Sermons on The Ancient Of Days:

Judgement Day Surprises Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Jesus’ story of the Sheep and the Goats surprises us with a view of life from heaven’s perspective.

Judgment Day Surprises Matthew 25:31-46 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A drunken man flagged down a bus late one night. He staggered up the aisle, and flopped down right next to an older woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Ascension To Coronation”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 17, 2023

The recent Coronation of King Charles III was specular, but it can not compare to the Coronation of Jesus in Revelation 5. The Coronation of Jesus verifies that the Father accepted His perfect life, and sacrifice for the redemption of humanity.

In Jesus Holy Name May 21, 2023 Text: John 17:5, ACTS 1:9-10; Revelation 5 Ascension Redeemer “Ascension to Coronation” On May 6, 2023 the world was captivated with the coronation of King Charles III. The Coronation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-10, John 17:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Veterans Day 2014

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

In Life There are some things are worth fighting for: • our freedom in America and our freedom in Christ!

Veterans Day 2014 INTRO.- ILL.- When Dwight D. Eisenhower was President from 1953 to 1961, • He received a letter from eight-year-old Keith Aiken of Trumbull, CT. • Kevin wrote, “After listening to the news about the cold war, I am worried about the people in the world. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Big Day Is Coming Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012

The big day of the Lord's return is coming which will be either a day of horror or a day of unbridled joy. All depends on our relationship to Jesus Christ.

The big day is coming! What day? You may be thinking of your 50th class reunion. Or you may be thinking of your wedding. Or maybe your birthday. You may be thinking of that dreaded appointment at the doctor or the dentist. Maybe that big day is Tuesday, November 6th – election day. But the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Your High School Commencement Speaker Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

This time of year, graduations are filled with commencement speakers. Some are boring and some are memorable. What if Daniel of the Bible was chosen to speak at your commencement? Daniel would tell you to navigate your world with care.

We are grateful to honor some twenty-four seniors today in graduating high school. You are graduating from school with a tremendous future ahead of you. Most of you were blessed by God to be born in the United States, where you have so many educational and financial options available to you. Many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Day Of The Living Dead

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 26, 2001

Worship is an act of total commitmentresulting in a life which is continually transformed

Day of the Living Dead Introduction Soren Kierkegaard described Christian worship as a performance in which God is the audience, the congregation is the performer, and those who stand up before the congregation (preachers, readers, choir, soloists) are the prompters. Someone has suggested that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Presidents' Days Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2020

While all of our Presidents have not been devout Christians, many have. Many of these deserve our respect and attention. They teach us about God through their words and actions.

We have to admit that our Founding Fathers were brilliant men. They have given us a Constitution that is second to none and capable of lasting as long as the earth stands. One reason for this is that these men understood human nature. Within the Constitution and other American documents these men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day Message

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

A testimony of Faith

Mother’s Day 2006: A Testimony Of Faith Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: Almost 90 years ago, by an act of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. He established the day as a time for “public expression of our love and reverence for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready For That Day Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 1) As certainly as Jesus came the first time let there be no doubt HE WILL COME AGAIN! The same scriptures which told of His birth also boldly proclaim His Second Coming. Jesus’ first coming some 2,000

INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving has come and gone. In case you haven’t noticed “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Of course I think it’s been that way for a long time at the mall; retailers give a whole new meaning to “Christmas in July.” The stores have been ready for Christmas for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day Jesus Wept Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2012

Odd things about this story: Why does the Bible tells us "Jesus wept"? And why didn’t Jesus "show up" a few days earlier and make sure Lazarus didn’t die? Why allow this close personal friend to die, and allow his friends and family to mourn?

OPEN: Back in March of 2008, the mayor of a city in SW France had a problem. It seems his village was running out of space. Not in housing, nor in the retail district, nor even at City Hall. It seems they were running out of space… in the cemetery. There was no room for any more graves. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Moses Versus Christianity.

Contributed by James Linders on Oct 9, 2015

Are Christians bound by the Law of Moses? As a result of misinterpretations of God's word, unsubstantiated allegations AND misperceptions that arise from misguided Biblical teachings, the church is MORE divided today than EVER.

“For it seemed good to the HOLY SPIRIT, AND to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you ABSTAIN from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:19-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Memorial Day Plea

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Listen to his secret: the power to endure is found in hoping to see very face of God as your life’s ambition. Seeing the face of God is ultimate place of safety. Beholding the beauty of God is your place of sanctuary.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those who have died in service of our nation. Many of you know of someone who died during their service in the military. For some, this was your very children. Today, we express a small token of the rightful appreciation due to these men and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

77 Reasons To Trust And Worship Jesus Every Moment Of Every Day!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 10, 2022

Some Simple Truths about Jesus

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the architect of the universe and the Manager of all time! He always was, always is, and always will be! He is unmovable, unchanged, undefeated and never undone! He was bruised and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 28:6, Malachi 3:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Any Day Now Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2022

Both Peter and Paul raise the same question: what should we be doing when … not ‘if’ but ‘when’ … the Lord appears? How do you want Him to find you? Vigilant? Full of hope and expectation? Prepared? Ready to greet Him? Or scoffing? Asleep?

[Hold up cell phone.] Yep … we talked a little bit about this handy device last week. More accurately, we talked about one of the apps … the GPS. But there is another little handy app that I use all the time to help me plan my day … The Weather Channel’s Ten Day Weather app which, as the name ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 16:1-3, Matthew 24:29-31, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 2 Peter 3:8-12, Psalm 139:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Ordinary Day Breakthroughs

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 3, 2019

Sermon thesis: The LORD uses our ordinary days to develop our character, our faith and our spiritual strength so that we may be able to reflect His glory and live an Abundant Life here on this Good Earth. How we handle ordinary days can lead to extra-ordinary days!

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10; Jeremiah 18:1-4 Title: Ordinary Day Breakthroughs Sermon thesis: The LORD uses our ordinary days to develop our character, our faith and our spiritual strength so that we may be able to reflect His glory and live an Abundant Life here on this Good Earth. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10, Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene