Sermons on The Second Coming Of Christ:

The Valley Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 4th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#4] THE VALLEY GATE Nehemiah 3:13 Introduction: The idea that the Christian life is a “bed of roses” is a trick from the devil. As Christians, we have to go through difficult times. With that in mind, we come to our next gate that was rebuilt- The Valley ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Gift

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 16, 2021

The message tells us Mary gave us the gift of discovery, Gods Favor, the incarnation, and the gift of unmerited favor.

Luke 1:39-55) Last week we talked about Johns gift now let talk about Mary’s gift 1. Mary’s Gift is The discovery of what God is doing • Mary’s adventure begins when she leaves Nazareth in Galilee and goes with haste to a Judean town in the hill country. • She has just received a message from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And Judaism.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 5, 2022

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

JESUS AND JUDAISM. John 7:19-24. JOHN 7:19a. “Did not Moses give you the law…?” Once every seven years, during the feast of tabernacles, the law was to be read (cf. Deuteronomy 31:10-13). Jesus reminds His hearers that the law was given by Moses, the servant of God. JOHN 7:19b. “yet none of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Babylon- When The Enemy Seems Harmless Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#2] BABYLON- WHEN THE ENEMY SEEMS HARMLESS Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Psalm 137:1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, 2 Kings 20:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 20, 2022

Light is an essential part of life. It gives life, exposes faults, and can show us our path or even ourselves clearly. So what exactly did Jesus mean when He said that He is the “Light of the World.

Introduction: So, who is Jesus? Let’s continue our journey to discover the answer to this question in Jesus’ own words. First, he told us that He was the Bread of Life? Today, we will see how Jesus now describes Himself as “The Light of the World.” Light is an essential part of life. Without ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Will I Ever See Green Grass Again?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2020

In pandemic times we wonder if we will ever see better days ahead. Will we ever see green grass or is all we have to look forward to browned out and dying grass?

Will I Ever See Green Grass Again? By Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree The verse in the 23rd Psalm says “he maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he restoreth my soul (Psalm 23: ) In tough times it can be difficult to look beyond what is happening to us and see the light at the end ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Hebrews 6:18, Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Methodist

Praying Aloud Or Playing Around?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 27, 2020

When you really get intense in prayer, you will see results. Fervor, not volume is more important.

2 Kings 13:14-19 - Desire 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth And Learning Is A Life-Long Adventure

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

No matter what your age spiritual growth and learning is for a lifetime. The more you investigate the more you will want to learn more.

Parables can take on many different interpretations. One way to examine this parable is that Yeshua was talking about spiritual growth. Yeshua met many people during His ministry, and they immediately followed Him. Why? They determined that Yeshua was the Messiah that the LORD had promised to His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2021

As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Let’s focus on our mission. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Prelude As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Purpose: Let’s focus on our mission. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. 1 Tell & Rest Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

2. The Futility Of Running From God Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

We cannot run away from God. We all try sometimes. We all try to make our own choices do our own thing. We never seem to learn the futility of it all.

I. A Deliberate Choice 1. The Ship 2. Life is made up of choices. Hebrews 11:24-25 3. Jonah made a deliberate choice to rebel against God. a. Tarshish was the farthest point that he could flee. As much as 1,600 – 2,000 miles b. Jonah refused to surrender his will to God’s will. 4. The idea was, “I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

This Too Shall Pass Series

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 15, 2020

Dr. David Jeremiah tells about a man who says his favorite verse is," It came to pass."

To all our friends who are facing difficulty and troubles. It Came to Pass Or This too Shall Pass (various scriptures) Dr. David Jeremiah tells about a man who says his favorite verse is," It came to pass." I don't know what verse this man had in mind. However, this phrase is found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1, 1 Peter 5:10

Jesus And His Eyes! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 23, 2021

The eyes of Jesus saw people dying, and He saw a city rejecting Him, and He wipe away all tears, when we get to Heaven.

AS a teenager, I will never forget when our Sunday School class toured our church pastor's study room. He pointed to the picture of Jesus, behind the desk, just the face with some dark tones, and looked very old. He said to the class, "Now, want you to keep your eyes on the eyes of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manna From Heaven Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 12, 2020

They went from living in homes eating what Pharaoh provided, to living in wilderness tents eating what God provided.

Faith in the Wilderness – Manna from Heaven March 15, 2020 Exodus 16:14-18, 22-23 NIV “When the dew was gone, thin flakes like frost on the ground appeared on the desert floor. 15 When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:14-18, Exodus 16:22-23, Exodus 16:26-27, Matthew 6:9-11, John 6:48-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Silence

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Apr 2, 2020

The world doesn't value silence, but making time to be silent is crucial for psychological and spiritual health.

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life. For instance, since God is omnipotent, we'd expect that he'd speak to Elijah through a strong driving wind or an earthquake as found in our first reading (1 Kg 18, 15-45). Instead, we find that Elijah comes out of hiding from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

The Shepherd And His Sheep (4) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021

Fear reigns in darkness. The presence of the Shepherd offers comfort and protection as the sheep walks through the valley of life's trouble.

TEXT: PSALMS 23:4 (NLT) "Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me." Fear in the valley of the shadow of death "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal