Sermons on Abstaining From Evil:

Reasons For Us To Rejoice

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2015

Why we need to rejoice in the Lord.

REASONS FOR US TO REJOICE PHILIPPIANS 4: 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. The apostle Paul said rejoice With 195 stripes on his back Bruises from being stoned at Lystra The Lord only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

All Things. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 3, 2015

Since God knows us better than we know ourselves, He knows what it takes to get us to move, to motivate us, to change us!!

Romans 8:28-And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. We are not always sure why things happen in our life, far too many of us have had some horrible events that has happened to us, we have had love ones taken ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Creation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

A cosmic altar-call.

THE SONG OF CREATION. Psalm 148. The whole of creation - from the cosmos (Psalm 148:1), to terra firma (Psalm 148:7) - is called to praise the LORD. This includes angels (Psalm 148:2), and animals (Psalm 148:10), and men (Psalm 148:12). Psalm 148 could be a sermon amplifying the text of Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running On Empty

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2013

God offers a full life through Jesus Christ; we must abide in Him.

Running on Empty November 17, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God offers a full life through Jesus Christ; we must abide in Him. Focus Passage: Ephesians 3:14-19 Supplemental Passage: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lo I Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

With the words of Psalm 40:6-8 upon His lips, Jesus was already on His way.

LO, I COME. Hebrews 10:5-10. The Old Testament tabernacle was appointed by God, and patterned upon the realities of heaven (Hebrews 8:5). The law was written with the finger of God, but only served to reveal man’s inadequacy (Romans 3:20). The sacrifices were required by the LORD, but they had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Basics For Starting A Church.

Contributed by Hans Manaka on Jan 6, 2014

This is for the preparation of those who believe that there is a call of God in their lives to start a church or ministry. It is made to make them see the possibilities of starting what God has call them to do.

Ministry always starts with the leading Minister [the sent one] who delivers God’s word and few new converts. That is how the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ started, with only 12 it mushroomed into a great Organisation. For us to get the same result we can also follow the same route. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Amos 3:3, Ecclesiastes 4:10, Mark 8:1-3

Denomination: *other

The True Spirit Of Independence

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2013

We don't need American Exceptionalism as much as Jesus Exceptionalism, that liberates the whole human person.

Over the last few years I have heard a lot of people talking about “American Exceptionalism.” That is a theme of commentators like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, but it is also something that many politicians on the left are drawn to–they want to make America exceptional by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

The Healing Word

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Jul 4, 2013

Sometimes we as God's people find ourselves in need of healing and deliverance. We should recognize our need and freely allow God to have His way in our lives.

'The Healing Word' Psalm 107 Psalm 107:20 He sent His Word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. God sends His Word to bring healing and deliverance to our lives because sometimes that's just what we need; unfortunately sometimes we don't even know it. I. When do I need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Beginnings, Midway Failures, Final Triumphs

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2013

Looking beyond our failures, and stepping into the blessings.

GOOD BEGINNINGS, MIDWAY FAILURES, FINAL TRIUMPHS. Hebrews 11:8-16. Sometimes when we look at our Christian walk and life all we can see are our failures. Healthy self-examination all too easily declines into unhealthy introspection. It is good to be reassured that God views us not as we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Employment Conditions

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A drama for children: Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions (Based on Matthew 10) Materials: a hard hat, a high visibility vest, a clip board with the following employment conditions. Setting: Building site, a new city hospital You are a Recruitment officer from the building site. You are speaking to the congregation to enlist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Interview Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2015

What makes a marriage work? How do families in your congregation keep it together and avoid divorce? In this presentation, I interviewed 6 different couples in our church and exposed the strengths and weaknesses we all have in keeping a marriage together?

For the Valentine’s Day Weekend, in place of a sermon we held an interview on stage with 3 of our solid couples from the congregation (3 in each of our two services). Since the Apostle Paul told Timothy and Titus that Elders must be good husbands and fathers we believe there’s a high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confronting Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 7, 2017

Do we question Jesus?

We had been learning from the Gospel of Mark. Although we are currently in the middle of Chapter 6, we will look at the beginning of Mark 7 this morning in preparation for Communion. We will come back to Chapter 6 next week. Please open your Bibles to Mark 7….. We have noted in earlier chapters of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's My Way Or No Way

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Mar 26, 2017

simple outline of John 14:6

It’s my way or no way John 14:6 I. The Direction The Way Who wants to go to Heaven? Raise your hands Matt 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Stilled Waters Are Sweet Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message on Psalm 23

As I continue studying Psalm 23 I discovered the shepherd employs various means to provide water for his sheep. He may use cisterns, wells or troughs. The shepherd may also lead the sheep beside "still waters" or shall I say to "stilled waters." Because the waters may be raging, he causes them to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Voice Of Jesus

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

This sermon looks at the different tones with which Christ spoke when engaging others.

INTRODUCTION: This is a profound statement. And the truth of it is enough to convince all those who did not believe in the reality of God’s word. I. FROM THIS WE LEARN: 1. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" 2. John 1:3 “All things were made by him” II. CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-46

Denomination: Baptist