Sermons on Standing By Watching Wrong:

Keep Watch

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023

Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan Is Watching

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021

There are many eyes watching you. Not only are your family, friends, neighbours and enemies watching you; but spiritual eyes as well. Most times we forget, but know this today; your thoughts are being analysed and your movement is detailed by spiritual eyes.

TEXT: Job 1:6-7 NLT "One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the lord, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them. “Where have you come from?” the lord asked Satan.Satan answered the lord, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-7, Matthew 13:25, Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watchfulness And Witness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2020

God has delivered us up to the results of sin, with this horrible virus causing all kinds of evils, even people dying without the sacraments, and with politicians promising to take away, and actually taking away our God-given rights of free speech and religion and assembly.

First Sunday in Advent 2020 Watch! These are reflections for the new liturgical year, beginning with this first Sunday of Advent in the plague year. But every year, month and day is a time to get closer to the awesome loving kindness of our God, brought to earth in the passion, death and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:16-19, Isaiah 64:2-7, Psalm 80:15-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:33-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God Is Watching Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2019

Holiness and fear of God seem to go hand in hand in this passage. But why should I "fear God" and what difference does it make when I do?

OPEN: You may have heard the story of some children at a Catholic school who were lined up for lunch at the cafeteria. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. A nun had made a note: "Take only one, God is watching." At the other end of the table was a large plate of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Watch

Contributed by Tim Walker on Jun 17, 2020

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives.

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives. Now this passage begins with the phrase, “At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be like,” and then he goes on to describe a scene from a very typical Jewish wedding at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Wakeful Watching

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2020

The day of the Lord and the children of Light.

WAKEFUL WATCHING. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. The Apostle has already spoken concerning the status of the Christian dead at the return of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). Now he turns his attention to the question of preparedness for the day of the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:1. It would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Watchful!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 16, 2016

We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1

Being Watchful! In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1 God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-42

Ready And Watching Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

Advent is a season of preparation. Be ready and watching for Christ’s coming.

In October 2003, a string of Southern California wildfires eventually claimed two-dozen lives. The flames moved at a speed faster than people could flee. Responding to complaints that some residents did not receive enough warning, Sgt. Conrad Grayson said, "We are begging people to leave, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Other

Watch The Oil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage Christians to always be prepared, keep their faith strong, and remain focused on Jesus Christ, as we do not know the day or hour of His return.

Good morning, church! I'm thrilled to share God's word with you today. We're going to dive into Matthew 25:1-13. In this passage, Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven through the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Five of them were wise and five were foolish. As we walk through this passage, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Readiness

Majority Is Wrong

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are majority always right? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the majority or crowd is always wrong IV. TEXT: Exodus 23:2 “You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are c

I. EXORDIUM: Are majority always right? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the majority or crowd is always wrong IV. TEXT: Exodus 23:2 “You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Was Wrong!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 28, 2005

This is a resurrection Sunday message looking at how the world views Jesus’ death.

(Started the Service with the first three verses of “Were you there when they crucified my Lord”. Did it very reflective, had the scripture read Luke 23:44-49 then preached the message. After the sermon went into high power resurrection songs, ie My Redeemer lives. I was afraid I’d drop dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Genius Of Wrong Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people

“THE GENUIS OF WRONG” “Building the right church depends on using all the wrong people” Luke 17:20-21 (p742) March 4, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I was sharing Wednesday night in our close encounters with God that he always seems to choose the wrong people…at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrong Answer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2002

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Requirements For Revival" series. This sermon is about the importance of prayer.

Sunday Morning, June 23, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Requirements For Revival¡¨ [#3] WRONG ANSWER Mark 11:15-17 Introduction: 1. This morning, we will continue in our series, ¡§Requirements For Revival¡¨. Stand with me as we read 2 Chronicles 7:14. 2. This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-17, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Be Wronged Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2022

In this message we see that Jesus makes I clear that those who live in His Kingdom have the right to be wronged.

“The Right To Be Wronged” Matthew 5:38-42 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this… QUESTION – MGCC… are you ready to fed on some God-breathed, Holy Spirit empowered, doubled edged, will not return to Him empty… Word this morning? Sweet, me too… NOW – Paul wrote the following words from a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Exodus 21:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2009

An acrostic sermon on STAND based loosely on Ephesians 6:10-14 (Acrostic and other ideas came from Kathy Collard Miller in an article in Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

Sermon for 10/4/2009 Ephesians 6:10-14 STAND Introduction: Play Susan Ashton’s Song “Stand” WBTU: Read Ephesians 6:10-14 The word Stand is used 4 times. Thesis: May we stand firm with this strategy best described from an acrostic of the word STAND For instances: S= See Satan’s schemes A. (Gen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ