Sermons on Upheaval:

Rooted In The Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013

The roots of faith in the work of Christ on the Cross enable us to withstand the strong winds and storms of life.

Colossians 2:6-15 “Rooted in the Faith” INTRODUCTION During the football season a sub-specie of Homo sapiens arises called the armchair quarterback. These are people who may or may not have ever played football, and may or may not know how to throw a football, but do know how to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Reach People

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

The early church wanted to share God’s love, spread the good news, and reach persons for Christ. It is the spirit needed by all of us who confess Christ as Lord.

LET’S REACH PEOPLE Acts 6:5-7; 8:5, 35; 21:8-9 INTRO: Rudyard Kipling told of being on a world tour. At one port, General Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, boarded the ship. He was sent off by a group of tambourine-beating members of the group. This send off repulsed Kipling. Later, after ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Intercepted By God-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 9, 2024

1 of 3. The apostle Matthew recorded some key elements/aspects surrounding the conception & birth of Jesus, from Joseph’s perspective. ?What can be learned from Joseph’s perspective about Jesus’ beginnings? Lessons learned from a life intercepted by God. Life Intercepted By God...

LIFE INTERCEPTED By GOD-I—Matthew 1:18-19(:18-25) Attention: One day, in 1986, before I knew Jesus, I was sitting the living room of my, my wife’s, & our infant daughter’s newly purchased home in Savannah, Georgia. I was watching a Sunday Bible Study program aired by a local pastor. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Pains

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 1, 2024

This message unpacks Jesus teaching about how to live as his coming approaches and the church is challenged and persecuted by the secular and pagan culture.

Title: “Birth Pains” Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (The Olivet Discourse) Subject: How do we live for Christ as the age moves toward his return? Complement: We live wisely, fearlessly, courageously, devotedly, missionally…with endurance inspired by his coming. Big Idea; Jesus calls us to faithfulness as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds That Survive Pt 2 - Softening The Soil Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

Seeds that Survive Pt 2 – Softening the Soil Luke 8:4-15 We started last week talking about seeds that survive. We talked about the sower and the seed last week but this week I want to start sharing with you about the soil. If the soil represents our hearts I want us to take a look at what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

What's Next?

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

An overview of the next event on God’s program

"What’s Next?" The next event on God’s Prophetic Program is the sending of Elijah the prophet to ‘restore all things’ (Malachi 4:5, 6; Matthew 17:11) and then the beginning of Daniel’s Seventieth Week. This seven year period will be initiated by the Antichrist confirming "the covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Presence Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2017

Solomon built his temple. The worship at the temple by the people of God almost immediately needed to be reformed. Amos and other prophets called the people back to God. The reformation continued with Martin Luther and continues in the church today,

1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 “God’s Presence” INTRODUCTION “Reformed and Always Reforming” is a phrase that catches the spirit of our Reformation commemoration. We remember that five hundred years ago the Church had strayed away from the gospel of Jesus Christ. It had become deformed and, as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 23 Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

A pastor is a shepherd to the flock of God - Lead, Feed, and Protect.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “I am your shepherd; I will find a place for you to lie down and rest as comfortable as a green pasture. I will restore your soul, I will lead you in right paths as surely as My name is the Lord. I will guide you through death’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of The Kingdom Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2024

A fearsome dream, with a happy conclusion for the "people" known as "the saints of the most High" (cf. Daniel 7:27).

THE TRIUMPH OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM. Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18. Daniel has already reported the last day of Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon (cf. Daniel 5:30). With the beginning of chapter 7, the book changes from narrative to apocalyptic writing, and there is an overlap here as the dating ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Said I Am

Contributed by Andrew Heath on Aug 7, 2017

An uncompromising gospel .

Longton Elim 12/02/17 Pm Meeting Introduction. Good evening to you all, it is a privilege to have this opportunity to share the word of God with you. Title: By The Way This evening I would like to bring John 14 1-6 as our text As it has been said before we are living in very interesting ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith In The Age Of Ai

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 20, 2025

This sermon talks about holding on to our faith amid the rise of AI and the decline of Christianity.

Beloved in Christ, we live in an age of extraordinary change. Technology has evolved so rapidly that what once seemed like science fiction is now part of our daily lives. At the heart of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence—AI—which now influences everything from medicine to media, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ: The Lord Even Of The Storm

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 7, 2024

This sermon talks about the powerful truth that resonates deeply with our Christian faith: Jesus Christ is the Lord even of the storm.

Introduction Beloved, in our message today we will reflect on a powerful truth that resonates deeply with our faith: Jesus Christ is the Lord even of the storm. In a world often beset by turmoil and uncertainty, this message is not only comforting but also profoundly transformative. Our focus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Becomes Real When It Costs Us Something Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025

The Kingdom of Christ is not distant or abstract; it is discovered among the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the forgotten.

Title: Love Becomes Real When It Costs Us Something Intro: The Kingdom of Christ is not distant or abstract; it is discovered among the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the forgotten. Scripture: Luke 23:35-43 Reflection Dear Friends, The Church’s teachings can feel abstract until they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Other

Signs Of The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 17, 2011

Signs of the end of the age. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OIUTLINE: (1). There will be false messiahs (verse 5-6) (2). Their will be wars (vs 7-8a). (3). Their will natural disasters (vs 8). (4). Their will persecution (vs 12-18). (5). Their will be destruction in Jerusalem (vs 14-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A friend once asked Isidor I. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

Mental Health

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 2, 2011

This sermon will help you diagnose the problem that is causing your mental or emotional problem.

Mental Health Philippians 4:1 – 9 Preached by: JB Hall • According to I Thessalonians 5:23 a person is made up of spirit, soul, and body. These three are inseparable components. In Genesis 2:7 we are told that “…the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist