Sermons on Urgency Purpose Goal Contentment:

Thankful, Even In The Hard Times

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 20, 2014

Paul writes to the church and to us that we can be content and happy and thankful, even in the hard times in our lives. Jesus models this thankfulness even when death on a cross is eminent.

Giving Thanks, Even In The Hard Times Philippians 4: 10-13 Intro: The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Giveth, The Lord Taketh Away

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

he fact that God alone is sovereign, having all power, must be understood by every person who would enter into a covenant relationship with the Lord. That the sacrificial death of Christ on Calvary’s cross was not to enable us: to never get sick,

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III THE LORD GIVETH, THE LORD TAKETH AWAY Prepared for Delivery at the Magic City Lectureship Birmingham, Alabama at the Bush Hill Church of Christ Monday, September 13, 1999 at 7:45 p.m. Peter Moss, Host Minister PRELIMINARIES It is with great humility that I have ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Treasure’s Trap Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2010

Stop pursuing wealth, because: such a pursuit has made us (the American Church) sick; it never satisfies; and it is a snare into sin and self-destructive behavior.

Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity addressed the National Press Club on public radio, on which he recalled a workshop he conducted at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. The assembled pastors quickly pointed toward greed and selfishness as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Satisfies Our Souls

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2023

We confess our dissatisfaction. Our loving, heavenly Father provides satisfaction.

GOD SATISFIES OUR SOULS (Outline) MARCH 26, 2023 – Lent 5 – NUMBERS 21:4-9 INTRO.: Are you satisfied with your life? Content with how the Lord has taken care of you? Our sinful nature likes to grumble and complain. We think everything is not quite the way we want it to be. All too often we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Debt Is Slavery

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 1, 2024

Less is more and debt is less.

Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. There are more people enslaved in the land of the free than we would like to admit. They are slaves to debt. Credit debt is way out of control and many families are one payday away from bankruptcy. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes You Happy?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 16, 2019

Solomon examines the source of happiness in life.

10.20.19 Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Are you happy? Do you enjoy your life? A part of the American dream is entwined within our Declaration of Independence where it declares, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Singing In The Rain…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 27, 2025

I want to preach a sermon titled after a very popular song called, “Singing in the Rain.”

The words of this song “Singing in The Rain…” come from a famous song sung by Donald O’ Conner. The idea of course is that we often plan things in life and then the rain comes along and spoils those plans. For example: • We are going to watch a parade, but the rain comes and spoils our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Riots And Revival Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Riots and Revival

Acts 19 v 23 - 34 Riots and Revival The Riot - 1. The Scene of the Riot - The Period - 23 And the same time Days of Visitation - 20 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. Days of Vindication - 10 And this continued by the space of two years; Days of Validation - so that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-34

Denomination: Holiness

The New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003

The New Testament Church was created by God through the preaching of the rsurrection with the purpose of proclaiming pardon to all mankind.

The New Testament Church, Its Beginning Acts 2:1-6, 37-41 INTRO.: Barton W. Stone was born Christmas Eve in 1772 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. His father died while he was still a baby. He watched his older brothers leave home to fight in the Revolutionary War. He listened to the sounds of artillery ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Trust In God's Plan - Proverbs 19:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

We map out our lives, set goals, and pursue dreams. Yet, there is a greater plan at work—the divine plan of God.

Go! And Trust in God's Plan - Proverbs 19:21 Introduction: Have you ever made plans only to see them fall apart? Have you ever set out on a course of action, believing it was right, only to find yourself facing obstacles and detours? As humans, we love to plan. We map out our lives, set goals, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 16:9, James 4:13-15, Isaiah 46:9-10, Romans 8:28, Luke 22:42, Isaiah 55:8-9, Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling The The Purpose Of God For Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 11, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR LIVES AND DRAWS LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF 1. JOSEPH 2. NAOMI 3. JOB 4. ELIJAH 5. PETER 6. PAUL 7. JESUS.

FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR LIVES *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1. JOSEPH 2. NAOMI 3. JOB 4. ELIJAH 5. PETER 6. PAUL 7. JESUS. THE MESSAGE FULFILLING THE THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Partners With God

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Feb 3, 2005

God involves us in the work of evangelism.

1. TRUTH EXISTS. (verses 18, 25) a. There is truth about sin. Sin means to miss the mark, the standard of holiness. There is such a thing as right and wrong. b. There is truth about judgment. (v. 32; 2:2) One day, we will give account of our sin before God. Even here on earth, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be An Apocalyptic Christian In Four Easy Steps Series

Contributed by Michael Bird on Sep 19, 2002

This sermon looks at Lk 9:57-10:20 and argues that mission is an apocalyptic activity whereby we participate in the victory of the kingdom of God.

Lk 9.57-10.20: How to be an Apocalyptic Christian in 4 Easy Steps Introduction When I pose the question, “How to be an Apocalyptic Christian?” numerous thoughts or images might fly through your mind. Is it like David Koresh and the Branch Dividians of Waco, Texas U.S.A? Is that like one of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Three Deadlines Series

Contributed by Bruce Mccoy on Feb 8, 2006

This is one sermon in a series of retelling famous historic sermons that shook continents. This particular sermon is a retelling of Evangelist, J. Harold Smith’s epic sermon, "God’s Three Deadlines." In my church, I included a bulletin insert phot

God’s Three Deadlines. The Unpardonable Sin - Sinning Away Your Day of Grace – Sin Unto Death 1. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the Unpardonable Sin. 2. It is committed only by unbelievers: 3. List multiple crimes that seem unforgivable. John Wayne Gacey – Homosexual who enticed young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-33

Denomination: Baptist