Sermons on Thief:

A New Earth And Everything New

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Dec 13, 2017

Will there actually be a New Earth, a New Heaven and a New Jerusalem. Can we really and truly believe that?

There is a poem entitled “A Prayer for the Future” quoted by Sir Frances Drake, it said, and I quote, disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, when we arrive safely because we have sailed too close to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:23-24, Revelation 6:12-14, Revelation 16:18-20, Revelation 21:2-3

Denomination: *other

Letter To The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Sardis church is a famous one but the Lord does not find her work as complete

Sardis was a wealthy center of commerce in Asia Minor at that time. The first gold and silver coins were said to have been minted in Sardis. Who is addressing the church? “… him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars…” (vs. 2) Their Deeds/works: “you have a name that you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:8, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer’s Judgement Part 2

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 22, 2020

I want to approach this message concerning the believer’s judgement with several questions. Let me say, it will be our works, the deeds done in the body, not a judgement of self.

I. When is the Believer’s Judgement? 1. When does it take place? 2. From the time of the rapture, until the new Heaven and new Earth. Explain the events, use book. When will it take place? a. I believe there will be two phases to Christ’s second coming. Revelation 22:12 b. The rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Signs Of A God-Ordained Marriage And Devil Ordained Marriage. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 8, 2024

The truth is, marriage is not always easy, if a partner has the history of abuse, addiction, serious mental illness, criminal past, secrets, dont love or care, dont take responsibilty or accountabilty,etc

Marriage can be challenging when a partner has a history of: * Abuse * Addiction * Serious mental illness * Criminal past * Secrets * Lack of love or care * Irresponsibility or unaccountability * Pathological lying * Cold-heartedness or lack of empathy * Violence or aggression * Arrogance * ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19, 1 Corinthians 13:13, John 10:10

Satan’s Snares Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 20, 2022

Satan uses certain snares to lead us into sin. Let’s look at these devices and find them in the Bible.

********** 1. Lies and Murders Jesus said, “You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and did not remain in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, John 10:10, Genesis 3:2-5, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Luke 4:9-11, 1 Timothy 3:6-7, 1 John 3:7-12, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Mark 4:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Life Or Death (Sheep Or Cows)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 27, 2023

Are lead by a cowboy or a shepherd?

Life or Death (Sheep or Cows) - John 10: 1 – 10 Intro: Beginning question for today: “Who wrote ‘Mammas Don’t Let You Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’?” Ed and Patsy Bruce in 1975. In March of 1978 Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson used it as the cover song for their album winning the Grammy Award ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Awaiting With Hope

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We live in a multi-religious society where everyone will champion the course of what and who they belief in as God or the way of life. Christians must be fully aware what makes Christ and Christianity so different and significant comparing to all other religions and religious teachers or ‘gurus’.

What is the significant difference between Christianity and all other religions? 1. All other religions teaches ‘Work Salvation’ – you work towards attaining salvation. Muslims – must fulfill the 7 pillars of Islam; Hinduism – Karma (do good get good, do evil get evil); Buddism – Charity increases ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Nurturing Your Heart For Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Man's behavior stems from the heart

Today, we will discuss the importance of guarding our hearts and how our conduct stems from the condition of our hearts. In Proverbs, it is written, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" (Proverbs 4:23, NIV). Let us delve into this verse and explore its meaning. To ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Heart

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 17, 2013

How we respond when we fail God reveals who we are.

“Jesus … went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Revisit Your Ministry

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013

Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

It’s only natural that we want to know what we should be doing with this thing called life… and if we discover that there is a God who created us and knows us… we want to know what we should be doing from His perspective.

From the Word… Series: You Asked For It ! How Can I Know God’s Will for My Life? Brad Bailey - May 25, 2008 Intro Continuing our series entitled… “You Asked For It” in which we have drawn topics from those submitted from all who gather throughout our four weekend gatherings. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

How do we discern God’s will for our life?

Intro Continuing our series entitled… “You Asked For It” in which we have drawn topics from those submitted from all who gather throughout our four weekend gatherings. Today we are going to seek what God says to us about one of the most noted subjects among us… how to know His will. Here are some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Just God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Justice is not an external system to which God tries to adhere. He didn’t have to go to law school or get a TV courtroom to learn how to apply the law. His justice comes out of his inner being and is based on His holiness, His truthfulness, and His righ

Our Just God This past Monday I had the opportunity to play “Mr. Mom” while Beth attended a conference in Chicago. There is no doubt in my mind that Beth has a more difficult job than I do! My greatest challenge came late morning when I was trying to give our baby Megan a bottle. Since Beth is ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Mary And Joseph Didn't Know

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 18, 2000

God is working, almost invisibly, to draw his creation back to his heart. Come and see how God is working, even without giving all the details to this young couple.

What Mary and Joseph Didn’t Know The Christmas story is a remarkably well-known one. The majority of those who identify themselves as Christian in any manner are well versed with the story of the birth of Jesus. I also would venture to say that, in the United States at least, a great many of those ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

To see Jesus for who He really is opens the door to eternal possibilities. But that revelation also requires a response to either reject Him or serve Him as Lord of all.

Responding to the Real Jesus Fortifying the Foundations #2 John 1:1-18 3-9-03 Intro: John 1:1-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 20:31

Denomination: Charismatic