Sermons on Antiochus Epiphanes Iv:

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 26, 2009

People search and search for significance and it seems always out of reach. Jesus came not only to give life but to enable us to actually, truly live with purpose and joyful hope.

The Meaning of Life Griffith Baptist Church – 3/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 11:20-25 (1-44) Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Premise: People search and search for significance and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Joy Alive Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 1, 2008

In this Psalm, we notice three aspects of this topic of joy and the motivations that can keep us joyful.

Keeping Your Joy Alive Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 40 Main Verse: Psalms 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. The Introduction 1. God Helps the Troubled – 40:1-3 2. God Helps the Humble – 40:4-5 3. God Helps the Obedient – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Islam Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2008

The Islam religion and there differences to Christianity

Islam “Allah is One, and Christ was just a Prophet” Intro The Islam religion is the fastest growing cult in the world. It has claimed nearly 1 billion followers in countries throughout the world. It originated in Saudi Arabia, and from there it expanded along trade routes to Africa and Asia. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 5, 2012

Three tough things God asks of us just as much as He did of Abram.

Three Of The Toughest Challenges Of Our Walk Of Faith: - What we’re going to see here is that Abram’s physical journey is a picture of our spiritual journey. - Most of us will not have to move physically to be obedient to Christ (though some will), but we all have to move spiritually to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stinking Thinking

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012

What you think says everything about you! What you think will ultimately reveal itself one way or another! If it’s on your mind, sooner or later it will be on your tongue! Change Your Mind...Change Your Life

“STINKING THINKING!” GCC 1/9/11pm Assoc. Pastor Randy Trotter “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he...” Proverbs 23:7 “My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice, indeed, I myself; Yes, My inmost being will rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Tools We Need To Make It Through Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 25, 2016

This message deals with four tools we can use from the book of James to get us through times of trial and persecution.

FOUR TOOLS WE NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH TIMES OF TRIAL JAMES 1:1-8 JAMES, A SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, TO THE TWELVE TRIBES SCATTERED AMONG THE NATIONS: GREETINGS. 2  CONSIDER IT PURE JOY, MY BROTHERS, WHENEVER YOU FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS, 3  BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT THE TESTING OF ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Look At Your Feet

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 28, 2022

Based on Romans 10:13-17 - Challenges hearers to consider the lostness of the world & the call of God to go to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

“LOOK AT YOUR FEET” Romans 10:13-17 FBCF – 11/27/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – J & P video I’ve spent a fair amount of time w/ these 2 people. They’ve spoken in churches where I’ve served as Pastor. I’ve eaten meals w/ them, once in Moscow. I’ve spoken to him on the phone several times, texted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Walking With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2017

Jesus may come to us as a Stranger. Will we recognize Him?

“Walking with Jesus” Luke 24:13-35 Two of Jesus’ disciples are walking home, down a dusty road, on the afternoon that Jesus rose from the dead. I wonder if, before Jesus was crucified, they had ever expected to walk down this road again. Had they planned to return home, some day, after having ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Process Of Producing Spiritual Fruit Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 17, 2014

This message looks at what we need to do in order to bear spiritual fruit for Christ.

THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING SPIRITUAL FRUIT PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11 INTRODUCTION: WE OFTEN TALK ABOUT THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GALATIANS 5:22-23 BUT THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, 23  GENTLENESS, SELF-CONTROL; AGAINST SUCH THINGS THERE IS NO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Becomeing A Creature Of Habit 03 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT SOME OF THE NEGATIVE HABITS WE CAN DEVELOP IN THE CHURCH AS JOHN WRITES ABOUT DIOTREPHES AND HIS ACTIVITIES.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT 03 3 JOHN 1:9-11 (NIV) 9 I WROTE TO THE CHURCH, BUT DIOTREPHES, WHO LOVES TO BE FIRST, WILL HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH US. 10 SO IF I COME, I WILL CALL ATTENTION TO WHAT HE IS DOING, GOSSIPING MALICIOUSLY ABOUT US. NOT SATISFIED WITH THAT, HE REFUSES TO WELCOME THE ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Darkness (2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007

We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth.

Messy Spirituality “Faith in Darkness” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org We are in the second week of a seven week ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emotions

Contributed by Rob Watts on Apr 17, 2023

We're at the tomb, an empty tomb and we're at the end of our journey. Emotions are flying high.

• John 20:1-10 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Hope When Life Is Unfair Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Fourth of a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope in our lives.

Life is unfair: • Company goes bankrupt and you lose your job • Invest your money with the Baptist Foundation and you lose much of your life’s savings. • A hurricane or an earthquake hits and you lose all your possessions • A loved one dies or gets seriously ill Read 1 Peter 3:14-17 "Most people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Just One More Reason To Praise God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Ninth (and final installment) in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

• Conclude our summer series today. • Began by describing Ephesians’ situation: o Gentiles o Must have felt like “fringe relatives” o Do you know what a “Fringe Relative” is? Sniglets  You get a picture of Mike, Sally, and the kids  Then, you also get in the mail a picture of Great ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

How can we prepare our lives for the great blessing of God? A great sermon for preparing for a time of special spiritual emphasis, revival, 40 days of Purpose, etc.

"Make this Valley Full of Ditches" - II Kings 3:5-18 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever had a dream where you had to do something -- maybe make a speech -- or play a recital -- or go to work -- or drive a car -- and you discovered in your dream, much to your horror, that you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:5-18

Denomination: Holiness