Sermons on 2nd Beatitude:

Familiar Faces In The Flames Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2008

People we know that are either in the flames of hell or are standing at the door

Familiar Faces in the Flames Daniel 3:1-12 Introduction: ~In the times we live in of being “pc”, we find ourselves being lacked and lazy in our duty to tell those of Jesus and His wonderful salvation. ~Even though we know the outcome of our unwillingness. (HELL) ~Failure to tell someone of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is God For Us?

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 7, 2005

An encouragement sermon. The blessings of being "In Christ".

Is God for Us? Romans 8:31-34 Consider the Old Testament example of Joseph Genesis 50:18-21 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaped To Serve God Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 29, 2004

This message is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose.

SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days "Shaped To Serve God" Intro: In October of 2002, Elvis’ album of greatest hits had been the number one album in the nation for three weeks, 25 years after the guy died! Now in spite of enormous success, Elvis was, according to friends, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Problems. Problems.

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 9, 2005

Learn how to successfully use life’s problems to your advantage.

Problems. Problems. Psalms 23:4 - Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Keep that verse in your thinking as we get into the Word this morning. Problem: - a perplexing situation or question; a question presented for cosideration, solution or discussion. There are all kinds of problems in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Church Growth

Contributed by Michael Cotie on May 17, 2009

How we are to Grow in Grace and knowledge.

Intro: This being designated the Year of growth at 2nd Baptist LaPorte, you may have asked yourself What Growth is, how are we as Christians, supposed to be growing. Core: Believers are to grow, churches are to grow, what are we told about growth in God’s word. Body I. 2nd Peter 3:18 gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Desire The Word Of God

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 8, 2004

We as Christians should desire the milk of God Word so we can grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

I Peter 2:2 Topic: Desire the Word of God When we were born into this world as newborn babies, one of the first food that we were fed with was milk. Usually the newborn baby is either breast-fed by the mother, or bottle fed with milk. The reason why milk is fed to newborn babies is because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

7 Figures Expressing Christian Influence And Responsibility

Contributed by Brandon Kessler on Nov 5, 2002

Descirbes what we as christians should be doing with our lives.

Seven Figures Expressing Christian Influenece and Responsibility We as Christians have certain responsibilities that we need to fulfill in order to live a life pleasing to God. We need to have a good influence on every one we meet. God also wants us to tell them about Christ. Sometimes all you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-10, Luke 12:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Shall We Return? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this verse God is calling His children back to Him. Problem: People fall away from God.

Introduction: There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why. To make God’s name great through your life… The Main Point: Since Jesus Christ is the Lord of hosts; you ought to walk with Him through the use of your money. 1st ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And You

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 12, 2015

God wants to use you, but if you don't know you're special, if you don't know and act like you're different, how can He?

In our house, we had normal, everyday, sometimes chipped dishes that we used for all of our meals. THEN we had what we called the “good china.” The “good china” (which was grannies) only came out on special occasions. We didn’t even keep them with the ordinary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Charismatic

It's A Good Thing....1 Series

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 10, 2014

Using Gods wisdom to make God honouring and fulfilling marital choices

Topic: It's a Good Thing....1 Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Note 3 - simple thoughts as we take this marital journey: (a)- love & marriage were designed to add colour to life! (b)- when what is meant 4 good, is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Apr 7, 2010

A good friday sermon about love.

What’s Love Got To Do With It? John 18 & 19 Good Friday I. Here we are again for “Good Friday” service A. as a youngster and even now – odd name for this day 1. What we remember this day was not good tragic, brutal, a day filled with injustice 2. How could ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Realy Changed?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 6, 2011

What change did you make?

ARE YOU REALY CHANGED? Ezekiel 36: 26A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. Man was born in sin so he must be born again are he cannot enter ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Baptist

“here Is Some Preaching That Is Out Of Style”

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 21, 2012

Better move quick repent now

“HERE IS SOME PREACHING THAT IS OUT OF STYLE” Luke 13: 3I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 1.It is forsaking sin Ezek. 30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

Paul The Church Planter

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023

The Apostle Paul is probably the greatest church planter in the history of the church. What can we learn from him, and how should we implement it into our modern times?

It is estimated that the Apostle Paul traveled a total of 17,285 miles! It is the equivalent of going from Jerusalem to San Francisco and then back to New York City. During his three missionary journeys alone, Paul covered some 8,000 miles by land and sea. Paul was a preacher. His passion was to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Life! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 14, 2020

Protecting life is a fundamental principle.

1. The Conscientious Objector is a 2004 documentary film about the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who received a Medal of Honor for his service in World War II. Because of his religious convictions as a Seventh-day Adventist, he refused to carry a weapon (based on Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ