Sermons on Squander Time:

Jesus Is Coming Back, Be Prepared (5 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 31, 2020

Jesus is coming back a second time to collect the faithful and issue rewards, we need to always be ready

“Jesus is coming BACK, BE PREPARED” Week 5 of 5 Matthew 25:1-13 Credit: Steve Shepherd, Troy Borst, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament Please stand for the reading of God’s Word: Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Without Worry Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

To overcome worry: Ramp up worship. Re-align ambitions. Trust God, one day at a time.

Healthy Disciples: A LIFE WITHOUT WORRY—Matthew 6:25-34 (Read the text first.) “Do not worry…” What would it take for you to stop worrying? Would 10 million dollars be enough money? Would a cure for cancer set your mind at ease? Worry is a common human thing. People worry about their kids or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Lazy Man’s Vineyard

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 12, 2020

A little laziness would ruin a great harvest. It is time for us to be busy for Christ and reap a mighty harvest.

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction: A little ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

The Promise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 15, 2014

The Christmas season is a time of promise and expectation. God promises to be hands on involved and invest eternity into our lives.

Intro: The living God Yahweh revealed in Jesus Christ is a promise making and a promise keeping God!! In an article in Time Magazine dated 24th Dec 1956, it reads: The old legend that there are 30,000 promises in the Bible is a bit off, according to schoolteacher Everek R. Storms of Kitchener, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bother? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 20, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series, "The Cure". There are times that we wonder if trying to be Christlike is worth it.

Series: The Cure [#5] WHY BOTHER? Romans 3:1-20 Introduction: Most of us are at Church each time we have a service. Sometimes we come to Church and we’re sick. Other times we come to Church and we’re tired; and sometimes we come to Church and we really just don’t want to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Martha, Martha, Martha!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

We live in a world where everything is frantic, controlled by schedules - we need to take time to listen

"Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Episcopal

Get Your Head Out Of Your App - Pt. 1 - Disconnect To Connect Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Apps are supposed to keep us connected . . . but at what cost? Screen time is increasing but are our relationships deteriorating?

I. Introduction When I was younger I used to shake my head in amazement when I thought of the technology advancements my grandmother's witnessed . . . tv, space travel, the changes in transportation. But now I am realizing that in my short time on this planet I too have witnessed incredible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Your Head Out Of Your App - Pt. 2 - Come Back To The Table Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Apps are supposed to keep us connected . . . but at what cost? Screen time is increasing but are our relationships deteriorating?

Introduction The pace of change is breath taking. In 1984, just 8% of households had a personal computer, the World Wide Web was still five years away, and cell phones were not only enormous, but scarce. In 1990, 96% of Americans had no cell phone and now 95% do. Just since 2008, the app store was ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Your Head Out Of Your App - Pt. 3 - Alone Together Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Apps are supposed to keep us connected . . . but at what cost? Screen time is increasing but are our relationships deteriorating?

I. Introduction I stated that we are designed/created to connect. There’s a great deal of research which indicates that we are made for relationships, and when we lack healthy relationships we naturally flounder. We seek relationships from the moment we are born and begin to cry to attract ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judgment Has Been Scheduled Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2016

Whether judging a nation in the course of history or all mankind in the end times, God is completely organized and on schedule.

Judgment Has Been Scheduled (Psalm 75) 1. This week, I emailed Janie to remind her to purchase a new giant calendar for 2017. Even though the new year is more than 6 months away, we will soon be scheduling events for 2017. 2. Sometimes, when event are scheduled even further in advance — ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“pictures Of The Church: #5 We Are Soldiers Series

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jun 29, 2016

In a time when we want to feel good and be blessed, Paul tells Timothy we Need to be Soldiers

“Pictures of the Church: #5 We are Soldiers Tomorrow we will celebrate the 4th of July and our countries independence. For 240 years our country has been in existence. The land of the free and the home of the brave. 240 years ago our forefathers took up arms to fight a tyrannical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Formations: Pursuing Intimacy With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 9, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #1: PURSUING INTIMACY WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: I believe the Lord is calling us to go deeper in the secret place. “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works.” (Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: *other

Witnessing Like Paul Witnessed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2016

In this sermon, we review the times Paul was on trial and how he was a good witness during those opportunities.

Introduction: A. One day a small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial. 1. The witness was a grandmotherly, elderly woman. 2. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?” 3. The elderly woman responded, “Why, yes, I do know you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruits Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: Repentance is the gateway to holiness. Lent is a time of contemplation; turning—or returning—to God.

King Frederick II, King of Prussia in the eighteenth-century, once visited a prison in Berlin. The inmates there tried to convince him they were unjustly imprisoned; that is, all of them but one. That one sat quietly in a corner, while the rest protested their innocence. Seeing him sitting there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

God Wants To Hold Your Hand

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 3, 2019

There are many times when we need the loving, lifting, leading hand of God to hold our hand.

Whether or not you are, or were, a Beatles fan, at one time, or, more probably, many times, you have heard the song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ I think you’ll understand When I say that somethin’ I want to hold your hand I want to hold your hand I want to hold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ