Sermons on Terrible Times:

4 Days Late, But Right On Time!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2016

God's the most punctual person in the universe! The time of a sunrise can be calculated a thousand years from now to a milli-second! How strange and contradictory it is then, to find God being late.

4 DAYS LATE, BUT RIGHT ON TIME! Jn. 11:1-7,11-15,39-40. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Super Granny 1. An elderly lady after shopping, returned to her car and found 4 young men in the act of leaving with her car. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at them at the top ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Serving God During Dark Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 20, 2017

Elisha was in rough situations, but was still God’s man in the midst of it all. We, too, represent God during different but challenging times.

Serving God During Dark Times (2 Kings 6:24-7:20) 1. Today I am resuming the tradition of ethnic jokes I began a while ago. Many ethnicities make fun of their neighboring nations as not being too bright. 2. Two Belgians are driving a truck and arrive at a bridge with a warning sign: maximum ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Minds - It's Renewal Time!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 17, 2017

This message is centered on how the LORD wants to renew our minds - 1. Our thoughts dictate our lives 2. Our minds are Spiritual Battlefields 3. A Renewed Mind is the Key to a Transformed Life

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8 (cf. verse 2); Psalms 124 Theme: Our Minds - It's Renewal Time! This message is centered on how the LORD wants to renew our minds - 1. Our thoughts dictate our lives 2. Our minds are Spiritual Battlefields 3. A Renewed Mind is the Key to a Transformed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Timing Is Always Best

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

GOD HAS A PERFECT TIME FOR EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN. THE WEDDING IN CANA IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW JESUS USED A BAD CIRCUMSTANCE TO SHOW HOW GOD CARES FOR HIS PEOPLE.

GOD’S TIMING IS ALWAYS BEST JOHN 2:1-12 TODAY WE ARE COMPLETING A SERIES LOOKING AT SOME OF THE EARLY EVENTS AND STATEMENTS OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. THIS MORNING WE WILL LOOK AT THE FIRST RECORDED “SIGN” OF JESUS’ POWER WHEN HE TURNED THE WATER INTO WINE AT A MARRIAGE IN CANA OF GALILEE. WEDDINGS ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time For You To Go

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 5: 1 –31

Numbers 5: 1 –31 It’s time for you to go 5 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Command the children of Israel that they put out of the camp every leper, everyone who has a discharge, and whoever becomes defiled by a corpse. 3 You shall put out both male and female; you shall put them outside ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Even During My Hard Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Jun 17, 2018

Exodus 1:1-22

In this chapter we notice the following: 1. The Israelites were exceedingly fruitful. 2. They multiplied greatly and filled the land. 3. Even though the slave masters oppressed them they still spread throughout the land. Reflection for daily living: No matter what you may be going through ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

Time To Put Up Or Shut Up

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2018

This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His Disciples to live a life of radical discipleship.

Scripture: Mark 8:27 - 38; Psalm 19 Title: Time to Put Up or Shut Up This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Part 1 - It's My Time? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2018

A introductory sermon looking at managing our time and resources.

It's My Time? Ephesians 5:15-17 September 16, 2018 We would like to believe that my time is simply that . . . my time. We believe we control our time. And if that is true, then why are so many people feeling OVERWHELMED, OVERSCHEDULED, and EXHAUSTED. It seems too many people are overwhelmed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Come Off The Playground

Contributed by Pastor Cordell Starks Sr on Apr 30, 2016

To help the believer to mature and spiritually grow up in God and to know his word.

Intro: I often reflect back on my childhood memories and I think about how fun and exciting it was being a child. I reflect back on the times when I was in elementary school and how exciting it was when we would get the opportunity to go outside at recess and play on the playground. There we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Swat Those Flies Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message On Psalm 23

In "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" author Phillip Keller says, the Shepherd must protect the sheep from nasal flies, because nasal flies will deposit larvae near the sheep's nostrils. Once hatched the adult flies crawl inside the sheep's nasal passages causing the sheep to hold their heads close to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stay Afloat In Times Like These

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

1.WE MUST BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH GOD`S VOICE AND GIVE HIM OUR COMPLETE ATTENTION WELL THE 2ND THING WE MUST DO IS ACKNOWLEDGE HIS RIGHTEOUS AUTHORITY AND NOT QUESTION HIS KNOWLEDGE AND JUDGEMENT 3RD WE MUST LISTEN TO GOD WITH OUR HEART AND TRUST HIM

Genesis 7:1-10 (TLB) 1 Finally the day came when the Lord said to Noah, "Go into the boat with all your family, for among all the people of the earth, I consider you alone to be righteous. 2 Bring in the animals, too—a pair of each, except those kinds I have chosen for eating and for sacrifice: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Leads Us All The Time

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 27, 2015

To show that we are led by the LORD at all times, name it: night or day. He is our Divine Protection: Pillar of Cloud and Pillar of Fire for us to lead, guide and protect us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you led? Yes. Exodus 13:21 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are led by the LORD at all times, name it: night or day. He is our Divine Protection: Pillar of Cloud and Pillar of Fire for us to lead, guide and protect us. IV. TEXT: Exodus 13:21 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Id In Times Of Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

Do you have your ID, your Nametag, your Seal from God? Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you” (Luke 11). He wants to seal you with His Spirit. Receive His seal today.

Revelation CHAPTER 7 1. After these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, in order that the wind would not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any (all) tree(s). 2. and I saw another (different) angel, ascending from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: *other

Book Of Jude: It Is Written For Our Times!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 17, 2018

The Book of Jude: how prophetic! All contained in it should be urgently shared with all so it is understood from where we have come and to where we are headed. Here is a a commentary on each verse to relate it to our current times.

Book of Jude: Written for Our Times! Kelly Durant 2. This is a breakdown study of Jude and why focus on it? Because it is very relevant to our present times. Please keep your Bibles open to follow along and take notes. This book has references to the book of Enock, an extra canonical book ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Salvation Army