Sermons on Ugly:

The Blast Of The Sixth Trumpet Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

Now the sixth trumpet is going to sound and another horde of demons come forth. This time there is a difference.

So far we have seen the first 5 trumpets blast. We have seen 1/3 of the vegetation of the earth destroyed, 1/3 of the water supply, the sea life, and the shipping and fishing commerce of the world. We saw the demonic-like plague of locusts. They were like scorpions, inflicting injury and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up, Don't Give In, Give It All You've Got

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Oct 1, 2018

Close out of the Torah reading cycle. Stories of biblical characters and their struggles.

20180922 Parsha 151 Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. Give up, give in, or give it all you’ve got Blessing Today is the day we close out the Torah cycle that we have been on since the beginning of Tree of Life back in February 2016. We had decided to do the three year cycle rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, John 16:33

Denomination: *other

"What's A Saint?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 2, 2018

A sermon for All Saint's.

John 11:1-6, 17-44 “What’s a Saint?” One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As he looked ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Not Cast Me From Your Presence

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

11th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:11 3/21/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #11) “Do Not Cast Me From Your Presence” So, tonight we are 11 sermons into repentance with this Psalm. And let me ask you: are you tired of all this repenting? Is it getting old? Are you ready for a more positive, upbeat message? After all, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ-Centered Life Sermon Ii: Acquiring Contentment As We Grow Older Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

Seemingly unbearable situations may cause Christians to pause and wonder why, but mature Christians have learned to be content by trusting in the Lord in and through it all.

TO FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY IS TO ACQUIRE CONTENTMENT AS WE GROW OLDER In a third world country, a Jewish man complained to his rabbi: “Life is unbearable for me and my family. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi thought for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

One Day, O Glorious Day

Contributed by John Newbaker on Mar 6, 2021

A lot can happen in a day.

One day, O Glorious Day Rev. 19 I want to speak to you about a day. A glorious day that is coming. What you will see in this is how God has the future all planned out, how he is in complete control and how we are safe in his arms. A lot can happen in a day. In a day, a hurricane can hit an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iv: Inexplainable Suffering Is Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when answers are hard to come by and the extremity of pessimism has been reached, mature Christians renew confidence in the Lord God Almighty to redeem that which at the moment begs to be explained.

CHRISTIANS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT INEXPLAINABLE SUFFERING IS REDEEMABLE Nothing hurts worse than the emotional experience of watching a child suffer . . . “being there” for someone whose loved one has committed suicide . . . holding the hand of a dying person ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-8, Job 42:1-6, Job 19:25

‘sign Of The Times’ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 23, 2020

What will it be like in the end times? This is a message from Matthew 24 about the cultural conditions at the end of the age & the Christian response.

‘Signs of the times’ Part 1 Matthew 24:1-14 September 9, 2018-am 1. Decide now to be a more devoted disciple of Christ. V.3-4 2. There will be deception. V.4-5 3. There will be division.v. 6-7 4. There will be disasters.v.7-8 Open: Signs of the times: There has been famine in our world. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Queen Esther Sermon Ii: Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength rise to the challenge of acting upon their moral convictions thereby doing the right thing rather than giving in to the pressures of worldly-minded folks who urge hostile responses.

ESTHER: THE RIGHT THING WHAT GOD’S PEOPLE WITH MORAL CONVICTIONS DO ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:21-23, Esther 3:1-6

Almost? Wasting Time...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 13, 2021

Night is coming when no man can work. Two issues are hurting the church. 1. Thinking we have plenty of time. 2. Procrastination. We must redeem the time...

ALMOST? WE DESIRE TIME THE MOST, BUT WE USE IT THE WORST. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A HOUR GLASS OF SAND, I START IT AT THE FIRST OF THE LESSON. PLENTY OF TIME, JUST WAIT. TIME IS WHAT WE WANT MOST BUT WHAT WE USE THE WORST. 2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, be not ignorant ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4, Colossians 3:23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Tetelestai

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2021

Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. Each of us has earned a penalty of death because of our sins, however, Jesus willingly went to the cross to suffer a death that we deserved.

The Importance of “Tetelestai” Easter Sunday 2021 Introduction Today, Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus His victory over the grave is why we celebrate and have hope in this place Truth is, if it wasn’t for Jesus … we’d be hopeless We’d be alone in a world that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Wall.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 17, 2021

‘I’ will be unto her a wall of fire — Her safety shall consist in my defense. I shall be as fire round about her. No adversary shall be permitted to touch her.

The Ultimate Wall. Zechariah 2:1-5 The Great Wall of China was erected in the third century BC as a defense raids by nomadic peoples from the north. Throughout succeeding centuries, especially during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Great Wall was repaired and extended in length, finally ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-5, Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Keys - Jonah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023

God's will is one of love and will be accomplished even when we are reluctant and defiant. The story highlights God sovereign nature and his willingness to provide multiple chances for redemption

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Measure Success Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2023

The more we have humility, and we are serving others the more we are like Christ. The places of honor in Christi’s kingdom are not reserved for those who seek it selfishly.

In our passage the disciples are sensing Jesus’ time has come. They know Jesus is the anointed Messiah and now they are arguing who will sit in Jesus’ right and left when his kingdom is established. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Humility Lived Out? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 8, 2022

Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar teach us how to live out our humility.

Introduction I look around the world today and I don’t see what I consider to be a lot of humility these days. And then I thought to myself, maybe it is me, maybe I don’t know what humility looks like. Maybe, I don’t know what I am looking for. I know this I need to know what humility looks ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:33-37

Denomination: Baptist