Sermons on The Present:

When Jesus Led The Service

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 21, 2007

Certain dynamics take place when Jesus is present---especially in our services.

When Jesus Led the Service Mark 2:1-12 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do Not Love The World

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 24, 2007

Exposing the seductive ideas the world presents us and envisioning reality as it is revealed to us.

Love not the World Sunday Evening – Lynn Haven COC – 06/25/06 FOCUS: 1. Exposing the seductive ideas the world presents us and envisioning reality as is revealed to us. FUNCTION: 1. To correct or remind of faulty thinking that can creep into our lives and affect our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Men

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Really Know Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality?

CAN WE REALLY KNOW? John 2:3-11 Is it possible for a person to really know that he has eternal life as a present reality? Some people hope that they are among the elect but feel that no one can really know until that day. Others believe that a person can be saved one minute and loose it the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Man Is Hard To Find

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 5, 2006

Men’s Day Celebration message presented to a predominately African American congregation.

A Good Man Is Hard to Find Text: Jeremiah 5:1 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. My brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 28, 2008

This sermon presents the salvation of national Israel as part of God’s prophetic plan

The Hidden Treasure Text: Matthew 13:44 Introduction: We turn now to the fifth in this series of Kingdom Parables, and interestingly this parable marks a turning point in Jesus’ discourse. So far He has been detailing the development of Christendom, showing how the world is largely unfavourable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ

Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made (The Potter)

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 14, 2013

Mother's Day presentation about the potters hand and how He works in us.

Note: Message by Elizabeth Borowski at Andrews Church of God Mother's Day May 12, 2013 Title: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Text: Isaiah 64:8 Introduction It is amazing how God takes a simple method like making pottery and turns it into a life lesson for ourselves. This morning we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Turning Our Hearts Toward God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

We need to learn from the past to live in the present as we look to the future.

I often joke that the length of my sermons seems to be inversely proportional to the length of the passage. So get comfortable and settle in because as we finish our study of the book of Malachi this morning, we’re only going to look at the final three verses of the book. But what an ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 24, 2013

Take action, act decisively and take your opportunities when they present themselves.

Quotes: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Goethe “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” - Aristotle “You must be the change you want to see in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

The gospel is presented in this text in its simplest terms - the life and work of Jesus Christ.

Introduction We are nearing the end of 1 Corinthians. Just two chapters to go. And best of all, this chapter, which is the longest, contains some of the most inspiring, joyful passages in the Bible. And we get to start off with the very gospel itself. Text Now I would remind you, brothers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Month To Live- Letting Go To Grow Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015

If you are to grow you have to be willing to let go of the former to grasp the present.

One Month to Live- Letting Go to Grow Philippians 3:10-14NLT I heard a story about a mountain climber, while hiking on the edge of the mountain, he fell. On his way down, he reached out and grabbed hold of a tree limb that was growing out of the side of the cliff. While hanging there he looked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord’s Betrayal Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 1, 2019

There were three sets of people present at our Lord's betrayal.

Last time, we looked at our Lord’s struggle in Gethsemane. We said it was in Gethsemane that Jesus overcame the reluctance of His flesh to submit to the trial and task of the cross. Having spent time in prayer with the Father about what He was being asked to face, Jesus was prepared. After this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Incomparable Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Colossians exploring Paul's presentation of the incomparable Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “The Incomparable Christ” Review Paul began his letter to this group of believers by letting them see a bit of his heart. He tells them about how he has prayed for them. In this section we learn of Paul’s prayer habits. I. Paul exhibits proper, effective prayer 1:3-12 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Philippians 3:20-21, Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Signs Of The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 16, 2014

This message concerning the times that will be present before the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

Signs of the Second Coming of Christ Matt. 24:32-35 (NIV) 32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[e] is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God