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  • Talents: God’s Gifts And Expectations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 123 views

    God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, calling us to faithful, courageous stewardship that honors Him and blesses others.

    Some mornings it feels like heaven has hung a “Help Wanted” sign over your heart. You sense it when you tuck in a child, when you clock in at work, when you linger over the needs of a neighbor. The King of the cosmos has placed something in your hands—time, talents, and treasures—and whispered, “I ...read more

  • Mary's Song Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,011 views

    Christians should celebrate God’s fulfillment of His promises and mercies to the lowly through the birth of Jesus the Christ.

    Mary’s Song: A God’s to the Lowly Luke 1:46-55 (Part 1) Introduction: Excitement for an upcoming event; great anticipation; Ill: A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

  • By Grace Through Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    A very simple message about how we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus

    By Grace Through Faith are You Saved Ephesians 2:8-10 Primary Purpose: To emphasize that salvation is a work of God and is by grace through faith in Him. I heard about a sermon that O.S. Hawkins preached at a pastor’s conference in Jacksonville, Florida. He told about the first time when he ...read more

  • When God Hides

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Some reasons for why God sometimes remains silent and prayers are hindered

    SBC Philippi, 7/11/04 a.m When God Hides Psalm 13 Primary Purpose: To examine what some hindrances are to prayer and why God sometimes seems distant. Have you ever had a time when God seemed absolutely silent to you? You prayed and you feel like your talking to the ceiling. I dare say that ...read more

  • The Believers Character

    Contributed by John Rollyson on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,879 views

    A description of the believers character traits from Col 3:12-17

    Rev. John Rollyson Colossians 3:12-17 15 February 2009 Morning Service The Believer’s Character Introduction: (Puzzle Story) Salvation is not a matter of improvement or perfection of what has previously existed. It is total transformation. The New Testament speaks of believers having a new mind, a ...read more

  • The Church At Ephesus

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,757 views

    Comparing this church to the churches of today.

    “THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS” Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Revelation shares with us 7 letters to 7 churches. Let’s look at the Church of Ephesus in light of our text. This was the most desirable of all the churches in the Church Age. It was a loving church; built and grounded on ...read more

  • Lesson 2: Assurance In Hebrews

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,173 views

    Let’s examine what the books of Acts and Hebrews say about prayer and the assurance of salvation.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts and Hebrews Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Assurance in Hebrews September 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS 1. Who wrote Hebrews? a. Paul. b. Luke. c. Apollos. d. Barnabas. 2. Why Luke wrote the Hebrews? a. Written to ...read more

  • Right Of Admission Reserved

    Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Mar 24, 2023
     | 1,961 views

    What is our 'ticket' to Heaven?

    Right of Admission Reserved Matthew 25:31-46 We are bombarded daily with different offers: discounts on this, free offers on that, last chance to get your copy of the other. So many of these unbelievable offers are just that – unbelievable. Even the genuine offers come with fine print at the ...read more

  • Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 5,321 views

    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

  • Living Together In Personal Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    Paul cites for us one attitude and one action that enable us to live together in personal thanksgiving.

    LIVING TOGETHER IN PERSONAL THANKSGIVING Philippians 4:10-20 INTRODUCTION A. We have much to be thankful for in America, yet we are not always thankful. 1. "If the rich young ruler was rich, what am I?" by William Boice. Dear Lord, I have been re-reading the record of the Rich Young Ruler and ...read more

  • Be Partner In Spreading The Gospel!

    Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    If we want our church to continue to exist and to be lighthouse pointing the Way to salvation, we have to give.

    THE OCCASION FOR WRITING PHILIPANS The partnership between the minister and the church is one of the main themes in the Epistle to the Philippians. Paul writes this letter in order to express his gratitude to the members of the church in Philippi for the financial support they have sent ...read more

  • The Man At The Pool

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,540 views

    Jesus meets a lame mans physical & spiritual needs (PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    The man at the Pool. Reading: John chapter 5 verses 1-16. Ill: • In the year 1598 there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan”; • He was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. • One day Guitan heard about a cave full of treasure in a far away island. • He got hold of a map and ...read more

  • Who's Living In Your House?

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,170 views

    In our text this morning, Jesus uses a strange illustration about demon possession to make a very important point about the problem of half-baked, external repentance. In this portion of the text, Jesus talks about an unclean spirit that has gone out of a person; but still seeking rest.

    TITLE: WHO’S LIVING IN YOUR HOUSE? SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 12:43-45 Have you ever tried to help a friend or family member that found themselves without a roof over their head and you reluctantly and against your better judgment allowed them to come and stay in your house until they were able to ...read more

  • Weaving Evangelism Into Discipleship

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,581 views

    Our focus this morning will deal much with communication. Specifically, we will examine how to effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray we will understand the bottom line of evangelizing is to simply communicate and invite others into our story

    TITLE: WEAVING EVANGELISM INTO DISCIPLESHIP SCRIPTURE: ACTS 4:23-37 After preaching the fourth installment last week in our ‘Shifting of our Vision’ here at ‘First Church’ which is tied to our Campaign of “LET’S GO FISHING,” I found myself praying and said to the Lord, after four sermons, I ...read more

  • The Power Of Prayer, Faith, And Praise

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,614 views

    This sermon examines the power of prayer that the faithful can tap into all the time not just in emergencies.

    The Power of Prayer, Faith, and Praise 2 Chronicles 20:4-12 Prayer Introduction Jesus taught that we should “always pray and not give up” · Not because God is hard of hearing · Not because God needs to be pestered into answering our requests · Not because God doesn’t want to answer us NO… Jesus ...read more