Sermons on Sun Backward:

A Long Time Series

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 16, 2009

When God seems to have abandoned us for a long time we need to trust, looking forwards and backwards to times of blessing, as David did.

What is a long time? A year? Ten years? A hundred years? A thousand years? The answer to this question is ’it all depends’. We live in an increasingly impatient world; we want and expect everything NOW, just like spoiled children. I was like that on Thursday afternoon when I was in a huge hurry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The God Who Gets There Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2015

God is looking backward from the future eternal state and taking us on a journey through time to demonstrate how He will achieve His goal.

The God Who Gets There (Isaiah 65:17-66:6) 1. For some reason, people who work at planners in corporations have developed a bad reputation. 2. An Engineer, a physicist, an economist and a Planner were being interviewed for a position as chief executive officer of a large Local Authority. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Small

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2018

The Beatitudes inaugurate the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches about an upside down and backwards kingdom where the greatest are servants and those with the greatest impact are small

Small At the Beginning of the Kingdom of Israel we have a story about how the first king, Saul, got started: 1 Samuel 15 Samuel: “Let me tell you what the Lord said to me last night.” Saul: “Tell me” -So far, this sounds like to Indian gentlemen having a conversation. 17 Samuel said, “Although you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: *other

Genesis 48, Counter Cultural Living In Unity. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 17, 2024

Joseph's journey was an interesting one, now Jacob aka Israel adopts his sons and blesses them but backwards. There are reasons for this.

Genesis 48: Counter Cultural Living; In Unity. Well, here we are nearly at the end of Genesis, we have travelled all the way from creation, the fall, the existing garden of Eden. Through to The Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and to Joseph in Egypt. His brothers turning up in need due to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Do You Do When Nobody’s Looking?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2016

A look at Hezekiah's remarkable experience with God, the testing he received, and what he did when he thought God wasn't paying attention.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN NOBODY’S LOOKING? 2 Chron. 32:31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE COLLEGE STUDENT 1. A third year SAM (SHSU) student, Steve, was delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut. One evening he delivered a meal to Bernie’s house. He hands over the pizza & Bernie pays the bill. 2. Steve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Are You Building Your Life?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon deals with recognizing that the sun does not always shine, but God will build our lives to stand the tests of time.

I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this message. HOW ARE YOU AT BUILDING YOUR LIFE? June 10, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 7:24-29 It was just over 38 years ago that an arsonist burned church to ground Wedding had happened here night before, youth on lock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Universe Will Collapse Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 9, 2017

Scientists will tell us that the sun will eventually die out; why do people think they can live forever?

Last week in preparation for the message, we took a look back to Daniel of the Old Testament. This morning, let us go all the way to Genesis 1……… Read along with me v1-19……… Just one question… How did God create the stars, moons, sky and the entire universe?? God spoke and the universe was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Astrology, According To 2 Pet 1:19 Can It Predict Your Future? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Nov 6, 2017

The basic theory of astrology is that the orbits and alignments of the sun, moon, and planets control our destiny, How accurate is this?

Astrology, Can it tell you’re your fate Gemini. “You’re excellent when the pressure is up. There’s a snag at work. Make sure to do a thorough diagnosis of the problem before you ask for help.” Capricorn. “Stick to the plan. On important matters, ask for proof. Your social life requires you to know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vanity Or Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2014

Herod Antipas was the embodiment of Quoheleth's maxim: nothing is new under the sun. But he had a chance to ask for living waters.

Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2014 Evangelium Gaudii St. Luke had an informant who had been in the court of Herod Antipas, the old rake and serial killer who had a morbid interest in ghosts, and a flirtation with Judaism and St. John, the cousin of Jesus. Luke records that he liked to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Eclipses

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017

Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Revelation 22:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Power Against Retrogression

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

Retrogression is the condition of going backward instead of forward. It is when progress is hindered and one's life, family, or ministry starts experiencing delay, stagnation, or decline.

POWER AGAINST RETROGRESSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, Luke 5:5-6, Judges 6:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Retrogression is the condition of going backward instead of forward. It is when progress is hindered and one's life, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, Luke 5:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consider The Heavens

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2008

A breathtaking pictorial tour of the universe that will convince atheists and encourage believers. From the first heaven [our atmosphere] to the second heaven [the cosmos] to the third heaven of God! Link inc. to cool PowerPoint slideshow, audio, text.

Consider the Heavens A breathtaking pictorial tour of the universe that will convince atheists and encourage believers. [this is a special PowerPoint message available for free on our website, below. The visuals are an absolute necessity for presenting and understanding this sermon.] See it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sufficiency Is Of God

Contributed by John Akosile on Jun 1, 2009

THE sweetest graces by a slight perversion may bear the bitterest fruit. The sun gives life, but sunstrokes are death. Preaching is to give life

Our Sufficiency Is of God But above all he excelled in prayer. The inwardness and weight of his spirit, the reverence and solemnity of his address and behavior, and the fewness and fullness of his words have often struck even strangers with admiration as they used to reach others with consolation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is Like A Sandcastle Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2009

2nd in a series from Ecclesiastes. Even though life "under the sun" is fleeting, we can still enjoy the journey.

Over the years, many of people have come up with metaphors to try and describe what life is like. Perhaps you are familiar with a few of these. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. • Forrest Gump Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Son

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 31, 2008

As people of the resurrection we should be seeking the Son even as new flowers seek the sun and a compass needle orients itself to north.

One of the little surprises I enjoy every spring is seeing the sprouts of new life burst out of the ground. Some of you may have noticed the little crocuses by the front door of the church. Already before the snow was completely gone, I saw their green shoots breaking through the soil. And even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Brethren