Sermons on William Giffiths:

Is Jesus Coming Back Soon?

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

From the text of the Olivet Discourse in Mark 13, this sermon explains that while we cannot know the precise day and hour of Jesus’ return, it is possible to see the end of the age approaching.

Is Jesus Coming Back Soon? Mark 13:24-37 Mark Chapter 13, along with Matthew Chapter 24, record Christ’s teaching in what is known as the Olivet Discourse. It gets that name because Jesus was at the Mount of Olives, preparing his disciples for his impending passion, and Peter, James, John, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Spirit Of God's Love In The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on May 24, 2003

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love” 1 John 4:7-8.

Theme: The Spirit of God’s love in the Church Text: Acts 10:44-48; 1 Jn. 4:7-10; Jn. 15:9-17 The Scriptures take it for granted that God exists. It begins with the words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Creation declares that there must be a Creator. Philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will They Say?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

The way you live your life will determine what they will say about you at your funeral.

As you know I am preparing to attend my 35th high school reunion. This week I dug through the storage unit to find my Little Rock Central High School annual for 1967, my senior year. Couldn’t wait to get home to see those pictures. Lord, I was a dork! Looked like I was almost 12! And that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Methodist

Where Does Your Mind Dwell?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

Each of us gets to choose the thoughts on which our minds dwell. Paul suggests dwelling on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, admirable, and worthy of praise.

Where does you mind dwell? What kind of thoughts occupy your thinking most to the day? It’s an interesting question to which most of us would probably reply, “I haven’t really thought about it.” The Apostle Paul encouraged the people who were the church in Phillipi and the people who are the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Humility

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus shows us that humility comes from strength rather than weakness, from confidence, not insecurity.

Matthew 18: 1-4; “1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Why Jesus Healed The Sick

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 5, 2006

The reason for Jesus’ miracles, is to validate his office, his mission, and his message. Today, miraculous healings are not badges of prophetic office, but are, instead, answers to prayer by those who have access to God through His Son Jesus Chr

One theme that immediately jumps out at us today from the lessons – particularly the Old Testament Lesson from 2 Kings and the Gospel lesson from Mark – is the theme of healing. The Old Testament lesson, of course, might be called the ultimate miracle of healing, when Elisha raises the Shunnemite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christians And Political Activity

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Oct 23, 2004

Contrary to some traditional beliefs, Christians should be involved in politics.

CHRISTIANS AND POLITICAL ACTIVITY As we approach this election season, it seemed very appropriate to take a look at what The Word” has to say about Christians and Politics / Government. We are particularly concerned with the fact that all too many people, especially Christians, have just thrown up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: *other

Listen To The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 14, 2005

“Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John 1:29.

Jn. 1:29-34 Theme: Listen to the Lord. Text: Is. 49:3, 5-6; 1 Cor. 1:1-9; Jn. 1:29-34 Introduction: We live in an age that is widely acclaimed the information age because of the tremendous technological developments that have taken place in the communication field. It is common knowledge that all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why God Allows Suffering In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 6, 2003

In this sermon we discuss why God allows suffering in the life of a believer.

Why God allows suffering in our lives James 1 Trials and Temptations 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

A Captive For Christ Series

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 8, 2003

In this message we examine Paul’s determination to promote the gospel even though he is a prisoner.

Philippians 1 Christ Is Preached 12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by William Scott on Dec 22, 2004

Christmas is God’s Great Commission!

THE GREAT COMMISSION Text: Gal 4.4 Intro.: 1. The birth of Jesus is a well-spring of great joy to the world. 2. We associate w/ His death, sorrow & regret, but from His birth, joy. 3. The 1st Christmas carol of the angels was a joyful event expressing the gladness of God’s heart. 4. The stars ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

This Is My Son The Chosen One

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 3, 2007

“Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body” Phil. 3:

Theme: This is My Son, the Chosen One Text: Gen. 15:1-12, 17-18; Phil. 3:17-21, 4:1; Lk. 13:31-35 The first thing we usually know about a person is his or her name. We all know the significance of names in our culture and everyone here automatically receives a name that depicts the day on which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spring Forth - A Call To Repentance

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 21, 2007

Its time to leave the past ’winters’ behind, and ’spring forth’ and do a new thing...repent, ask forgiveness, and allow Jesus Christ to give you life anew.

Spring Forth – A call to repentance 3/18/07 Isaiah 43:18-25 KEY: I AM DOING A NEW THING BIG IDEA – Its time to leave the past behind, and do a new thing. Its time to repent and ask forgiveness. Its time to start new, spring forth. Through Jesus, the way, who blots out our transgressions and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything Is Father Filtered

Contributed by William Hickman on Mar 29, 2007

If you have been under attack lately get ready God is about to show you what the fight is all about.

Everything is Father Filtered Part 1 Judges 6:12 Intro: If you have been under attack lately get ready God is about to show you what the fight is all about. The level of warfare over your life tells you what God is going to build in and through you. Gideon was hiding in a cave: yet God was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Paid It All

Contributed by William Hickman on Mar 29, 2007

There are some things that happened while Jesus was three days in the tomb.

He paid it all Luke 24:1-8 Rev. 1:18 Intro: The fact is, that our Lord is risen… There are some things that happened while Jesus was three days in the tomb. The whole life of Jesus is miraculous His Birth Jesus has always been. Gen. 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal