Sermons on sudden appearance:

The Two Foundations In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2014

All men are building, all builders choose a foundation. All foundations will be tried. Only one foundation will stand the storm of judgment.

MATTHEW 7: 24-29 THE TWO FOUNDATIONS IN LIFE [Psalms 89:20-29] Here is the familiar story of two men building their homes (lives). Both men had access to the same materials. Both had choices as to where and how to build their homes (lives). But one man’s house stood while the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened At Pentecost Exactly?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 19, 2013

Everone focuses on the day of Pentecost, but have you every looked at the background all the way from Genesis 1?

Before I start the sermon, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for inviting me to preach here today. As you know, I am the worship leader at St Oswald’s in Maybole; I am also their Eucharist assistant, Server and General Dogs body as required. Most people know me as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Paul's Testimony Before Agrippa

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 6, 2007

Paul was a changed man. Note the difference in his life.

Paul’s Testimony Before Agrippa Ac 26:1-23 I. PAUL’S LIFE BEFORE HIS CONVERSION (1-12) 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Need To See Because, My Lord My Saviour Lives In Me.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 10, 2011

While they were walking along Jesus began to explain to them His plan and how that it was fulfilled by Him. Luke 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself

I don't need to see because, my Lord my Saviour lives in me. Last week we looked at the two disciples that were on their way home in Emmaus after Jesus was crucified. We saw that they were discouraged, they had their doubts and were in disbelief of what had just happened. Jesus had ap-peared and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Angels We Have Heard On High

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2005

The message of the angels on Christmas is a message to dispel fear, bring cheer, and be shared.

Angels We Have Heard On High Luke 2:8-20 INTRO.: This may be the oldest of all the Christmas carols we sing. There is evidence, although disputed, that this carol was sung in the Church at Rome as early as 129 BC. It’s inspiring to think we may be singing a carol nearly 2000 years old. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Logos Is The Solid Rock Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2020

Jesus challenged His disciples–and that means not just the original ones but us today–to build His Church on solid rock

Thursday of the 12th Week in Course 2020 Logos is Solid Rock Rock or sand? Where do you build your house? On a solid foundation or on shifting sand? The listeners who heard Jesus’s words here probably had or knew someone who had built on a poor subsurface. After all, the region of Palestine is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, 2 Kings 24:8-17, Psalm 79:9, Luke 1:32-33

Denomination: Catholic

My Resurrection And Victory Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

His death and resurrection has changed individuals, people groups, nations, and empires. My resurrection is fundamental to your faith. “The gospel, I died for your sins . . . I was buried . . . after three days I arose” (1 Cor. 15:5).

** Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY RESURRECTION IS FOUNDATIONAL STONE OF ETERNITY 1. Because the world rejects Me, they will reject My resurrection. a. Guards slept and disciples stole body. b. Swoon theory. c. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:5, John 20:8, John 19:20, John 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

From Stagnation To Acceleration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025

Stagnation is not your final destination; it is only a season that must end when divine instruction and power are engaged.

FROM STAGNATION TO ACCELERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6-8 "The Lord our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: Turn you, and take your journey..." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Kings 7:1-9, Amos 9:13, Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Final Assurances To Timothy Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 18, 2020

To establish that Paul’s Final Assurances to Timothy were that he: fought a good fight, finished his course, and fulfilled the faith. Sadly, these three assurances are Paul’s final message to Timothy, his beloved son in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. I Fought a Good Fight 2. I Finished My Course 3. I Fulfilled the Faith Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's Final Assurances to Timothy." The apostle is now in a cold, wet and dark dungeon in Rome. He begins the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing What You Can’t Do.

Contributed by Ian Mcalister on Aug 24, 2010

The very thing that the woman cannot, yet yearns to, do is precisely the thing Jesus gives her the power to do.

In the days of the Fitzgerald Inquiry, Woolloongabba was the home of pimps, prostitutes and people of pious intent. We belonged to the latter group, for The Gabba was also our home, living almost in the shadow of the famous ground itself, right next to Holy Trinity Church where I worked as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Have You Seen Him

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Are you open to Jesus? Have you opened your eyes, your mind, your home, and your heart? Jesus wants to share your home and your life with Him. He provides the bread of life to all who invite Him in. Invite Jesus into every part of your life and He will

Have you seen Him? Luke 24:1-49 Have you ever walked along beside someone in a mall or on a street or maybe it happened to you in school when you started talking and carrying on a conversation then turned to find no one there listening. Even worse you turn and find some stranger beside you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Flattening The Curve On Fear

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2020

Our first service after 10 weeks of coronavirus closures, a message on dealing with fear

Flatten the Fear Curve CCCAG May 31st, 2020 Riots- George Floyd Death, prayer Onto our lesson today Scripture- 1 John 4:13-18 Over the last few weeks, we saw a lot of interesting things. People in self-made level 1 suits- plastic, garbage bags, sunglasses or lab googles, dishwashing gloves. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Riding The Waves Of Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The stilling of the storm on Galilee is a parable demonstrating that life is a roller-coaster experience but with Jesus in command allis well, requiring us to repond in faith.

RIDING THE WAVES OF LIFE I once heard a minister use a memorable phrase in his prayer and it stays with me: it was "our short and uncertain earthly life and pilgrimage". Life is uncertain. This is true for the Christian as well, as we don’t live in some magic or charmed circle just because we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

That's Not How It Works

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

The healing of the lame man at the Pool of Bethesda is an amazing picture of salvation. Jesus, our merciful deliverer, is the only one who can heal us of our sickness of sin.

That’s Not How It Works John 5:1-15 • There’s a story about a man who died and stood before the gates of Heaven • An angel met him and said We have a new plan for getting into heaven • We are now using a points system • You need 1000 points to enter • The man confident in his righteous life knew ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

2024 – Year Of Revival Among Devastations And Plagues

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 26, 2023

As we are inching closer to the Lord's return, the Lord is coming closer to His people, both spiritually and physically.

As we are inching closer to the Lord's return, the Lord is coming closer to His people, both spiritually and physically. Spiritually, there is going to be a revival among his people, and physically, as the Lord is coming physically close to earth, there will be many physical shakings and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14