Sermons on Wasted Time:

Serving God In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 8, 2003

there is hope when we make up our minds to serve God in uncertain times!

I Kings17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." Skip down to…… I Kings 17:10 So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeking God In Times Of Need

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003

This is a devotional that I wrote for my July leadership board meeting about our need to seek God in times of crisis

Seeking God in Times of Need 2 Chronicles 14:8-10 July 8, 2003 8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to meet them. 9 Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Good All The Time

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 19, 2003

When we look at the superiority, transcendencey and consistency of God, it becomes easy to understand that He is supreme and He is good all the time.

July 20, 2003 Morning Service Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Subject: The Supremacy of God Title: God is Good All the Time I got to thinking the other day just how much we rely on our culture. We have become a media focused nation. We rely on the various types of media to entertain us. We plan our days ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gimme That Old-Time Religion

Contributed by Mark White on Aug 1, 2003

Various Cults at work today.

GIMME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION Mark White 1-03-02 Scripture Focus – 2Thessalonians 1-3 Time Magazine calls The New Age is "a combination of spirituality and superstition, fad and farce, about which only one thing is certain, it is not new". Actually its philosophies are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esther – "For Such A Time As This”

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

It was a time that cried out for a good woman of courage, Esther. Est. 4:13-16. Her silence would have been sin – in a responsible position, in a time that needed good people – of conviction and prayer.It was true in her time. It is still true in our time

ESTHER – “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” INTRODUCTION Text: Est. 4:13-16. 1 You’ve probably heard the adage, "behind every good man is a good woman." 2 I prefer, "Behind every good man is a surprised mother-in-law." 3. Today we will study a case in which it could be said, "Behind a great man (who was ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

This sermon explores the fruit of struggling with trials.

The Sweet Fruit of Bitter Times James 1:1-4 Krispy Kreme donuts are all the rage right now. Many of us have tasted them. Some people will line up and wait for hours to purchase these sweet delights. Let me tell you about the process that leads to a Krispy Kreme donut. First the little balls of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Cross The Jordan! Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

This sermon was preached as my first sermon in the pulpit of my most recent appointment. It deals with transition and the need to move forward into the future while treasuring the past.

“It’s Time to Cross the Jordan!” Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Joshua 1:1-11 Sunday, July 7th, 2002 Life is full of unexpected twists, of unforeseen bends in the road and of unwanted detours. Very seldom does life ever go just as we plan. No. Instead, our plans are rerouted. We are sent down a new road, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11, Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Time To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003

Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian's Duty In Times Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 21, 2003

We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. In this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come what should be the Christian’s response? How should he react and what should he do?

THE CHRISTIAN’S DUTY IN TIMES OF WAR ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. Ecclesiastes tells us that in the reality of this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come as it has to our country both in our war on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Time For A Phil-Up"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 29, 2003

The Lord has been of late speaking to me about obedience. You hear a lot today about hearing the voice of God. The (3) voices you hear, you, God and the devil. Classes, seminars, etc. and etc. Personally I don’t think we have any trouble hearing. I “know”

"It’s Time For A Phil-up!!!” - Acts 8: 26-27b - "And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. And he arose and went:" The Lord has been of late speaking to me about obedience. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Re-Dedication Time!!!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 10, 2000

An Examination of the Christian!!!

*TO DEDICATE IS TO GIVE FREELY OR TO COMMIT *RE...IS TO DO IT AGAIN OR ONCE MORE * LIKE RE-FINANCING YOUR HOME LOAN. 1. There must be a COMMUNICATION by the Holy Spirit. a. communicates the presence of sin..john 16:8...acts 5:3...psalms 51:3 b. communicates thru the preaching of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year, New Times?

Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 10, 2001

Isaiah 6 passage. A look at worship

A New Year, New Times? This passage of scripture brings us into the high command center of God himself. Here Isaiah sees the Operation center of the Universe! Here He is reminded of God’s sovereignty, his awesomeness, His authority. Here he is reminded God answers to no one, on the contrary, all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Protection In Times Of Danger

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 18, 2001

As a father would protect his children, Psalm 121 suggests three ways God protects us from danger.

When I was a boy, my family’s home was broken into three times. Valuables were stolen, memories gone. We realized how unsafe and unprotected we truly were. After the third time, my father decided that this would never happen again. He began to turn our little house into a fortress. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Quiet Time: Alone With God

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001

Please...No talking.

QUIET TIME: ALONE WITH GOD Mt 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. “Quiet Time” requires giving God your undivided attention for a predetermined amount of time for the purpose of talking to and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Wake Up!

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on Aug 17, 2001

Alerting Christians to our responsibilities in light of the lateness of the hour.

Title: “It’s time to wake up!” Text: Rom. 13:11 Intro. Read text. Talk about alarm clocks. Can I tell you, I don’t like alarm clocks! Why? Because alarm clocks are designed to alert you to the fact that it’s time to get up – more sleep is not an option! Elaborate I believe that spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational