Sermons on The Season Of Direction:

Hope Found In Advent And The Coming King Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2018

The clue is in the name - Christmas is meant to be a celebration of the coming of Christ. Don’t let anything push Christ out of your Christmas! Celebrate Jesus, worship Him, make time for Him this Christmas.

We continue in our series Hope found here, and this month our focus is on Advent and Hope in the Coming King. I want to ask you a simple question this evening, but I need you to do something first, I want you create a quick list in your head of 3 things you think you need to do this Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:11, Philippians 2:7-11, Luke 2:17, Acts 8:4, 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Vi) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 10, 2021

Mid-tribulation position (Prewrath) is analyzed in light of Scripture and Scholarship. Strengths and weaknesses of this eschatology are examined.

Will Christians go through the tribulation period? That is the question we are engaging in this study. The futurist camp which we are a part of entertains three possible answers: pretribulationists believe the rapture of the church will occur before the tribulation period begins. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 19:7-8, Ephesians 5:25-27, Revelation 6:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 12:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Revelation 11:12-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Light Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2025

This Christmas Eve meditation focuses on the fact that people in our world walk in darkness, but Jesus came to be the light of anyone who would take Him as their Savior.

THE SETTING: The sanctuary is in complete darkness, and in that darkness I stand at the pulpit with a candle and lighter in my hands) OPEN: Prophesying about the coming Messiah, Isaiah wrote (about 700 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem) “Those who walked in darkness have seen a great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Embrace The Gift Of) One Entrusted To Guide Souls Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2024

(Embrace the Gift of) One Entrusted to Guide Souls Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – June 2, 2024

(Embrace the Gift of) One Entrusted to Guide Souls Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – June 2, 2024 Intro Concluding series... Navigating New Seasons... allowing God to speak to us about navigating seasons of change in life... and particularly the transition at hand for the Westside ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forsake Or Be Forsaken

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 30, 2002

Some believe repentance means simply to "turn around" and go in the opposite direction. But the Bible tells us repentance is much more than this.

The Greek word for repentance is metanoia. Meta means "to change or shift" and noia means "perspective." It literally means a change in the way one views things. Repentance means not only saying you’re sorry, it means you are going to genuinely change and mend your ways. John was preaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Dog Syndrome Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022

The Dead Dog Syndrome (a critical spirit) can infect us or the people around us and is destructive in whatever direction it is focused.

[the title for this sermon comes from another contributor, but the content is my own] THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14, 19:15-23, PSALM 3:1-8 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz (p) I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14, 2 Samuel 19:15-23, Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twists & Turns: Which Way Do I Go?(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2023

1 of 1. We are created to experience the life-changing power that is in God’s salvation....So every person’s priority must be to experience that power in their own lives. BUT How can we experience that power? 4 ‘hungers’ that lead us to experience the life-changing power in God’s salvation.

‘TWISTS & TURNS: WHICH WAY DO I GO?’—Psalm 25:4-5 —VBS-2023— Attention: The board game, Monopoly. Did you know that there are international Monopoly championships? There are numerous properties to ‘buy.’ There are 2 Utilities & 4 Railroads. There are 22 properties named after avenues, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Assignment Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 28, 2018

The life of Jesus is the greatest example we have of how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. Jesus was both celebrated and ridiculed. Today we will discuss what to do when this happens to us by looking at the life and ministry of Jesus as our example.

LUKE 4:23-27, 35 INTRODUCTION • The life of Jesus is the greatest example we have of how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. Jesus was both celebrated and ridiculed. • Not everyone will celebrate you! Some will mock and ridicule you. They did the same thing to Jesus even at the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:23-27, Luke 4:35, Luke 4:23, Luke 4:29, Luke 4:37, Luke 4:30, Luke 4:31-37, Luke 4:24, Luke 4:32, Matthew 7:6, Luke 4:36, Matthew 7:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

When Plans Go Awry Series

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 28, 2020

we all have plans for life and a sense of direction lain out in our minds. Sometimes life laughs. We suffer loss.

This time has disrupted most –if not all – of our plans. The seniors had plans of finishing their senior year and graduating with celebrations, now what? Many had plans of getting married with parties and celebrations, now what? Many had plans of having jobs, income, and insurance, but now what? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:24, Jeremiah 10:23-24, Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sower Went Out To Sow

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

But seriously, the word God has for us today, is very direct, heavily relies on scripture, (as most of His messages do), and doesn’t need elaboration.

Good morning! I have a VERY short message for us today. The same apostle that wrote Romans, wrote (fa-LEE-mon) Philemon. I’m not sure if (fa-LEE-mon) was so short because Paul had a meal waiting, or simply because what he had to say, needed to be succinct, short and sweet! Today…I’ve got lunch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Matthew 13:1-8

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Willem Slomp on Aug 2, 2022

The Power of the Tongue It has the power: 1. to direct the course of life; 2. to destroy the circle of life; 3. to heal the source of life.

James 3: 1-12 (NIV84) “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. When we put bits ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 18:2-21, Proverbs 26:20-28

Tell The Vision To No Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's timing and purpose in revelation through discerning divine directions, decoding disciple dynamics, and distinguishing disclosure decisions.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as participants in a grand symphony of faith, orchestrated by the Divine Conductor Himself. We are here, not by accident, but by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9, John 7:6

Topics: Knowing When To Keep Quiet

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 18, 2006

We are still in the season of Advent, not Christmas. We can’t be ready for Christmas unless we prepare ourselves through Advent.

Waiting for Christmas Luke 3:1-17 December 17, 2006 Back in the late 1980’s when I was pastor over at First UMC in Morocco, Indiana, I was approached by a gentleman from the congregation asking about my choice of hymns. “Why can’t we sing Christmas hymns?” It has been December for a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Discovering God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical principles that can help you discover God's plan for your life.

Have you ever wondered what God's plan is for your life? Do you feel like you're searching for direction, purpose, and meaning? You're not alone. Many believers struggle to discern God's will for their lives. However, the Bible provides a wealth of guidance and wisdom to help us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5-6