Sermons on Spake In Time Past:

Happy Valentine's- Getting Through Tuff Times

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 12, 2012

Here’s the ultimate question, “Is praise appropriate in the hard times? In the dark moments? In sorrow? During indifferences? In the middle of temptation with sin approaching? Billy Sunday once said, “Try praising your wife, even if it does frighten her

Happy Valentine's- Getting Through Tuff Times Habakkuk 3:17-19NKJ  Habakkak is physically exhausted and overwhelmed by the thoughts of a Chaldean invasion of his people. However the prophet knew that if everything that was normal and predictable collapsed, Habakkuk decided he would still ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just In Time - One Secret To A Better Thanksgiving

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To help disciples start the practice of blessing God all the time.

[S] It’s started. It’s happening. The Holiday season is upon us. And just like every year we hope that this year’s experience will be the best one yet. We want a great Thanksgiving experience. We want a Thanksgiving or a Christmas that will be memorable for all the right ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Jerusalem’s Set Time Is Come

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 24, 2011

Building up of Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Set Time Is Come Psalm 102:11-28 (King James Version) 11My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. 12But thou, O LORD, shall endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations. 13Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Excuse Me, It's My Praise Time Series

Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Aug 4, 2011

God not only deserve our praise He expects our praise before, during and after He blesses us.

Introduction: I have discovered that every noise is not a holy noise. Praise to God should not be forced by a worship leader or anyone else during worship. There is a difference between authentic praise and orchestrated praise. David describes in this text the difference between authentic and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For The Lord’s Supper (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011

We are proclaiming that the life and death and resurrection of Jesus was and is a actual event, it’s not some fabricated story, not some fairy tale passed down from one generation to another, it is real, with real consequences, if people don’t accept what

1 Cor. 11:24-34 A Time Of Appreciation: 1 Cor. 11:24-and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Attitude Of Gratitude The Lord’s supper is a time not only to remember what He has done for us, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks From The Cross First Time Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 19, 2012

There are seven sayings from the cross we will cover them all.

JESUS SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS FIRST TIME Luke 23:24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. His first word was Father Forgive Them. This was to all who stood by the cross and all who would be after his death. As they stood in amazement these words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks A Second Time From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 19, 2012

Jesus speakes to the lost on the cross

JESUS SPEAKS A SECOND TIME FROM THE CROSS Today shalt thou be with me in paradise Luke 23:41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:41-43, Luke 23:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling Even When The Good Times Roll Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 21, 2009

July 1989: When we are prospering, we are tempted into the idolatry of me-ism and self-congratulation. This is an opportunity to do more for others and for the Kingdom, for God is the source of our bounty.

About a year ago, toward the end of July, I placed one of these up here on the pulpit as the visible sermon for the day. Remember? Do you recall what we called that Sunday? Right: we called it "catch-up Sunday" …catch-up Sunday … and the idea was that if we were behind in our giving, if we as a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep Your Job In Troubled Times

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2008

In these times we need to walk in the wisdom of God in these 3 areas.

How to Keep a Job in Tough Times James 1:19 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; In front of this verse in my Bible it reads: Qualities Needed in Trials. God doesn’t step out on us when we are going through a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Old-Time Religion: Job's Friend Bildad Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2009

When we are in distress, we do not want doctrine. We want a fresh encounter with God, we want listening friends, and most of all, we want, and have, a Redeemer.

Years ago the church of which I was then a member had an evening ice-cream social and service out on the church grounds one summer Sunday. It was a gently warm night, and as the sun went down and a little chill crept into the air, as the stars began to come out and faces began to disappear into the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truth, Time To Wake Up And Smell The Caffine. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 8, 2009

A sermon looking at the call upon Christians to tell the truth, to live in the truth and to realise that God delights in the truth!

We live in a society which is prone to exaggeration: think about this I found this in yesterdays Press, what kind of car is this? “The sportier, sleeker, you won’t want to stop. One look and you’ll be seduced by the curves and fine lines. With even more specification and features than you could ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:17-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building A Relationship With God - Developing A Quiet Time Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2009

This sermon looks at three aspects of Developing A Quiet Time with God. I. The IMPORTANCE of a q Quiet Time II. The ELEMENTS of a Quiet Time III. The PURPOSE of a Quiet Time (Sermon 4 in this series)

Building A Relationship With God – Developing A Quiet Time This morning I am going to break one of the rules of good communication. When I was working on my degree in public communication one of the first things I was told was – never begin a speech (or a sermon) with an apology. This morning I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Gives The Christian Comfort In Troublesome Times?

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2009

There are a lot of uncertainties in life, but for those who know Jesus, there are a lot of things that are certain.

What Gives the Christian Comfort in Troublesome Times? By Pastor Jim May Life is filled with uncertainties. You never know what the next minute will hold, or what tomorrow may hold for your life. Of course we all know that God has every moment of our lives in his hand, and yet, even with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting The Right Perspective On Facing The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Another message on the end times as we work our way through the 24th chapter of Matthew. This is is meant to help us face the end times by hearing Jesus’ words to not be deceived and not be alarmed.

Getting the Right Perspective on Facing the End Times Matthew 24:1-8 March 8, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the issues that comes up when discussing the end times – those times that are coming to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Standing Firm In The End Times (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Message one about dealing with understanding what is to come if the end times come in our lifetime.

Standing Firm in the End Times (Part 1) Matthew 24:9-14 March 15, 2009 Me: I’ve never been a person who seeks out hard times or rough situations. I’ve had a lot of them, but it’s been those times where I’ve felt God’s presence and His strengthening to help me move on and do what I needed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Wesleyan