Sermons on Apri Fools:

Imitator

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

It was customary in Hosea’s day for people to rejoice at harvest time. Israel, however, was commanded not to do so, because she attributed the abundance she experienced to the idols she worshiped, instead of God who sent it (v. l). Because of her spiritua

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: President Calvin Coolidge invited some people from his hometown to dinner at the White House. Since they did not know how to behave at such an occasion, they thought the best policy would be just to do what the President did. The time came for serving coffee. The ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

What Paul is about to do in this passage is contrary to his character. He never had any problem boasting about Christ and telling of His sufferings, but he was always hesitant to speak of his own painful experience as a servant of the Lord. However, bec

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A sightseeing bus was making the rounds through Washington, D. C., and the driver was pointing out spots of interest. As they passed the Pentagon building, he mentioned that it cost taxpayers millions of dollars and that it took a year and a half to build. A little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Motive

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Apparently the false teachers in Corinth were suggesting that Paul’s unwillingness to accept support from the church was simply a coverup. They thought that he really had a love for money, and the offering he claimed to be taking for the suffering saints

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: H. L. Gee somewhere tells of a tramp who came begging to a good woman’s door. She went to get something to give him and found that she had no change in the house. She went to him and said, “I have not a penny of small change. I need a loaf of bread. Here is a pound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Your".

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#2] YOUR WORSHIP Malachi 1:6-14 Introduction: 1. Worship (Webster’s Dictionary) 1: to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power. 2: to regard with great, even extravagant respect, honor, or devotion. 2. Worship (Greek) [proskuneo] Literally means “to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Choice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Your".

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#5] YOUR CHOICE Malachi 2:17-3:5 Introduction: [Youth Reader #1] Luke 23:26-43 [Youth Reader #2] “On those three crosses can be found 3 types of death. Death In Sin (Unbelief)/Shawn Drake All people who die in their sins do so for the same reasons. Death in sin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry; Be Happy

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

In this message, I want to give enough information so that you can set your heart to live a stress free lifestyle.

MATTHEW 6:31 - 33 THESE VERSES ARE THE KEYS TO LIVING FREE OF STRESS. IF WE WILL SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD - WHICH MEANS GOD’S MANNER, GOD’S ORDER, GOD’S METHOD; GOD’S SYSTEM; GOD’S WAY OF DOING THINGS - AND LIVE A UPRIGHT AND GODLY LIFE AND THE THINGS THAT WE NEED WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Average Joe

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 17, 2007

A SERMON ABOUT HOW SPECIAL WE REALLY ARE.

AVERAGE JOE INTRO: DO YOU EVER JUST FEEL LIKE YOUR AVERAGE? 1: CAN GOD USE PLAIN OLE ME? A) YES!!!! B) HE CAN AND HE WILL C) THERE ARE PLENTY OF EXAMPLES IN THE BIBLE POINT: A LOT OF PEOPLE FEEL LIKE THEY DON’T MEET THE EXPECTATION OR STANDARD FOR GOD. TRUTH IS WE ALL FALL SHORT OF GLORY ONLY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Other

Walk In Christ

Contributed by David Etter on Aug 15, 2002

A message from Colossians 2 dealing with what it means to Walk in Christ.

Walk in Christ Colossians 2:6 - "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him" Walk is an action word. Christ�s call to the disciples was a call to action not one of inaction. They were called to be fishers of men. You can�t stand on the shore and catch a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Timely Death Of A Christian

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

KNOWING THAT WE ARE PREPRARED TO DIE NO MATTER THE TIME NOR THE SITUATION

THE TIMELY DEATH OF A SAINT Luke 23:42 INTRO: I. DEATH IN CHRIST BRINGS PEACE A. Heb. 2:14 “ Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil B. Psalms 116:15 “ Precious in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 25, 2012

Be wise be filled with the Spirit of our living God.

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Eph.5: 15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18And be not drunk with wine, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2008

Realize the revolutionary nature of the Good Samaritan story, and turn it into a changed attitude toward your enemies.

“Who is My Neighbor?” The great musicologist and Congregational minister Erik Routley was once greeting his parishioners as they left church on Sunday. He noticed one of the teenage girls carrying one of the popularizing versions of the Scriptures. “I see you have the new translation of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Children For Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2008

We must resist today’s tendency to "Judaizing" and perform works of charity.

Children for Slavery 13 October 2008 Monday of 28th week in Course If you have been following carefully the weekday readings this month, you realize that the Epistle is one of a series of readings from Paul’s letter to the Galatians. This is two-fisted Paul. He is hopping mad with the Judaizers ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Where Do You Stand?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 3, 2009

This sermon deals with the fact that if we are truly in Christ, our lives should be different from they way they were before we found Christ

WHERE DO YOU STAND? 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 (Amplified Bible) Therefore if any person is [engrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come! Intro: (Rom 1:20-25) v20: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep Your Job In Troubled Times

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2008

In these times we need to walk in the wisdom of God in these 3 areas.

How to Keep a Job in Tough Times James 1:19 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; In front of this verse in my Bible it reads: Qualities Needed in Trials. God doesn’t step out on us when we are going through a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handling Criticism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 14, 2012

here is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God.

Handling Criticism November 11, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14 Supplemental Passage: Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Baptist