Sermons on The End:

Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007

Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Came

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 23, 2008

Resurrection came. The tomb is empty! Jesus is alive! Resurrection came to people who were at the end of their rope.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

End of Vacation Bible SChool - wrapping up how it all fits together with our lesson today

† In the name of Jesus † The great treasure of grace, mercy and peace, is your gift, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ! The depth of the riches of Christ – every spiritual blessing! - 1 Cor 1:5 – diamond! I look around our altar area this morning, and part of me is in wonder. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph; A Portrait Of The Messiah

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject.

Joseph: A Portrait Of The Messiah; Genesis 37 The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject. In the O.T. we scores of prophecies foretelling the fact, manner, circumstances, and even the miraculous nature of His birth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005

If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Is Communion To You?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 2, 2004

A Communion sermon that ends with an opportunity for members of the congregation to share briefly one of the things Communion means to them.

INTRODUCTION When someone comes to my house for dinner, we eat—And because of my wife’s good cooking, it is always good eating. As we eat we talk, and we talk, and we talk… Our guests and my wife and I get to know each other much better. Today, in a few minutes, before we come to the communion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Nazarene

And God Laughed

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005

It is Easter and the resurrection is the laughter of the universe at our inability to understand and at Evil’s inability to read the end of the book.

And God Laughed John 20:1-18 March 27, 2005 I don’t watch a whole lot of television, but I do like cop shows: Law and Order, CSI - Crime Scene Investigations, I realize that those are pretty much guy shows, but that’s who I am. These crime shows are all about evidence: finger prints, hair ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Walking With The Black Dog

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 28, 2005

Walking with the black dog of depression affects us all but can bring us close to God and is not the end

‘Walking with the Black Dog’ Introduction ’Black dog’ was the term Winston Churchill coined for depression - his own depression. For his depression was like a Black Dog that cast an ever present shadow over his life. That anxiety, that depression, that ever present shadow, like Winston ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Responding To The Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by Steven Hanchett on Sep 6, 2006

This is from a mid-week Bible Study, mostly a brief outline and some study notes with bibliography at the end.

Responding to the Discipline of God Isaiah 9:8-10:4 Intro. Ill.: A family trapped by a raging forest fire which is rapidly advancing toward them, blown by fierce winds / The father lights another fire and burns out a nearby area ahead of the approaching wildfire. The family moves to this burned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Still Room

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 10, 2005

The never ending pursuit of Christ after the lost even when He is turned down time and again.

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 Title: “There Is Still Room” Introduction: This portion of Scripture could very well be called, “Christianity vs. Religion.” Jesus was visiting the home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath day. – He was there to share a meal. Jesus was being watched very closely by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Cheating On Your Taxes Is Okay- It Doesn’t Hurt Anybody” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010

To share that cheating doesn’t help you in life as the world tells us. It hurts us in the end.

The World Says: “Cheating on your taxes is okay- it doesn’t hurt anybody” Scripture: Galatians 6:7 Date: 14 March 2010 Purpose: To share that cheating doesn’t help you in life as the world tells us. It hurts us in the end. We are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Other

Let Us Rejoice - For He Is Returning Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 16, 2010

As we end this easter season - we remember that there is more to the story than just easter - there is the second coming!

Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday after the Ascension, May 16, 2010 Let us Rejoice… He is Returning! Acts 1:1-11 † IN JESUS NAME † Dear friends, take confidence in this, that the God of peace will sanctify you completely, and His grace will keep you whole spirit, soul and body blameless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us Rejoice - For He Is Returning Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 16, 2010

As we end this easter season - we remember that there is more to the story than just easter - there is the second coming!

Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday after the Ascension, May 16, 2010 Let us Rejoice… He is Returning! Acts 1:1-11 † IN JESUS NAME † Dear friends, take confidence in this, that the God of peace will sanctify you completely, and His grace will keep you whole spirit, soul and body blameless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational