Sermons on 2008:

Voices And Choices

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009

We have to be cautious because much like the original audience of Proverbs, we are in a marketplace of voices that compete for our time, attention and even our allegiance. Proverbs 1:7 reminds us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

VOICES AND CHOICES Text: Proverbs 1:20 – 33 Matthew Henry once made the point that the book of Proverbs gives us a “…. necessary caution against bad company”. Matthew Henry’s comment reminds me of something I always heard when I was growing up which was “If you lie down with dogs, then ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Stoning The Elephant In The Room

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about scandal in the Church

The 2008 film ‘Doubt’, based on John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize winning play of the same name, is set in a Roman Catholic church in the Bronx in the 1960s. Sister Aloysius, the principal of the attached school, played brilliantly by Meryl Streep, suspects Father Flynn, the parish priest, of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Remember That You Are Baptized And Be Thankful.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 10, 2015

Discusses baptism and then continues with the Remembrance that we are baptized ritual.

Illustration: Over the centuries Christians have debated what baptism accomplishes, to whom it should be administered, and how much water should be used.  Christian Theology in Plain Language, p. 158. Illustration: The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick in the middle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unlikely (Advent 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

Micah prophesied to people in a time and place that seemed doomed to failure. How many times have we known people who have had a pessimistic view about the promise of the future?

THE UNLIKELY Text: Micah 5:2 - 5 Years ago I was at a little league baseball game. The underdog was behind by eight points by the very last inning of the game. You would have thought that it was safe to go home as if the game was already over. In fact, some did go home. But, the best was ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Coming Soon Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 12, 2008

John the Baptist had been set apart by God for a unique role. He would herald the coming of the Messiah by preaching a message of repentance and baptism.

Coming Soon! Mark 1:1-8 February 17, 2008 Mark 1:1-3 (HCSB) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Look, I am sending My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

We must be faithful at all costs.

FOTS - Faithfulness November 26, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be faithful at all costs. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 Supplemental Passage: Daniel 3: 16-18 Introduction: Norman Geisler, as a child, went to a DVBS because he was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Near

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God does not abandon us during out times of trial.

God is Near January 13, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God does not abandon us during out times of trial. Focus Passage: Psalm 23 Introduction: Furlough 2002-3, took kids to Bell’s. Had lots of fun, tried to keep them from running off. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Help My Unbelief

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012

Don’t doubt; just believe.

Help My Unbelief October 5, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t doubt; just believe. Focus Passage: Mark 9:14-24 Introduction: I. IT IS A STATEMENT OF SHEER HONESTY a. This man was being as honest with the Lord as he possibly could. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

If The Lord Is God, Follow Him

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 9, 2012

Follow God by Faith, Obedience, and Sacrifice

If the LORD is God, Follow Him October 8, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Follow God by Faith, Obedience, and Sacrifice Focus Passage: I Kings 18:22-40 I. FAITH -belief and trust in God -Elijah showed his faith in God as he went back to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Last Second Salvation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

It’s never too late to get saved.

Last Second Salvation March 9, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s never too late to get saved. Focus Passage: Luke 23:39-43 Supplemental Passage: Eph 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Return To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

Move back to our first love.

Return to God April 6, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Move back to our first love. Focus Passage: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: I. Notice what was good. a. Their deeds – they were a bunch of do gooders – a lot of churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You, Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

We must remember to thank God all the time.

Thank You, Lord November 23, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember to thank God all the time. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 100 Introduction: Emerson said that if the stars came out only once a year, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

Jesus came to reconcile us to God.

What Are You Looking For? March 16, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came to reconcile us to God. Focus Passage: John 12:9-15 Supplemental Passage: Psalms 118:25-26. "LORD, save us! LORD, please grant us success! Blessed is he who comes in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who’s Your Daddy?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

God is our perfect father.

Who’s Your Daddy? June 15, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is our perfect father. Focus Passage: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction: According to one expert children go through 4 stages of dealing with their fathers. In stage one, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Promise

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 6, 2011

the god of religion is dead!

Praise of the intellect - you study to master thing - knowledge is power over a subject - like the power of a king over his subjects - master - servant relationship - education is freedom - literacy for underprivileged - the higher you climb the clearer you see - like a mountain, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Congregational