Sermons on Affliction From God:

Desperation

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2013

The one needed emotion we need today to walk with Jesus may be the very one which we speak so little of have feel so seldom.

Desperation Mark – God’s Message for Today - #32 of Jerry Watts Mark 7:24-30 * Hebrews 4:12 tells us that the word of God is “living, powerful, & sharper than any two edged sword.” This passage reminds me that His word is living because it teaches so many truths. At first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

An Overlooked Key First Step Toward Spiritual Harvest

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2014

A look at the evangelism prayer that Jesus told us to pray (but we don't) as well as five of the reasons we need this prayer.

THE SIMPLE, OBVIOUS, PATHETIC, MYSTIFYING TRUTH: We do not pray this prayer. - Matthew 9:38. - I do not have an explanation for this. - It’s not hard to do. It’s not hard to understand. It’s not controversial. Yet it’s rare that any of us pray this prayer at all. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Conversion Of The Jailer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at the effective method of Paul and Silas in reaching out to the jailer

The Conversion of the Jailer Acts 16:25-40 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the effective witness of Paul and Silas in their words and deeds. Last week, when we left Paul and Silas they had just been beaten with rods and thrown into a inner cell. Their feet had been securely fastened with stocks. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Israel And Iraq In The Bible Series

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2004

IRAQ - Interesting info Just in case you might think of Iraq as "only" an oil-rich nation, ruled by an evil dictator for 30 years, whether it has been supporting terrorists or may not be very important, here are a few important facts regarding the

IRAQ - Interesting info Just in case you might think of Iraq as "only" an oil-rich nation, ruled by an evil dictator for 30 years, whether it has been supporting terrorists or may not be very important, here are a few important facts regarding the important history and roles that this nation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-14

Prepared

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 6, 2008

It is easier to SAY you are prepared for the return of Christ Jesus than it is to LIVE prepared.

Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Prepared! Intro: The story is told of a photographer who was also a skydiver. He jumped from a plane along with several friends and filmed the group as the each dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. The cameraman jumped out of the plan enjoying himself and was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remembrance And Holy Communion

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 11, 2008

A sermon linking themes of Remembrance Sunday and Holy Communion - an uncommon combination in English Free churches

This evening is something rather unusual in our church. Very rarely has our calendar so fallen that we celebrate Holy Communion on Remembrance Sunday. At first sight it seems very odd to mix something so religious, Holy Communion, with something with so many secular overtones, Remembrance Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sanctuary Worshipper Requirements

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are we allowed to worship in the sanctuary? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To display or declare the requirements of worshippers in the sanctuary IV. TEXT: Psalms 15:1-5 1 Who may worship in your sanctua

I. EXORDIUM: Are we allowed to worship in the sanctuary? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To display or declare the requirements of worshippers in the sanctuary IV. TEXT: Psalms 15:1-5 1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Countercultural Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2023

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26.

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26. How did Jesus call some of His disciples? Is that a picture for anyone who chooses to follow Him? As Jesus passed on from there, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

248 - 7 Secrets To Loving Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 8, 2003

Discover seven secrets to "loving our neighbor".

Sermon Study #248 – SECRETS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Luke 10:26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

This Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

THIS GOSPEL HEBREWS 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION: THE WAY TO SALVATION IS NOT THROUGH THE PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS OF PLATO, SOCRATES, OR ARISTOTLE. NOR IS THE WAY TO SALVATION ROOTED IN THE POLITICAL CONCEPTS OF CAPITOL HILL. FOR YEARS, MILLIONS HAVE TRIED TO COME TO CHRIST BY MANY MEANS. HOWEVER, MY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Diy Disasters

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

builiding hazards and who to avoid them

DIY disasters – the hazards of building with the wrong equipment If your lucky you can make a hash of it and the experts will come in. Reason for failure- underestimated what’s involved and how much it’s going to cost. Then they invariably get fed up with the lack of progress.. it’s a downward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dogs And Pigs Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

Sound direction given by Jesus on how a Christian is to make judgements.

Dogs and Swine Matthew 7:6 Intro: What does the phrase mean? · Waste something on something or someone who does not appreciate it; offer excellent goods to those not worthy. I. Define Terms a. Holy (Hagios): Sacred(physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Works – Two Sides Of The Same Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Faith and Works – Two Sides of the Same Truth (Rom. 3:27-31)

Faith and Works – Two Sides of the Same Truth (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:A young boy, on an errand for his mother, had just bought a dozen eggs. Walking out of the store, he tripped and dropped the sack. All the eggs broke, and the sidewalk was a mess. The boy tried not to cry. A few people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

293 - Need For Seed

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

It takes seed: Psa 126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves (bundles) with him.

Illustrate: With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: " Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared To Serve The King

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

What does it mean to do service for the King? Listed are seven characteristics of faithful service & stewardship.

Prepared to Serve the King 1 Chron 4:21-23 21 The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea, 22 And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:21-23