Sermons on What Happened:

Part 7 - Thyatira: The Tolerant Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 21, 2020

What happens when a church becomes tolerant of worldly influence and sin? Jesus message to the Thyatira tells us clearly

May 31, 2020 Pastor Brad Reaves (c) 2020 Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com view this sermon in its entirety at https://youtu.be/SOLc3AG4x58 Introduction I recently read in a book the following, “It would be unsavory to describe how far the worship of indecency was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Peter 4:17, Genesis 3:3, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15, John 17:14-16, John 15:19, Philippians 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

God Values You, And Your Voice (Exodus 32:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2023

God has given us a seat in his divine council, and we have a voice-- a say-- in what happens in the world.

Our passage today, I'm hoping, will expand your view of who you are, of how God works, and of what prayer can do. It's not going to start, by talking about any of those things. We will take a bit of a wandering path this morning. But that's where we are going to end up. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Psalm 106:19-23, 1 John 5:16, Romans 1:18-27, 1 Kings 22:1-23  (view more)  (view less)

One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

Contributed by Greg Moller on Feb 6, 2020

What happens when a church closes doors for the last time but Jesus isn't done with them yet.

Our ministry has been holding services as part of a mainline denominational Church ( I won't name names) and for the last couple years I had been pastoring there. I was informed a few weeks ago that the church would be shutting down and closing the church. About a week later I was informed ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

When Only One Believes

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 20, 2018

It's a part of every church, those who are there on Sunday without their spouse. What happens when only one believes?

“Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage, goes together like a horse and carriage”, at least that’s what the song says.  You know as well as I do that isn’t always the reality.  Sometimes the horse doesn’t want to pull the carriage, and sometimes the carriage doesn’t want to be pulled.  For the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are The Lord’s!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 15, 2014

Those words remind us that we are the Lord’s possession no matter what happens to us in life or in death.

Romans 14:7-9-For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Well Is Dry? Empty?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2023

We must consider what happens when the well goes dry? Broken cisterns? Empty can be spiritually dangerous.

THE WELL IS DRY: EMPTY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) COMPASSION FATIGUE! There is a pastor so poured out: HE IS NOT BURNED OUT! HE IS BURNED UP… DO WE EVER GET TIRED? DO WE EVER GET SO TIRED THAT WE FEEL EMPTY? HOW ABOUT GETTING TIRED OF CRYING? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3, Jeremiah 2:13, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fate Of The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 13, 2025

In this sermon , we will explore few biblical examples that reveal what happens to evil people or wicked persons when they die.

The Bible provides clear teachings on the consequences of evil and wickedness. While God is a loving and merciful God, He is also a just and righteous God who will not tolerate evil forever. In this sermon , we will explore few biblical examples that reveal what happens to evil people or wicked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:9

Angel Encounter (Judges 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2025

What happened when Manoah's wife encountered an angel? Let's look in Judges 13.

What happened as a couple encountered an angel? Have we ever possibly met an angel unawares? Let’s look at Judges 13. A Nazarene was from Nazareth. A Nazarite took a special vow of service to God. Did an angel appear to Manoah’s wife and talk to her about bearing a Nazarite son who would begin to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Partial Obedience (2 Kings 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 25, 2025

What happens to those who start obediently, but turn back? Let's look at 2 Kings 14.

What is the result of partial obedience? Will we remain faithful or slide backwards? Let’s look at Amaziah the 9th king of Judah in 2 Kings 14. Was Amaziah a somewhat good king? Was he more like Joash than David, partial in obedience? Did he obey Moses’ law in regard to children’s innocence of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Privilege Of "Another Touch” Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 1, 2025

A sermon examininig what happens when Jesus comes along a does a special and unexpected work in the lives of His people.

The Power And Privilege Of “Another Touch” Mark 8:22–26 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, August 31st, 2025) Shackled by a heavy burden 'Neath a load of guilt and shame Then the hand of Jesus touched me And now I am no longer the same. He touched me, oh, He touched me And oh, the joy that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Can America Return To God?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

What happened that made millions now celebrate the "Freedom from Religion" instead of the "Freedom of Religion?

I know that Independence Day has passed and our celebrations are over. But God has strongly placed this message on my heart concerning the spiritual condition of our nation. Can America return to God? This is God’s message to us this morning. PRAYER ***** "Nothing Happened Today." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"They Took Offense At Him”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today I want to talk about what happened after Jesus had performed three great miracles in the NT.

“They Took Offense at Him” “Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: When terrible things happen, pray honestly, in complaint; remember what God has done in the past; and know that He may be forcing us to see how much we need Him.

There is very little justice in the world. Many people feel that they are not being treated fairly. Just about all of us think we deserve a better deal than we are getting. We think that there is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. We already know that. So what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That To You?

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 4, 2010

Jesus often responds to our innate sense of unfairness about things that happen (or don't happen) to us with the same words he spoke to the apostle Peter: "What is that to you?"...

What Is That To You? TCF Sermon October 3, 2010 Consider these two scenarios: First, we have two men who are in the service. Both are capable, loyal, devoted men, committed to doing their jobs. Both were part of the same training regiment, and were close friends, having been together for quite ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 8, 2008

many things will happens to us in the presence of God... Disciples are spending time in the presence of God and getting ready for another miracle.. it is not the 15000 being fed... it is what happened to them...

In the presence of the Lord John. 6:5-14 When you are in the presence of the Lord you are ready for the supernatural. When you spend time with the Lord you can expect some dramatic experience. No one went back the same way fro the master’s presence. Jesus was with the disciples and he saw a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God