Sermons on The Signs Of The Times:

Kodak Moments In The Life Of Christ (Christmas)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

Christmas is a very special time of the year. It is one of the happiest times of the year for most folks. But it is not only the happiest time of the year for some folks, it is also a very sad time for others.

The statistics tell us that suicides rank high at this time of the year. WHY IS THIS A SAD TIME OF THE YEAR FOR SOME FOLKS? It is especially sad for some folks for two reasons: (1) SOME HAVE SUFFERED A DIVORCE This Christmas is the first year they have had without their marriage partner. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Discernment In The Days Of Deception – A Spiritual Warning From Matthew 16:1-12 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2025

JESUS issues a warning, a spiritual alert to HIS disciples and for us today. A wake-up call to stand firm in sound doctrine, to test all things, and to hold fast to the truth of God's Word.

2025.06.22 Sermon Notes. DISCERNMENT in the DAYS of DECEPTION – A SPIRITUAL WARNING PART 1_ Matthew 16:1-12 WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC BIG IDEA: JESUS issues a warning, a spiritual alert to HIS disciples and for us today. A wake-up call to stand firm in sound doctrine, to test all things, and to hold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, 1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 24:24, 1 John 4:1, 1 John 4:3, Titus 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Romans 12:2, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Joshua 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Request For Refuge

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 19, 2015

When times are tough its time to fight for your faith, knowing that your times are in His hands.

A Request for Refuge Psalm 31 Rev. Brian Bill July 18-19, 2015 Beth and I celebrated our 30th Anniversary on Monday. When I posted a picture from our wedding day many people complimented Beth. Me, not so much. Here are just a few of the comments: • Look, you have hair • She looks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God Because You Love Him

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2021

Why do we praise God? We do this to demonstrate our love for what God has done, is doing, and will do for us. It is a sign of appreciation

Praise God Because You Love Him Revelation 19:1-7 Michael H. Koplitz I think that one of the most challenging jobs out there is being a parent. If I were to rate the two parental jobs, being the mother or the father, I think being the mother has to be the toughest. I know as a father that I would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Standing Firm For The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 21, 2020

In this text, we see the jealous scheme of men, the unwavering stand of the disciples and the amazing signs of God. We can trust in God's providence.

Hi, a very good morning to you and welcome back. We praise God for being gracious to us, keeping everyone safe and well. • We thank God for His Word, that’s our hope and strength. • We want to wish all our fathers a happy and blessed Father's Day. Thank you, fathers, for your love and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job's Ressurection

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Are trouble and suffering a sign of God's judgement in your life? How can a person persevere during great tragedy? The answers are found in the testimony of Job's life.

JOB’S RESURRECTION JOB 14:1-17, 19:23-27 Hurricane Katrina- Man who cancelled his flood insurance 3 weeks before Katrina. What terrible timing. I had a similar thing, although not as costly. I cancelled the insurance on our mini-van because and my daughter wrecked it and totaled it 4 months ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-17, Job 19:23-27, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Goals Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 3, 2007

Using actual road signs, we’ll see that we must count on Christ’s work, stop sinning, and yield our bodies to the Lord.

The Goals of Grace Romans 6:8-18 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 6/3/07 Before last Sunday’s service one of our daughters turned to Beth and asked this question: “Is Daddy not preaching today?” Beth told her that some special guests were going to talk about their ministry in the Middle East ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Creation Story--Also The Greatest Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 6, 2021

Watch for signs that our friends and relatives are bored or in crisis or somehow dissatisfied with trying the world’s failed ways to joy through pleasure and honor and vanity.

Monday of the 5th Week in Course 2021 There are several creation stories in the collection of sacred books we call the Bible. Today we heard the first from Genesis. But shortly after this story, the moral depravity of the culture got so bad that God decided to start over with Noah and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Genesis 1:1-19

Denomination: Catholic

Turning The Tables Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus’ story knocks us off balance. Position is nothing and relationship is everything. Possessions are not signs of God’s love but tools for God’s blessings

Luke 16:19-31 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION Often times we go through life on auto-pilot. • We may spend most of a day in meetings with a person and not be able to describe what that person was wearing. • We driving down the highway. We reach a particular point in our journey and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Queen Esther Sermon Iii: It's About God's Timing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength attune themselves to the providential working in their lives of the LORD God so that they will make the right choices to do the right thing at the right time for the good of all.

ESTHER: GOD’S TIMING ALWAYS RIGHT As the sordid Saga surrounding the intriguing drama of Esther’s positioning for “such a time as this” seemingly goes on and on with no good ending in sight, a lesson in “whose timing ought we be ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-16

The Problem Of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

Part 1 in the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, this message looks at signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, and examines these characteristics in the life of Saul in 1 Samuel 15.

The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church October 10, 2010 We all know that some things look great on the surface, but they're a disaster underneath. For example, in Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the radar was picking up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:19-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Supernatural Breakthrough #1: Redigging The Wells Of Prayer Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 2, 2007

If we want to see the same power – signs, wonders, healings and miracles – as the church in the book of Acts, then we must have the same priority of prayer as they did.

SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH #1: REDIGGING THE WELLS OF PRAYER OPENING TEXT: “And Isaac dug again the wells of water which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham. He called them by the names which his father had called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:17

Denomination: *other

Jesus, The Branch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is #3 in the Jesus in Isaiah series and focuses on Jesus as the Branch of Jesse’s root in Isaiah 11. This shows some of the prophetic signs pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

Isaiah #3 Jesus: The Branch Isaiah 11:1-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (background to ch. 11 and the concept of comparing Jesus to a Branch) So far we have looked at the introduction to Isaiah including chapter 1 of Isaiah, and we have examined Isaiah’s call by God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of The Apostles (2 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

A young man saw a sign in a restaurant window that read, “Help wanted." He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job.

He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job. He asked the owner about the job description, and what it paid. • The man said, "The job pays $25.00 a week plus all meals." • The young man said, "Is the food good here?" • The owner rubbed his big tummy, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Adventures In Missing The Point" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 20 - in series Are we still missing the point - •Asking the Wrong Questions •Coming with the Wrong Motives •Working to Satisfy the Wrong Needs •Looking for the Wrong Signs

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 20 “Adventures In Missing the Point” John 6:22-33 In 2003 Tony Campolo and Brian McLaren wrote a book which is a critique of contemporary American ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist