith is Just Believing What God Said John 4:46-54 It seems that down south, some recent excavations for a new highway had contributed to causing a flash flood. Volunteers risked their lives to rescue victims stranded in the deluge. One old man was up to his knees in the fast-rising waters when ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Man Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 11, 2017

Jeroboam seeks God only when he wants something, only on his own terms, only to fix his problems, and only for himself. We are to seek God for WHO He is. We worship Him and obey Him because He is the Lord of our lives.

In 1 Kings 13, God interrupted the King’s pagan worship proceedings when he sent a man of God to declare His judgement. • He gave King Jeroboam a chance to repent, but 13:33 says EVEN AFTER THIS, the King did not change his evil ways. Sadly, the King made no effort in knowing God or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing The Miraculous In The Mundane

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2019

Jesus' first sign was quiet, not at all spectacular as one might have supposed. Yet, what He did at that time anticipates God at work in the mundane. He performs the miraculous in the mundane facets of life on any given day.

“On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what does this have to do with me? ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas When You Don’t Get What You Want Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 11, 2011

How do we celebrate Christmas when we have wanted something so badly but then we don’t get it? We need to understand what celebrating Christmas is all about. Sometimes not getting what we want helps us to understand sacrifice and then we can truly under

Celebrating Christmas when we don’t get what we want Transition slide Christmas shopping is in full swing. People are making lists, checking them twice. In our house we do a grab bag among ourselves. We draw a name out of a hat and buy that person something. We have a running text message that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 22, 2015

Don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him. God directs us to His perfect will.

Have you ever been deceived? I have, a couple of times. We have people walking into the church and asking for help. They tell you their sad stories, the great need they are in, and ask for money. It’s really difficult to tell, most of the time, if they are saying the truth. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Press Toward The Promise; Don’t Turn Back”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk with you about prayer, and the structure of them being answered. I know what you’re thinking what in the world did the preceding text have to do with prayer?

Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. Exodus 14:11 And they said unto Moses, Because [there were] no graves in Egypt, hast ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2008

Here is something to want for Christmas that is good for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is December; Christmas is going to be here in a few short days. Have you been buying all your gifts? • How many of you love electronic stuff? • I LOVE the latest techie gadgets. If I had an unlimited income, I would have everything electronic thing known to man. • I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 5, 2018

A look at the journey of the Wise Men and ours as well.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 December 31, 2017 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting all our Christmas stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Hear From God

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 6, 2010

Samuel was ready to hear from God. He had a servant’s heart (practice), he was in the tabernacle (proximity) and he was willing to listen (position).

READY TO HEAR FROM GOD Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dealing With Delay

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 4, 2011

We have our Christian beliefs, yes-but that isn’t the same as believing God. Believing God is a personal response that grows out of our Christian faith and is expressed by our increasing trust in Him while waiting on Him and His promises.

Opening illustration: In April 2010, clouds of ash spewed by a volcano in Iceland closed airports across the UK and Europe for 5 days. Nearly 100,000 flights were canceled and millions of passengers around the world found themselves in an enormous holding pattern on the ground. People missed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational