Sermons on Allocation:

Be What You Are Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 14, 2025

Believers are called to an live "the imperative" life as we seek to be the disciples God expects us to be.

You can listen to this, and other sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 13th July 2025 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 “Be What You Are” In the past weeks we have seen, and we will continue to see, that the letters of Peter are built on the foundation of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Fighting Senior Citizen Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2002

At 85 years old, Caleb takes on the giants of the promised land.

A Fighting Senior Citizen – Joshua 14:6-15 Intro: 20 Signs That You’re Getting Old 1. You’re asleep, but others worry that you’re dead. 2. Your back goes out more often than you do. 3. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 4. You buy a compass for the dash ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15, Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 13, 2009

How to make wise decisions.

Decisions (Part 2) Financial Decisions Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17 NASB “Therefore, I was not vacillating when I intended to do this, was I? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that with me there will be yes, yes and no, no at the same time?” This message is the second in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pontius Pilate And The Passion

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 15, 2004

Since the Passion has been released, critics have claimed that Mel Gibson presented too nice of a Pilate. So who was the real Pontius Pilate? This is what we examine in the text of this sermon.

As you know, since the movie the Passion has come out there has been a storm of controversy. One of the points of controversy about the film is that Mel Gibson didn’t portray a Pontius Pilate that was malicious enough. So on pondering this, I decided to try to research who the real Pontius Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-16

Afflicted By Affluence

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007

If we put Jesus first, then others, and then ourselves, we will be able to spend time at his feet, learning his Word in our lives. Otherwise, we become like Martha in today’s Gospel passage: busy, but not blessed.

Other Scriptural passages: Genesis 18:1-10a(10b-14) Colossians 1:21-29 Psalm 15 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Two years ago, on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Psalm 16

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Psalm 16. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Psalm 16. Reading: Psalm 16. • Is a song of confidence, • And in the final verses David prophesies the resurrection of Jesus. (1). A Prayer (verse 1-3) “Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. I said to the LORD , "You are my Lord; apart from you I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Momma Said There Would Be Days Like This

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 2, 2019

The Forgiveness Jesus offers, has its privileges, freedom from any and all condemnation is one of them. Condemnation is another thing that Jesus pinned to the mat along with the devils use of it in your life to the Mat forevermore!

Mama said there would be days like this... Romans 8:31 MSG. 31-39. So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Ephesians 6:13-15, Romans 8:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 12:47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dan And Naphtali Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2022

Naphtali's descendants came to be known as the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Dan and Naphtali Naphtali was Jacob's sixth-born son and two sons by Rachel's maidservant, Bilhah. Naphtali's older brother was Dan. Rachel was so delighted at the birth of another son that she called the child Naphtali, which means "my wrestling." She chose this name because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dan And Naphtali Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2022

Naphtali's descendants came to be known as the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Dan and Naphtali [part 1] Naphtali was Jacob's sixth-born son and two sons by Rachel's maidservant, Bilhah. Naphtali's older brother was Dan. Rachel was so delighted at the birth of another son that she called the child Naphtali, which means "my wrestling." She chose this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:8

Denomination: Baptist

Here Is Wisdom 1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

We are in the end-time, prophesied in the Word of God.The wisdom here is all about the number of the beast which people do refer to number 666, according to the word of God. This number captures attention anywhere seen or mentioned.

If you are following us for the first time, I'm telling you to sit tight and listen to the word from God.It's a moment you will never ever forget in your life. I know you worshiped God today in your church. Should in case, you failed,please make up your mind to worship your God coming Sunday. It's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2016

This is the 5th in my travelogues telling of my visit to Israel. In this lesson we visit 4 "gates" in Northern Israel including the "gates of Hell".

Tonight we’re going to be visiting four different “gates” in the northern section of Israel. The first of these “gates” is figurative. It is the gate to the source of the Jordan River (Showed a slide of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Into The Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

Step out in faith and begin to obey the Word of God. The transformation that will take place in your life will amaze even you.

Get Into the Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week five in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” The first exercise we examined was “allocating strength.” We investigated our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nearer My God To Thee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2009

The "Holy Place" was the ultimate place of worship for Old Testament Priests. What was it about the furniture in this room that God wanted to teach us?

OPEN: One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn out bible. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arriving On Time

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 14, 2006

Time is one of the great philosophical questions of all time – if I may make such a circular statement. Humankind has been in conniption fits since the dawn of time trying to discover its nature. What is time? How does it move? We know how to tell tim

Note: Although not quoted directly, I am sure that this sermon was greatly influenced by Chuck Swindoll’s work Living on the Ragged Edge. Arriving on Time Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 17, 2005 This morning I want to dispel one of the most widespread myths to ever ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ekklesia - What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2013

Understanding the New Testament church and it purpose.

Note: The introduction notes come from Andy Stanley's book "Deep & Wide". Great book. Title: The Ekklesia Theme: To understand what the true meaning of the church is. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Offering: 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God