Sermons on Thinking Ahead:

Why Me God

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 13, 2012

Most of us start our day out the same...Not to ex-cited about waking up… we stumble into the kitchen and first reach for a cup of motivation… (Our coffee). We try and sit down for a few minutes… slam down a quick breakfast and think about all the press

Slide #1 Prayer Most of us start our day out the same...Not to ex-cited about waking up… we stumble into the kitchen and first reach for a cup of motivation… (Our coffee). We try and sit down for a few minutes… slam down a quick breakfast and think about all the pressing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

My Cup Overflows

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

Let us think of some cups which never run over. If ours runs over, why it does so? And then, thirdly, what then if our cup runs over? (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon at: http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols19-21/chs1222.pdf)

HoHum: Charles Dickens book, Oliver Twist, is about an orphan who at the age of 9 goes to a workhouse. Oliver, who toils with very little food, remains in the workhouse for six months. One day, the desperately hungry boys decide to draw lots; the loser must ask for another portion of gruel. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Testament Law And The New Testament Christian Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 22, 2015

Paul said in Romans 6:14, “we are not under law but under grace”. So does that mean the law has no value to us? If we think because we are a Christian under the new covenant we don’t have to pay any attention to the old covenant we are mistaken.

“OLD TESTAMENT LAW AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN” Matthew 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION: (‘I tell you the truth’-first instance we find this phrase is in Mt. 5). We might think that because we are a Christian and under the new covenant, as I talked about last week in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Our Bunker

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 2, 2021

Friend, there are million things attacking our homes, children, marriage, church, ministry and health today, mere walls cannot save us, we need today the hands of God to protect us, say Hallelujah. Never be too smart, smug and snobbish to think you can make it without God’s protection.

Hedge of protection! Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 The LORD said to Satan, "From where do you come?" Then Satan answered the LORD and said, "From roaming about on the earth and walking ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 10, 2021

Jesus' beloved friends had requested He come for their urgent need. But He didn't show up when He could have? What are we to think when God doesn't answer our prayers--there's only silence--and midnight passes?

Boy, we live in some tumultuous times, don’t we? Earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A nuclear disaster there as a result. Uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt and Libya. Our nation involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya. And wasn’t it only a few months ago that a huge earthquake ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:32, Romans 8:28-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

How In The World..did This Happen??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 9, 2014

Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think! Your miracle is just around the corner! That answer, that opportunity you've been looking for...is just literally moments away from coming up to you... Taping you on the shoulder and saying.."Here I Am

How in the World..Did This Happen?? John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Love Me

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 14, 2014

Peter had denied Jesus three times. Jesus asks Peter is he truly loved him. Jesus may need to ask us the same thing. Peter didn't love Jesus as much as he thought he did. Do we love Jesus as much as we think we do?

“DO YOU LOVE ME?” John 21:15-23 1) “Do you love me?” (15-17). The charcoal fire connection in 21:9. It is interesting that the Greek word for charcoal fire is found in only two places in the New Testament. Here in this story where Jesus is cooking fish for the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wait Is Over! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2013

I want to take just a few moments to unwrap one more Christmas Story…The Story Of Simeon in a message I am calling ‘The Wait Is Over!’ You know, I think that, is a very appropriate title for Christmas Eve service, don’t you...

The Wait Is Over! The Story Of Simeon Luke 2:25-35 Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free From our fears and sins release us Let us find our rest in Thee Israel's strength and consolation Hope of all the earth Thou art Dear desire of every nation Joy of every longing heart Born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is In Your Boat?

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 6, 2008

WHO IS IN YOUR BOAT? I love the scripture in Matt. 28:20 ............lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Then also the one in Hebrews 13:5 .....for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Sometimes we think Go

WHO IS IN YOUR BOAT? I love the scripture in Matt. 28:20 ............lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Then also the one in Hebrews 13:5 .....for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Sometimes we think God may have forgotten about us, however, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:13-21

The Secret Life Of Titus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 23, 2022

We might think that Titus had a boring life. He is never mentioned in the book of Acts. But when we piece together the life of Titus from Galatians, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy and the book of Titus we realize Titus had one of the most adventure filled ministries of anyone we find in the Bible.

In the movie the Secret Life of Walter Mitty we see Walter who works at Life Magazine developing pictures. He is leading a very boring life. Because his life is so boring he daydreams of having exciting adventures where he is at the center of danger and excitement. But then back at work he finds ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4-5, Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2021

Everyone has times when they think "it can't get any better than this" and "it can't get any worse". Several examples of good things and bad things are examined, plus there's a word of encouragement at the end.

Edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO Not an exact transcription. Introduction: How many of us can remember a time when we thought, “It doesn’t get any better than this?” I can think of a couple. One such instance happened back in the early 90’s when I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 28 – The Lord Exposes The People’s Sins For They Had Married Sin And Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

Great sinners think they can sin but God does not see it, or it does not matter if mixed with a bit of religion. God lists Judah’s sins. Sin hardens people. It grows callouses. God’s message just slips away with ease. We need to be serious with God and not indifferent about our relationship.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 28 – THE LORD EXPOSES THE PEOPLE’S SINS FOR THEY HAD MARRIED SIN AND RELIGION PART 28 - Jeremiah 7:8-15 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THE LORD’S HOUSE IS DISHONOURED BY THE WICKEDNESS OF THE DECEIVED PEOPLE – GREAT HYPOCRISY {{Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, you are trusting in deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:8-11, Jeremiah 7:9-10, Genesis 4:9, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 7:11, Mark 4:22, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Luke 19:45-46, Jeremiah 7:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be "Saved”? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

When we hear the word “saved,” we often think of someone who escaped from certain danger or disaster. That’s what “saved” means — someone helped you, someone rescued you, someone saved your life. But there’s a deeper reason why we all need to be saved...

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “SAVED”? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 When we hear the word “saved,” we often think of someone who escaped from certain danger or disaster. For example: • You were almost in an accident, but you got out just in time. • You were drowning, but someone rescued ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9

"Enter Into His Gates With Thanksgiving…” (Psalms 100:4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 17, 2023

Notice, our text begins, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord...”

As I preach this message I would like to show you why it is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord. We usually think of being thankful as being connected with good manners. Illus: A man gave a little child a piece of candy. The mother was embarrassed, because the child immediately stuck the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Worship God With Reverence And Awe

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 8, 2004

EPIPHANY 5(A) - Believers worhsip God with reverence and awe not just on one but as a way of life.

BELIEVERS WORSHIP GOD WITH REVERENCE AND AWE Isaiah 58:5-9a - February 8, 2004 ISAIAH 58:5-9a 5Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for a man to humble himself? Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying on sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran