Sermons on Those That Are Nigh:

Modern Idolatry (2) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 30, 2010

"...punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand of generations of those who love me and keep my commandments". Three-four generation vs. a thousand of generatio

ILL. A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says: everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. The janitor, who happened to sweep around, turns & says, "Sorry, I’m only available on the 12th. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Trying Times - "In The Morning" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 7, 2013

A comparative: Those, who give God the day and wait on the Lord and those who panic and use pride and vanity, counting the blessings of others, being the judge of who should be blessed, taking, before they receive what they prayed for.

Trying Times – “IN THE MORNING” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Friends

Re-Digging The Wells

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

This is a message speaking to those who have lost their spiritual heritage and are working on restoring what has been lost. It speaks of how to move forward after dealing with those setbacks and disappointments and how to maintain a right heart and attitu

Re-digging the Wells TEXT: Genesis 26:12-22 New Living Translation, “When Isaac planted his crops that year, he harvested a hundred times more grain than he planted, for the Lord blessed him. 13 He became a very rich man, and his wealth continued to grow. 14 He acquired so many flocks of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Comforts The Disturbed And Disturbs The Comfortable

Contributed by David Mcnally on Oct 20, 2011

For those who are worried about their salvation or any and every aspect of their lives Jesus can give the peace that the world cannot give and cannot take away, but for those who are comfortable with their sin and the sin of the world Jesus brings discomf

Gospel reading – Matthew 11:28 SERMON - Jesus came to comfort the Disturbed, and disturb the Comfortable. One of the most well known verses in the Bible is Psalm 23 verse 4: ‘Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me, your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Views Of A Believer’s Death

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2011

In the story of Stephen, we get three essential views of a believer’s death: 1. The view from those in the grip of grief. 2. The view from the Lord of life. 3. The view from those gone home to Heaven.

Biblical Views of a Believer’s Death Acts 7:54-8:2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 29, 2002 *Updated May 14, 2011 for a grieving family. *The death of a loved one: It’s one of the hardest things we ever have to go through in life. Most of us have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Miss Christmas Series

Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007

This message describes those prepared for Christ’s coming and those who were not. The religious crowd is indifferent. The leaders are worried. A widow is watching and an old man is waiting. Magi are wandering and worshipping. Which one describes you?

Don’t miss Christmas (portions of this sermon are borrowed from illustrations and sermons on Sermon Central) Christmas time is a time filled with traditions. There is the time to get a Christmas tree and put it up along with the decorations. There are presents to buy, so there is shopping to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

We all feel the pain and loss when mourning the death of a loved one. But God knows that there are people who are mourning in a different way. There are those who are mourning for this lost world and those who have not accepted the salvation that only

The Law of Love Matthew 5:1-20 Slide #1 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: Slide #2 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. To be poor in spirit is not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slaves In Egypt Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 16, 2013

Well whose to judge, to slander those lost in sin, those who don't know the Father. How do we treat the alien and the widow? Slapping them up the side of the head will not win souls for the kingdom of God.

The paradox that we are looking at this week of our OWSOMS Self Denial appeal that we are looking at is this ‘The Paradox of Belonging’. In the passage from Deuteronomy 24:17 through to verse 22 we get this command “Do not deprive the alien or the Fatherless of justice, or take ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:17-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Would A Free Man Go Back Into Bondage?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 9, 2016

"To tamper with the gospel is to trouble the church... Indeed the church's greatest troublemakers (now as then) are not those outside who oppose, ridicule and persecute it, but those inside who try to change the gospel... Conversely, the only way to....

Why Would A Free Man Go back into Bondage? Pt.4 Galatians 1:1-10NASB In the 1980s Hollywood created what became a authentic, film genre in which a bulked-up, heavily armed one-man fighting machine broke into prison camp's and rescued hostages, POWs, or kidnapped victims. Names like Sylvester ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christmas Search Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come will completely change a person’s attitude toward the season which we now celebrate.

A Christmas Search There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come will completely change a person’s attitude toward the season which we now celebrate. Most people including ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing Without Seeing

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 4, 2021

On the day of Jesus's return we will see him, in person, face to face. Until that great day, we are those who have not seen, yet believe. We are those who have not touched and seen and heard.

There are some things about us that we just have, naturally. Think about how children look. Every child receives some features from his or her parents, like red hair or brown eyes or a certain shape of nose or chin. And sometimes we think faith is like that too. We say, “I’m pretty sure I have ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Noah - The Man Who Saved The Human Race Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 27, 2019

Looking at OT history, chronologically, through the eyes of its men and women, we see the clearest example of how God will punish wickedness at the close of history and separate those who are right with Him from those who are not rignt.

NOAH - THE MAN WHO SAVED OUR RACE Gen. 6-9; 2 Peter 2:5 A missionary to China drew on a blackboard an ancient Chinese word for flood. Chinese words are actually line drawings or pictures. The word for flood was a boat and eight people. Like many other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dwell Securely

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 5, 2020

I am talking to those of you who are preaching, teaching the Word of God and also to those who have made resolutions to resist the devil, here comes the Word to empower you to attack the devil and punch his nose.

Dwell securely Proverbs 1:33 "But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil." Friends, this is an awesome promise! When you take obedience to God seriously then you can live at ease, are you listening? Those of you who are living double ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:33, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Different Roles, Same Assignment

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 9, 2021

There are some in the body of Christ who see those with public roles (ministries) in the body of Christ as being more valuable to the kingdom than those who don’t. But this is simply not true when you see “the big picture.”

Over the years, I’ve known Christians who, because they didn’t have public ministries, believed that they were, somehow, second tier to those who did. They were not preaching. They were not teaching Sunday school. They didn’t lead the choir. They served on committees. They were not unhappy. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, Luke 9:1-2, Luke 10:17-20, Luke 10:1, Genesis 1:31, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 2:21-22, Genesis 1:26, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:12-14, Luke 15:7, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 - Understanding Prophecy. Four Types Of Modern Prophecy Series

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025

Prophecy continues in modern Christianity in 4 distinct ways. This sermon series serves to help the believer understand the fundamentals of Biblical prophecy. Do not be deceived by those who say that prophecy is not for today, nor by those who prophesy in error.

Understanding Prophecy: Part 3 Four Types of Modern Prophecy PROPHECY CONTINUES TODAY - BUT NOT AT SCRIPTURE LEVEL "Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 KJV) ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: PROPHECY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 4:16, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 12:31, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal