Sermons on Time Is Short:

We Lift Our Lives Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 14, 2024

The third in a series of stewardship sermons. This week considers the stewardship of our live and our days.

October 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Psalm 90:1-12; Philippians 1:21-26; Matthew 6:25-34 We Lift Our Lives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We lift our lives. Imagine there’s a bank that credits your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Philippians 1:21-26, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Seize The Moment! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 21, 2024

Based on 1 Chronicles 29 - Challenges hearers to seize the moment & give sacrificially to God.

“SEIZE THE MOMENT!” 1 Chronicles 29 FBCF – 10/20/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon about sacrifice – Anyone ever been to Mt. Rushmore? 4 faces – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, & Teddy Roosevelt. TR most known for the “Rough Riders.” When everyone else was reluctant to take ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Hidden Rivers

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 8, 2025

A river is defined as a natural stream of water that flows through land, typically travelling downhill due to gravity, and emerging into another body of water like an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

Hermann Hesse, a German-Swiss poet and novelist once remarked: “Have you also learned that secret from the river; that there is no such thing as time?" That the river is everywhere at the same time, at the source and at the mouth, at the waterfall, at the ferry, at the current, in the ocean ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:9, Isaiah 43:19, Revelation 22:1, John 7:38

Called To Serve: "why Volunteering Matters To God" Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 5, 2026

Jesus — the Savior of the world — modeled the ultimate servant life. Which means if we’re following Him, serving isn’t an option.

Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Other

God's Delay (Psalm 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2026

Is God's delay His perfect timing?

When we cry out to God in distress, do we remember His faithfulness? Let’s look at Psalm 13. Do we sometimes think that God has forgotten us, or is hiding from us? Lord, how long will You forget me? Forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? (Ps 13:1 HCSB) Is David asking a total of four ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Awake PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of spiritual vigilance and preparedness for the return of Jesus, as we do not know the hour of His coming.

Good morning, folks. Have you ever thought about being caught off guard? You know, those moments when something unexpected happens and you're left in a state of shock or surprise. Well, our scripture today from Matthew 24:42-51 talks about this very thing and the importance of always being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Topics: Matthew, End Times

If Not Now, When? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Topics: Funeral Service, Time

A Future Worth Looking Forward To PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 3, 2023

Explores the promise of a new heaven and earth, emphasizing the hope and joy we have in God's faithful and true promises for eternity.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To come together as one family, united in our love for Christ, to seek His face and to hear His Word. We find ourselves today on the threshold of a new exploration in the book of Revelation, specifically ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Topics: Encouragement, Better Times

Rise Up Its Time To Move

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 3, 2006

God has been moving his bride forward since the day of Pentecost; there have been times of rest and times of moving forward. I believe that the trumpet has sounded! The time for camping has ended, its time to rise up and move forward.

Numbers 10:5 “When you sound the trumpet to move on, the tribes on the east side of the Tabernacle will break camp and move forward. 6 When you sound the trumpet a second time, the tribes on the south will follow. You must sound short blasts to signal moving on. I believe that the trumpet has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Experience Victory All The Time

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen

Introduction • This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen. • I want to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Experience Victory All The Time

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen

Introduction • This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen. • I want to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2019

Catholic Bible Sunday

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, now dedicated to promoting a love and knowledge of Scripture, it’s like our new annual “Bible Sunday” for Catholics! South African Anglican Bishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, likes to tell: “When the missionaries came to Africa, we had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Catholic

In Times Like These We Need Praise

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2008

I. But I Can’t Praise II. The Reason For Praise III. How To Praise God

We Sing: - In Times Like These We Need a Savior - In Times Like These We Need an Anchor - In Times Like These We Need The Bible Some more words: - In Times Like These We Need Prayer - In Times Like These We Need Praise I. But I Can’t Praise This Week: - Joe Biden "It’s patriotic to pay more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come...to Pray Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

1. The Time Has Come (for Jesus) to Pray 2. The Time Has Come (for us) to Pray

September 24, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1 Introduction 1. A year ago last summer, we had small groups meeting in different locations. A. My small group met here in the Fellowship Hall and we did an intensive study of the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6, right ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Third in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

"Handling the Hard Times" (Sermon #3) TEXT: Heb 6: 16-20 INTRODUCTION · Thinking recently about how much our lives are like the weather Ø Sometimes sunny, partly cloudy or clouds off in the distance, beautiful rainbow, rainy or a storm ( Get ready for the rain and storm – umbrella, raincoat, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed