Sermons on Spending Time:

A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline And Compassion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2012

Walking with God means we must be willing to mix discipline with compassion in the right ratios and in the right situations. There is a time to be firm and buckle down and a time to open your heart.

A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline and Compassion (Proverbs 19:14-15, 17-18) 1. Discipline and compassion are connected. For example, if teachers do not keep a class under control, students cannot learn and that affects their futures. 2. A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Beginning

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 29, 2007

Dealing with the constant need to face ’A New Beginning’ with God. A special time is at the New Year, but at all times we can start afresh as the Lord challenges us.

A NEW BEGINNING Exodus 12:1-17 For our mediation this morning, I want to look at the thought of ‘A NEW BEGINNING’. You will see the connection with the time of year, as we approach what can be thought of as a new beginning. There is a line of reasoning that time continues on from one day to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Sinful?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 29, 2023

A question that I get from time to time: How do you determine what is sinful? Jesus' answer is it is sinful if it violates either of the Two Great Commandments

What is Sinful? John 15:18-16:4a Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:18 “If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. 19 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Ready For Christ's Return

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 12, 2024

God has sounded the warning time and time again. And each year that warning is louder than ever before: Judgment is coming, but there is a way out through Jesus Christ.

Alba 2-11-2024 BE READY FOR CHRIST'S RETURN I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish theologian and philosopher of the 1800's, once told the story of a variety show in a crowded theater with various acts. Each act was more fantastic than the one prior, so it created louder and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Romans 13:11, Revelation 16:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing The Impossible Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

WHY DO WE, MANY TIMES, MISS THE BLESSINGS GOD HAS FOR US? WHY DO WE, MANY TIMES, MESS UP THE BLESSINGS GOD HAS FOR US?

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 4 “Believing the Impossible” September 31, 2006 PRAY INTRODUCTION Play video Romans 4:1-9 Read c Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Dark Valleys Of Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Days Of The Holy Spirit And Deception.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2020

Verse 2 of Isaiah 60, gives the reader more of a grip about the time and season of this glorious light. It will be in a day and time of great darkness, and a deep darkness among the people.

Days Of The Holy Spirit and Deception. Isaiah 60:1-2NKJV Glynda Lomax wrote, I live in Arkansas. I love when autumn comes and fall leaves drift down on autumn breezes. But in Arkansas, you have to be careful about those leaves on the ground because some of them conceal serpents. There are lots of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2, Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Spiritually Alert Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

In this end-time season, spiritual alertness is no longer optional—it is essential. The world is full of distractions, temptations, and unseen spiritual battles that require believers to be vigilant at all times.

STAYING SPIRITUALLY ALERT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:40-41, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 3:2-3 INTRODUCTION: In this end-time season, spiritual alertness is no longer optional—it is essential. The world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Spirit And Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 11, 2015

God wants His children to learn how to walk in the Spirit and hear His voice so we can be a blessing to other people.

THE FAMILY OF GOD #4: WALKING IN THE SPIRIT AND HEARING GOD’S VOICE INTRO TO TOPIC: Compare cell reception to hearing God’s voice. “Can you hear me now?” THE BIG IDEA: God wants His children to learn how to walk in the Spirit and hear His voice so we can be a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-38

Denomination: *other

Our Valuable Life Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2009

Many of us have allowed our lives to become so full, we loose sight of the important things. We get so busy with work, school, children, sports or hobbies, that we forget that God put us here for a purpose, and when we know that purpose and fulfill it, w

Matthew 10: 29-31: "Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30. "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31. "Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 6: 25-34: "Therefore I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seek Things From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

“Seek” implies striving, and “Set your mind” implies concentration. “Mind” includes understanding, attitude, and will. It means to employ one’s faculty for thoughtful planning, emphasizing the underlying disposition.

Text: Colossians 3:2 Theme: Seek things from above KJV: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. CSB: Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Lightfoot: All your thoughts must abide in heaven, not on the earth. Phillips: Give your heart to the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Methodist

The 3 R's The Remnant, The Rapture And The Revelation

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

Saints we should not be looking for the Rapture as our get out of jail free card. Bible scholars cannot even agree as to when it takes place only that it will take place. For that reason we must be ready to meet the Lord every day.

Message: This week I noticed a lot of articles and videos were being made about a series of events coming this September. While no one event stood out more so than another, when put together there did seem to be a theme. In September of this year there will be big decisions made by several world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Shall Be Holy Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

God commands that we be Holy as He is Holy. We can bring the Holiness of God to our lives by prayer, study, trust, fellowship, and allowing our lives to be led by His Spirit.

You Shall Be Holy 01/18/09 PM Text: 1 Peter 1:16 Introduction Colossians 3:16 (NASB) Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. I found out this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blindness Is An Opportunity

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007

God will use the times of trial in our lives for the victory he gives freely.

“The Blindness is an opportunity” “God will use the times of trial in our lives for the victory he gives freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon John 9:1-34 11.11.07 Intro: (Advance) For the most part we don’t know what suffering is. The other day I couldn’t find the remote – I looked everywhere! I was in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"She Hath Done What She Could”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

At all times, in all places we Christians need to conduct ourselves as Christians

That is, we should do everything that we can to please Him in all situations. In this scripture passage we see a woman who did just that. The Bible refers to her as “…there came a woman…” Let me show you how she pleased the Lord so that we can see how we can please the Lord also. Look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist