Sermons on 1 Corinthians 9 3a12:

Choose To Live A Dis Free Life Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 7, 2016

Part four of this series on Choices focuses on verse twenty-seven of 1 Corinthian chapter nine. This message focuses on the word "Disqualified" and the meaning of the prefix "Dis."

Choices – Part 4 Choose To Live A “Dis” Free Life Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction This is part four of my series “Choices” and is titled “Choose to Live a “Dis” Free Life.” Our foundational Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disposition For Position-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 8, 2014

1 of 2. Jesus characterized the disposition needed for holding position & power in Jesus’ disciples. But what is the proper disposition? Position & power in Jesus’ disciples is tied to our...

The DISPOSITION For POSITION-I—Mark 10:35-45 Attention: A Better Solution When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade & billions of dollars developing a pen that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Place For Us-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware of the the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. But how can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

The PLACE for US-I—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Antichrists- Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

The Bible teaches that when the Antichrist comes in the end times, he will try to be the Christ that men are looking for.

First John 2:18-27 contrasts Christians with Antichrists. Verse 18 says, "Ye have heard that Antichrist shall come, even now are there many Antichrists, by which we know that it is the last time." That verse introduces a term that is very familiar to Christians: Antichrists. This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Sep 7, 2003

1st in a 12 week series on the Sermon on the Mount

The Beatitudes (Part 1) When we start a new series, it has been our custom to start with some context, and background, explain some big idea that will serve as a unifying them for the series, and then finally zero-in on the particulars of a certain passage. I like that approach… and, quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosea - Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2013

Hosea's message and sacrifice for Israel...

Hosea 1:1 [NLT] March 6, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study Hosea – Chapter One: A Study of the Minor Prophet-Hosea (760-720 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Hebrew word for “Salvation” BACKGROUND 1The word of the Lord that came to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Journey - 1 Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 23, 2017

Part 5 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

The cluster of miracles of Elijah and Elisha serve several purposes. One is to show Israel that Yahweh remains faithful to Israel even after her exile to Babylon. The other is to show Israel that despite the godlessness of her kings, Yahweh remains gracious and merciful in difficult times. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 1 Timothy 5:17, 2 Kings 8:1, Luke 12:15, Luke 16:13, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Mark 9:22, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Patterns, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2017

A brief study of Isaiah's prophecy promising the birth of a child known as Immanuel.

“The Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” [1] Signs loom large in the Word of God. I don’t mean to imply that there is a plethora of signs, though there are many signs provided in the Bible, for various reasons; I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Happy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001

The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with.

Be Happy- part 1 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with. Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday and Scripture describes for us what happened that day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 Salvation Series

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Feb 6, 2022

ARE YOU RAPTURE READY, ARE YOU GOING TO BE WITH THE LORD OR ARE YOU GOING TO BE LEFT BEHIND?

RAPTURE READY A THREE-PART SERIES So, you have heard, we are living in the days of Noah, before the flood, you all know what happened, however I was to say something, Noah was a man of faith, yes, we all agree on that, he saved his family. Yet Job was a man of faith as well, yet his faith did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

(1) Joseph The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 13, 2020

The events of chapter 42 of Genesis is the occasion for the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham and also the fulfillment of the dreams of Joseph mentioned in Gen. 37: 6-7.

(1) Joseph the dreamer. Genesis 37:1-11 Sheaves of the Field and Stars of the Sky Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning to us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 1 Cor.10:11 And God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shepherd And The Sheep (1) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021

Psalms 23 is one of the most loved Psalms in the Bible. David spoke intimately of his relationship with the Lord. He was the sheep while the Lord was the shepherd. The shepherd's provision, protection, preservation and presence is clearly highlighted.

TEXT: Psalms 23:1-6 (NLT) "The lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teachings Of Titus #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Paul writes to Titus who is on the Island of Crete. Paul and Titus had both been on this island preaching the gospel together.

However, the book of Acts never mentions that Paul and Titus were on the Island of Crete together. This is because the book of Acts does not give a complete list of everywhere Paul went on his missionary journeys. Paul left the island of Crete, and now he is writing back to Titus to give him ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-13

Denomination: Methodist