Sermons on Torches:

Let There Be Light - Creation Day 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 5, 2021

What is the significance in the first day and what does it say against the backdrop of evolutionary science. Even more, how does Jesus fit into this motif?

Introduction Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve shared with you the impossibility of evolution. This is not a philosophical argument, but a theological fact. Evolutionists seek to dispose of God, especially the God of the Bible. Evolution, the gospel, and our salvation are impossibly compatible. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:5, Jeremiah 4:23, Revelation 14:6-7, Malachi 2:10, Isaiah 42:5, Psalm 148:1-5, Hebrews 11:3, John 1:1-3, Romans 1:19-20, 1 Timothy 6:16, Genesis 1:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

A Thousand To One, And He Won! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2020

Samson was bound with ropes and handed over to his Philistine enemies. He faced odds against him of 1000 to 1 or more that he would survive, yet he did! And guess what he used to attack his enemies. . . .

Introduction: Samson had taken revenge on the Philistines twice after his return to Timnath (Judges 15:1-8). Once he found out his father-in-law had given his bride to the “companion” or best man, as we would say these days, Samson caught 300 “foxes”. He then tied them tail-to-tail, placed a torch ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

In Remembrance Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 23, 2015

I would propose to you that it is fitting and proper that we should remember those who gave their lives serving in the Armed forces!

Title: In Remembrance Theme: Remembering their Cost, For our Freedom Topic: Memorial Day Reflections Introduction: As I prepared this message there came to me the remembrance of that very special motor-cycle ride into the wonderful city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The very place of the Battle ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ch.ch.ch.changes Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Change is an odd thing - everyone wants to change, but few actually do.

“Ch.Ch.Ch.Ch.Changes” 3 John After watching sales falling off for three straight months at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the Colonel called the Pope and asked a favor. ''I need you to change the daily prayer from, 'Give us this day our daily bread' to 'Give us this day our daily ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit's Prayer: Romans 8:26-27

Contributed by Kevin Haug on Apr 25, 2017

The Spirit's intercession for us mirrors Jesus' intercession for us.

I remember when I was training to be a pastor and working as a chaplain in a hospital as part of my requirement. My “congregation” was one floor in the hospital, and that consisted of the Intermediate Care Unit where the folks who weren’t sick enough for ICU but still needed more care than a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

John's Vision Of Jesus

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 6, 2018

Jesus displays His presence and power so that we may be accountable to Him when temptations beset us and assured by Him when trials besiege us.

The Book of Revelation was given by the Father to Jesus, who presented it through the Apostle John “to show to his servants the things that must soon take place” (Rev. 1:1). The prophecy was written in the mid-90s by John on the island of Patmos, where he was in exile “on account of the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20, Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Creation

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 18, 2021

When we surrender our lives to Christ we are born again and given a brand new start with God and on this earth.

A NEW CREATION 2 Cor 5:17, 18 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Empowering Men To Be Great Fathers And Husbands

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

A good marriage extends grace to you when you are grumpy; remembers your birthdays, your favorite foods, and your favorite music; celebrates your wins; speaks the truth when no one else will; serves one another with joy without complaining; and affirms my best qualities when I am insecure.

I had a really good father in life. My dad, Brian Maze, taught me to work hard as he grew up around the steel industry of Pittsburgh. He taught me to hate debt. He was a savor and modeled great wisdom for me in personal finance. He taught me to love my country as he was a Vietnam Vet around 1965. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Evangelism Stresses The Urgency Of Repentance

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

MOST CHANGES IN OUR WORLD HAVE COME AS A RESULT OF PEOPLE SEEKING AN EASY BELIEVING CHRISTIANITY THAT WILL NOT COST ANYTHING TO FOLLOW,. WE WANT TO BE BUDDY-BUDDY AND NOT STRESS THE NEED OF REPENTANCE.

BIBLICAL EVANGELISM STRESSES THE URGENCY OF REPENTANCE ISAIAH 55:1-8 A REAL COMPLAINT ABOUT MODERN INVENTIONS, PARTICULARLY FROM THE LAST CENTURY, IS THAT PEOPLE ARE PLACING A GREATER DEPENDANCY ON THEM AND LESS ON THEIR OWN SKILLS. MODERN TECHNOLOGY WORKS WELL WHEN IT WORKS, BUT WHEN IT ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

May The Weak Be Strong

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 3, 2021

The following sermon is going to review 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 to help us remember that God chooses the foolish, weak, lowly, and despised of this world to serve Him and in doing so shames the wise and strong so that boasting of righteousness, holiness and redemption would only be done in the Lord!

May the Weak be Strong 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What do you do when the Creator of all things seen and unseen who was slain to purchase your soul (Colossians 1:16; Revelation 13:8; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20), asks you a born-again believer to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Studying Biblical Prophecy Is The Correct Thing To Do – The Bible Is Relevant Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

We hear of prophecy teaching and biblical prophecy, but is there any value in teaching and studying biblical prophecy? This address looks into that question with reasons why it is very important to study prophecy.

STUDYING BIBLICAL PROPHECY IS THE CORRECT THING TO DO – THE BIBLE IS RELEVANT AN EXAMINATION WHY BIBLICAL PROPHECY IS VERY IMPORTANT May the Lord bless our time today. We are going to look into an important subject. There are those who think the prophetic books of the Old Testament, and the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-11, 1 Peter 1:12, 2 Peter 3:10-11, Matthew 24:15-16, Matthew 24:33, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Revelation 1:3, Acts 17:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plague Of Hail Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2022

Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields." When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning.

The Plague of Hail Exodus 9:22-26 (NIV) INTRODUCTION Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields of Egypt." When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Equal Before God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2022

Amos 1:3-2:16 shows us that God’s judgment falls on all who sin against him.

Introduction How do you think that the Old Testament prophets delivered their messages from God to the people? Did they just sense God wanting them to say something and so they stood up in the market and start speaking? Was it a sort of a “stream of consciousness” extemporaneous speaking? ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Snatched Away Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 12, 2023

A sermon showing biblical examples of people raptured in the Old Testament, the reasons for the rapture, and who will be qualified to participate in the end times rapture.

Snatched Away End Times Series- War in Israel CCCAG November 12th, 2023 Scripture- 1 Thess 4:13-18 Intro: Over the last several weeks we have been going over what the bible has to say about the times we are living in reference to what is going on in Israel. If you have missed any of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Genesis 5:21-24, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Kings 2:11, Jude 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming Great In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 25, 2023

The goal of this sermon is to invite you to see leadership in the kingdom of God as a servant and not as one who "lords one's position" over others. To be great means to imitate Jesus and truly be a servant to all!

Becoming Great in His Kingdom Mark 10 :35-45 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “I once heard the story of a rice farmer who saved an entire village from destruction. From his hilltop farm he felt the earthquake and saw the distant ocean swiftly withdraw from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist