Sermons on Teaching Moment:

Seizing The Moment Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

In order to walk in victory, we must daily devote ourselves and our time to seeking the Lord and His presence. We must learn to seize every minute and every second, and make the most of it for the Lord while living in the present moment.

When we start claiming new territory for the Lord, as in leading people to faith in Christ, we will more than likely have to fight some spiritual battles; and fighting can be tiresome. Fighting can leave us weary and discouraged wishing the conflict was at an end; wanting to slow down and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ash Moments

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 23, 2023

What do you do with your sack cloth and ash moments - the times when the fires of life overwhelm you?

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3; Daniel 9:3 Theme: Ash Moments Proposition: 1. There is a Time and Place for Ashes 2. God can Take Our Ashes and Transform into Beauty INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helen’s erupted. For nine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Daniel 9:3

Denomination: Nazarene

A Moment Of Decision Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 8, 2023

Mordecai and Esther’s coziness became challenged when Haman ordered the eradication of the Jews. The time had come for them to stand up and speak out for God. Are we willing to stand up and speak out for what is right? Maybe we have been put where we are for such a time as this!

Made for This Moment #2 A Moment of Decision Theme: Mordecai and Esther’s coziness became challenged when Haman ordered the eradication of the Jews. The time had come for them to stand up and speak out for God. Are we willing to stand up and speak out for what is right? Maybe we have been put ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:17-19, 1 Samuel 15:1-9, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seize The Moment! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 21, 2024

Based on 1 Chronicles 29 - Challenges hearers to seize the moment & give sacrificially to God.

“SEIZE THE MOMENT!” 1 Chronicles 29 FBCF – 10/20/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon about sacrifice – Anyone ever been to Mt. Rushmore? 4 faces – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, & Teddy Roosevelt. TR most known for the “Rough Riders.” When everyone else was reluctant to take ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Moment To Decide

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2024

Every generation has a defining moral question, often between life and death, but always between good and evil. In the nineteenth century, it was for the right to choose ownership of other humans, or against the exploitation of slaves.

Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Course 2024 Today’s Gospel hits the lukewarm Christian right in the gut, if it first has an encounter with his head. Christ’s disciples have asked Him if there will be only a few humans saved. Jesus jumps right to the main point, telling them something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Miracle Of The Moment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2025

An Advent sermon

Title: The Miracle of the Moment Scripture: Galatians 4:4ff Type: Advent Where: GNBC 11-30-25 Intro: Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent, 2025. There are now only 25 days until Christmas! That’s only 528 hrs! Or, it is 31,600 minutes! And you have to buy X# of presents for # of people, so get ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Galatians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moments With Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 31, 2018

Theme: Jesus Walking on Water Looking at four moments that Mark shares with us in this story 1. Jesus goes to the Mountain to pray 2. Jesus sees the Disciples in Trouble 3. Jesus intends to by pass them 4. Jesus gets into their Life Boat

Scripture: Mark 6:45 - 52; John 6:14-15 Theme: Jesus Walking on Water Title: Moments with Jesus Looking at four moments that Mark shares with us in this story 1. Jesus goes to the Mountain to pray 2. Jesus sees the Disciples in Trouble 3. Jesus intends to by pass them 4. Jesus gets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52, John 6:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Seize The Moment Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 19, 2017

If we fail to seize our God-given moment, we can lose opportunities to be successful, opportunities to witness, and opportunities for salvation.

Seize the Moment YOLO Part 3 Luke 9:59-62 We are currently going through the message series: YOLO. “You only live once.” It is true that we only live once. However, what does this imply? The Bible is very clear on this. We only live once, therefore, we must live our one and only life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Memorable Moments

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 11, 2019

Moments are created to last a lifetime

Memorable moments Key Scripture: Genesis 45:8 So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. There are many events that take place in our lives that leave an imprint in our minds. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Aha Moment

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 20, 2025

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

January 19, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 2:1-11 The Aha Moment Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee… and his disciples believed in him.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miraculous Moment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 2, 2023

A Christmas sermon from the book of Galatians.

Title: The Miracle of the Moment Scripture: Galatians 4:4ff Type: Advent Where: GNBC 12-5-23 Intro: Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent, 2023. There are now only 22 days until Christmas! That’s only 528 hrs! Or, it is 31,600 minutes! And you have to buy X# of presents for # of people, so quit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-9, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Moses Moment

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 11, 2023

Have you ever had someone intentionally and constantly getting on your nerves? What about having a group of people constantly pushing your buttons? If you have, this message is for you!

A Moses’ Moment Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13; Proverbs 29:11; Mark 11:12-17; Numbers 20:2-13 Ephesians 6:12-13 says the following; “(12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13, Numbers 20:2-13, Proverbs 29:11, Mark 11:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep It In The Moment

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 2, 2023

This sermon deals with life and time.

Keep me in the monument! There was a jingle that Folgers came up with in the 80’s that was quite catchy. “The best part of waking up in Folgers in your cup. For people I know that drink coffee, and for those of us who don’t, there might be some truth in that. I say for those who don’t because I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: *other

The Revelatory Power Of A Crippling Moment

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 27, 2022

The life of Jacob teaches us how God uses life, in all its good and evil, to reveal who we are and Who He Is. Credit to Pastor Paul Rivero for the illustration at the beginning connected to the final points.

The Revelatory Power of A Crippling Encounter TEXT: Gen. 32:22 (CEB)              Jacob got up during the night, took his two wives, his two women servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the Jabbok River’s shallow water. 23 He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Your Weak Moments Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 22, 2012

The story of Esau teaches us some valuable lessons about the weak moments of life. Let’s consider these lessons today and take them to heart. The first lesson we learn from Esau’s life is that we need to tame our physical desires.

5-8-03 Watch Your Weak Moments Text: “And Esau said to Jacob, ‘Please feed me with that same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Baptist