Sermons on The Present Time:

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 13 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Final message n this series continuing the discusion of checking our value system as kingdom kids.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Pt 13 “Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Three Themes Of Jesus Ministry, Outlined In The Magnificat, Are Present

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 18, 2007

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, proper 24

21st Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 24] October 21, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will and grace for our lives. Through the power of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Spirit – My Ever-Present Hope And Helper Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 16, 2005

Christians overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Rom 15:13),who is our Helper, the one who is always with us!!

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Future Focus Present Faithfulness - Uprooting Bitter Roots Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Message continuing to address the problem of bitterness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 10 “Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 9 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 9 in our exploration of a future focus specifically dealing with the admonition to address bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

Though death may appear as the end of life, for the believer, it is simply a transition from the temporary to the eternal.

TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. INTRODUCTION: Death is often seen as an end, but for the Christian, it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This is a third part of how a focus on the future can motivate faithfulness in the present.

“Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 3 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Contemplating our future heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Upside Of Studying The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

A message geared to address what I felt was more of a negative attitude put forth in a message the previous week entitled "Cautions of Studying the End Times."

The Upside of Studying the End Times Various Scriptures March 1, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Last week we talked about four cautions we should keep in mind when studying the end times. And I railed against the extremism ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeing God In Your Life

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jun 8, 2021

Last week we talked about going through the spiritual wilderness experience, were you feel God is silent in your life, and you don’t sense His presence. However, we concluded that God is never silent, and He is always present in our lives.

Last week we talked about going through the spiritual wilderness experience, were you feel God is silent in your life, and you don’t sense His presence. However, we concluded that God is never silent, and He is always present in our lives. As Christians, we are to know that God is at work in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 16:8, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's About Time

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 1, 2021

Think about the concept of time. We measure things by time.Time management is an important factor in our lives. We all wish we had more time yet we waste so much of it. Let's see what the bible has to say about time.

IT'S ABOUT TIME Think about the concept of time. Our memories are recalling moments in time. We measure things by time. Right now the Olympics are going on. Many of the events are measured by time-who has the fastest time. We measure out days and weeks and seasons. We need to know what time it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Proverbs 15:23, Esther 4:12-17, John 7:1-9, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-Of-The-Ordinary

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2010

Easter sermon about doubting the resurrection of Christ.

Luke 24: 1 – 12 Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-of-the-ordinary. Intro: A man was walking down the street one evening when he spotted a neighborhood boy down on his hands and knees inching along the sidewalk underneath a street light. The man asked, “Billy, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Present Christ's Law Of Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2024

In some way the prayer for or mention of the Philippians, in his mind, makes the folks in Philippi somehow present to him.

Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Course Today’s Gospel can be entitled “the hierarchy of laws.” Jesus is the ultimate wise man—distinguished from the more common “wise guy” by asking a question that anybody in a non-mechanical society could feel reasonable. Not everyone owned an ox or ass; the poor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Looking For The End Time While Living In The Mean Time

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2024

We must look for the end times our blessed hope with earnest expectation waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God, but we must live in the meantime.

“Looking for the End Time while Living in the Meantime”. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If we just look at what is going on in our world wars and rumors (threats) of war, nation against nation, false Christ, false prophets, and an apostate religious system where entertainment, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7, Titus 2:12-13

Denomination: Apostolic

It's Time For Christmas Mountain!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Encourage and empower beleivers to rejoice in sharing the christmas message and its subsequent results

NIV Isaiah 2:1 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, "Come, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

We Know The Days Are Coming

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 17, 2004

In our text this morning, John is taking the time to combine two of these scopes of time – the present and the future. Make no mistake, though, it is a warning. A warning concerning the future, and the present

WE KNOW THE DAYS ARE COMING And they are here now! 1 John 2:18-27 INTRODUCTION: God never meant our Bibles to be stuck in one or even two scopes of time. God meant them to have a three-fold impact on our lives. Yes, there is quite a bit of history, biblical history in the Scriptures. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist