Sermons on Troubling Times:

Be 100 Times More Fruitful Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Apr 12, 2010

The parable of the sower tells us about the good soil that produced a 30, 60 or even 100 fold crop but warns about the thorns that choke that out; this message is an encouragement about experiencing freedom from all that keeps us from bearing fruit.

Thorns
 Lots of scripture - good soil - The point is life, growth and making a difference!
 The parable of the sower is found in Mt.13, Mk.4, Lk.8. Mt.13:1-8 reads like this, “That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank You For Your Time

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 27, 2010

A Labor Day Sermon celebrating the work of the members of the church.

Labor Day 2010 Happy Labor Day Not just a day off or the end of summer, but a day to celebrate the American Worker What would the world be like if people didn't work? Alabama - 40 Hour Week (1985) There are people in this country who work hard every day Not for fame or fortune do they strive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lent - A Time Of Preparation In The Wilderness

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus' time of preparation in the wilderness is a model for our lives

In the Church’s tradition Lent is a time of preparation. It used to be a formal time of preparation for those who would be baptised on Easter Day, and has come, more widely, to be a time of preparation for all members of the church to get ready for the key moment of the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: *other

Leadership During Tough Times Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010

Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thankful For Your Time? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2010

How often do we sit 'idly' by and allow time to tick, tick, tick away? There is this wonderful gift from God, that He gives to ALL of creation... it is the gift of time... and we all have it! But for the believer, time is of the essence! The time is NOW!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 12, 2010 Date Preached: November 14, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous – Thanksgiving/Thankful Heart Sermon Title: Are You Thankful for You Time? Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good All The Time!

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2010

"God Is God All The Time" is an exposition of James 1:16-18 in which God’s goodness and immutability are emphasized. The outline explains how the goodness of God is defended (v. 16), declared (v. 17), and demonstrated (v. 18) in the text.

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! James 1:16-18 In his book, Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome, R. KENT HUGHES tells of a dark night of the soul that he went through and how the Lord brought him out. Kent Hughes had been groomed for success. It was no surprise that he was chosen to plant a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Time For A Heart Check Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 3, 2010

We need to know its condition.

TIME FOR A HEART CHECK UP How is your heart today when it comes to God? 1. Is your heart DECEITFUL ? The Lord says it is by nature. Jer. 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? 2. Do you have a DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Not To Do In A Time Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 7, 2011

God often leads His people into situations that do not make sense to us. His ways are not always logical. Our perspective usually includes the shortest distance between two points, while God plans for the best route from an eternal perspective. After G

God often leads His people into situations that do not make sense to us. His ways are not always logical. Our perspective usually includes the shortest distance between two points, while God plans for the best route from an eternal perspective. After God had delivered Israel from Egypt, He led ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Drastic Times - Drastic Measures Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 28, 2011

We must live with an urgency to obey and be faithful to God.

Drastic Times - Drastic Measures March 27, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live with an urgency to obey and be faithful to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 21:12-17 (Pew Bible page 1137) Introduction: Briefly introduce “Madea Goes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Through Trying Times

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

When trying times come, and they always do, God has a message for us.

TRIUMPH THROUGH TESTING TIMES (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) After a long series of sermons on giving God room to work, it almost seems fitting, to look at scripture and find a place where God tells us, that tough ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2011

How are we to pray during tough times?

What are we hearing today when we listen to the news, prosperous or tough times?? You’ve heard of the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough gets…. going!” How many of you think that Vince Lombardi said that? It was actually legendary Knute Rochne who started that phrase as he coached the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He’s Always On Time

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 7, 2010

All the events, and circumstances of life are in the hands of the Lord. Q&A: How would your faith be, if you knew God wasn’t surprised by your circumstances and is working toward a holy and healthy conclusion?

He’s Always On Time Luke 2:6NIV Luke 2:6 while they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, Time: 6256- eth, now, certain, always, continually, due season, divinely appointed. Jon Walker writes: “We manage, waste, spend and save time. We wish it would come… we wish it would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Midst Of Changing Times

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jan 16, 2011

We are living in the midst of changing times. Our world is going through changes with the forces of nature, with earthquake, mudslides, flooding around the world, and unprecedented snowfall across the entire United States. The news reported this week tha

Malachi 3:6 (NKJV) 6“For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob. We are living in the midst of changing times. Our world is going through changes with the forces of nature, with earthquake, mudslides, flooding around the world, and unprecedented ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Eternity Is A Long, Long Time

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2011

Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right.

Eternity Is a Long, Long Time June 12, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right. Focus Passage: Luke 16:19-31 Supplemental Passage: "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: God's Appointed Time

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

A look at the Feast of Pentecost

Introduction: A This evening, in just a few hours, Jews all around the world will celebrate Shavuot. 1 Shavuot in Hebrew means “weeks” (7 weeks, 49 days & on the day after 49, 50, celebrate Feast of Weeks) since the Feast of First Fruits. a “Pentecost” is Greek for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-21

Denomination: Baptist