Sermons on Time Shift:

The Lord’s Time Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007

God asks us to keep the long run in view when we consider what is occuring in our life. He works things out in His way on His time schedules. But God will bless His people with peace, productivity, & provision.

ISAIAH 35: 1-10 THE LORD’S TIME OF BLESSING Here is revealed the desired kingdom for which the nation has longed since God first promised it to Abraham. This is the state that mankind constantly longs for-a utopia in which peace and productivity prevail. This condition will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For A New Reformation

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 24, 2007

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, which is celebrated in the Lutheran Church to remember the contributions of the Church’s reformers.

Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2007 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have, through the ages, revealed your word to us through the Scriptures. You sent your Son among us, as your incarnate Word, who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Holding Fast In Changing Times Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 27, 2006

God never changes, therefore we can hold to him.

Title: The Courage to Fear He was still young when his world came crashing in around him. In his parents’ time, the kingdom had seen its last great ruler. But, in an instant, the king had been killed at the height of his power and greatness. And now, a succession of less than stellar kings had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8, Acts 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

End Time Events Overview Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 3, 2006

An outline which deals with end time events from pre-tribulation rapture standpoint. Can be broken down into a 4-sermon series, or used at one sitting. It is great for end-time conference use and specially promoted Bible Studies.

Intro: Everyone is interested these days in end-time events, especially with recent CNN emphasis on this subject due to the war between Israel and Hezbolah. End time events affect everyone, saved or lost! Let us examine the following 4 end-time events #1 THE RAPTURE (I Thess 4:13-18; I Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Help In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2006

We can let our crisis handle us or we can let God handle our crisis.

God’s Help in Times of Crisis Text: Gen. 32:1-21 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 32:1-21 2. Illustration: A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

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

Discipleship 101 - Time For An Introduction Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

Getting to know Jesus takes an investment of time.

Time for an introduction John 1:35-39 It took me 7 years to complete my 2 year master’s degree program. Part of the delay was out of my control, part of it was not. If I had to place a primary cause of my delay in graduating, I would say that I had not invested the time I needed to invest in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Mennonite

When Time Runs Out

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

When time runs out, what will you be doing? This is a message of encouragement to be ready.

WHEN TIME RUNS OUT 1 Peter 4:7-11 INTRO: Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming to an end; time is very short, we’re in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Religious Intolerance In Our Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in a restless, violent, ever changing world that moves in unknown directions every day. We were witness to this sad reality this past week when those victims at Virginia Tech lost their lives.

Religious Intolerance in our Time. Acts Chapter 5:17,41 The Apostles Persecuted 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Time For Signs & Wonders

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

Healing, miracles, signs and wonders are for today! They did not cease with the passing away of the apostles and disciples of old. In fact, we will see greater things! Greater signs! Greater wonders! Greater miracles! Get ready now.

By: Donna Kazenske I have really been pressing into the Lord for His wisdom, knowledge and understanding regarding spiritual things. I believe the Lord is drawing us closer and closer to Himself. He wants His church to "know" Him. And when I say, "know Him," I mean really know Him for who He ...read more

Denomination: *other

Go To Jesus In Times Of Grief

Contributed by Mark Flurry on Jun 28, 2007

Funeral sermon based on John 11 where Martha goes to meet Jesus.

17 Now when Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. 20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time To Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 7, 2007

The work began well at first, then stalled, as the people of God became self-absorbed and so concerned about re-building their own homes and lives neglecting the work of God had given then to do.

Text Verse: Haggai 1:4-5 (Haggai 1:4-5) "Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste? {5} Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways." Introduction: Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon in 586 B. C. In 538 B. C. King Cyrus allowed the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist