Sermons on Understanding His Ways:

What If Jesus Came Tonight?

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 15, 2020

The signs of the Last Days are here: Unreached Peoples reached; Tracking technology everywhere; coming of the Armageddon Virus; Mutually Assured Destruction; the E.U.; 200M man army; the Bear Russia; majority of Israel in Palestine. ARE YOU READY?

WHAT IF JESUS CAME TONIGHT? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A department store manager noticed a young boy staring intently at the handrail of an escalator. The manager walk over to him and asked, “Son, are you all right?” The boy nodded yes without looking up. “Can I help you?” he asked. The boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Israel War & Prophecy 2

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 2, 2024

The Gaza Oct. 7, 2023 invasion has spread to Syria & Lebanon, and now has become a direct confrontation with Iran. Where is this war going? What does scripture reveal about God's purposes? What's the next step in the prophetic puzzle?

THE ISRAEL WAR & PROPHECY 2 Zech. 12:2-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Tampa Bay (Florida) Tribune reported that Rev. McDonald "gave one of the world's shortest sermons on Sunday. He announced that the focus of his talk would be on sin. 'Don't do it,' he said from the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Steadfast In Righteousness

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 25, 2024

We are about to embark upon a great privilege given us by God Almighty, an offering of participation in the future of our lives; whether to abide in the guidance of God Almighty or to be left to the abominations of the king–nation’s leader.

We have heard it said that we must obey the powers of earth; kings, rulers, laws, etc. for they have been ordained by God. Romans 13:1. 13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Is this an absolute command? Are we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Chronicles 15:1-18, Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 29:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Girl In Philippi

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

This little girl was possessed by a demon and possessed by merchants. She obviously had a Momma and a Daddy. However, nothing is ever said about them. It seems that they were inconsequential to her life. She didn’t seem to matter to them. Evidently, they

A LITTLE GIRL IN PHILIPPI TEXT: Acts 16:16-18 INTRODUCTION: A. WHO WAS INTERESTED IN THIS LITTLE GIRL? 1. This little girl was possessed by a demon and possessed by merchants. 2. She obviously had a Momma and a Daddy. 3. However, nothing is ever said about them. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

How To Honest Amidst Pressured Situations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How to keep your integrity despite the difficulty of your circumstances

Unit 6 – Integrity (Being Honest and Just in Everything I think about, believe and do) Lesson 13 – Joshua’s Choice – Numb. 13:1-14:38; Joshua 1:1-8; Josh. 24:15 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to an awareness of how they can make honest, right and God pleasing decisions ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Introduction To Romans” Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said:Matthew through John gives us the “Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ” The Acts of the Apostles give us the “Gospel of the Holy Spirit”But it is in Romans that we are given the “Gospel of God”

Sermon Series “The Gospel of God – A Study of Romans” Week #1 “Introduction to Romans” Text: Romans 1:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Knowledged and experienced, a district attorney makes his case. After calling witnesses, presenting evidences and giving an airtight summary, he leaves the jury with a stirring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Christmas Series part 1

Hope In an old Calvin and Hobbes comic strip - this conversation takes place. In the first frame Calvin speaks to Hobbes and says: "Live for the moment is my motto. You never know how long you got". In the second frame he explains "You could step into the road tomorrow and WHAM, you get hit by a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Up With Envy? Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are admonished in God’s word to put away envy. Let us study how envy can destroy our lives if we do not take authority in Christ to put it away.

ENVY (Heb. qin’â; Gk. phthonos). (1) That discontented feeling that arises in the selfish heart in view of the superiority of another (real or imagined), nearly tantamount to jealousy (Psalm 37:1; Psalm 73:3; Proverbs 24:1, 19; Phil. 1:15; etc.). (2) That malignant passion that sees in another ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

3 Hours Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on May 3, 2004

A part of the series, "12 Hours." A series on the last 12 hours of Jesus’life leading up to Easter.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas by Scott Mathews 3/4/04 Luke 23:44-56 (p. 734) The Passion of the Christ 2:59:59 HOURS Scene 1: Darkness at Golgotha (v. 44-49). “It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth our” (v. 44). “If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2004

Good sowing is done with confident hope that God will give the harvest! Let us ask the Lord for wisdom, faith and guidance in knowing how to be the best spiritual farmers He wants us to be.

Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming (Mark 4:1-4:22) Illustration: Other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased, and produced. --Mark 4:8 John Chrysostom was one of the most captivating preachers of the early Christian church. However, he recognized that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Dinosaurs & Bible

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2005

The Dinosaur Question. - The Bible refers to many common animals that we know today. What is interesting is that it has three animals that we no longer recognize. The Dragon, Behemoth & Leviathan

PowerPoint Available + = New Slide > = Transation Dinosaurs & Bible + - ’Intelligent design’ trial in fourth week - - Intelligent design is being promoted in schools across more than 20 states in the US. > Barna public schools should teach creationism (54% vs. 36%). >(59%) favor teaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Reality - Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to consider God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - EXTREME MAKEOVER 30 October 2005 Reality TV - ya gotta love it, right? There are no other shows on TV these days that include such drama, suspense, and comedy! And we can even say that reality TV is educational - I don’t know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Persuaders

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 28, 2007

These are the people that put hell on high alert.

I’m preaching this message entitled: The Persuaders, I’m beginning with this text in numbers because I want you to see what persuaded looks like (Joshua and Caleb were persuaded) Then you may say: But they didn’t persuade anyone else, But You’d be wrong: The fact is they persuaded the next ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:16-33

Denomination: Pentecostal