Sermons on 1st Rate Materials:

My Brother Is Bigger Than Yours Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 10, 2016

This is the 1st sermon in the series Jesus is Better- The Better Messenger. Jesus is greater than the Prophets.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#1] MY BROTHER IS BIGGER THAN YOURS Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction: I can remember growing up with a younger brother that had a “smart” mouth. Tharon, my brother, while in elementary school, was always picking fights with kids bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

He's Got Your Back Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Jesus has your back.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#1] HE’S GOT YOUR BACK Hebrews 4:14-16 Introduction: The high priest was the supreme religious leader of the Israelites. The office of the high priest was hereditary and was traced from Aaron, the brother of Moses, of the tribe of Levi. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Need Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2021

This is the 1st sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#1] NEED HOPE? Luke 2:25-35 Introduction: Last year, I preached a series entitled, “A COVID Christmas”. The Sermons were, “Governor Decrees”; “Governor Approved Worship”; and “Governor Dominance”. I think you can see where I was at last year. Our NM Governor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

First Timothy Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 2, 2021

What you will find here is a verse by verse study of the sixth chapter of 1st Timothy.

(What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study on 1Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. The text that I am using in the New American Standard Bible. Here are other Bible translations that were used: KJV – King James Version. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cure- Unashamed Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2022

This is the 121st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#121] THE CURE- UNASHAMED OF JESUS Romans 1:1-17 Introduction: I was thinking about how many Neurologists’ appointments Tharon and I have been to over the last 15+ years. We are both blessed with a good Neurologist; but we leave each visit with no cure. It can become extremely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy Life- Enjoy People Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2024

This is the 193rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#193] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- ENJOY PEOPLE Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction: Most Bible Scholars say that Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians at Acts 28:30. Acts 28:30-31 While Paul was under house arrest in Rome, he wrote this letter to the persecuted Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter About Forgiveness- Be Different Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 6, 2023

This is the 152nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Philemon.

Series: Action [#152] A LETTER ABOUT FORGIVENESS- BE DIFFERENT Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Thank you for all of the prayers, texts, calls, gifts, and food. As Pastor of Bel Aire for almost 25 years, I have spent many hours with people while their loved ones were having surgery. I have sent ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Begins Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 1st Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#1] THE JOURNEY BEGINS Genesis 11:1-32 Introduction: Tonight, we will begin a new sermon series, "Called To Promise." In this series, we will learn about the life of Abraham, a man who trusted God and followed His plans. Today, we start at the very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Urgent- The One True God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 2, 2024

This is the 211th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from Titus.

Series: Action [#211] URGENT- THE ONE TRUE GOD Titus 1:1-4 Introduction: When Tharon and Tyler were living at home, their friends would come to our house and eat all of our food and then go do the same at the other guy’s homes. Not only did they eat our food; but they also would wrestle all ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lost But Not Forgotten Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 1st Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#1] LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Ruth 1:1-22 Introduction: In a World full of trouble and uncertainty, the story of Ruth shows us how strong faith and God's care can be, even in difficult times. As we start our series on "Faithfulness In A Fallen ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Rs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2012

On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God.

Title: Three Rs Text: Galatians 4:4-7 Thesis: On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God. Introduction The three Rs (as in the letter R) are the foundations of a basic skills-orientated education program within schools: Reading, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lust Series

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 10, 2005

A continuation of a series on unfortunate behaviors dealing with the issue of sensual lust. The sermon is rated PG.

In one movie some shipwrecked men are left drifting aimlessly on the ocean in a lifeboat. As the days pass under the scorching sun, their rations of food and fresh water give out. The men grow deliriously thirsty. One night while the others are asleep, one man ignores all the previous warnings and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeds Among Thorns Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Keeping priorities in check.

Seeds Among Thorns (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) 3rd in a Series on: Parable of the Soils Introduction: USA Today ran an article on October 25th, 1995 that is a great illustration about priorities. It reads… “Ronald Warwick, captain of the luxury cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II, questioned a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sentence For The Sins Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2009

The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride & their action of all-consuming greed is clearly stated. Here we have God giving voice to all the victims of injustices in a taunt song against their oppressors.

Habakkuk 2:6-14 (-20) THE SENTENCE FOR THE SINS OF BABYLON The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride and their action of all-consuming greed (implicit in 2:4-5 and 1:5-7) is clearly and absolutely stated in verses six through 20. Here we have God giving voice to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sticky Fingers Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

This commandment teaches us that keeping our hands off our neighbor’s things is as important as keeping our hands off our neighbor’s neck.

One of my favorite movies ever is a little gem called “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” It starts out with an idyllic look at society among the stone age tribesmen of the Kalahari desert. They have absolutely no possessions. Not one. Not even so much as a loin cloth. They spend most of their time hunting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:19, Deuteronomy 22:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed