Sermons on Astonishment:

The Conflict Within

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 14, 2013

We are called to abide in Christ.

The Conflict Within May 12, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are called to abide in Christ. Focus Passage: Romans 7:14-25 Introduction: A man entered a bar, bought a glass of beer and then immediately threw it into the bartender’s face. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gentile Pentecost

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2018

The ways of the Holy Spirit are not always exactly the same.

THE GENTILE PENTECOST. Acts 10:44-48. On one occasion, king David inquired of the LORD, ‘Shall I go up against the Philistines?’ To which the LORD replied, ‘Go up,’ and David defeated the Philistines (2 Samuel 5:19). Threatened again by the same enemy, the same David asked the same LORD the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Building Fit For God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2016

Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.

A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened

Isaiah 59:1-3 The Lords Hand Is Not Shortened 1 Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened , that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 1. IT TRANSFORMS THE DISEASED Matthew 8:1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

The Two Messengers

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2015

Outward ceremony, shoddily performed, hardly compensates for a heart-not-right-with-God.

THE TWO MESSENGERS. Malachi 3:1-4. The name Malachi means ‘My Messenger’ (see Malachi 1:1). The Book of Malachi is the response of the LORD to the Complaints of His people. Not that they were complaining directly To Him, as honest people might occasionally do (Job 21:7; Jeremiah 12:1). No, they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Malachi 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 14, 2015

When we share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others, we are unwrapping the gift of Christmas to share with others.

Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas Christmas is almost here and there’s presents ready to be opened. Just as quick as the gifts are unwrapped it seems to be over as well. For most of us, it’s hard to remember what we got for Christmas last year. The real Gift of Christmas is one we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts For The Hog Pin If We Will Ask?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 25, 2013

You can have a little are a lot just ask God for it.

HOG PIN GIFTS THAT GOD WILL GIVE IF WE ASK Mark 5: 19 ¶ So then, after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, 1. Acts 1.9-11 and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

But I Say Unto You

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2014

Getting into the heart of the law with Jesus.

BUT I SAY UNTO YOU... Matthew 5:21-26. I. In His recent wilderness struggles with the enemy, Jesus used the formula ‘It stands written’ in reply to each temptation (Matthew 4:4-10). The Word of God is its own authority against the wiles of the devil. Furthermore, when the devil quoted a passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The All-Encompassing Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2020

I the LORD do all these things

THE ALL-ENCOMPASSING SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. Isaiah 45:1-7. This chapter opens with the astonishing reference to Cyrus, King of Persia, as the LORD’s “anointed” - literally, “messiah” (Isaiah 45:1). It is designed to shock us with the fact that the LORD not only uses Gentiles to fulfil His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Describing Isaiah’s Vision

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 14, 2024

Everyone who reads Isaiah's vision picturize the temple, throne and God based on their view of God. For some, the temple could be a small room, and the throne may be as simple as a chair with God seated on it. As a result, they rush past this verse as if it’s a short cartoon or simple setting.

Everyone who reads Isaiah's vision picturize the temple, throne and God based on their view of God. For some, the temple could be a small room, and the throne may be as simple as a chair with God seated on it. As a result, they rush past this verse as if it’s a short cartoon or simple setting. ...read more

7 Myths Of Christianity Spread By The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 20, 2022

Lukewarm Christianity is everywhere today. And with that comes a myriad of bad doctrines and misleading statements about Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the practice of our faith.

Lukewarm Christianity is everywhere today. And with that comes a myriad of bad doctrines and misleading statements about Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the practice of our faith. 1. You can never lose your salvation - The quintessential lukewarm doctrine of the lukewarm church, receive salvation, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cost Of Mission.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2023

They hated Me without cause.

THE COST OF MISSION. John 15:18-25. Jesus was preparing His disciples for the work of world mission. He warned them that they would face opposition, even as He first faced opposition ahead of them. In effect, “If the world hates you, remember that it hated Me before you” (John 15:18). One of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dr. Luke Examines Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

Introduction to Luke’s Gospel

Dr. Luke Examines Jesus Luke 1:1-4 1. He Examined Jesus’ Parentage. (Luke 1:26-27, 35) In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel answered, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Running The Race Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY I. (:8-10) KEEP RUNNING THE RACE BECAUSE OUR TESTIMONY IMPACTS THE SALVATION OF GOD’S ELECT A. (:8) Encouragement from the Promise Fulfilled = the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Christ lies at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005

This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-19

Denomination: Baptist