Sermons on Armor:

Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church has a mandate to be the light of Christ

Introduction: - the Guiding Light illustration - Today I want to speak of what a lighthouse is and how that applies to the church I. The Light of Christ (v.18) A. The light is Christ’s light - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 21, 2016

Does God keeps His promises?

Hebrews 13:8 tells us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. And since Jesus Christ is God, we can say that God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What does this mean? Simply, God’s character and His ways never change! We have been learning about God in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Messiah? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 9, 2017

Are we truly living out that we believe about Jesus Christ?

Please have a bulletin and a pen. I’d like you to write down your answer to this question: “Who is Jesus Christ to you personally?” We’ll come back to this question after we study our passage this morning. Open your Bibles to Mark 8…. Read along with me v27-33….. What can we note from this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray And Praise Always! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 8, 2018

What is God's will for every Christian?

As we close this year and look forward to a new year, I would like us to think about the 7 P’s for the Christian life for the next 2 Sundays. If you recall from past messages, the 7 P’s for the Christian life are: Pray, Plan, Pray, Prioritize, Pray, Proceed, Praise! Next week we will focus on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"christians" Drifting Away?

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 25, 2019

Is there a danger of drifting away from faith?

We continue to worship God through our study of the Letter to the Hebrews; please open your Bibles there….. Let us note again that the letter was written to Jews wo became Christians. Many of them probably saw Jesus crucified and heard first hand that the body of Christ was resurrected; many of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop Whining And Start Winning!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 10, 2015

So you think it is tough being a Christian?

Romans 8 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Collusion Or Collision?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 5, 2025

This passage captures both the passive danger of collusion and the active confrontation of collision. It’s a spiritual call to arms.

Collusion or Collision? October 5, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: This passage captures both the passive danger of collusion and the active confrontation of collision. It’s a spiritual call to arms. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10–13 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Midnight 3am Wake-Up Call Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

Let's explore possible meanings behind waking up at 3 am through a biblical lens.

Waking up at 3 am can be a jarring experience, leaving you feeling disoriented and wondering what stirred you from slumber. In biblical tradition, this hour is often associated with spiritual significance. Let's explore possible meanings behind waking up at 3 am through a biblical lens. 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Opening Doors To Demonic Influence Or Possession Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

People may unknowingly open doors to demonic influence or possession through various means.

People may unknowingly open doors to demonic influence or possession through various means, including: 1. Sin and rebellion against God (1 Samuel 15:23, Isaiah 14:12-15) 2. Engaging in occult practices (Deuteronomy 18:9-12, Leviticus 19:31) 3. Seeking power or knowledge from dark sources (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15, Luke 16:15

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Angelos Y. Pomevo on Feb 23, 2025

…And now, as if that's not enough, Jesus is instructing us to take it a step further and love our enemies.

As believers, we have been given laws and commandments to live by and obey. We have been instructed to love the Lord our God and to love our neighbor. Despite our best efforts, we still struggle to love our neighbor. And now, as if that's not enough, Jesus is instructing us to take it a step ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

They Died With Their Boots On

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009

The Good News, of Peace with God, keeps us READY for battle!

“THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON” LAST STAND AT SKULL HILL - PART 4 JUNE 8, 2008 REVIEW: Part 1 - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: Jesus stood alone so we can stand together! We are fighting from victory not for it! The war is won, but the battles aren’t done! The definition of victory is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Battle With The Enemy And Win Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram shows how the Bible teaches us to deal with issues of spiritual warfare.

Welcome to Spiritual Warfare 301: How to Do Battle with the Enemy and Win. Remember, 101 we said it’s real; there is an invisible world, and there is an invisible war. Then in 201 we learned that you have protection. Everything you need to be victorious, you have. You’ve got the belt of truth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: *other

The Trust Test - Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The final sermon in this series leading to understanding God’s principles

THE TRUST TEST (PART 2) Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: "The man of pseudo faith will fight for his verbal creed but refuse flatly to allow himself to get into a predicament where his future must depend upon that creed being true. He always provides himself with secondary ways of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Of Power (Jehovah Sabaoth) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

The name of God that we are studying today is Jehovah Sabaoth, which at its root, refers to a captain or general who commands a mighty army.

I have never served in the service or gone off to war but I certainly got into skirmishes with my sisters when I was growing up! I celebrated a birthday milestone this past week and my siblings sent me cards that show the war is not over. Let me read three of them to you. Happy Birthday to a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

We’re not to get caught up in date setting but instead are to be ready at all times to meet the Lord because He will come like a thief in the night. In the meantime, we’re to cultivate faith, love, and hope.

Getting Ready for the Second Coming [Drama: “Security Check”] I can’t imagine what that would be like when the Book of Life is opened and your name is nowhere to be found! The feelings of regret, loneliness, and outright alarm would be devastating. And that would be nothing like the eternal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist