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Sugar Coated Gospel

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Dec 13, 2023

Today, we start on a journey together -- one that looks into the very heart of our faith I stand before you not as a speaker seeking the praise of humanity but as a humble servant of Ghrist, sharing a message that might challenge our comfortable spaces.

I. Opening Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. The Dangers of Sugar-Coating - Discussing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Do Baptists Have To Be Right?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 29, 2007

Does doctrine matter or do we just need to be saved and feel good?

Scanning some of the blog comments on MySpace.Com I find a common theme that Baptists need to be right or are intent on everyone else being wrong. The old rock song asked, "Why Does It Have To Be Wrong Or Right?" It is kind of a goofy song because in most things we want right or wrong. We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In It For Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Troubles Of A Godly Teenager Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 6, 2013

Joseph was only seventeen when his brothers sold him into slavery. He faced many struggles that are common for young people today. We can learn from his struggles and victories.

Sermon Notes April 7, 2013 FBCam The Troubles of a Teenager Genesis 37:1-11 What were you up to when you were seventeen? For me, it was my first year at Bible College. I was a year younger than Kim who attended when she was 18. At 17 Kim was enjoying her senior year of High school, like most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Submission Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 15, 2017

Jesus came as the promised Messiah. His baptism signaled the beginning of His public ministry, which was followed by His triumph over temptation in the wilderness. We have victory through Him. He submitted to God's will to purchase our redemption.

The Submission of the Servant Mark 1: 9-15 Our text today reveals what most consider the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Up until this point, even in the other Gospels, we have very little detail about the life of Jesus. From this moment on, Jesus will live His life in public scrutiny. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Open Our Eyes To Follow Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 15, 2019

We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus.

We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus. Psalm 25:4-5 “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Feb 5, 2019

There are those in the church who believe themselves to be saved, because of what they have done. Then there are those who believe themselves to be saved because of what God has done.

Warren Wiersbe once wrote, “We live by God’s promises.” This is an undeniable truth, that is present in all of our lives. As humans we are unique among all creation. In the beginning God gave mankind dominion over the earth and blessed mankind. He continues that blessing to this day as the earth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-23

Come This Far By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the power of unwavering faith, steadfast service, and fulfilled gospel promises, encouraging believers to persevere in faith. Key

Beloved congregation, we are gathered here today beneath the shadow of His wings, in the sanctuary of His love, and in the fellowship of His grace. We are here, not as strangers in the land, but as sons and daughters of the living God—knitted together by the thread of His mercy, bound by the cord ...read more

Topics: Serving, Well

Choices: Purpose Or Popularity Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

Will we choose purpose over popularity. The answer makes all the difference in the world.

Who are we? Basically, we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives up until this point. Granted, when we were children, there were choices made on our behalf, but since we’ve become adults we have to own our choices. Who do we want to be tomorrow? The answer to that question is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

People Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 7, 2011

God's people are those who trust Him for their righteousness and receive their praise from Him, not from man. The true Jew (from Judah- Praise) is one who is experiencing transformation from the inside out.

People of Praise Romans 2:17-29 Intro: One of the lessons I’m beginning to learn in my life and ministry is that less can often be more. Less exercise can become more health problems. Less food can become more quality of life. Less is also more when life becomes too complicated and we try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abandoned To A Depraved Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2011

When people reject God's ways or God's truth, the only way remaining is the way of sin & selfishness. As people get further involved in sin, their sin inhibits their willingness & ability to form right judgments about life.

ROMANS 1: 28-32 ABANDONED TO A DEPRAVED LIFESTYLE This section addresses the havoc that occurs in human relationships and in society because of mankind's suppressing of the knowledge of God (1:18). We have discovered previously in our study of Romans chapter one that people who crave their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 20, 2010

Are there times that we won't find comfort when we mourn and what is Jesus talking about when he says blessed are those who mourn?

Blessed are those who mourn Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Slide Intro Don’t worry be happy. Put on a happy face. Turn that frown upside down Don’t be so sad. Choose happy. Hope your day is a happy one. Those are sayings you have probably heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Servant's Call

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 29, 2008

What can a servant (deacon) do that benefits the church?

A Servant’s Call (Deacon Ordination) Acts 6:1-7 I. The Need for Service (v. 1-2, 4) a. The church family has needs (v. 1) b. The pastors cannot forsake their call to study and pray (v. 2, 4) II. The Qualifications for Service (v. 3-5) a. Reputable righteousness (v. 3; Proverbs 3:3-4) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2013

Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized.

Practicing Righteousness June 2, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Compromising Church - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE? “The Compromising Church” – Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17 > William Wilberforce is a name that is well known in Great Britain. Today there is a movie about the life of this man. For over 20 years, he was the parliament leader to the opposition of slavery in Great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist