Sermons on The Thief In The Night:

Heavenly Minded Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2025

Why would the angels prompt the followers of Jesus to stop watching the sky for Jesus? Was it wrong for them to want Jesus to return? Or is there something else we need to see here?

Years ago, a famous Supreme Court Justice named Oliver Wendall Holmes said: “Some people are so heavenly minded, that they are no earthly good.” Now, I’m not exactly sure why he said that, but it has been true in the past. ILLUS: In 1823, there was a Baptist minister by the name of William ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

19. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and its true meaning have been considered in the past two messages. Today we examine the church at Sardis and see how strategic that is to the Protestant Reformation. Sardis means “escaping” and that applied to the Reformation.

19. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 3 of 4 This study continues. We expand on some of the previous material and then open up a study on the church that matches the fifth parable. There is a challenge in looking at that Revelation church. [H]. EXPANDING THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-44, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:41, Malachi 4:2, Romans 11:25-27, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 3:2, Revelation 3:3, Revelation 3:4, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dear Sleeping Beauty Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the church in Smyrna

Dear Sleeping Beauty Isaiah 52:1-6 Rev. 3:1-6 Mark Twain once said, “The reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.” Well, just the opposite was true of the church in Sardis. Today we continue examining the series of letters Jesus writes to the seven church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Return Of Our God (Isaiah 40:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 24, 2024

God calls on his divine council (simplified: angels) to build a road for Him, because He is very shortly returning to Jerusalem, leading/carrying his exiled people. All Israel is invited to keep their eyes open for God's return.

Last week, I introduced a new series we are beginning that covers Isaiah 40-55. If you missed last week, I think today will still mostly make sense, but you might want to get a copy of last week's sermon from me. Today, then, we are just going to dive in to Isaiah 40. This chapter opens by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Hearing Voices

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Understanding prayer as a dialogue rather than a monologue.

17, March 2002 Dakota Community Church Hearing Voices Introduction: II. Statistics on Prayer According to a poll on prayer for Newsweek (3/31/97), the following percentage said: They ask for health or success for a child or family member when they pray -- 82 They ask for strength to overcome a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-16, Deuteronomy 5:25-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Suicide

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 24, 2008

I NEED HELP! - THERE IS HOPE!

1 Samuel 31:41Sa 31:4 Then said Saul to his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it. 1Sa 31:5 And when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:4-5, 1 Samuel 31:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Is Coming Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

How can a Christian walk as the Lord has commanded us?

A Change Is Coming Text: Ephesians 4:20-24 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you remember; last time we talked about growing up, today we are going to be talking about the changes that take place when you do. If you’ve ever been a parent then I’m sure you remember when your child first rolled over, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Why Can't I Find Happiness" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 3, 2017

There is a simple reason why most of us cannot find happiness.

THE PURSUIT OF REAL HAPPINESS “What can’t I find Happiness? Philippians 1:1-8 When I was in high school I was invited to a Bible study that took place in (of all places) a local cotton gin. The county I grew up in was a huge producer of cotton and still is. The Bible study took place inside the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope At The Cross: The Final Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 17, 2025

All seven Last sayings of Jesus

As Jesus hung on the cross, His body broken and bleeding, His words were few—but full of meaning and power. In His final sayings, he’s sharing with us that we don’t find despair, but hope. "His last breaths were not cries of defeat, but they were declarations of victory." "From the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Three Different Men On Three Different Crosses

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 23, 2008

This message illustrates the disposition of all men in relationship to the Savior...

“THREE DIFFERENT MEN ON THREE DIFFERENT CROSSES” TEXT: Luke 23:32-46 Pastor W. Max Alderman 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Baptist

Carpe Deim Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 24, 2007

When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”?

Carpe Diem! Seize the Day When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”? God does want to change our life and the world around us every day. God has called us to do something. Remember a book about a decade ago that was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door And Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Jesus chose to become the door unto salvation, the one Good Shepherd to all who would believe.

The Door and Good Shepherd In His Own Words 11/09/08 PM Text: John 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the book of John, Jesus makes statements about Himself, revealing something important about His divine nature, His character, or His mission. Each statement speaks to a particular relationship of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis-Life From The Dead Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 26, 2017

To the Sardis church-those whose faith had become like used up coals-a mere ember where a flame of life and light-giving heat had once been-Jesus says Remember, Keep, and Repent.

Day 11 To the angel of the church of Sardis, write These things says He who has the spirit of God, and the seven stars I know your works, and that you have a name that lives, yet you are dead. Be vigilant, and strengthen the things that remain, which are near death, For I have not found your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Seven Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025

The last words of a dying person are often the most profound and revealing. The words Jesus spoke while hanging on the cross give us deep insights into His love, mission, and the redemption He accomplished for humanity.

THE SEVEN WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 23:33-49 Supporting Texts: Matthew 27:45-50, Mark 15:33-39, John 19:25-30, Isaiah 53:3-7 INTRODUCTION The last words of a dying person are often the most profound and revealing. The words Jesus spoke while hanging on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mother's Faith

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on May 12, 2002

On Mother’s Day we salute our mothers and the mothers here who are raising the future generations. We look at a Mother whose faith was commended by Jesus. Her faith was rewarded.

Introduction: On Mother’s Day we salute our mothers and the mothers here who are raising the future generations. We look at a Mother whose faith was commended by Jesus. Her faith was rewarded. Paul tells Timothy that his faith first lived in his grandmother and mother. The mothers pass down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Charismatic