Sermons on Approved Unto God:

The Question Of The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2014

Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus to us? The difference between words and action. Time for true repentance, and amendment of life.

THE QUESTION OF JESUS’ AUTHORITY. Matthew 21:23-32. This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-16), and the symbolic withering of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18-20). “Who gave you the right to do such things?” demanded the Temple authorities, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Never Stop Praying"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Maybe you wanted a special toy, a pet, or a new bicycle. If it was something that you really wanted, you didn't just mention it once, you asked for it over and over again.

Scripture:Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 (NVI) Have you ever wanted something so much that you kept asking your mom and dad for it over and over again until finally they said "yes?" Maybe you wanted a special toy, a pet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

A.w.o.l.

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 30, 2014

We are called by Christ to be telling of the saving love of Christ Jesus not locked away in our beautiful sanctuaries singing choruses to the sound of drums and guitars.

Luke 24: 44 – 53 / A.W.O.L. Intro: Why is it was necessary to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- “It will open your mind to other things. It will broaden your horizons.” I. The events of the recent past had the minds of the disciples working ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moral Vineyard Defiled By Greed

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 1, 2017

The rejection of the Son.

Matthew 21:33-46 Moral Vineyard Defiled by Greed Before we get started with the message gleaned from today’s gospel reading, let’s look first at John 15:1 so as not to get our thoughts crossed. 15 ““I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1 We do not want to confuse the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23, Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Compromise

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 1, 2018

We must not compromise our holiness with worldliness.

The Danger of Compromise October 14, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not compromise our holiness with worldliness. Focus Passage: Introduction: In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began excavating an ancient city in Turkey. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Walk In Victory

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Don't Quit

You can walk in victory if you don‘t quit(Isaiah 35) Text: 35 The desert and dry land will become happy; the desert will be glad and will produce flowers. Like a flower, 2 it will have many blooms. It will show its happiness, as if it were shouting with joy. It will be beautiful like the forest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Was Barabba

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Who was this guy they traded Jesus for?

Who is Barabbas? Mark 15: 6 Now at the feast he was accustomed to releasing one prisoner to them, whomever they requested. 7 And there was one named Barabbas, who was chained with his fellow rebels; they had committed murder in the rebellion. 8 Then the multitude, crying aloud, began to ask him ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready To Suffer Shame And Die For The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 23, 2018

Beloved as Christians we need to know that we are also called to suffer shame for the name of Jesus and in some cases we need to die for His name's sake.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ARE YOU READY TO SUFFER SHAME AND DIE FOR THE NAME OF JESUS? Acts 5:40-42 King James Version (KJV) 40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgiveness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 10, 2013

We are bombarded on all sides with ‘revenge theme’ movies, violence and blood through media; in the midst of all this cacophony, it is soothing and refreshing to read about a man who forgave the people who harassed and traumatized him

Nelson Mandela! Mathew 18:35”……. forgive your brother from your heart." Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Christo Brand was his jailor. Brand started to work on Robben Island off Cape Town in 1978 when he was 18 and Mandela was 60. At such a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rise To The Occasion

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2013

The Good Samaritan raised to the occasion by being compassionate, by being willing to take risks, by be willing to set aside schedules, and by being willing to make sacrifices,

Luke 10 25-37 Rise to the occasion Hospital have been named after the Good Samaritan Good Samaritan Laws have been passed as a result of this parable A helping generous person is called a Good Samaritan 1. What I see in this story today is, "the Good Samarian Raised to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Sowing For Today

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

SOWING KNOWING THAT WE WILL REAP

"Sowing for Today" Gal 6:7 "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." Mat 25:26 " His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?" INTRO: The laws of nature are vast and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power In The Blood

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2013

The Blood of Jesus has power to forgive, save, and change lives.

Power in the Blood March 31, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Blood of Jesus has power. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:17-21 Introduction: At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Dynamic Duo (Evangelism And Deliverance)

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2014

LUKE 4:16-21 - Isaiah prophesied that Jesus earthly ministry would consist of PREACHING, HEALING, and DELIVERANCE.

Evangelism and Deliverance LUKE 4:16-21 - Isaiah prophesied that Jesus earthly ministry would consist of PREACHING, HEALING, and DELIVERANCE. LUKE 7:20-23 - Jesus ministered to Lepers, the blind, the crippled, and the poor. Peter described Jesus ministry as one that went about DOING good and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Saving Hope

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 12, 2013

1. Unrealistic Hope 2. Genuine Hope 3. Demonstrated Hope 4. Our Hope

Hal Lindsey "Man can live without food for 30 days. Man can live without water for 3 days, Man can live without oxygen for 3 minutes. But man cannot live without hope for 3 second.” - WOW! That’s some statement - “Hope Again” - Charles R. Swindoll -"(Hope) is something ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cowboys Versus Farmers?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2013

It is our attitude, not our sacrifices, that reflects the nature of the man within.

COWBOYS VERSUS FARMERS? Genesis 4:1-8. The acceptance of Abel’s offering as opposed to Cain’s is often explained in terms of THE NATURE OF THE SACRIFICE. We are reminded that “almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood, there is no remission” (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational