Sermons on Sweet Sleep:

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Arriving On Time

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 14, 2006

Time is one of the great philosophical questions of all time – if I may make such a circular statement. Humankind has been in conniption fits since the dawn of time trying to discover its nature. What is time? How does it move? We know how to tell tim

Note: Although not quoted directly, I am sure that this sermon was greatly influenced by Chuck Swindoll’s work Living on the Ragged Edge. Arriving on Time Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 17, 2005 This morning I want to dispel one of the most widespread myths to ever ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rise And Shine

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 12, 2006

This sermon helps us to understand the urgency of awakening out of spiritual inactivity.

Do you remember during your childhood, and perhaps our youth can relate to this now, when you had fallen deep in sleep? I mean you were past counting sheep and you were on cloud 9. Everything was perfect, and you were having the best dream you had in months. Then you were suddenly awakened by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Praying God Listens To.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jan 31, 2004

IN THE WORD OF GOD I FIND PRAYERS GOD WILL LISTEN TO.

LUKE 18 VERSE 1, AND HE SPAKE A PARABLE UNTO THEM TO THIS END ,THAT MEN OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY ,AND NOT TO FAINT.KJV. TITLE, THE KIND OF PRAYING GOD LISTENS TO. I AM GLAD WE SERVE A GOD THAT HEARS THE PRAYERS OF HIS PEOPLE. HOW EVER THEIR ARE SOME PRAYERS GOD WILL NOT LISTEN TO. GOD WILL NOT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Zophar, A Foe Or Friend?

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How can you have a right relationship with God?

Zophar, a Foe or Friend? Job 11 FCF: How can I have a right relationship with God? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Christian’s mediator, you can enjoy sweet fellowship with God. I. Acknowledge your sin! 11:1-4 Job is confronted with his alleged sin. A. Is Job’s character ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of One Life

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Jan 7, 2009

A New Year Challenge

At different times and occasions many people entertain feelings of inferiority, solitude and lack of value. This is part of Satan’s whispering to cause us to feel useless. In verses 1-7, Elijah said: <Take my life>. He is what we would call a suicidal. In our text, God comes to the prophet and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022

The worst thing in the world is an ungrateful soul.

The worst thing in the world is an ungrateful soul. We are all alike in our makeup. We like to be thanked for the things we do. How many times would you go back to the same person doing kind and good things for them if they never said thank you? Yet many people are the same way toward God. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast To Him

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 18, 2021

God listens to our prayers and answers them justly. Sometimes it might be irrelevant to the expectations of the one who prayed, but never a prayer is unanswered.

In times of difficulty, it is natural to lament, or blame somebody. But a disciple of Jesus Christ would react otherwise. Since his life is devoted to Jesus Christ, he is well informed about his savior. And nothing shakes his faith even in midst of darkness around. For instance, take prophet ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalm 145:1, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Haven Of Rest!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 19, 2017

A place in Christ where we can have peace and rest and protection.

The Haven of Rest! John 14:27 (KJV) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. I love the words to the old hymn “Haven of Rest”! My soul in sad exile was out on life’s sea, So burdened with ...read more

Thanks For Everything Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2008

1) Thankfulness through Constant Rejoicing 2) Thankfulness through Constant Prayer 3) Consistent Thankfulness in all Circumstances

The International Monetary Fund warned yesterday that the global financial system is on the brink of meltdown. "Intensifying solvency concerns about a number of the largest U.S.-based and European financial institutions have pushed the global financial system to the brink of systemic meltdown," IMF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2011

The parable of the ten virgins is given to accentuate the incalculable importance of being spiritually prepared to meet Christ when He returns to earth, because after He appears, unbelievers who are then alive will have no further chance for salvation.

A fun part of summer are the frequent weddings that occur. So much has changed over the years with weddings. No longer just a formal service in a church with a standard liturgy and vows, now couples often write their own vows, and for the more ambitious couples, it may be an outdoor service at an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Other

Thanks For Everything Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2019

We can give Thanks for Everything through 1) Constant Rejoicing (1 Thes. 5: 16) 2) Constant Prayer (1 Thes. 5: 17) and 3) Consistent Thankfulness in all Circumstances (1 Thes. 5: 18).

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (ESV) After Monday’s general election, commentators have noted particularly disturbing implications. We see distinct regional divisions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

Christmas According To Isaiah (2023) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 26, 2023

Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

What’s in a Name? Isaiah 9:6 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 12-24-2023 Scavenger Hunt [Cutting up slips of paper] Every Christmas Eve, long after everyone has gone to bed, you can find me downstairs cutting up slips of paper. I thought I’d get a head start tonight. Each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Blessing Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 1, 2006

Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m hav

Don’t Miss the Blessing Genesis 2 If I were to ask you a question, “how blessed do you feel right now.” On a scale of 1 to 10 how fortunate or blessed are you at this moment? How would you answer that question? You might say, well about 4, I’m having trouble paying my bills, I want to quit my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treasure In Earthen Vessels

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

The Holy Spirit is a treasure inside of us earthen vessels.

Treasure In Earthen Vessels 2 Cor 4:7-9 & 16 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal