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Redeeming Your Time - 5 Biblical Truths About Time And Productivity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical command to redeem our time, the concept of time in scripture, and how we can apply these teachings to improve our productivity and service to God's Kingdom.

We are commanded throughout scripture to “redeem our time.” Because “the days are evil” and we are running out of time to do the “will of the Lord.” If our aim is to redeem our time, it is imperative that we start with God’s word. Here are five things scripture says about time and our role in it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: Time Redemption, Biblical Productivity, Divine Stewardship

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

Listening & Doing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of not only receiving and listening to the Word, but also acting upon it, as guided by the teachings in James 1:19-27 and Matthew 7:24-25.

Welcome back to our 5-week series called James: Faith & Works. If you were here last week you’ll remember that each week we’ll be looking at two interrelated ideas from the book of James. Last week we tackled the ideas of testing and persevering. From the very start James is encouraging us to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Topics: Faith & Works, Listening & Doing, Righteousness

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

Fullness Of Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of gratitude as a crucial element in achieving a fulfilling life, as illustrated in the biblical story of Luke 17:11-19 and the teachings of Romans 1:20-32.

There is a Jesus story in the Bible that ends with a shocking one liner which leaves the reader wondering, what exactly does Jesus mean? In other versions this verse reads: And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” (Luke 17:19 ESV) “Stand up and go on your way. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Romans 1:20-32

Topics: Gratitude, Faith Healing, Abundant Life

Sermon Series: Gratitude

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007

Jesus told this parable so He might teach us to pray and not faint. That word faint means to lose courage, to lose heart or hope. It means that you won’t want to give up, which speaks of discouragement. The Lord’s only answer for discouragement in life wa

Subject: “A Call to Prayer: The When, How and Why of Prayer” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: Jesus in Luke 17 concludes the chapter by making the disciples aware of the turbulent times ahead. Jesus describes those days as the days of Lot when sin and sorrow would greatly increase. In verse 32, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

When I Need God Most Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

When I deserve Him the least and need Him most God is there for me.

General George S. Patton once said: I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. After what we saw in Jonah chapter 1 last week, I think Jonah certainly would have been encouraged by those words. After all, it’s hard to imagine that Jonah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Kind Of Firstfruits Series

Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006

God allows and trials and purposes in your life, not to destroy you, not to harm you, not even to hurt you, but to strengthen your faith to teach you perseverance an endurance and to help you grow up in Christ in every way.

A Kind of First Fruit James 1:16-18 What I want us to try to do together in the time that we have this morning is unpack these verses that we have read together from James Chapter 1, the verses 16, 17 and 18. The book of James, like all Bible books is not simply a collection of isolates verses ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Work Of Christ

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012

When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction A B When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. 1 Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. a There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit. aa The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is part of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Clean

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2025

Psalm 32 is a good introduction to the idea of confession. It’s a primer on penitence, the ABC’s of contrition. It teaches us why we should confess our sins, how to do so, and what we get out of it.

We live in a confessional culture. It’s been called the "Urge to Purge." Or even "Psychic Bulimia." I can remember back when Phil Donahue was shocking. But these days the things people have to display to get on Jerry Springer or Sally Jessie Raphael hardly raise an eyebrow in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The All-Sufficient God Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

This psalm, is divided into a song of praise (verses 1-10) and a sermon of teaching (verses 11-22), emphasizing that God is our all-sufficient source of strength in every circumstance, reminding us that He is greater than all our troubles and worthy of our trust and praise.

The All-Sufficient God! Psalm 34 Introduction: Psalm 34 = written by David to commemorate his deliverance from a time of great peril… through a series of events and poor choices… David put himself in a place of great danger… experienced a great deliverance. Look: v.6 Every Psalm has a story: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Crowd In The Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

Mark helps us see that Jesus didn’t come simply to draw crowds; He didn’t come to attract fans; He came to call disciples. The great crowd heard that he had been teaching with astounding authority, healing sick people, casting out demons.

Mark 3:7-12 Jesus and the Crowd in Mark Crowd ????? (Ochlos): The word Okolo’s is translated as Crowd (87), crowds (47), gathering (1), many (1), mob (1), multitude (3), multitudes (1), number of people (1), numbers (2), people (27) in New Testament. This word refers to, a casual collection of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

After a long day of ministering, teaching that Jesus told the disciples to get on a boat. Let’s look at three constants that have never changed that can offer us encouragement when we have “one of those days.”

“Where Is Your Faith?” Luke 8.22-25 October 4, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A I have a 1989 Cajun Special boat w/ a 40 hp Mariner Motor. 1 I love that boat, but the motor is sketchy. a Last summer Lake and I were running trotlines on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Timing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004

First of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Key Understanding: God is expressed in Jesus It’s not the teaching, the philosophy, or the concepts of love and compassion that made Jesus controversial. It’s the person.

4/18/04 – It’s All in the Timing The Feast of Shelters Slide #1 The Feast of the Shelters was the third of the great annual festivals In the Jewish tradition there are several feasts. These events are a sort of religious holiday where several days are given to the celebration of life and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No Substitute

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2004

Mothers’ Day sermon: We need the structure of the home, for there is no substitute for moral living, which means there is no substitute for authentic religious teaching, which in turn means there is no substitute for responsible parenting.

Lord, help the poor soul who serves as a substitute teacher. When I was a schoolboy and our teacher had to be away, we plotted what we were going to do to that substitute. There was something about the idea that we would have her for only one or two days and would likely never see her again. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13, Judges 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting That Works

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility.

Parenting that Works! Thesis: Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility. Introduction: Parenting is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jun 8, 2003

Was Jesus Christ Wonderful as Isaiah foretold of Him? Was He wonderful in His birth, character, life, teachings, sufferings, and death? What about in His resurrection, was He wonderful then?

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby (Preached At The Morning Service At Antioch Baptist Church Woodbury, Georgia, 6-8-2003) Our Text comes from the prophet Isaiah in chapter nine and verse six. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist