Sermons on Year A 24th Ordinary Time:

Hard Times

Contributed by Steven Glover on Aug 29, 2001

The trials of Job.

Text: Job 1:6-22; 2:1-10; 13:15 Intro: If ever there has been a man who has seen hard times it was Job. Job suffered the loss of all that he had within a moment measured only by hours. These were hard times in the life of Job indeed. In Job we see a clear demonstration of how a child of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

Can America be great again?

IT’S TIME! Romans 13:11-14, Isaiah 5:20, Psalm 80:7,17-19 By Chad H. Ballard Introduction Church, some of you may have noticed that I haven’t preached a word about the events of September 11, since the Sunday following those events. That is not because I didn’t have anything to say. I always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Timing Is Everything

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 8, 2003

As the Son of God, Jesus came to accomplish everything well for our salvation -- all at the right time

Most of us have heard the famous "Who’s on First" routine by Abbott and Costello. The sense of timing is what has made that to be one of the funniest routines in American entertainment. Timing is important in most everything. The right timing affects the outcome of an event – timing dictates ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Reading The Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008

Christians wait and watch for Jesus’ return. We know the season, but we don’t know the time, and we live in the paradox.

Mark 13:24-37 “Reading the Times” INTRODUCTION There is probably not a day that goes by that we don’t wait. We might wait for a train at Bell and Grand, or wait in a line at the grocery store, or twiddle our time away waiting to see a doctor. Waiting is a part of lives, even though none of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Time To Remember Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 30, 2008

During trying spiritual times its is important to remember where we came from, how we started out, and who we spend time with.

Series: Galatians Text: Galatians 4:12-20 Title: “A Time To Remember” I. Remember Where We’ve Come From (12a) • I mentioned last week that Paul did not doubt their salvation, and here he reaffirms that truth. • “Be as I am” o Paul wants these believers to follow his example; he once lived ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hang Time Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

When teaching youth, I always get the same answers when I ask a question. I’ve dubbed them "Church Answers." In this series, we take a look at 4 of the primary answers given when asking a question. In this message we explore spending quality time with

What is Quiet Time? Quiet time not only refers to a time alone with God, but also to the quality of time we spend with God. Why do Quiet Time? You become like the people you hand out with. Hanging out with God… 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: *other

It's Time Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 6, 2009

This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

The Rebelution It’s Time “How to do hard things that make a difference” 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

In A Time Of Need?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 2, 2008

We face times of trouble and needs. God has a plan. We must learn the beauty of faithfulness to prayer!

WHAT SHALL WE DO IN A TIME OF NEED? COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Cor. 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Times Of Refreshing Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

We can be continually refreshed, if we will live in right relationship with God.

Times of Refreshing Acts 3:11-26 Intro: What is the most refreshing thing you can think of? For some of you, perhaps Coke is it! For others, when you’ve been working hard and perspiring profusely, a nice tall glass of iced tea is just the ticket. Still for others, there is nothing like cool ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time Of Transition Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 4, 2008

Life is full of turning points. Times of change that prepare us for the road ahead and fulfill God’s purposes in our life. The arrest of John the Baptist leads Jesus into a place of transition. Jesus goes to Galilee and begins to preach a message of

A Time of Transition Mark 1:14-15 March 9, 2008 Mark 1:14a (HCSB) After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee… Time to Leave - Turning points - Circumstances that God uses to redirect - Focus - Energy - Actions - These circumstances may be good or bad - The Holy Spirit gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time Of Joy Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent

A Time for Joy Luke 2:8-20 Greetings, good neighbors—I have a tremendous tale to share with you. My name is Jacob (my father named me after the great patriarch because he admired the man’s shrewdness and ability to get what he wanted). I am by trade a shepherd. Do not worry my friends, I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Now Is The Time

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at how God has prepared us for such a time as this.

This is what the Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3, Isaiah 45:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Time To Snooze

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

The church must be in an awakened state to deal with the issues she is facing.

KJV: And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now Is The Time

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 2, 2007

It is now time to make Jesus Lord of your Life

NOW IS THE TIME Ro 13:11 ¶ And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Today is the dawn of a new day. The new life in Christ is like the dawning of a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Decide

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006

There comes a time to make commitments -- are you ready to make one?

In the Old Testament book of Proverbs, in chapter 30, there is a wonderful verse. The writer says in verse 18, "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed