Sermons on The Hour Is Now:

How True Faith Helps Those In Need Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 17, 2014

James writes to these troubled believers and reveals the manner in which Believers should respond to the NEEDY

James 1:26–27 "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. " "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Figs And False Promises Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Jesus used a fig tree to demonstrate the importance of producing fruit in this life.

• You can’t judge a book by its cover. That goes both ways. • A book with a tattered cover may be so because it has been often read. • Yet it may be so because it is often tossed aside and abused. • Ill. Two ranchers were in the city bank to get an extension of their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Letter To Laodicea

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2014

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Laodicea.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 Charles Spurgeon said “No Scripture ever wears out. The epistle to the church of Laodicea is not an old letter which may be put into the waste basket and be forgotten; upon its page still glow the words, "He that hath an ear, let him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Effectual Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 21, 2013

Fervency in prayer is like the tension a string puts on a bow, it transfers its energy to the arrow to make it fly straight and true. An effective prayer is one that is successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Effectual Fervent Prayer PPT 1 Series title We are in our study of the book of James entitled: Getting the right angle on things. Today we are going to talk about, why and when prayer doesn't work, and why and when prayer does work. By getting the right angle on this we can see more prayers ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jehovah-Rohi - The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 1, 2013

This message focuses on Jesus being our Shepherd and what this actually means.

Scriptures: Psalms 23:1-3; Isaiah 53:6; John 10:14-18; Rev. 7:17 Introduction This morning my message is titled “JEHOVAH-ROHI which means “The Lord Is My Shepherd” and is a continuation of the series I started a few weeks ago. If you recall, in my first message we examined ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This marriage deals with divorce and how to be a Christian

Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19: 1-12 The last few weeks we’ve been focusing on the book of Genesis and the beginning of relationships. Last week, the message was on love and marriage. But what happens when the love is apparently gone? One of the misunderstandings in marriage is that love is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

In Heaven's Eyes Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013

Ready to grow up, to become who God desires?

Do carnivals still have fun house mirrors? When you gaze into one it makes you appear to be 3' wide and 3' tall. Another stretches you out, so that you look like a pro basketball player despite your real height of 5'2". The fun is found in the distortion. But, in life many people live with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Which Way Is The Right Way?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 2, 2013

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

Which way is the right way? Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11, 1 John 14:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2013

When we touch upon the love of GOD, we plunge ourselves into an ocean whose depths have never been fathomed. It is all-embracing, all-inviting, all-supporting, and all-supplying.

Opening illustration: For thousands of families in Kenya, seven cows are more valuable than a girl’s future. Those cows, a typical bridal dowry in Maasai culture, prove so tempting that most fathers in rural areas decide their daughter’s education will end and marriage begin by age 13. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Immeasurable Worth Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon examining the importance and profit of God's Word in the life of a Christian.

THE IMMEASURABLE WORTH OF GOD’S WORD II Timothy 3:15-17 When I was a child our family took a vacation to Nashville. While there we visited the now defunct Opryland Theme Park. Theme parks have never been very appealing to me. I am afraid of heights therefore I detest rollercoasters. However, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity: Enjoy The Relationship

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 28, 2021

Here are the notes and reseach I developed into a message on the trinity. Ends with the importance of experience each part of the trinity.

Note: This is a message I preached on the Trinity. Much of the notes came from research online and reviewing sermons from sermon central. I don't claim this as my own but wanted to share as a message developed. The last point is all original. Title: The Trinity – Enjoying 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Obadiah, Jonah And Nahum Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021

The Sovereignty of God over ALL the earth

August 14, 2021 Today we are going to do the “Minor Prophet Shuffle”. We are skipping over Micah and will come back to it next week. 1 Peter 4:17 reminds us that “Judgment Begins in the House of God…”, therefore, the overwhelming focus of the Old Testament is on the descendants of Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Ezekiel 18:23, Isaiah 42:6-8, Romans 14:11-12, Obadiah 1:1, Nahum 1:14, Jonah 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hindered

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 16, 2021

6 areas where we can be hindered in life. Children can be hindered, worship can be hindered, fear can hinder us, offerings can be hindered, spiritual hearing can be hindered, and finally prayer can be hindered.

Hindered PPT 1 Message Title/pic A picture says a thousand words. In this case it is a sad story. (The PowerPoint picture was of a person will a ball and chain attached to their ankle, hindering their movement.) Today we are going to talk about hindrances. First, I will show God Himself can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Galatians 5:7, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Test Of The Bread Of Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2021

The words of Jesus about ‘eating His flesh and drinking His blood’ have caused a lot of misunderstandings and divisions. But the all-knowing God is really checking to see if we will trust Him even if we don't understand!

THE TEST OF THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:56-69 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A new chaplain was hired for a prison unit. He was excited to preach his first Sunday service in the prison, but he was also very nervous. He didn’t want to say the wrong thing. 2. On Sunday morning he arrived at the prison. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"humility That Comes From Wisdom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 31, 2021

A sermon about loving God rather than the things of the world.

“Humility that Comes from Wisdom” James 3:13-4:10 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick. We all need to eat. All of us are lonely at ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist