Sermons on Understanding The Times:

Living In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2025

In these uncertain days, trust Christ as your Savior, follow Him as your Servant, and obey Him as your Sovereign.

At a conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, told of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping. Even though they were in a small town, Marti knew there was a chance someone might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Zechariah 9:9, Mark 10:45, Mark 8:34, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:43-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019

Our world is becoming a more hate-filled place, where people have less empathy and compassion for others. In contrast to that, the people of God are called to live lives of love, empathy and compassion, because God has loved us and poured His love into our hearts.

A. One day a man was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. 1. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he stopped and backed up to the curb. 2. The car stopped, so he started to cross, and the car started to move toward him. 3. The man changed direction and went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Show Time

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Ever feel like God has left you fighting alone? Ever wonder why God allows so many battles and struggles into your life? Ever wonder if God really even cares about you? God does care - that’s the reason for your battles and struggles. God allows these thi

It’s Show Time Introduction: Ever feel like God has left you fighting alone? Ever wonder why God allows so many battles and struggles into your life? Ever wonder if God really even cares about you? God does care - that’s the reason for your battles and struggles. God allows these things into our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Spending Time With God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003

Stresses the importance of making a commitment to a daily time with God in prayer and Bible study

Spending Time With God Luke 5:16 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to set aside daily time with God. President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Get Training

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

As christians we need to train for godliness.

Time to get training 1 Timothy 4:1-10 (NIV) 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Know The Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 30, 2010

He’ll get you out, if you know the signs of the times. If you’re in the belly of the whale in your faith in God, and you’re accurate about everything that goes on in the belly of the whale, but you’re not accurate about the signs of the times, you need to

Matthew 16:1- 4 and 4:17 I feel like Jesus sometime. People see me and come around me everywhere I go. When deception beat me at a game I wasn’t intending to play, I find myself praying more: not because I’m praying for myself, but I’m praying for those who hurt me by pretending to be a friend. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seed Time/Harvest

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Apr 19, 2011

Seed time/harvest, but what happens between those two times. Faith. You

“Seed Time/Harvest” Intro (Genesis 8:22) “While the earth remaineth (exist) seed time harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” After the great flood, the Lord spoke to Noah. He told him to let every creature that creeps to go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon On Enlightenment

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 25, 2022

Amongst the many possible definitions, enlightenment is considered a concept of understanding, insight, awareness, and a learning process that may clarify uncertainties in life.

Jagadish "Jaggi" Vasudev, better known as Sadhguru, an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “If all your energies are focused in one direction, enlightenment is not far away. After all, what you are seeking is already within you.” John 16:13 confirms: “When the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18, Psalm 119:130, Job 29:2-3, 2 Timothy 1:9

“the Gift Of Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2015

James speaks to us about how to receive wisdom from God.

James tells us that wisdom is a gift we should ask for and here in his discussion, he tells us about the giver and the giving of wisdom; and the receiver and the receiving of wisdom. (READ TEXT) 1. The giver and the giving of wisdom - v. 5 James tells us that the giver of true wisdom is God. Some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Handles For The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

First in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

“Handles for the Hard Times” (Sermon #1) TEXT: I Thess 2 :17 - 3:5 INTRODUCTION · Army Chaplain had a sign on his door that said, “If you have troubles, come in & tell me all about them. If you don’t have troubles, come in & tell me how you do it.” · Regardless of who you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Late, Yet On Time

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon deals with a simple biblical truth: God’s ways and his sense of timing are not the same as ours. Many times God does not seem to fit our schedule. However, his ways and his time are best.

Late, Yet On Time! Have you noticed that God is frequently late? As I’ve grown older in faith, I’ve become more aware that God follows a different time, almost as if he runs by a different clock. He is frequently late. For the sceptical among you, allow me to elaborate. Some people are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 40:28-40

Denomination: Adventist

It's Time To Celebrate Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The fourth sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit. This one deals with celebration.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 4 “It’s Time To Celebrate!” Text: Deuteronomy 16:5,6,8-12 Introduction: Over the past several weeks I’ve been preaching a series of messages on, “We’ve God The Power”. The 1st message, “Where It All Began”, talked about when the New Testament Church actually began. We ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Time For The Feast

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 28, 2008

Christ has given you a daily invitation to fellowship with Him but many of us reject His invitation giving various excuses. Today we will spend some time reviewing the excuses they gave and see they are the same excuses we give.

INTRODUCTION In our passage today we find Jesus teaching a parable. A parable is an earthly story that teaches a Heavenly truth. Earthly Story - A king had decided to throw a banquette and invited all of His closest friends. In those days the invitation would go out and would be accepted or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Its Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on May 3, 2008

90% of people become Christians because personal Evangelism. This series equips and challenges the church in sharing their faith with others.

Personal Evangelism IV “It’s Harvest Time” Good morning and welcome to Central. If you are our guest, allow me to say thank you for worshiping with us. Profession: “This is my Bible, God’s Holy Word, it is a …” Looking at the news, the threat of World War III, the rising cost of gasoline, the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Who Is Our Life

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 24, 2007

Christ is our life.

"Christ, who is our life." Text: Colossians 3:4 Intro:Paul’s rich expression in our text indicates marvelously that Jesus the Christ is the source of our lives. Now, the concept of Jesus as the life-giver is explained and expanded in Ephesians 2:1 (KJV), "And you hath he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Church Of God