Sermons on Urgent Things:

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

Refocusing/reminding our church on the main thing of making disciples of Jesus.

The beginning of the year tends to be a time for fresh starts, we refocus and remind ourselves of what is most important. As we look back on the past year we sometimes realize we may not have been doing everything perhaps we should have been doing. For some they realize they need to quit a habit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Little Things Are The Big Things In Life! Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

Mary’s song re-orients our attention back to what is most important about Christmas. . The main thing is that the Lord God chose to do a wonderful thing by sending His Son. He is Mighty and Merciful, and we are so in need of His strength and mercy!

Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: The Little Things Are the Big Things in Life! Scripture Text: Luke 1.39-45 INTRODUCTION The whole atmosphere in sports-stadiums is something-to-behold! When my wife and I went to watch a professional football game, …people all-around-us were severely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Nazarene

One Thing: First Things First

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 6, 2012

The one thing – the most important thing – that we can do in our Christian lives is to abide in Jesus in prayer, in the Word, and in His love.

ONE THING: FIRST THINGS FIRST VIDEO INTRO: Clip from City Slickers with Mitch and Curly discussing “One Thing.” This is an interesting movie because Mitch (Billy Crystal) is going through a mid-life crisis and finds his life is missing something, and goes looking for that ‘one thing’ – the secret ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: *other

All Things! Really? All Things? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2017

When Paul writes "for those who love God all things work together for good," he writes to encourage Christians not to be discouraged by trials. "All things" urges us to look beyond the moment to see the glory that is to be revealed.

“The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Ezra 8

FIRST THINGS FIRST (EZRA 8) There is an ancient Scottish legend that tells the story of a shepherd boy tending a few straggling sheep on the side of a mountain. One day as he cared for his sheep he saw at his feet a beautiful flower -- one that was more beautiful than any he had ever seen in his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hurry Lord (Psalm 70)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 4, 2026

Urgent Prayers

In urgent circumstances do we look to the Lord for immediate help? Let’s look at Psalm 70 (cp. Psalm 40:13-17). For the Chief Musician. By David. A reminder. (WEB) Have we ever cried out to God to save us in an emergency? God, come to my rescue. Lord, hurry to help me. (Ps 70:1 ISV) Have we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Accursed Thing

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 16, 2003

Has the riches of this life become your God and master, is the Accursed thing ruleing your life?

Are you keeping yourself away from the Accursed Thing? Joshua 6:17-18 ,And the city shall be accursed, even it and all that are therein.....and ye, in any wise keep yourself from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourself accursed..... ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things In Common

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 26, 2001

Things that we have in common as believers.

Text: I John 2:1-2 1. My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2. And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Thing

Contributed by Stephen Rice on Jun 28, 2002

A challenge to live the Real Thing! Not this fake, go to church, get excited after youth camp sort of faith.

We all know the story of Abraham and Isaac, how God told him to the mountain and sacrifice his son. Abraham proceeded as told and took Isaac up, having been asked by his son Where the lamb for the offering was, Abraham just could say that God would provide. As they reached the top, Abraham bound ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17-18, James 2:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Great Things

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 7, 2002

Admonish each person to live holy and godly because of four greats.

Great Things 2 Peter 3:8-12 July 7, 2002 AM Subject: Holy Living Central Theme: How should I live my life? Objective: Every person should live holy lives because of four Greats. Introduction: I don’t know about you, but I think about the coming of the Lord quite often. For some the coming of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-11

Denomination: *other

Things That Matter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon asks the question, "What really matters in life?"

Sunday Morning August 4, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#1] SLIDE 1 THINGS THAT MATTER Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction: 1. While on vacation, I was reading abut the men that were trapped in the mine with freezing water. Most of them had lost hope and were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Things And Gods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001

A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Things To Remember

Contributed by Brent Lawrence on Sep 22, 2001

A response to the tragedy of September 11, 2001

Things To Remember In the Wake of the September 11, 2001 Tragedy The tragic events of September 11, 2001 brought so many feelings and emotions to so many people. For the first time, we realized as a nation how vulnerable we have become. Easing the feelings of instability and insecurity has been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Things Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2001

Jesus last words to his disciples, reinstating Peter as the leader of the church.

Jesus has risen. He’s appeared twice to his disciples as a group. The second time he tells Thomas that those who believe in Jesus without having seen him are blessed, and John concludes chapter 20 with the statement that the things he’s written are here so that we who read them later may believe ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

One Thing

Contributed by Aaron Thomas on Feb 12, 2002

Some things we as christians need to know and understand.

ONE THING Josh 23:14 And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:14

Denomination: Baptist