Sermons on When It Pleased God:

When Heaven Touches Earth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 13, 2002

A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. Slightly evangelistic

When Heaven touches earth. WBC 15.12.02pm Carols by Candlelight I was reading the story of Jesus’ birth to my day-care children one morning. As usual, I stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" I asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Is Formed In You

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012

An Advent message

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

When Time Runs Out

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

When time runs out, what will you be doing? This is a message of encouragement to be ready.

WHEN TIME RUNS OUT 1 Peter 4:7-11 INTRO: Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming to an end; time is very short, we’re in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Change: When And How To Embrace It

Contributed by Horng Saw on Jun 27, 2013

An expository teaching on when to change and how to embrace change. The key passage is Ruth chapter 1.

Change happens all the time, be it natural or man-made. Ruth 1:1-5 details a list of changes – there was a change of climate, a change of environment when Elimelech and his family moved to Moab, a change of leadership in the family after the death of Elimelech, a change of culture when ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Upright Get Uptight

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 11, 2023

Have you ever found yourself fretting over some situations. Why do we do that? What is the source of fretfulness? Better said, “Why do the upright get uptight?

Have you ever found yourself fretting over some situations. Someone does something and you worry about it. Things don’t go right financially, and you get anxious and fretful? Why do we do that? What is the source of fretfulness? Better said, “Why do the upright get uptight? We get uptight because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When All Is Said And Done

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 1, 2004

What shall be the final result "when all is said and done ?"

When All Is Said And Done Rev 21:1-8 (this message was inspired by a similar message by Lavon Boatner) I was up late the other night, and happened to flip on the t.v. about midnight. I got to watching this movie. To be honest with you it was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

When in Drought, don’t Doubt.

In the previous chapter, we learn that Ahab is now the king of Israel. Unfortunately, he was worse than all the other kings before him. Each king prior to Ahab became worse than the one before. Ahab married Jezebel who led him into worshiping Baal. People that worshiped Baal thought that Baal made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope When Life Is Unfair Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Fourth of a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope in our lives.

Life is unfair: • Company goes bankrupt and you lose your job • Invest your money with the Baptist Foundation and you lose much of your life’s savings. • A hurricane or an earthquake hits and you lose all your possessions • A loved one dies or gets seriously ill Read 1 Peter 3:14-17 "Most people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

When He Reigns, It Pours Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at how our giving impacts our worship.

Cartoons: • Denny came to me a few weeks ago and told me it was time to preach on tithing again. • In the meantime, we talked about some other ways to increase giving – one idea was to recruit some new ushers, or at least train them in some new techniques • Here’s another possible new look for our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

911-When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 10, 2011

Disaster will always strike, how should we respond?

911: When Tragedy Strikes Matthew 14:22-33 10 years ago today my wife and I were watching in disbelief as 9-11 unfolded before our horrified eyes. We remember how we felt because to some degree we are reminded of this emotion when we witness tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Light When Hopelessness Reigns

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2022

I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkness in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged.

Light When Hopelessness Reigns Micah Introduction I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkest in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged. ”Corrie" ten Boom worked with her father, her sister, and other family members to help many Jewish people ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Hope Seems Gone Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

Despair makes hope seem an empty dream as we snap awake to reality and we begin to believe the lie, “there's no way out.”...Our lesson today is one of “how” and “what”. “How” can I move from a spirit of despair to a life of hope?

DARE TO BELIEVE – “When Hope Seems Gone” Jonah 2:1-10 This picture (person sitting against a wall, very dark room, small light in the window) is, to me, a powerful image of despair. It creates a sense of aloneness where an overwhelming gloom settles into your spirit and there's ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

When The Going Gets Rough

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008

Sermon about what to do when things get tough in life.

Theme: Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction Tell the story of Elijah on Mt Carmel This story begins before chapter 19. Actually it begins in chapter 18. This is a very popular story because it shows the power and assurance of God in a awesome way. The challenge was laid. Elijah had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

When Integrity Meets The Guilty Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 17, 2006

This is the fifth in a series on the life of Joseph. His "test" here is how he will treat those who have treated him so horribly, now that he has power, position and privilege.

Trinity Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Series: Character on Display When Integrity Encounters the Guilty Genesis 42 Most people love “rags to riches” stories -- especially if the people who suddenly come into wealth are the “good people“ in the story. One of my favorite “rags to riches” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Came To Egypt

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

And so Joseph got up in the middle of the night, and he and Jesus and Mary made their way to Egypt. They were sent to Egypt.

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO EGYPT Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.13-15 ILLUSTRATION When I was growing up in East Saint Louis, around this time of the year I developed what I call a new profession. I had chores around the house that I was responsible for, but this job was not mom-appointed, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational