Sermons on Urgent Things:

Things They're Doing In Church Today Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 11, 2015

Jeans, falling down, gifts, music. The modern church does look a little different, you have to admit

THINGS THEY'RE DOING IN CHURCH TODAY 27. Gifts Or No Gifts? Whether there are gifts of the Spirit in the church today is not decided by what men believe about the subject, but the fact remains that there is a wide variety of opinions about it. Among the two billion persons calling themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Had Done All These Great Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that GOD does great things for us because of (a) His WORD and His Heart, (b) He wants us to know and understand Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Had GOD done all great things for you? Yes and Amen! 2 Corinthians 1:20 (Amplified Bible) 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Things God Has Prepared For Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2014

A look at five things that God has prepared for us.

- There is a late scene in “Searching for Bobby Fischer” where the protagonist sees far enough ahead on the chess board that he sees he’s going to win. He graciously offers a draw, but the other player thinks he’s in the superior position. (You can find this scene by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 39:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Should Christians Seek Psychics Or Things Of The Spirits

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Oct 21, 2014

Our question for this evening is this “is it wrong to consult with a psychic or the spirits?” This we have specific commands about.

Title: Consulting Mediums, spirits and Spiritualist is it wrong Subject: The occult and the Christian Introduction: Our question for this evening is this “is it wrong to consult with a psychic or the spirits?” This we have specific commands about. God gave Moses clear instructions ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:27

Denomination: Baptist

Ufos: 5 Things You Should Know

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jul 17, 2023

UFOs have gone mainstream. It's a topic that we can no longer ignore. Most Christians are not prepared to intelligently address or discuss the topic from a biblical worldview.

UFOs: 5 Things You Should Know INTRO -Shortly after the publication of Origin of Species in 1859 a new ideology, evolution was clandestinely born into western civ. Many scoffed and laughed at the idea. Some even thought it was a publicity stunt but its no laughing matter today. By the end of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 6:10-12, Revelation 13:13, Luke 10:18, 2 Peter 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

"too Much Of A Good Thing" Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Jul 18, 2023

Blessed with the Spiritual Gifts of faith knowledge and perseverance, Ephesus' greatest strengths led to their greatest weakness. Indeed, you can have too much of a good thing when love is absent.

SLIDE 1: Winnie the Pooh Sometimes, a children’s story from the past can help set the stage for new topics. A fitting one is Winnie the Pooh. He knew it was lunch time because his empty stomach told him so. He headed off to Rabbit’s house because Rabbit always had honey. “Rabbit – Are you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

The Most Foolish Thing I Can Do Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

I’m never more foolish than when I think I’m wise

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, David, Paul And Margaret: One Thing Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 10, 2022

Mary, David, Paul and Margaret teach us to value One Thing above everything else. Indeed that One Thing is the only thing that's essential.

How important is Jesus in your life? QUITE important? VERY important? One of several things that are essential? Or, the ONE THING that is truly essential? Over the period to Christmas we’re mainly looking at Revelation. But we’re also having some talks about people in the Bible. In each case, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Luke 10:41-42, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Things That God Does Not Know (Sermon On Salvation)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

A favorite song of many is the song, “No, not one”.

I think I know the reason that so many like that song is because of some questions that are raised, such as: • Did ever saint find this Friend forsake him? NO, NOT ONE! • Was ever a gift like the Savior given? NO, NOT ONE! • Will He refuse us a home in Heaven? NO, NOT ONE! But this song not only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things To Show Before We Go

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

There are a lot of jokes about growing old. For example, it has been said:

We're over the hill but don't feel sad This side of the hill ain't all that bad. So give us "five" and then a smile To us who have been here for awhile. With by-pass pain and mended hip And plumbing fixtures prone to drip; We all may seem a sorry lot, But we rejoice for what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021

How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

He Has Done All Things Well

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 4, 2021

Today in the text Jesus, according to the people "He has done all things well".

He Has Done All Things Well (Mark 7:31-37) 1. Jesus has done all things well • That’s the response of the folks in the text today vs 37says, People were overwhelmed with amazement. "He has done everything well, "He even makes the deaf hear and mute speak. • Why did these folks say this? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Methodist

Hopeless? Give Hope! Things Are Looking Up.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2022

Will we volunteer to be "HOPE GIVERS?" Hope can work even in the storm. Even after I told you so... God does his best work in terrible dark storms. Paul declares FEAR NOT WHEN ALL HOPE WAS GONE!

HOPELESS? THINGS ARE LOOKING UP! GIVE HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. Acts 27:22 (MSG) But there's no need to dwell on that now. From now on, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22, 2 Timothy 2:3, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"I Am About To Do A New Thing;” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022

Understand the same God who brought this people out of the land of Egypt is not yet done with them. Babylon is not an end but rather, an opportunity for God to display his power and his grace to his people once again.

The book of Isaiah is divided into three sections: (1) events leading up to the captivity and exile in Babylon, (2) redemption and restoration (Comfort), and (3) the Messianic Reign. Today’s message comes from the Messianic Reign and describes the suffering servant. Today’s reading is the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist