Sermons on Solitary Moments:

Faith’s Journey

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 21, 2013

Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of journey for Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experienced salvation then begins the journey of faith.

Faith’s Journey Deut. 1:1-2, 21-46 Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of the journey for the nation of Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experience salvation. Then begins the journey of faith and this passage is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-46

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Feel Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2012

Often Christians their most difficult moments when they choose to trust God in difficult times and then He seems not to answer. David, and Jesus experienced this and we can learn from their reactions.

Psalm 21 is a royal psalm that celebrates the king’s victory and looks forward to future victories over the enemies of Israel. It’s a psalm that gives us comfort as we entrust our future to Him. This is likely connected to Psalm 20 where David cried out for just such a victory. 1 In ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

There's More In Store For You

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Apr 14, 2013

Situations and circumstances of life do not define character of destiny. Similar to the life of Joseph, Christians face negative moments to prepare them for the glorious future God has in store for them.

“As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for evil. He brought me to the high position I have today so I could save the lives of many people.” – Genesis 50:20 New Living Translation My brothers and my sisters, there has been one question that theologians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist

I Want The Mountain!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

You are wonderfully made, you are my workmanship, my pride and joy! I have prepared this event for you and have well-equipped you to walk right in and seize the moment!

I want the mountain God has promised me Illus. A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Passing By!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016

Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?

JESUS IS PASSING BY! Lk. 18:37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOKS MAY NOT BE DECEIVING 1. For the first time in his life, Sam received a letter telling him he is being called for Jury Duty. On the appointed day, he joined many other prospective jurors in court for the official swearing in process. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Success Comes In "Cans”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2017

God wants us to be able to say with Paul, positively, "I CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens me!" Let's consider Paul's revelation for a moment.

SPIRITUAL SUCCESS COMES IN “CANS” Phil. 4:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. JOKE #1: LAWYER’S REVENGE a. A lawyer's dog, running about unleashed, beelines for the local butcher shop and steals a roast off the counter. b. The butcher went to the lawyer's office and asks, "if a dog, running ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Message Of Daniel. From Maccabean Persecution To The End Of Time. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 8, 2015

Here is where the mystery is described but not explained. One moment we are decades before Christ's first coming, the next, we are at the second coming. Dig deep. Find the truth of this passage!

11:35a “And some of those of understanding shall fall,” Even the most righteous, most helpful, most zealous, will be slain. Here is a warning for us today not to assume anything about church members undergoing persecution for the Lord. He takes home whom He will, when He will, for His ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turn Back Now! Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

The key to breaking the cycle of behavior in our life is turning to God in our crisis moment. When we break, He is the only one that can put us back together.

Break the Cycle: Turn Back Now! Text: Judges 16:20 Bug Idea: Time and again, we find ourselves in the same state of brokenness. The ironic thing is that we are given opportunity after opportunity to turn back before we slide any further. The story of Samson shows us how ignoring red flags leads ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Transfiguration, A Mountain Top Experience For Us All.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 11, 2018

Mountain top experiences are there for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be needed prior to a painful time. Also notice how many coincidences in this short passage and what that means for us.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th February 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Obey The Gospel

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2019

How does a person become a Christian? When is the moment when they move from being lost to being saved? What is the Gospel? How does a person "obey the gospel"?

A. I want to start with a true story: Jorge Rodriquez was new to our country and did not speak English. 1. He had no lawyer the day he appeared in court for hitting a parked car while driving drunk. 2. He went before the judge with what he thought was his “trump card.” 3. Rodriquez approached ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, Galatians 3:27, Acts 22:16, Romans 10:9-10, Mark 16:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did God The Father ‘turn His Back’ On Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2018

This sermon looks at Jesus' "forsaken" cry from the cross. It examines two arguments: one that the Father did turn His back on Jesus at that moment; the other that the Bible does not teach that.

A CROSS QUESTIONS: DID GOD THE FATHER "TURN HIS BACK" ON JESUS WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS? - Mark 15:34. - The phrase “turn His back” does not appear anywhere in Scripture, but it’s come into our popular religious vocabulary. Commenting on the passage we just read, we often say that when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Sees (El Roi)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

God is omnipresent and omniscient; He sees all things, whether in the light or in the dark. The name El Roi—the God Who Sees—was revealed to Hagar in a moment of distress and despair.

THE GOD WHO SEES (EL ROI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 16:13 "She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'" Supporting Texts: Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13, Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter 3:12, Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 23:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Preparation, Before The Storm

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 8, 2025

Storms are inevitable—physical, emotional, spiritual. Before they strike, there is often a moment of stillness. Revelation shows us this divine pause, reminding us that God prepares His people before the storm.

Before the Storm: God's Preparation Revelation 7:1-3 Introduction: A Storm Is Coming Storms are a part of life. Whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, we all face times of great turbulence. Imagine a family that has been warned about an impending hurricane. They board up their windows, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-3, Jeremiah 49:36, Daniel 7:2, Psalm 104:4, Revelation 7:2-3, Ezekiel 9:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Ephesians 1:13-14, John 10:28-29, Exodus 12:13, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Peter 3:20, Isaiah 43:1, Matthew 7:24-25, Genesis 50:20, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visionary View: When The Scales Fall Away From Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes. It's a turning point where we see the truth, and our lives are forever changed.

Visionary View: When the Scales Fall Away from Our Eyes Today, we gather to explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes, a powerful concept found in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we seek Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-18, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving: The Transformative Power Of Gratitude

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Nov 14, 2023

Today we embark on a profound journey into the transformative power of gratitude. In a world often shadowed by challenges, embracing gratitude becomes a guiding light, illuminating our path through the darkest moments

The Transformative Power of Gratitude Opening Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) - "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Introduction: Today we embark on a profound journey into the transformative power of gratitude. In a world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Church Of God