Sermons on The Hour Is Now:

Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Even though He will have face-to-face confrontations with the Pharisees from time to time after this, where we are now is a critical juncture in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, especially as it pertains to His relationship with the spiritual leader

Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 5 Matthew 12:22-45 Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Matthew 12:38-45 As we draw near the end of our study in Matthew 12, I thought it might be a good time for an overview. When we move into Matthew 13, the entire timber of Jesus’ teaching changes as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Is Saved By Its Good Looks

Contributed by Rob Guenther on Jun 26, 2007

Even though we once looked hideous to God in our sin, when we look to God and to Christ in faith, we look perfect and holy. Now we look for opportunities to hold up Jesus to be clearly seen by others.

The World is Saved by Its Good Looks Sermon based on Isaiah 45:22 Sunday, June 24, 2007 – Pentecost 4C (Evangelism 4) A church member canvassing the neighborhood came to one door and asked the attractive woman who answered if she was saved. “Yup,” the woman answered, “I sure am.” “Well, how do you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Biblical Warnings

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

We live in a world that is filled with danger. Warning signs and advisories are everywhere. We find warnings on packs of cigarettes, wines and toxic chemicals, skull and bones on poison (wine bottles should have one!). Now all such warnings are helpful to

Intro: We live in a world that is filled with danger. Warning signs are everywhere – Beware of Imitation, No Overtaking, Deep Excavation, Beware of Dogs (Phil. 3:2), Never Mind the Dogs, Beware of the Owner! We find warnings on packs of cigarettes, wines and toxic chemicals, “Rx” on medicines, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: *other

Fan Or Follower - The Specifics Of Following - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 17, 2011

Now that we have seen the differences between a fan and follower and see that Christ calls people to be followers, what are some of the specifics of becoming a follower of Christ? Today we want to ask, who actually can become his follower and is there an

The Specifics of Following – Part 1 Who can follow? Anyone What is the Cost? Nothing And Everything Intro Transition slide in Easy worship Good morning. I know everyone is excited for the Bears to beat the Seahawks today. Well everyone except Billy (and a couple other Washington natives). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arabian Nights

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2010

Paul trained in the desert of Arabia. It was a long night in his life. He now tells about those Arabian Nights and how they helped make him who he is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Arabian Nights Galatians 1:11-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ArabianNights.html Where did you go to seminary? Or Bible college? This question is asked often of those in ministry. What they really mean, usually, is, "What camp are you in?" Paul trained in the desert of Arabia, and I'm sure ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Bad To Worse

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 26, 2010

Corrupt Leadership: America in her prosperity has been given much but done so little with it...and now it appears God may be taking the prosperity away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

From Bad to Worse Judges 9-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Bad2Worse.html We began last week looking at Abimelech, a truly bad leader, and we continue with more about him and the next 2 judges after him, and it goes from bad to worse...not because they were more evil than him but because God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Justification By Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

We are continuing our study in the Book of Romans. The apostle Paul takes it for granted that he has proved that justification is by grace through faith and that the Gentiles have an equal part with the Jews in salvation by faith in Christ Jesus. Now he p

The Benefits of Justification by Faith in Christ Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Before And After

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 22, 2009

We all like these pictures that show what we were like and what we are now, well sometimes we do. This before and after picture is one we should like and appreciate what God has done for us.

Before and After Eph 2 Having laid the foundation of our life in Christ and living through his resurrection power, Paul expounds on the theme of salvation by reviewing the merciful means that God uses to bring us in to His Family. What is mercy? Micah 7:19 tells us MIC 7:19 You will again have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Weep - Jesus Overcomes The Weeping Of This World

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Sep 19, 2009

Sermon Preview: St. Luke portrays the successive healing stories of the Centurion and now the Widow to demonstrate His authority over the suffering and the Weeping of this world. In our sermon time today we will better understand how to overcome our we

“DO NOT WEEP” “finding hope in our suffering” Luke 7:11-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Yesterday I went to the hospital to bless Mark and Tara’s new baby girl. While I was there walking around in the halls I heard several babies crying. God spoke to me in that moment and I realized ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Orthodox

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2008

Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that it covers rat

What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? Acts 11:26 Intro Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Leap Year

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 14, 2012

This morning I want to let you know that this is Leap Year. God is doing something right now in our midst, and when He is done working it out for you, your life will never be the same. This will truly be a Leap Year for you.

TITLE: LEAP YEAR SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 1:41 This is a text that is ordinarily preached during the Advent Season or Christmas Holy Day period. However; the text is powerful and makes for dynamic preaching anytime during the year. I must admit when the Holy Spirit began to deal with me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 18, 2012

I want to give you some certainties. Freedom belongs to every child of God. Peace is yours. You have total authority in Jesus’ name. Right now, you can completely surrender to God’s will

Mark 5:1-13ASB Deliverance They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. 2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, 3 and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In The Lord!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2014

I am glad that God took me out from the secular work and taught me His formula of happiness so that now I could bring joy to thousands out there who are living in perpetual torment, fear and anxiety.

Psalm 119:143”Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights." Let me tell you something, there is no joy outside Jesus! Everything else is fleeting! Be it an outing, dating, promotion, relationship, money, fame and foreign assignment – whatsoever, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:143

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guilty, But Set Free

Contributed by Tramon Butts on Jun 20, 2015

In spite of where you may have been in life or how you may have lived, because of what Christ did on the cross, you can now live a life of victory because you have been set free.

Our prayer is that for those of you who don’t yet have a relationship with Jesus Christ, that before you leave this place today, you may be compelled to put your trust in Him and accept Him as your Lord and Savior. But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is A Disgrace To Any People

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 12, 2015

Now it would seem ridiculous to ignore sin & Satan completely, so they don’t. But what God calls sin in the Bible isn’t necessarily what they consider to be sin. And the idea of a real Satan is hard for some to accept.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. As many of you know, before Ethel & I moved here to Flint Ridge, we lived in Brownsville, TX. And while we were there I was part of the Ministerial Association. Unlike some ministerial groups, it was not a formal organization, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ