Sermons on Suspense:

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 11, 2019

Paul is headed toward Rome but that doesn't mean there will not be issues. While sailing they shipwreck but because of Paul and his trust in God, along with God's promise for him to preach in Rome, they all survive.

In Dark Waters But Safe Hands A two-part sermon series concluding the book of Acts Dr. Tom Bartlett OUTLINE Acts 27:1-44 (ESV) And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. And embarking in ...read more

Denomination: Other

Seven Trumpets - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 11, 2022

An expository look at the 7 Trumpet judgments found in Revelation 8

1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Beatitudes: "How To Be" Attitudes

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2005

The Beatitudes: "How to Be" Attitudes 1) Toward God 2) Toward our neighbor 3) Toward our opponents

Have you ever played Balderdash? It’s a game where you guess the meaning of obscure words. Take the word “pleach” for example. Does “pleach” mean 1) a peach scented bleach, 2) the curved handle of a plough, or 3) the interweaving of tree branches? The correct answer is # 3. Pleach is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - Faithful And True

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

Tending to the ruins of life. Prayers of wretched truthful passion, not ritual trendy pretense, connect us and keep us faithful to God.

I. INTRODUCTION - Jesus Is Referred To Many Names In OT & NT A. Rev. 3:14 - He Is Also Called “Faithful And True” 1. Imagine being in 1st century persecuted church – Nero’s persecution •Matthew - executed by sword in Ethiopia. •Mark - cruelly dragged through an Egyptian city street. •Luke - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Uncovering Mysteries

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 26, 2005

The Word Mysteryis found 22x in the NT This message uncovers the greatest mystery of all

Uncovering Mysteries PowerPoint Available {+ is new slide > is new transition X transition out} - Mysteries captivate us. We Love to dig into a good mystery story +Top Crime-Solvers: >- A favorite programs on television is Unsolved Mysteries, Hosted by Robert Stack, the series features ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Oil Of Gladness

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

the oil of gladness is for everyone---The Holy Spirit

THE OIL OF GLADNESS 3-8-09 Ps 45:7-9 7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbreakable Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus is threatened but his time is not yet

Unbreakable John JN 10:22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon's Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." 25 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its' A Wonderful Life: When Jesus Brings Peace Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 30, 2013

I. Life Full Of Distress Today II. How Does Jesus Add Value To My Life? III. Experiencing His Truth Is Needed - (Mk 4:35-41) IV Peace Discovered

- Clips from “ It’s a Wonderful Life” - Characters lives needing change • Harry is about to drown • Mr. Gower is in deep grief • Mary & George’s Honeymoon is in shambles • George is about to take his life - Life was not wonderful for Israel ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Renew Supernatural Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

Jesus works represent an orderly working of the supernatural

Theologian and author, RC Sproul says, “if you expect a miracle—if miracles are expectable—there’s nothing miraculous about them. If they’re ordinary then they carry no certifiable weight. It’s by their extraordinary character that they have sign power: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:49-50, John 17:8, John 14:10, John 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022

Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:33-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter: "Show Me Your Resurrection.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 5, 2025

“You say you are people of the Resurrection. Show me your resurrection.”

[humor] I heard a kid say, "What I like best about Easter time is the candy and Jesus not being' dead anymore!" In his book “Living Buddha, Living Christ,” Thich Nhat Hanh remarks to a visiting Christian: “You say you are people of the Resurrection. Show me your resurrection.”1 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On A Leap Of Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2023

A leap of faith is defined as an act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved or known.

Bill Engvall, an American stand-up comedian once remarked: “I might have tried bungee jumping, until I saw that video of that guy whose cord came untied. He didn't know it 'till he hit the ground. Oh, he flew off that tower, hollering at his buddies. "Whoo, check me out, dudes! Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 2:18, 2 Timothy 1:7

Building Bridges

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002

Bridges bring us together. Walls seperate us.

Building Bridges TEXT: John 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Bridges really fascinate me. 2. How many of you have ever crossed the Mackinac Bridge? 3. List of famous bridges and theirlengths. 4. Bridges bring people and things together. 5. Whoever designed them was a great benefactor to man. 6. First one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Day Message

Contributed by David Moe on Jul 22, 2006

This message was delivered to a secular audience at the cemetery in Reed City, MI on Memorial Day, 2006.

Address given Memorial Day, 2006, at Reed City Cemetery by Rev. David Moe, Pastor of Hersey Congregational Church … “(O)ne nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” In this brief message I’ve been asked to deliver this morning, I’d like to focus on just two of those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Bible Church

Better Than Life, Worse Than Death

Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Nov 4, 2006

This messages challenges people to develop an mindset focused on eternal things.

What is greater than life but worse than death? Intro: It has been a week to remember, perhaps better forgotten Platte Colorado, gunman walks into high school with evil intent, he is a drifter, living out of his car, carrying a backpack and guns The story had happened before, only about 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal