Sermons on Staying Awake:

The Sound Of Silence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Communion Meditation for September 2, 2007

(Slide 1) Around 40 years ago Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded a song entitled ‘The Sound of Silence.’ It contained a couple of memorable lines that some people have used over these four decades to describe themselves: ‘I am a rock, I am an island/And a rock feels no pain/and an island never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Preserved, Not Pickled

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

All too often we see so many pickle-faced people in church.

PRESERVED, NOT PICKLED Psalm 121:1-8 INTRO: As a little boy, I remember my mother putting up jar after jar of food for the winter. My question was mostly the same: “What’s that?” She would patiently point out the various items of vegetables. Then she said, “This jar is preserves and these jars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 26, 2008

Sometimes God asks us to wait and be patient. What do we do in the meantime?

- How are you at waiting? - They say that patience is a virtue. I know a lot of people that are not very virtuous then. I am one of them. - I do not like to wait one iota - However, I am working on it. I’m starting a group called Impatient Anonymous. THE MEETING IS BEGINNING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation Studies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Church at Sardis

Rev. 3:1-6Church at Sardis 3:1SardisIt was a dying church. It was a capital of Lydia. 50 miles from Smyrna, fertile valley, river Pactolus flows out of munt Tmolus. Extensive fruit orchards, textile industry, jewelry factories, gold mined river sands. The world’s first coins were minted. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Urgency Of Now

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

There is an urgent call for the church and every believer to rise into divine action. The time to serve, pray, evangelise, give, and build is now. Every moment counts in eternity’s calendar. As believers, we must not be found sleeping when heaven is moving.

THE URGENCY OF NOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 9:4 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Romans 13:11, 2 Corinthians 6:2, James 4:14, Proverbs 27:1 INTRODUCTION: Time is one of the most valuable resources given to man. In John 9:4, Jesus emphasised the urgency of working while it is ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 27, 2022

Based on Ephesians 6:18 - Study of word "all" as it relates to prayer in Ephesians 6:18

“ALL” Eph. 6:18 FBCF – 8/24/22 REFRESH Jon Daniels Bill Elliff – “ALL in!” last night of revival – What does that mean to you? - Completely on board - Not holding anything back - 100% committed - No turning back – no looking back “Burn the ships” – 1518 – Hernan Cortez landed on shores of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Message 6 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Paul Answers Matters Of Eschatology Asked Of Him – Part 1 (Verses 1-8) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

This chapter opens with teaching on the Day of the LORD and then progresses to practical issues in the Christian life. We will look at the breastplate and the helmet, items for our protection. Paul loved these people at Thessalonica.

MESSAGE 6 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PAUL ANSWERS MATTERS OF ESCHATOLOGY ASKED OF HIM – PART 1 (Verses 1-8) PART 1. PAUL ADDRESSES TEACHING ON THE DAY OF THE LORD {{1Thessalonians 5:1 “Now as to the times (stretches of times) and the epochs (particular times), brethren, you have no need of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, John 10:10, 2 Peter 3:10-11, Revelation 16:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:4, Matthew 24:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awakened By A Pagan Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

All it takes for many pagans to become children of God is a faithful prophet who will awake at their rebuke; pray for their preservation, and begin to proclaim the person of Christ.

Jonah and Paul were alike in that they were both commissioned by God as missionaries to the Gentiles, and both were alike in their desire to go to Spain. Both of them had the experience of being on a storm tossed ship with pagans. These superficial similarities, however, become material for a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-6

God's Sovereign Hand Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004

To examine how God works in the life of Moses to bring about His Sovereign purposes.

SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Sunday morning God’s Sovereign Hand of Purpose Exodus 2:1-14 Primary Purpose: To examine how God works in the life of Moses and brings about His Sovereign purposes. Today we are looking at what could be described as one of the darkest times in Jewish history. The story ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God In Three Persons - Part Two Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 9, 2011

an exposition of the doctrine of the Trinity, why it's important, and what it means if we get it wrong - part 2 of a two part message

God in Three Persons TCF Sermon – part 2 October 23, 2011 In our house church we’re studying the book of Acts, and this past Wednesday, we were in Acts 20, and talked about the story of Eutychus. If you don’t remember the story, Eutychus is the boy who fell asleep during ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You There?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 15, 2011

Are you full of Joy in Christ.

ARE YOU THERE? 1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

New Years Eve

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 31, 2015

For next year and every year beyond it is as easy as 1,2,3, Repent daily, remain on the right path and rejoice in your salvation

December 31, 2015 New Years Eve Isaiah 30:( 8- 14 ) 15-17, Psalm 90:1-12, Romans 8:31b-39, Luke 12:35-40 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Even though the start of the New Year is somewhat arbitrary – it could be any day – and is a secular holiday - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Connection

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 7, 2018

Once we are connected to Jesus we need to bear fruits

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE CONNECTION John 15:1-2 King James Version (KJV) 15 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Without Me Ye Can Do Nothing

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 8, 2018

Stay connected to the vine to bear much fruit. The branch is useless without the tree.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WITHOUT ME, YE CAN DO NOTHING John 15:3-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Am I Grown Yet?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 14, 2016

Now we see that none of us are grown yet. Well we need to see we need to keep on growing here is how. Here are seven things we need to do in order to grow in the Lord.

AM I GROWN YET? Now we see that none of us are grown yet. Well we need to see we need to keep on growing here is how. Here are seven things we need to do in order to grow in the Lord. (1) In fruitfulness. 2nd Cor.9: 10 Now he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist