Sermons on The Appointed Time:

The God Who Uses My Mistakes Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 27, 2012

It's all right to make mistakes as long as we learn from them.

The God Who Uses My Mistakes Text: Gen. 12:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Maxwell in his book Failing Forward, said, "The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception and response to failure...What does matter is that your life can change if you're ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Good News And Bad News Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 8, 2013

The phrase "I have good news and bad news" has pretty much been immortalized. But it reminds us that the sweet and bitter are often mixed together. Revelation paints such a 'good news-badnews' picture of life.

“The Great Unveiling: Good News and Bad News” Rev. 10:1 – 11:19 The phrase of “I have good news and bad news” has pretty much been immortalized. It’s often used jokingly, sometimes seriously; it points to the fact that things could be worse, or perhaps that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Impressionist Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 15, 2013

Good impressionists are a joy to watch, and they command our attention. But the greatest impressionist of all is not a joy to watch, but still commands our attention. We meet him in the book of Revelation.

“The Great Unveiling: The Great Impressionist” Revelation 12:1-13:18 I’m always captivated by good impressionists – people who can mimic the voices, quirks, and facial nuances of others. It’s a tremendous talent and takes a great amount of study and work to do it ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Study On Revelation 1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012

A very easy-to-understand teaching on Revelation 1.

A little 5-year old girl was "helping" her mother fix dinner one evening when the mother asked her to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomatoes. The little girl said she was afraid to go in there because it was dark. The mother told her it was okay, as nothing was going to hurt her because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

Study On Revelation 2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012

A very easy-to-understand teaching on Revelation 2.

In my very first position as a Senior Pastor, I quickly became aware of the major problem found in churches today. About three months into the job, I preached about the Rapture. I made sure it was not the old "hellfire & brimstone" type of message, and I even added some levity to a few parts, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: *other

Study On Revelation 3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012

A very easy-to-understand teaching on Revelation 3.

I remember when I was in grade school, I really thought that going to school was a waste of time. I knew the teachers were well educated, but I also thought that, as we lived and grew older, nobody would ever need all the information they were trying to teach us. A good friend of mine agreed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Study On Revelation 4 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012

An easy-to-understand study on Revelation 4.

There are three views on the Rapture. That we will be taken up before the Tribulation period; that we will be taken up halfway through the Tribulation period; and that we will not be taken up until after the Tribulation period. There seems to be some scriptures that can be made to fit any of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Study On Revelation 5 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 6, 2012

An easy-to-understand study on Revelation 5.

This chapter deals with things that are written in a scroll; a scroll that was in God’s hands and which had a message from God to us. John will reveal the contents of that message to us one step at a time. VERSE 1: “Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: *other

Study On Revelation 6 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 6, 2012

An easy-to-understand study of Revelation 6.

I heard a story that took place in a western town in the late 1800’s. It told of a horse that was spooked and then bolted, running away uncontrollably with a small boy in the bed of the wagon. Seeing the child was in grave danger, a young man risked his life to catch the horse and stop the wagon, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: *other

A Study On Revelation 7 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 10, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 7.

Two preachers were holding up signs on a portion of roadway, trying to get the attention of passing cars. The first preacher’s sign read, “THE END IS NEAR!” A sports car flew by and upon reading the sign, the driver slowed down and yelled to the preacher, “TELL SOMEBODY ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: *other

A Study On Revelation 8 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 10, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 8.

In chapter 6, we saw Jesus Christ opening the six seals of the scroll. With the opening of each one, a more severe punishment was delivered to a sinful and unrepentant world than the punishment before. In chapter 7, we saw a temporary restraint from these punishments. And in the place of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

A Study On Revelation 11 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 11.

MEASURE: a length; an amount; a determination regarding a plan. All of these can be seen in what God is doing here in chapter 11 of Revelation. In VERSE 1, we read, “Then I was given a measuring reed like a rod, with these words: “Go and measure God’s sanctuary and the altar, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: *other

A Study On Revelation 12 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 12.

This chapter of Revelation is referred to as a “great” chapter, for we find many "great" things that are written about. In verse 1, we find a “great wonder”; in verse 3, we see a “great dragon”; a “great wrath” in verse 12; and a “great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: *other

A Study On Revelation 13 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to understand study on Revelation 13.

Through studying the bible, we know that there were several rulers named Caesar. Starting with the first Caesar, and continuing to the last Caesar, the Israelites were made to worship them. This was more of a way to stir up feelings of patriotism to Caesar number 1 rather than really worship him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: *other

Choosing To Give Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 2, 2008

This is a sermon designed to encourage people to give of their time, talents and money! It uses the Good Samaritan as the primary example of one who gives everything! Why would this Samaritan give his time, talents, and money in service? Because he f

TEXT: Luke 10:25-37 TITLE: CHOOSING TO GIVE! SERIES: The Giving church! TOPIC: Stewardship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 29, 2008 PROP.: The Good Samaritan gave his time, talents, money to a stranger because he first gave his heart! INTRODUCTION: This month, our focus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ