Sermons on 5 Precious Things:

#5 Attraction, Not Promotion Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

Christianity represents God’s truth and becomes most appealing when our words and deeds match.

Today we complete our study of the book of Colossians. Paul wrote this letter and three others (Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon) while in prison awaiting trial. Paul is the consummate leader. He is always trying to spread the gospel even while battling outside forces. In Paul’s writing of this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seals 5-7 Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 22, 2024

As Jesus breaks the 5th seal, John’s attention is drawn to an altar.

March 23, 2024 Last week we reviewed the 4 Horsemen of Revelation 6. We discovered that they represent God’s people through history, their response to the Gospel and the devastating consequences of rejecting the Gospel. Let’s turn our attention briefly to the Gospels. There is a close ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-17, Exodus 29:12, Deuteronomy 32:43, Psalm 79:10, 2 Thessalonians 1:4-10, Matthew 24:29-30, Isaiah 2:19, Isaiah 13:6-10, Isaiah 34:2-4, Nahum 1:6, Malachi 3:2, Habakkuk 2:20, Zephaniah 1:7, Zechariah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Over the next five weeks, we are going to be studying the foundations of our faith. If the foundation is strong, then our faith will stand the test of time.

Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-05-19 Lean on Me In 1172, Donna Barto di Bernardo paid 60 coins for the bricks to build a new bell tower. From the first day of the construction, the workers knew there was a problem. After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Motions

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

John warns peopel of the comming of God. He is direct and pounds guilt into his hearers.

Going through the motions Luke 3:7-18 We are now at the third Sunday of advent, already two full weeks into the new year…the Christian new year. This is a time of preparation for almost everyone around us. The Jews are already in their season of Chanukah -- the eight-day festival of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Congregational

Linen Belt

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2020

The people of God refused to obey the Lord and they became useless and worthless like the ruined waistband! This message comes as a warning for every believer to pause and consider their life!

Linen waistband (girdle) Jeremiah 13:7”…the waistband was ruined, it was totally worthless.” Jeremiah chapter 13 begins with the Lord instructing prophet Jeremiah to buy a linen waistband or girdle and put it around his waist; however, he was asked not to put in water. Then the voice of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 5, 2015

We can do all things through Christ Who gives us the strength to do it.

The Secret of Contentment August 2, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can do all things through Christ Who gives us the strength to do it. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:10-13 Supplemental Passage: “… for the joy of the LORD is your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Old Challenge For A New Year

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 24, 2021

Christ is the object of our life. As speeds the ship towards the port, so hastes the believer towards the haven of his Savior’s bosom. As flies the arrow to its goal, so flies the Christian towards the perfecting of his fellowship with Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:1-4 (NKJV) “An Old Challenge For A New Year” Spurgeon said, “Paul’s marvelously rich expression indicates, that Christ is the source of our life. “You hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins.” That same voice which brought Lazarus out of the tomb raised us to newness of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Your Next Step: A New Thing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2021

You ever think about your next step? Your last step? God has given us the opportunity to step into a a new thing. The trap of the same old same old stuff will bring spiritual death.

YOUR NEXT STEP, A NEW THING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this lesson in 3 parts… I like series.) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEP? WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF A NEW THING. There was a song of yesteryear called “THE NEXT STEP” The words were powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19, Ezekiel 18:31, Ezekiel 36:26, 1 Samuel 10:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eschatology 12 Of 16 The Millennial Reign Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 12, 2022

In the last message, we dealt with the Second Coming of Christ. This will be the biggest thing that has ever happened for the Saints of God.

We dealt with three things concerning the Second Coming of Christ. I. THE PLACE OF HIS SECOND COMING II. THE PURPOSE OF HIS SECOND COMING III. THE PARTICIPANTS IN HIS SECOND COMING III. THE POWER OF HIS SECOND COMING Again, I remind you, the Second Coming is different than the rapture. • ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

#3 Thief - Things. (Chapter 3)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 29, 2020

If you could sum up chapter 3 of Philippians, it would be that Paul talked about things and how they can be a blessing or they can be a hindrance.

Philippians 3:19-whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. 20-For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (NKJV) 19-They are headed for destruction. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

beware of the trap of collecting 'things' that make you want to collect more

Jesus said, “Take Care! Watch Out! Beware!” Jesus said, "Watch Out! Don't always be wishing for what you don't have. For real life and real living are not related to how rich we are." (Luke 12:15) This is a very appropriate warning to people in America; we seem to be obsessed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:34

Denomination: Episcopal

The Ark Returned (1 Samuel 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2025

How reverently do we handle holy things? Let's look at 1 Samuel 6.

Do we treat the things of God with proper reverence as holy or are we sloppy? Do we quickly turn from the error of our ways or stubbornly persist? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 6. How long did it take the Philistines to admit they made a mistake? Why are we so stubborn to repent of a bad decision? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Doing A New Thing!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 16, 2024

Based on Isaiah 43:18-19 - Challenges hearers to consider how God is doing a new thing in their lives.

“GOD IS DOING A NEW THING!” Isa. 43:18-19 FBCF – 9/15/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Nu Thang” – DC Talk – 1990 Probably never had anyone introduce a sermon like that ever in the 137-yr history of FBCF! Don’t worry. We aren’t about to start doing 1990’s DC Talk Christian rap songs on Sunday morning – ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Glow In The Dark: Keep The Light Burning (Part 4) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 30, 2024

The Lord keeps our light burning.

Following Jesus is a marathon, not a sprint. Parable of the sower: Rocky ground, Thorny ground. Too many Christians give up. "It's just too hard." Why? They truly do not trust God. Their own power fails. You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, Romans 8:17-18, Psalm 18:28, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strengthened In Christ: Living The Impossible Life

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 19, 2025

We live in a world that constantly tells us, "Be strong." "Believe in yourself." But when our strength fails, our minds confused, and we hit dead end, we discover that we are limited.

Scripture: Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Good morning, Church! We live in a world that constantly tells us: “Be strong.” “Believe in yourself.” “You can do anything you set your mind to.” But there are days when those words fall flat—when our strength ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal