Sermons on Tomb Guards Paid To Lie:

Go! And… Be Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 28, 2025

We live in a world obsessed with the next thing: the next upgrade, the next plan, the next season. But the Bible reminds us that the greatest “next” is not a product launch or a policy change; it is the glorious return of Jesus Christ.

Go! And… Be Ready for His Return A Call to Live in the Light of Christ’s Coming Introduction – Living on the Edge of Eternity Imagine if, before this service ends, the heavens split open, a trumpet sounds, and Christ Himself descends to gather His people. Would you be ready? Would you rejoice—or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:2, John 14:3, Matthew 24:36, 2 Peter 3:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001

A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

Do you benefit from your time or cheat yourself by misusing it.

Scripture: EPH. 5:15-21 Theme: REDEEMING THE TIME VS 16 Remembering that time is one of God’s Gifts to everyone with an equal share. It is also the responsibility of each one to use it the way he or she decides to. You either benefit from your time or cheat yourself by misusing it. Lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Or Stick!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 19, 2013

The flaming sword is reserved for stubborn sinners!

GIFT OR STICK! Genesis 3:24’So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.’ The noise my school kids make was just horrendous and unbearable! We threatened, punished, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To W.r.e.c.k. Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 18, 2019

What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about marriage?

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson 5. Proverbs 2:10-22. How to W.R.E.C.K. your marriage. Can a married man or woman have opposite sex friends? How do you know if you’ve crossed the line between friendship and something ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Of Trinity And Community Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

The Celtic emphasis and understanding of Trinity leads us into community with God and eachother

Celtic Spirituality June 9, 2008 Trinity and Community Take up Home Work Home work: Visit a gallery, find one piece and meditate on it Is God present in the piece? How? Is He absent? How? - Extra reading: Luci Shaw Art and Christian Spirituality: Companions in the Way in Direction Journal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:21

Denomination: *other

The $10,000,000 Challenge Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013

The faith calls us to be people of integrity

June 30, 2013 Church Planting The $10,000,000 Challenge Acts 5:1-10 Opening words: You know the story. I have told you several times. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Whose Report Will You Believe--The Resurrection

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2021

We have a choice as to what report we will believe concerning the resurrection. Some times like Thomas, we prefer our logic over the testimony of others.

Whose Report Will You Believe---The Resurrection 4/9/2021Jeremiah 38:14-23 John 20:19:31 When you get some news, what determines whether or not you are willing to believe it? How many of us have been hesitant because the news seemed to good to be true? How many of us have rejected it, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:14-23, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Amnesia Leads To Apostasy

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2023

The title of this sermon may not make a bit of sense…but it is my sincere prayer before I complete this sermon it will make sense and you will understand the seriousness of SPIRITUAL AMNESIA THAT LEADS TO APOSTASY.

I want to show you two things about AMNESIA AND APOSTASY. First, let us look at… I. AMNESIA WHAT IS AMNESIA? When a person has amnesia they forget some very important things in their life, such as… • They forget who their loved ones are...ISN’T THAT SAD! • Where they live… ISN’T THAT SAD! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Army That Attacks Believers.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2021

Let us study about the attacks of the enemy and how he tries to steal, kill and destroy. Cankerworm? Palmerworm? Caterpillar? Locust? Each have a Hebrew meaning.

THE GREAT ARMY THAT ATTACKS… BE PREPARED… SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. JESUS KNEW ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-28, Matthew 24:22, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus-Consciousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 11, 2018

I don't like watching basketball. You know why? In the show after a match will end. The people or sports commentator will praise and worship all things, the floor, the court, the ring, the crowd or audience having a wonderful audience, the players, the re

JESUS-consciousness Be JESUS-consious everyone not self-conscious which leads to selfishness. Psalms 97:11 Light is sown for the [uncompromisingly] righteous {and} strewn along their pathway, and joy for the upright in heart [the irrepressible joy which comes from consciousness of His favor and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Takes To Be A Perfect Person Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 23, 2002

Sermon 5 of 6 from the book of James. The lion of adultery can certainly destroy a marriage. But the "little foxes" of snide remarks, sarcastic comments, cynical observations, angry blasts, and cool responses gut the inside of a relationship and leave i

What it takes to be a Perfect Person Last summer my wife and I visited NYC for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Times Square which turned out to be both busy and safe. One of the most noticeable things to me in Times Square and in the whole of New York was that there were no dented Taxi ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Above - Pt. 2 - Above Below Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 7, 2011

Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

Above Pt. 2 – Above Below I. Introduction Above. As I mentioned last week there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . prominence and higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Out For False Teachers Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008

It’s so important to know the truth.

1. We pick up where we left off last week… Peter is writing against the Hungry Wolves that have come against the church. • Remember, wherever there are HEALTHY SHEEP, there are always HUNGRY WOLVES nearby. Satan is NOT happy with Christian progress & spiritual growth. • When you take to heart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Buttons And Zippers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Sometimes people seem to know your sensitivity to a topic or issue and can and will take advantage of it in order to get you to pop your button. Do you know anyone like this? Maybe you are good at getting someone else to pop their buttons.

Buttons and Zippers James Chapter 3 James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. In the title of the sermon you will notice two words that are not found in the bible. I checked 14 different ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed