Sermons on The Second Coming Of Christ:

Theology At Midnight

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2015

We never really know how strong our relationship with God is until we face a severe trial. The darkest times -- our midnights --are the times when our faith is proven. Paul & Silas discovered God was enough at midnight.

THEOLOGY AT MIDNIGHT Acts 16:22-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IF ONLY 4 WEEKS TO LIVE 1. A Bible study group was discussing the possibility of sudden death. The Group Leader asked, "What would you do if you knew you only had 4 weeks of life remaining before your death, and your Judgment Day?" 2. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015

There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Foursquare

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 25, 2018

Esther’s life was an isolated story. This theme of standing up for righteousness is threaded throughout all of human history.

TITLE: FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS SCRIPTURE: ESTHER 4:14 On Wednesday nights during the Bible Study Hour, we have been conducting a Case Study on the Book of Esther. If you have not participated with us during this exciting series, you have been missing a tremendous treat – We are having a joyous ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 29, 2016

Judah made two really bad choices with his brother and his daughter-in-law.

I allowed my sons and grandson to convince me to play golf this past Wednesday. I have only played once in my entire life and did not enjoy it at all. But I couldn’t say “No” to a chance of spending time with my boys. I knew I had made a mistake when it took us one hour to ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Doing What We Love

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 11, 2012

Jesus calls us to love to a way of living and being and acting out of a foundation of the revealed, enacted love of God for us, which we then strive to delight in and live out of.

Doing what we love January 15, 2012 Intro: Last Sunday I began by asking us to create a list of some fictional characters that are well known and generally admired by our culture (show list). Then I asked for some adjectives that we might use to describe these characters, and we brainstormed a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Boldness Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 25, 2011

BOLDNESS, not arrogance, is blessed. God gives bold access to the throne of grace and welcomes bold prayers from humble Christians.

Prayer Keys - Boldness Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence [boldness], so that we may receive mercy & find grace to help us in our time of need. Heb. 4:16 This is another verse where I prefer the King James Bible language that says, “boldness.” Boldness is a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind That Prepared Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 14, 2012

Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. This week, a mind that prepared.

A Mind That Prepared PPT 1 Series intro slide Today I want to talk to you about biblical strategies for sucess. We are using the life of biblical man by the name of Nehemiah for an example. PPT 2 We have already talked about Nehemiah as a man who had a heart that cared, and PPT 3 Knees that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Then Jesus Came Calling Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2019

Why would people not want Jesus in their lives? Why did John 1:11 say Jesus came to His own, but His own did not receive Him?

OPEN: There’s a true story told about a plastic surgeon who had a patient that had been injured in a fire. The patient had attempted to save his parents from a burning house, but he couldn't get to them in time... and they died. His own face was burned and disfigured. And (as sometimes happens ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Fears Defeated By Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2016

We look at 7 fears spoken of in Psalm 91, what they are, and the solution God gives us to eradicate them.

7 FEARS DEFEATED BY FAITH Ps. 91:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ‘I MAY BE CRAZY’ 1. A man was driving past the Insane Asylum at Rusk, Texas, when one of his tires began to vibrate badly. 2. He stopped, got out and looked, and discovered that all but one of his lug nuts were missing and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Finisher?

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 19, 2013

This is a message about staying the course and finishing our Christian walk strong. Many Christians start off on fire and strong but it doesn't matter how you start but more how you finish.

Are You a Finisher? Heb 12:1-3 Intro This morning I want to ask a question…what’s more important, how you start a race or how you finish? Doesn’t matter how you start the race but more how you finish the race! Story of Bill Brodherst The year was 1980, Bill Brodherst who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Hold Your Hand

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 3, 2019

There are many times when we need the loving, lifting, leading hand of God to hold our hand.

Whether or not you are, or were, a Beatles fan, at one time, or, more probably, many times, you have heard the song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ I think you’ll understand When I say that somethin’ I want to hold your hand I want to hold your hand I want to hold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Goes Before Us

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Message for Easter Sunrise Service

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go With A Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 23, 2016

God Almighty can keep the promises he makes! Trust him.

The last time I shopped for a baseball glove, it took me all summer to find what I wanted. Why? Because I wanted a particular brand, a Mizuno, which is made in Japan. But since I was in the States that summer I had a hard time finding Mizuno equipment. Wilsons and Rawlings were everywhere, but no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Show Concern For Your Fellow Travelers Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 6, 2016

God takes us into his confidence that we may warn others about sin, but that we may also intercede for them,

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that air travel is more about competition than cooperation. For example your goal when boarding the plane is to make sure you snag a spot for your carryon in the overhead bin. Let the other guy have to gate-check his bag because there’s no more ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 11, 2014

In the midst of the turmoil and distress of the birth of Jesus, God chose certain individuals to reveal his plan and his Son. This sermon looks at seven people or groups that were selected and why they were.

There was a man who strolled out of a hardware store with a smile on his face and a brand-new chainsaw in his hands. He was told it could cut down five big oak trees in an hour. Twenty-four hours later, however, his smile was gone. Frustrated, he was back at the store complaining that the saw ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare