Sermons on Thrive Time Test:

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

A Topical Christmas Sermon

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Matt. 2:1-12 Christmas is a season of wonder. Someone expressed that wonder this way: I am the Christmas Spirit— I enter the home of poverty, causing pale faced children to open their eyes wide, in pleased wonder. I cause the miser’s clutched hand to relax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

Through the birth of the Christ child and the visitation of the angels to the shepherds we see a God who cares and comes to us at our worst times to deliver us.

When we read the Christmas story of the birth of Christ I think we have a tendency to gloss over and glamorize what really happened. We sing our Christmas songs and envision this postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It’s beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Right Place, Wrong Time

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 15, 2006

THE DISCIPLES WERE IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR FISHING, BUT BECAUSE THAT IS NOT WHERE GOD COMMISSIONED THEM TO BE, IT WAS THE WRONG TIME. ARE YOU WHERE GOD WANTS YOU?

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 21:1-3 SUBJECT: RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME PATIENCE – VIRTUE SLOTHFULNESS – SIN CHALLENGE – BELIEVER . . . LEARN HOW TO DISCERN . . . GOD WAITING ON YOU/I TO MAKE THE NEXT MOVE VERSUS YOU/I WAITING ON GOD TO MAKE THE NEXT MOVE CRITICAL . . . ABRAHAM AND SARAI . . . HEBREW ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Take Down The Tree

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 24, 2006

A message to remind us 1) what God has done for us 2) what He has promised us, and 3) where He is taking us. We must make the decision whether or not to take God into the New Year with us.

So, all the presents have been unwrapped and even some of the gifts have been exchanged. The leftover turkey is all but gone and we have had to let our belts out a notch or two. All seems well and we are happy as can be – or are we? Many people find themselves depressed during the weeks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: *other

A New Year, New Times?

Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 10, 2001

Isaiah 6 passage. A look at worship

A New Year, New Times? This passage of scripture brings us into the high command center of God himself. Here Isaiah sees the Operation center of the Universe! Here He is reminded of God’s sovereignty, his awesomeness, His authority. Here he is reminded God answers to no one, on the contrary, all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Protection In Times Of Danger

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 18, 2001

As a father would protect his children, Psalm 121 suggests three ways God protects us from danger.

When I was a boy, my family’s home was broken into three times. Valuables were stolen, memories gone. We realized how unsafe and unprotected we truly were. After the third time, my father decided that this would never happen again. He began to turn our little house into a fortress. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day - A Time To Remember

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001

There are special days & times in the Bible designed to help us remember specific events. I want to call your attention to 3 of them & see how God uses them to jog our memories.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) A. What do you think of when you think of Memorial Day - the beginning of summer vacation, barbecues in the back yard, family get-togethers? In most churches Memorial Day is ignored because it is not one of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7, Genesis 9:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Next Time Jesus Rides

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Palm Sunday, Second Coming

Matthew 21:1-11 (READ) Today, on "Palm Sunday," we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal ride into Jerusalem. It was such a joyful occasion. People cheered. They threw down their robes in front of Jesus in a show of honor. Children ran and played and laughed in the streets. Young and old waved palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Takes His Time

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 6, 2001

Don’t get impatient with the process of our Christian life. God introduced the process during Creation.

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (KJV) It’s A Process! Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (KJV) then, to . . . . . . . . . . Genesis 1:31~ 2:3 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Take It Back! Series

Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 9, 2001

It’s time to take back what the devil has stolen from you!

IT’S TIME TO TAKE IT BACK! BEFORE WE START TODAY’S MESSAGE, LET’S TRY SOMETHING. EVERYTIME I SAY, “1 - 2 - 3”, YOU SAY, “POS, DUH!” SOUND GOOD? ALL RIGHT, NOW, I’M SURE THAT IN PREVIOUS MESSAGES YOU HAVE HARD ABOUT FAITH. FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS, BUT FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Kiss The Baby

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

When Jesus said "Suffer the Little Children to come unto Me" there was more to it than just ministering to the younger generation.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Old Time Gospel Beliefs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 21, 2001

Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date with the Lord.

OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote, “You’re over the hill when...” - You find yourself beginning to like accordion music. - You’re sitting on a park bench and a Boy Scout comes up and helps you cross your legs. - Lawn care has become a big highlight of your life. - You’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esther- "Such A Time As This."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2001

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel.

Esther - Such a time as this! Thesis: Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. Video Clip of Simon Birch in pastor’s office. Point: “God made each of us special. He didn’t do that to show off, but because he has a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful For The Good And The Bad Times

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001

Sometimes we should be most thankful in our sufferings for Christ.

THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES Colossians 3:15 (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. It’s that time of year again when most people give thanks for those things they have or have obtained. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Old Time Gospel Beliefs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2001

Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date.

OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- Our beliefs are very important. What we believe controls our lives and our destines. ILL.- Here is what little Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California, believes about God. His third grade homework assignment was to "Explain God." "One of God’s main ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ