Sermons on Sleeping:

Let God Have His Way

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2018

The longer we're a Christian, God expects the seed of the Gospel, planted in our lives, to grow and grow in its influence until the the Word, the nature of Jesus, and the will of God hold complete ascendancy over our lives!

LET GOD HAVE HIS WAY Job 8:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, you’re probably familiar with the name Larry Bird – the former basketball great of the Boston Celtics. 2. During a retirement party for Larry Bird in Boston Garden, former Celtics coach, K. C. Jones ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parousia

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 16, 2013

An explanation of the events of 1 Thessalonians 4

Parousia 1 Thess. 4:13-17 I want to preach on my favorite passage... The Parousia, the rapture, the second coming. The KJV uses the phrase, "I would not have you to be ignorant..." I never liked that translation because I took "Ignorant" as an insult... like stupid. Then I discovered that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Christian Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereign Deliverance: An Exposition Of Psalm 76

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 9, 2020

The LORD gives us peace in the face of our enemies.

Sovereign Deliverance: An Exposition of Psalm 76 Psalm 76 is said to have been written by the sons of Asaph who were a priestly guild in Jerusalem. As such, they were responsible for the conduct of worship at the Temple. We don’t know exactly when this psalm was written, but tradition suggests it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking For The Perfect Church: Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 11, 2003

If you are looking for the perfect church just close your eyes and pretend there is nothing else going on in the world. Jonah did and look where it got him.

January 12, 2003 Morning Service Text: Jonah 1:1-17 Subject: Running from God Title: Looking for the Perfect Church: Part One There are people out there who move from church to church to church hoping that someday they will find just the right one. It will be the one where everything is just ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Depression

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or through depression in a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression.

(Slide #1) Job 30:16-17 16 "And now my heart is broken. Depression haunts my days. 17 My weary nights are filled with pain as though something were relentlessly gnawing at my bones. NLT (Slide #2) Job 30:25-28 26 So I looked for good, but evil came instead. I waited for the light, but darkness ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-17, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Against Dream Criminals

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 10, 2002

Dealing with dangerous dreams

POWER AGAINST DREAM CRIMINALS. Dr. D. K. Olukoya Dreaming is a natural way in which the spirit world breaks out into our lives. Dreams can be described as the dark speech of the spirit. They can be keys to unlocking the door to the inner world. Dreams have been referred to as the speech of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearing God When He Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

People tend to listen only to what they want to hear. Why do we do that to God and how can we learn to listen when He speaks?

People have a tendency to listen only to what they want to listen to… Keith Downing shared a story about his Uncle Dick. Apparently his uncle noticed that every time he ate his favorite food, chitlins, his foot pained him immensely that evening. The family physician confirmed his suspicion of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-8, 1 Samuel 3:1-3, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Calls, Which Way Do You Run?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 15, 2002

Jonah’s experience helps us understand God’s grace again. Hiding and running from God never pays, coming home to his will is the only way.

When God calls, which way do you run? Jonah is a classic Bible story. Someone has pointed out that in the first chapter Jonah ran away from God. In the second chapter, he ran back to God. In the third chapter he ran with God, but in the fourth chapter he ran ahead of God. Jonah was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ Supernova Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 19, 2007

[TRANSFIGURATION] It is the brightest spectacle in the universe. And it’s the closest thing I can wrap my head around to imagine Jesus in all of His glorious, powerful, infinite brightness. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Pres.

Jesus Christ Supernova Matthew 17:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Supernova.html A supernova is the brightest spectacle in the universe. It is a glorious, powerful occurrence. A star which goes supernova outshines its entire galaxy for eons of time. It’s the closest thing I can wrap my head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Help?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 14, 2008

We are hardwired to come home to God. Here’s why

Life has got enough trouble; we don’t have to go looking for it. Unfortunately most of us find enough on our own without looking real hard! A soldier jumped into a foxhole just ahead of bullets screaming over his head. He immediately tried to deepen the hole for more protection and was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Joseph: The Hero Who Ran Away (Sermon Theme By Jeff Strite)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 28, 2010

God wants us to run away from temptation as did Joseph.

As a father of four girls I find it hard to keep up with what boys are into these days when it comes to superheroes. I see that Spiderman is still popular but it looks like Superman has taken a backseat to some newer guys like the X-Men. One thing I doubt has changed is that a superhero is someone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How New Is New?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2009

We live in a revolutionary time. Can we seize it for Christ. God is doing something new and is calling us to join Him in it, as walls and barriers come down.

If this winter is like most winters, you will wake up one morning, peer out your window, and find the whole scene blanketed in pure white snow. It will seem like a fairyland to you, and for a little while, at least, the whole world will appear to be new. Brand new, clean and fresh, sparkling and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Coldness

Contributed by James May on Oct 30, 2005

These are the signs and results of spiritual coldness. The signs are related to the only time I went deer hunting.

Spiritual Coldness By Pastor Jim May Matthew 24:12-13, "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." Being from the South we have to get used to the heat. Right now though the seasons are changing and these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Staying Replenished

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 1, 2014

Learn from Jesus, solitude with God rejuvenates. Communion with God nourishes our spirit. Times with God clarify our priorities.

Many things in life can drain us of energy – relationships, people, work and even ministries. • We are tired because there are so many things that needs our attention, and so little time. So much work to do and so few people doing them. • There are many expectations we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible