Sermons on Ba Al:

Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012

Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hokey Pokey Christians

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 16, 2019

As I stood on Mt. Carmel, looking down toward the valley below, I listened to our tour guide and thought of the story of Elijah, Ahab, and the prophets. In my mind's eye, I could hear Elijah telling the Israelites they must choose between God and Baal.

My dad didn’t know how to deal with my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He never asked me any questions but just watched me. After he saw that I was not going to become an invalid anytime soon, he came to me and said, “Pick any place is the world you want to go, Sis, and we’ll go.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-21

Killing The Prophets

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2021

Elijah’s persecution has been echoed by many ancient prophets and modern preachers. What can we learn from this faithful messenger’s recovery from a bitter experience? Let’s look at his story in 1 Kings 19:1-21.

Prelude Elijah’s persecution has been echoed by many ancient prophets and modern preachers. Purpose: What can we learn from this faithful messenger’s recovery from a bitter experience? Plan: Let’s look at his story in 1 Kings 19:1-21. He Arose and Ran After his powerful confrontation with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Position In The Church

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A great sermon on Prayer!

I would like to talk to you for just a few minutes this morning upon a subject simply entitled, “The best position in The Church”. Seven times in our Scripture text James exhorts The Church to pray. He teaches different aspects of prayer, how it should be done and what its results should be. I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Principles For Recovering The Fire Of God

Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 12, 2006

The irony is that Israel was in the midst of a DROUGHT, and yet the people were commanded to pour water on the sacrifice! Don’t miss this: They were instructed to put their most precious possession on the altar if they were to experience God’s Fire!

PRINCIPLES FOR RECOVERING THE FIRE OF GOD 1 Kings 18:36-39 "And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Baal-Hanan Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2022

Baal-hanan is a King of Edom. He is also mentioned in the King List in 1 Chronicles 1:49–50. He succeeded Shaul and was himself succeeded by Hadad. He was the son of Achbor.

BAAL-HANAN There are two men by this name in the Hebrew Bible. In Genesis 36:38–39, Baal-hanan is a King of Edom. He is also mentioned in the King List in 1 Chronicles 1:49–50. He succeeded Shaul and was himself succeeded by Hadad. He was the son of Achbor. He is called the son of Achbor; but the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 36:32

Denomination: Baptist

Fidelity To God's Call

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019

When we hear the word “prophet”, we often think of someone whose primary job is to tell the future. But prophets had a much more important job: they were called to bring the hard truth to God’s people, so that they would realize their need for reconciliation with God.

INTRODUCTION When we hear the word “prophet”, we often think of someone whose primary job is to tell the future. We might equate the term with “soothsayer”, “seer,” or even in a non-Christian context, “fortune teller”. We most often judge a prophet by whether or not their words come true. There is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-15, Amos 2:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

When God Whispers Your Name Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 15, 2017

Pastor John teaches about God bringing you out from the battle and into a quiet place where you can here HIM whisper your name

When God Whispers Your Name CCCAG March 5th, 2017 Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14 Preaching/working for years with no affect One thing I was taught in bible school about the way that a pastor should present him or herself that I never agreed with was this idea that a pastor should never tell his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

B.a. Incompetent, Slip-Shod Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2006

Often we have bad attitudes which will cause our faith to be ineffective. Faith must be more than a wishbone of the church, it must be our back bone.

B. A. --- INCOMPETENT ---SLIP SHOD FAITH? VS --- GET THE JOB DONE FAITH.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. B.A. means Bad Attitude. TEXT: Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Mapa Al Laberinto

Contributed by Aaron Chavez on Jun 11, 2008

Dios dejo para nosotros una vida llena de victoria. El obtener esta vida victoriosa depende de nuestra mesa de valores. Dios ya ha vencido, si nosotros aprendemos de Él, seremos también vencedores.

El mapa al laberinto (MAZE) Objetivo: Dios dejo para nosotros una vida llena de victoria. El obtener esta vida victoriosa depende de nuestra mesa de valores. Dios ya ha vencido, si nosotros aprendemos de Él, seremos también vencedores. 1. No es por esfuerzo o por deseo(Romanos 9.16) a. No importa ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduciendo Al Espiritu Santo

Contributed by J. Martin on May 22, 2010

Antes de regresar a Jerusalén para ser entregado a muerte, Jesús habló con Sus discípulos para anunciarles los eventos futuros que lo llevarían a la cruz. Aun así, los discípulos no debían alarmarse ya que se les prometió otro Consolador (en griego Parak

“Y yo le pediré al Padre, y él les dará otro Consolador para que los acompañe siempre: El Espíritu de verdad, a quien el mundo no puede aceptar porque no lo ve ni lo conoce. Pero ustedes sí lo conocen, porque vive con ustedes y estará en ustedes. No los voy a dejar huérfanos; volveré a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Life Al About?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on May 19, 2015

what is life all about

What is life all about, is it about money, is it about material thing's, or is life about doing something you feel is important? What is life all about, (first,second,third), life is all about 1. Fighting The Good Fight. "I have fought a good fight,". What is life all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vayamos Al Otro Lado

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Nov 16, 2010

La invitación de Jesús hacia los discípulos también es una invitación para nosotros: De confiar que el que nos llama a cruzar, también irá con nosotros

Marcos 4.35   Aquel día, cuando llegó la noche, les dijo: Pasemos al otro lado. 36 Y despidiendo a la multitud, le tomaron como estaba, en la barca; y había también con él otras barcas. La Invitación - Vamos al Otro Lado “Aquel Día” - ¿Qué día? Jesús estaba enseñando y predicando ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Subiendo Al Siguiente Nivel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 30, 2023

Resumen: Este sermón analiza cómo las cosas pequeñas pueden evitar que avancemos a un nivel más alto en la vida y en Dios. Mira a Acán y sus acciones en Jericó.

Subiendo al siguiente nivel---En Bridge City Church. Josué 6:15-7:1 1 Timoteo 6:6-10 Texto Lea Josué 6:1-5 ¿Qué pasaría si les dijera que un bebé llamado Jaleth en Lowand, que es una isla frente a la costa de Noruega en el Mar de Noruega, comenzó a hablar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Las Respuestas Al Evangelio

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Feb 25, 2007

Cuando evangelizamos vamos a encontrar diferentes respuestas al evangelio. Necesitamos ver cual es la respuesta apropiada al rechazo.

Las respuestas al evangelio Hechos 17:1-15 Leed Hechos 17:1-15 • Aquí vemos dos distintas respuestas o Rechazo o Interés que lleva a investigación o Cuando hay rechazo no es solo porque no hay evidencia, es una reacción o emoción no algo que viene con buena razón • Hay muchas respuestas que ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist