Sermons on Attacks Are Positive:

That Was Then, This Is Now

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

God is able to make an immediate and positive change in our lives.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min First Baptist Church, Ardmore, OK http://firstbaptistok.org/ pastor@firstbaptistok.org (Preached Sunday, May 29, 2005) Scripture: Acts 8:3 / 9:1-2 / 9:17-28 8:3. As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On The Edge Of Tomorrow

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Looking into the unknown is our position- it’s not comfortable but necessary.

On the Edge of Tomorrow Cornwall/Montreal August 27, 2005 The unseen is a powerful motivator to human lives, normally in a negative direction. The unseen is a powerful disincentive to most of us, to our lives and to our development. As we look back at human history, almost every advance of human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calvinism

Contributed by Jb Hall on Nov 29, 2009

’Calvinism’ presents the the tenets of Calvinism in light of the Biblical position on these issues.

“Calvinism” Galatians 1:6 – 9 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: From time to time throughout history false doctrines have surfaced, or resurfaced, and have gained great popularity. But as we learned in our reference text, those who preach, teach, and espouse such false doctrines, must not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Feast

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019

One can always improve their position, but can also be demoted

THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT FEAST (Luke 14:1, 7-14) In this Gospel reading, we again find Jesus teaching through a parable – but this time we get two for the price of one. But they both deal with the issue of hospitality. Jesus is invited to Sabbath dinner at the home of a Pharisee; there are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Abraham: A Midrash Extravaganza Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2019

Abraham was in the position to be the ultimate example for justification by faith for several reasons.

Abraham: A Midrash Extravaganza (Romans 4:1-25) 1. There aren’t many Abraham jokes out there. To get this one, you have to know a little about computers and the life of Abraham. 2. Abraham announced to Isaac one day that he had decided to upgrade their family computer to Windows 10. So they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Generosity #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Jesus is more valuable than money, power, position and fame.

In preparing for this time together today I was doing a little internet trolling to keep current with what’s happening in the world around us. When I ran across a series of articles, blogs and even a couple of Youtube videos about the 2014 Grammy’s award show. Now, I am not an awards show person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Own Special People

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020

Experiencing peace and security knowing your position in Jesus Christ

I remember reading a story when I was a boy about a bird whose egg dropped from its nest. When the baby bird hatched it had no identity because its mother wasn’t around for it to bond to. As a result, it spent the duration of the story looking for its mother. It asked everyone and everything it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Next! Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 17, 2015

We should always keep a positive attitude in preaching the gospel.

Next Text: Acts 13:44-52 Introduction 1. Illustration: As most of you know, in addition to my ministry here at the church I also sell insurance. I work for a company known as Aflac. One of the seasoned veteran agents that I work once gave me some good advice. He said not to take it personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Methodist

Attitudes Of The Believer

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016

we can choose our attitudes, whether positive, or negative

ATTITUDES OF THE BELIEVER Numbers 13:25-30 25 At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the land. 26 And they came to Moses and Aaron and to all the congregation of the people of Israel in the wilderness of Paran, at Kadesh. They brought back word to them and to all the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos: James #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Perseverance in one’s beliefs always generates a positive outcome

We start a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking through the books ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Don’t We Speak In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 18, 2014

Why do we take the cessationist position on the sign gifts?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is very concerned that false teaching be acknowledged and corrected. In our last message, we began to look a Christ’s corrective teaching on prayer. During that study, I made a short reference to the subject of speaking in tongues. I noted in that message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say Yes To The Dress Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 16, 2014

When a Christian dresses like Christ, they will display to the world their new position, personality, and priorities

Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. • If Christ is all I need, then chapters three and four outline what it looks like to live out that statement; where the “rubber meets the road” in the Christian life. • Just like in 3:5, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

In The Morning

Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 12, 2001

With the tragedy our country has faced during WTC & Pentagon attacks, when will judgement come?

IN THE MORNING Psalms 49:1-20 (1) Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: (2) Both low and high, rich and poor, together. (3) My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. (4) I will incline mine ear to a parable: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Christ

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Sep 13, 2001

A sermon response to the terrible tragic terrorist attack on America which happened Sept. 11, 2001.

NOTE: I don’t normally preach a message at our mid-week service. We usually have a Bible devotion, followed by a "real" prayer meeting (we break-up into small groups and pray for about 35 - 45 minutes). The extraordinary events which happened this week caused me to change what we normally do. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God In This Crisis?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 14, 2002

A message in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks-spiritual anchors for your soul in a changing world.

Psalm 46 1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. 2 So we will not fear, even if earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. 3 Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! 4 A river brings joy to the city of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist