Sermons on Slow Destruction:

Is The Lord Delayed In His Coming?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 6, 2018

There is a wrong way and a right way to look at the Lord’s apparent delay in coming again.

Introduction Peter most likely wrote this, his second letter (2 Pet. 3:1 ) to the churches of Asia Minor (1 Pet. 1:1 ), from a Roman jail a short time before his martyrdom (some time during the period AD 64-67). If 1 Peter has as its main focus a defense against threats from outside the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Between The Prophecies

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 6, 2018

There are two major groups of prophecy regaring the life of the Messiah on earth as the Lamb of God and the return of the Messiah to earth as King and Judge.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6, Revelation 8:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:4, Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3-12, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 16, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter six of the Book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 6 We have already looked at: I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For Godot

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2001

How do we wait for God? 1. We wait patiently. 2. We wait expectantly. 3. We wait faithfully.

Samuel Beckett’s play, entitled Waiting for Godot, is a satire on the human condition. As Beckett sees it, humanity is waiting for Godot, or God, to come and save them, but he never shows up. Their waiting is in vain, for although they have been repeatedly told that God is coming, he never has, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40, Luke 12:32-40, Luke 12:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2012

God wants us to: 1. Restrain our tongues and our temper (vs. 16-20). 2. Receive His Word (vs. 21). 3. Respond to His Word (vs. 22-25). 4. Reflect the right kind of religion (vs. 26-27).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 4: Keep Pressing on James 1:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 4, 2012 *There is no doubt that God wants us to keep moving forward in the Christian life. After many years of faithfully serving the Lord, the Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue: Speak Life

Contributed by Andrew Craig on Jan 20, 2026

Our Words Matter More Than We Realise Our words are powerful—they shape our lives and the lives of those around us. What we say, and how we say it, can build others up or tear them down, bring peace or stir trouble, heal wounds or deepen them.

TAMING THE TONGUE: SPEAK LIFE We speak thousands of words every day—to family, at work, online… (about 13K words per day.) How can we make our words count? God calls us to use our speech as a tool for life, not destruction. Our Words Matter More Than We Realise Our words are powerful—they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Not The Benefits

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 3, 2009

We are quick to forget about the great blessings that God has poured upon us

Forget Not the Benefits A woman fell out of a second-floor window and landed in a slow-moving garbage truck. Half-buried in the litter, she tried without success to get the truck-driver’s attention. A foreign diplomat standing on the sidewalk saw her and quipped, “another example of how wasteful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon – "the Steadfast Love Of The Lord Never Ceases"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 27, 2025

The book's third chapter, which includes verses 22-23, shifts from despair to an expression of hope based on God's faithfulness, even in the midst of the city's ruin.

Sermon – "The Steadfast love of the Lord Never Ceases" Scripture - Lamentations 3:22-23 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Introduction – These words, written amid deep sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 103:10, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Methodist

When God Restores What The Locusts Eat

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

This message brings a word of hope in the midst of devastation. God can restore what the locust has eaten.

April 2007 “When God Restores What the Locusts Eat” Joel 2:18-27 INTRODUCTION: Joel was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah between 835-796 B.C. about the same time Elisha was prophesying to the Northern Kingdom, Israel in 848 BC. Joel speaks to people who had become very complacent ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27, Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Methodist

Everything Will Be Thrown Down!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009

"Jesus said ’Do you see these great buildings?’ Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.’" (Mark 3:2)

It is such an offensive thing to say! Oh, I know that nothing in permanent in this life and that the greatest of our human institutions and heroic achievements will eventually pass and go the way of all flesh, but I really didn’t want to be confronted with that just now!. And though they take our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005

The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Therefore, Run The Race Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2023

As we continue our therefore series, we take a look at Hebrews 12, and how we are the run our race.

Part of my misspent youth was spent hanging around Racehorses and those who bet on horse races. I’ve mentioned before that my sister and I both had horses when we were teenagers, and when we lived in Hammond River, just outside of Saint John, New Brunswick, we boarded them at a farm that provided ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Displays His Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Both judgment and mercy display God’s glory because they are both in complete harmony with His nature

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Displays His Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

Both judgment and mercy display God’s glory because they are both in complete harmony with His nature

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

Our Lord wants us to be ’doers’, ’hearers’, and obedient!

Just Do It – Pt 1 James 1:19-21 * Nike is a mega-sports company which is known for its slogan, “Just do it.” From God’s word today let’s consider this slogan but let’s add three words, “For the Lord.” We don’t “do” for our salvation, we do from our salvation. We don’t do to ‘gain’ eternal life; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist