Sermons on Terrible Times:

How To Watch For Christ’s Return - Mark 13:32-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

Jesus told us to keep watch for his coming, but what does that mean? Were you keeping watch yesterday?

Mark 13:32 “But concerning that day or hour, no one knows. Not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Keep watch! Stay alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

The Year The Lord Has Made For You Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A message on entering the new year with joy, expectation, and trust in God’s sovereign plan.

THE YEAR THE LORD HAS MADE FOR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:24 Key Verse: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-23; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Proverbs 16:3; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Intimate Communion With Father God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, pungent praying as taught by Jesus empowers Christians to deal with people and circumstances that prey upon emotional insecurities and purposely test spiritual maturity.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VIII: INTIMATE COMMUNION WITH FATHER GOD As a loving great grandfather of a cute little blond-haired toddler, who has become attached to me in a special sort of way, my encounter with him this past week serves as a timely illustration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Kairos And Chronos Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2012

We need to spend time--chronos time--preparing ourselves and engaging in Kairos--God's time.

Vigil of Christmas 2012 Gaudium et Spes Kairos and Chronos Baruch Adonai Elohim Israel. Thus begins almost every Hebrew prayer to the Lord, the God of Israel, and so began the first words of the prayer Zechariah spoke at his son’s birth. These were words of thanksgiving and praise offered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Catholic

The Last Days Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020

Are we in or Fastly Approaching the Last Days (the EndTimes). Now is the time to be Watching and to be READY.

INTRODUCTION Should the current threat of a virus pandemic threaten our inner being. After all, they are closing just about every store, every sporting event and perhaps eventually the stock market. This must be serious stuff. Are we all going to perish? Is this just like the movies were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-8

Denomination: *other

Don't Look Back!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 11, 2007

Time for a refreshing of the saints!

GEN 19:1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground. 2 "My lords," he said, "please turn aside to your servant’s house. You can wash your feet and spend the night ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

9/11 Where Was God?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 8, 2018

Where is GOD in troubling times?

9/11 Where Was GOD? Last Sunday, we read in Romans chapter 5 how tribulations bring forth perseverance, perseverance brings about character and from character, hope. Tribulation comes in many forms. I want to talk this morning about one of the greatest tribulations of my generation. This Tuesday ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 52:12-14, Job 10:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seventh Plague Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2022

The sixth plague had no effect at all upon the hard heart of the Pharaoh, who cared nothing for the physical sufferings of his subjects and was not afflicted by the malady. Moses was therefore ordered to appear before him again and warn him of imminent and yet more terrible catastrophes.

The Message Of Moses About The Hail, THE SEVENTH PLAGUE Exodus 9:13-21 13Then the LORD said to Moses, "Get up early in the morning, confront Pharaoh and say to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me, 14or this time I will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

If Walls Could Talk

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 12, 2019

When you are that terribly sick there are two people you are afraid to see and hope don’t walk into your sick room - The Undertaker with a tape measure and The Preacher with a Bible. Hezekiah was not going to recover from this sickness – and wouldn’t you know – in walks the preacher!

TITLE: IF WALLS COULD TALK SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 20:1-7 There have been many versions of the song – IF WALLS COULD TALK - • From Rock and Roll versions that have Risque suggestions • To Christian versions song by Celine Dion • If Walls Could Talk • But I am sure glad they can’t! Some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody Should Say Something!

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jun 24, 2025

This is the Sunday set aside to remember and celebrate Easter! Yet in many pulpits, “Headline News” will take the spotlight. Enough! ENOUGH! Somebody Should Say Something!

Somebody Should Say Something! Preached: April 20, 2025, BFBC 11 AM service Easter Sunday Humor: Text: Matthew 28:1-8 (1) In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. (2) And, behold, there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Anchors For Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2004

Paul was taken on a voyage to Rome as a prisoner. He stood strong in the face of a terrible storm, because he has these anchors: (1) the anchor of God’s presence; (2) of God’s promise; (3) of God’s plan; (4) of God’s power.

Paul and some other prisoners were taken on a voyage towards Rome. We’ll read about his experience in Acts 27:14-26; 33-44. Paul was a prisoner, but in this voyage through the storm, he stood out as a HERO. • Chains bound him, yet he was freed from fear or hopelessness. • The people were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crisis Of A Crumbling Foundation

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 6, 2013

Although it has been very gradual, we've been hearing some cracking in the foundation of this great nation. It is time for Christians to speak up in loving and redemptive ways. Our silence is saving no one. God give us wisdom and courage.

The year was 1958. It happened in a small town in northeast Pennsylvania The community leaders had built a small red brick building that would serve as their City Hall. The same building was designed to be used as the local firehouse and police department. For that tiny community, this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Man Has Twisted, Contorted, Inverted, And Opposed All God’s Creation – Part 5 – Genesis Chapters 1 And 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 6, 2023

We begin with Man in Eden and progress through the timing of man’s creation and the new heaven and new earth, and the New Jerusalem. We look at the great statement, “It is done.” Part 5 draws to a close all that has gone before.

MAN HAS TWISTED, CONTORTED, INVERTED, AND OPPOSED ALL GOD’S CREATION – PART 5 – GENESIS CHAPTERS 1 and 2 This message will bring to an end the series looking at the first two chapters of Genesis to see how everything God instituted and created has been set aside by sinful man who has twisted and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 11:3, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 2:4, Colossians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 2:6-7, Revelation 21:1, Revelation 20:6, Revelation 20:2-3, Revelation 1:8, Revelation 1:17, Revelation 21:2-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roadblocks On The Road To Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 2, 2015

Since God doesn't want us to go to hell, He's put up roadblocks to turn us back from that terrible place. We look at 4 roadblocks God has set up so we won't go to hell.

ROADBLOCKS ON THE ROAD TO HELL 2 Pet. 3:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Cajun, Boudreau, died and went to hell. The devil came around and found him happy. “Why are you happy?” “I’m from southern Louisiana, and it’s hot there. I like it hot.” 2. The devil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fool Who Says, ‘there Is No God’ — And The Grace That Says, ‘come Home’ — Psalm 14:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2025

Every age has its fools — not because people lack intelligence, but because they reject truth. We live in a world where humanity believes it has outgrown God — yet moral decay, despair, and violence reveal that something has gone terribly wrong.

The Fool Who Says, ‘There Is No God’ — And the Grace That Says, ‘Come Home’ — Psalm 14:1 (Go! And Know the Truth — Psalm 14:1) Introduction: A World That Thinks It Knows Better Every age has its fools — not because people lack intelligence, but because they reject truth. We live in a world where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-2, Romans 1:21-22, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 3:10-12, Luke 19:10, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Ephesians 5:8, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal