Sermons on To Live Is Christ:

"waiting On God's Time"

Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 8, 2020

Denomination: Presbyterian

INTRO. No one likes to wait. But we wait in traffic, bus stages, in banking hall, in grocery stores, barber shops, hair salons, for the doctor, for a spouse, for an expected baby, etc. But one fact is for sure waiting is not an easy task. I. WAITING REQUIRES PATIENCE AND TRUST. Waiting is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflection C.2 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? End Times Will Be Tough

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

Jesus' disciples asked a question about 'End Times'. But before answering, Jesus warns them that 'End Times' will be tough.

We want to know if God could be behind coronavirus. Could it be connected to God’s judgement or to ‘End Times’? To answer that we want to know what judgement from God looks like and what ‘End Times’ will be like. We started in the Old Testament and we’ve now moved on to the New Testament – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2020

The word of God is effectually working in you who believe.

THE GOSPEL OF GOD. 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. Paul is continuing to speak about the Thessalonian reception of the gospel message from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:9. Now, still addressing them as “brethren” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:1), he reminds them of what they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

Sunday 4/5/2020 From the Desk of the Pastor: In the early years, Circuit riders were most often lay preachers without formal education. They were young, poor, and, for the most part, single. Traveling thousands of miles a year. Though circuit riders eventually represented many different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible Doesn't Come With An Eraser

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

This is a short devotional of how we should not add or take away from God's Word.

I titled this devotional (READ TITLE). 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Psalm 33:4 says, “For the word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 33:4, Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 5, 2020

The message is about being born again saved, redeemed, regenerated, whatever we may call salvation.

Born Again John 3:1-17 1. Root of Born Again • Born again originates from God’s mercy • 1 Peter speaks of being born anew by God’s great mercy • Born again originates as a result of the fallen nature corruption and sin corrupted the image that we were created in. Created in the image of God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Are You The Permissive Parent?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

Many things have gone wrong in our society today as a result of “civilisation, modernisation or Westernisation” or whichever name is given to the moral decadence in this new age. Moral values, decency and respect are things of the past; they have long gone into extinction!

PROVERBS 19:18 “Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.” (Proverbs 19: 18). The Cambridge dictionary defines discipline as “The training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, and there will be punishment if these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Jul 7, 2020

The need for fathers needs to be affirmed.

Celebrating Father’s Day today provides us an opportunity to reflect on what makes a noble father. Families need good fathers because men provide love differently than women. This isn’t to say that the love fathers provide is better than a mother’s. Instead, the love that both spouses provide ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:14-15

Darkness Precedes The Second Coming

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 2, 2017

Darkness covered the earth at His crucifixion and darkness shall befall at His SECOND COMING

Darkness Precedes The Second Coming Mark 13:24-37 Now read with me: Mark 15:33-34, 37 “Now when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ Which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel Of Joy Is A Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2017

"Peace in society cannot be understood as pacification or the mere absence of violence"

Thursday of Sixth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel We are now in the season which the Extraordinary Form calendar still calls Septuagesima, or the seventy days before Easter. In other words, we need to remember that we are looking toward the beginning of Lent on March 1, and the sacrifices we need ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Spiritual Lessons From Elijah: Drawing Closer To God

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 5, 2023

Today, we delve into the remarkable story of the prophet Elijah and explore the spiritual lessons we can learn from his life. Through these powerful accounts, we discover seven key points that highlight how Elijah's journey can relate to our own spiritual walk.

Bold Faith and Trust in God (1 Kings 17:1-6): Elijah's story begins with an incredible act of faith as he confidently declares a drought upon the land of Israel. This demonstrates his unwavering trust in God's power and his willingness to obey divine instructions. Similarly, we can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, 1 Kings 17:7-16, 1 Kings 18:36-39, 1 Kings 19:1-21, 2 Kings 2:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus Amidst The Storm

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

In times of uncertainty and chaos, maintaining our focus on Jesus becomes essential for navigating life's storms. Today, we'll explore how our focus can empower us to overcome doubt and distractions, leading us closer to our God-given purpose.

>> Opening Bible Verses John 6:16-21, Mark 6:47-52, Matthew 14:24-33 As evening fell, the disciples found themselves in the middle of the sea, battling fierce winds and rising waves. Amid their struggles, Jesus approached them, walking on water, and reassured them, "It is I; do not be ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Mark 6:47-52, Matthew 14:24-33, Psalm 16:8, Colossians 3:2, Exodus 14:19, Exodus 15:22-27, Exodus 16:1-7, Exodus 16:11-12, Numbers 14:4, John 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Voting Guide Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2024

It is that time when Americans are given the opportunity (and responsibility) to vote for those who hold public offices.

God’s Voting Guide It is that time when Americans are given the opportunity (and responsibility) to vote for those who hold public offices. This privilege is given to us by God for it is He who raised this form of government in our country through our Founding Fathers. Many of them had a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curse Of Ill-Gotten And Dishonesty Gain Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teaching on the curse of ill-gotten gain and the consequences of earning money through cheating and dishonesty.

The Bible warns that wealth obtained through dishonest, scamming,cheating, and deceitful means will ultimately lead to ruin and destruction. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teaching on the curse of ill-gotten gain and the consequences of earning money through cheating and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:17, Exodus 22:22-24, Leviticus 6:2-5

Get Closer To God- Pleased Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 2, 2023

This is the 156th sermon in the series Action". This is the 2nd sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#156] GET CLOSER TO GOD- PLEASED Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: Jason and I were talking about the behavior of many kids in our Nation. The vandalism across the Nation is at an all time high. Take every crime that can be committed; and our young people are committing these at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist