Sermons on Thief In The Night:

Being #2 Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 22, 2012

A study of the book of 2 Kings 4 – 8: 6

2 Kings 4 – 8: 6 Being #2 Is Hard To Do Let’s hear it for all the #2 men and women in this world. The Assistant is always in the shadow, hardly ever receiving thanks or appreciation for his or her love and service. This is reserved for the #1 person. Yet, what is given lavishly to #2 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Does The Virgin Birth Matter? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 2, 2017

The virgin birth is necessary if prophecy is to be fulfilled. Satan sought to usurp the place of God, appropriating worship to himself. Though he did deceive our first mother, God intervened to ensure that he could not destroy mankind.

“The LORD God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Strength To Stand-11 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

11 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how do God's people find strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-XI—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Self-Conscious At The Gym: I was self-conscious about going to the gym, because I thought the pounds I had put on would make me stand out among the spandex-clad regulars. I chose a treadmill in the corner so I'd be inconspicuous. However, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 16, 2017

The message is a brief review of how our modern Christmas observance came to be. It is a call for Christians to remember what it must be if we will know the power and the peace of the Saviour.

“The birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteousness Of God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 23, 2017

To establish that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness; and that all believers are “justified by faith and obedience” through the gospel of Christ; and not by the Law or the works of human righteousness.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Righteousness of Israel 2. The Righteousness of God 3. The Righteousness of Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “the righteousness of God.” We will establish that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness; and that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7, Acts 8:12, Acts 18:8, Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2012

You will not win unless God is first.

Putting God First Exodus 20:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 6/26/12 A friend of mine took me to Spoon River Raceway in Canton on Tuesday. It was my first experience at the track. My ears are still ringing and I can’t get the dust out of my mouth. Since this was a new experience for me, I had a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fun? Or A Future?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 8, 2012

One may either live for the moment, or live in view of eternity. Christ calls us to live for the coming glory of God.

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 4, 2016

Speaking about a subject that few in the church want to admit. There are several kinds and degrees of Depression and there is so much hope and healing in the loving arms of Jesus Christ!

Dealing with Depression Introduction: Pastor Jeff Strite once shared a story about Psychiatry students who were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God: Is Israel Still Special To You Today? Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 12, 2016

Does the nation of Israel have a special place in God's heart, does it play an important part of the end times?

God: Is Israel still special to you today? Jer. 31:10 1. If you pick up a Bible or a newspaper on any given day, and read it long enough, you can rest assured that you will read something about the Nation of Israel. Contrary to what politicians and pundits may say, Israel, not the United ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Is God's Presence A Desirable Thing? (Exodus 20:21-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

Exodus puts two pictures of God, back to back. In #1, God is glorious, and "big," and scary. In #2, God also offers to come and be present in worship. Is this offer something we should want?

Christians often have negative attitudes about sacrifice in the OT. There's maybe four reasons for this: (1) We don't really understand sacrifice very well at all. It's foreign to us, and confusing. And I include myself in this. (2) We maybe know that the OT has a number of really ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:21-26

Kind And Comforting Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 18, 2021

The oracle given in Zechariah 1:12-17 is expounded. These comforting words are applicable to God's people today. We sometimes wonder when God will intervene in our behalf just as the Jews did in our text.

Have you ever been treated unjustly and wondered why God seemed to ignore the oppression? When Babylon conquered Israel in 586 BC, they were extremely cruel to the captive Jews. Those Jews were experiencing God’s correction in their lives. But the Babylonians went way beyond that. They exacted an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20, Isaiah 40:25, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Corinthians 10:11, Psalm 33:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Revelation 6:9-11, Haggai 2:1-23, Mark 15:34, Psalm 10:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Haggai 1:1, Psalm 37:1-6, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Refuge From God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 20, 2019

Jesus became a man to deliver us from God's wrath. His birth does speak of divine justice, of heavenly mercy and God's love. But, that love delivers us from judgement. If we reject the love of God in Christ the Lord, nothing remains but God's wrath.

“I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Twists & Turns: Which Way Do I Go?(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2023

1 of 1. We are created to experience the life-changing power that is in God’s salvation....So every person’s priority must be to experience that power in their own lives. BUT How can we experience that power? 4 ‘hungers’ that lead us to experience the life-changing power in God’s salvation.

‘TWISTS & TURNS: WHICH WAY DO I GO?’—Psalm 25:4-5 —VBS-2023— Attention: The board game, Monopoly. Did you know that there are international Monopoly championships? There are numerous properties to ‘buy.’ There are 2 Utilities & 4 Railroads. There are 22 properties named after avenues, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Really Mean To Love God? Psalm 63 Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 20, 2025

Some say loving God simply means to obey him, serve him, or be committed to him. But what role do emotions play. Must we have emotional affection for God?

Psalm 63:1-11 A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because ...read more

Humans Rule - Psalm 8:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 20, 2025

God commanded man to fill the earth and subdue it. Our responsibility goes beyond stewardship. This message describes what “subduing” the earth involves and how to understand your role in that.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O Yahweh our Adonai, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5-8