Sermons on The Second Coming Of Christ:

American Idol

Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007

This is a very interactive sermon that looks at what an idol really is in our contemporary culture. It’s different than you might think!

American Idol Exodus 20:4-6 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com NOTE II: For this message I passed out tiny containers of Play-doh to everyone in the congregation. I had them make sculptures representing their "idols." At the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God That I Serve Is Still Able

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Nov 1, 2007

The ability of God and the faith of His people must merge and integrate in order to experience the miraculous.

This particular passage of Scripture extracted out of the Holy and Righteous Word of God—deals definitively with three boys of Hebrew origin of Jewish descent and ancestry. It was after the Babylonian army had spread its empire from India to Ethiopia—that Jerusalem (the place of peace; the holy ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-17, Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Meets Esau. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 33 verses 1-20. Ill: • The Victorian artist James Whistler; • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist immediately sent for the country’s leading ear, nose, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

God looks into the heart of a man because that is where character is found.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014

To show that the blessing of the LORD is to be desired rather than wealth of this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want the blessing of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the blessing of the LORD is to be desired rather than wealth of this world. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:22 (Amplified Bible) 10:22 The blessing of the Lord—it makes [truly] ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Riddler Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 14

Judges 14: 1 – 20 The Riddler Now Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 So he went up and told his father and mother, saying, “I have seen a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines; now therefore, get her for me as a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016

The first message in a series on the life of David.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed - Emotional Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 26, 2016

TRANSFORMED – How God Changes Us Emotional Health – Mark chapter 12 verses 29-30 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Positive things you should know about emotions. (a). Emotions are characteristics of God. (b). Emotions are a gift from God. (c). Emotions can lead us to extremes. (d). Emotions are on display throughout the book of Psalms. (2). Negative things you should know about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Brethren

God Is There Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A reminder that the basic truth of God's existence is the foundation of our worldview

Mark Scott told the story of a student in Bible College who was running late for his 7AM class. The class had started and was in the middle of morning prayer when he stumbled in, panting, arm loaded with books. The prayer just continued. As he attempted to sit down, his books all dropped out all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hungry For God - Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

So what does the Bible say about fasting? Is this something that Christians should be practicing? What does the Bible say?

Hungering for God: Fasting and Prayer Preparation – Part I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church December 27, 2015 Our church has been fasting and praying for 21 days at the beginning of the year for the last eight years. 2016 marks our ninth year of fasting. In September of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

If we want to walk on water we need to get out of the boat.

Overcoming the Fear Factor Series: Get Out of the Boat ! Living a Life of Greater Faith Brad Bailey – July 24, 2011 Intro In the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie…the evil pirate “The Black Pearl” turns to another character and said: “Arhhh… there be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daylight Nightmare Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 8 verses 1 through 27

Daniel 8: 1 – 27 Daylight Nightmare In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision appeared to me—to me, Daniel—after the one that appeared to me the first time. 2 I saw in the vision, and it so happened while I was looking, that I was in Shushan, the citadel, which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Our Plans Are Not God’s Plans

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 34: 1 – 31

Genesis 34: 1 – 31 When Our Plans Are Not God’s Plans 34 Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. 2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her and lay with her, and violated her. 3 His ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

When life is at its worst God is at His best

ENGAGE Contrary to what some teach, Jesus never promised us that if we would follow Him we would have an easy life. So as we gather here this morning, it’s pretty likely that all of us are experiencing some kind of difficulties or trials in our lives – obviously some much more severe than others. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist