Sermons on baalim and groves:

Unknown Grandsons Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

From rags to riches to rags in three generations.

A. THREE GENERATIONS DOWN 1. From rags to riches to rags in three generations. Grandfather: poor but worked hard for money. Son: enjoyed riches, but didn’t earn them. Grandson: lazy and lost all. 2. From sin to salvation to sin in three generations. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Memorial That Disappeared Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 11, 2021

The story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal is a classic. What we sometimes forget is that a memorial, an altar to the LORD, was already there before Elijah came! The rest of the story is gripping!

Introduction: The days of Elijah were some of the best and some of the worst in Israel’s history. One of the highest points took place when God responded to Elijah’s prayer in a way that nobody could deny. Not only did this take place in the presence of pagan prophets, the event also took place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Sobering Text In All The Bible

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 23, 2011

To help us to see where Christianity is failing to produce what we should in our people

2011-5 DATE – JUST BAPTIST OUTLINES 8-15-10 THE MOST SOBERING TEXT IN THE BIBLE! SETTLING DOWN WITH SIN – GETTING USED TO SIN Judges 2:10 Jg 2:10 And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 1

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 16, 2014

A sermon to remind Christians of the power of the Gospel to change men's lives.

"The Power of the Gospel!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: I'd like to start by making a couple of observations. First, what is this fascination with being made-over? Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Unknown Grandsons Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

From rags to riches in three generations.

A. THREE GENERATIONS DOWN 1. From rags to riches to rags in three generations. Grandfather: poor but worked hard for money. Son: enjoyed riches, but didn’t earn them. Grandson: lazy and lost all. 2. From sin to salvation to sin in three generations. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

1 Samuel 7:2-4 Series

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

1 samuel 7:2-4

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Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-4

Denomination: *other

From Bad To Worse

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 26, 2010

Corrupt Leadership: America in her prosperity has been given much but done so little with it...and now it appears God may be taking the prosperity away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

From Bad to Worse Judges 9-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Bad2Worse.html We began last week looking at Abimelech, a truly bad leader, and we continue with more about him and the next 2 judges after him, and it goes from bad to worse...not because they were more evil than him but because God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by David Moore on May 19, 2008

To show the conditions before, the condemnation by and the comfort in the Day of the Lord.

Zephaniah The Day of the Lord Text: Zephaniah 1:1-7 Introduction: I would dare say that not one person in a thousand has heard a message from the book of Zephaniah. This little prophecy just three chapters long is one of the most overlooked passages of Scripture in all God’s Word. Unquoted from ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation...for Him? For Me?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Mar 29, 2003

God can save anyone, no matter what they may have done.

INTRODUCTION Can God save anyone? Are there people in today’s world that are beyond the grasp of Almighty God? Surely we can look around us and see evil in this world. We can take a look at the war in Iraq and see that we are facing an opponent who epitomizes the word evil. And what about Saddam ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Romance Of Redemption

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE ROMANCE OF REDEMPTION

Ruth 1:1-7 THE ROMANCE OF REDEMPTION Ch 1: Weeping, Ch 2: Working, Ruth gleaning in the harvest field Ch 3: Waiting, 3:18 Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: Ch 4 Wedding. So we go from Ch 1 Sorrow to Ch 2 Service, to Ch 3 Submission to Ch 4, Satisfaction. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Keep Praying Momma Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2023

Canaanite Mother who came to Jesus and would not leave until she had her answer.

“Keep Praying Momma” Matthew 15:22-28 5-14-2023 We have an American tradition that we celebrate this Sunday of each year; Mothers Day. Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Strategy For Revival

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

What’s the Strategy For Revival? 1 Pray 2 Obey 3 Believe 4 Repent

Sun. July 18/93 I Sam. 7:1-14 STRATEGY FOR REVIVAL The Atlantic Fleet was holding maneuvers. On a destroyer the call to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What About Freemasonry?

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

What does the Bible have to say to the Christian man who would consider being involved in Masonry?

"What Does the Bible Say About Freemasonry?" 9/19/99 WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? FOR EXAMPLE: ENTERED APPRENTICE RITUAL [BL] The candidate enters, blindfolded, with a 6’ rope ["cable tow"] around his neck. He stands before the "Worshipful Master" who has the point of a sword at his bare left ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah? (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

As I read through this passage, it appears that Elijah is testing Elisha. Look at verse 2. He said to Elisha, “...Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el...”

But notice Elisha’s response in that same verse, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...”Then look at verse 4. Elijah seems to test Elisha again. He said, “...tarry here...for the Lord hath sent me to Jericho...” Again, same verse, Elisha responds, “...As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

As I read through this passage, it appears that Elijah is testing Elisha.

Look at verse 2. He said to Elisha, “...Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el...” But notice Elisha’s response in that same verse, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...” Then look at verse 4. Elijah seems to test Elisha again. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist