Sermons on Back Porch:

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Separation.

II. THE SEPARATION. A. We have already seen the Standard of Deity. B. Sin Debt. 1. Inception of sin. As we have already demonstrated this took place in the angelic realm. 2. Imputed sin. Not only did Satan persuade some of the angels to follow him, but he was the one in the Garden who was working ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Solution.

THE SOLUTION BY GOD Intro: 1. In Eighteenth Century Europe fine writing paper remained a precious commodity because the raw material from which it was made– rags and linen – were in short supply. Then, in 1719, the French scientist, Rene-Antoine Reaumur, observed wasps making a fine paper from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Salvation.

THE SALVATION OF MAN. Intro: 1. In the 1951 science fiction movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still, space traveler Klaatu, lands his spaceship in Washington, DC. He is hunted down, shot, and imprisoned. But moments before he is finally taken, he warns Helen Benson, about his avenging robot – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Stipulation.

THE STIPULATION OF MAN Intro: 1. The Bar-tailed Godwit is a medium sized bird, about the size of a seagull. It has a long, skinny beak, and as it feeds on the Mud flats of New Zealand, it becomes inordinately fat. Now these birds make the longest non-stop flights of any bird. Satellites have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

Selected lists that have blessed me.

Check Lists that have blessed me: Manifested Presence (Ex. 32/Isa.64). • No Thought of merit outside of Christ (Lu. 18: 9-14/Rom. 4:5). • Do not Tolerate sin (1 Cor. 4: 4; 10:13/ 1 Jn. 1: 9; 2:1). • Render Total obedience by the power of the Holy Spirit (Jn. 14: 21/1 Cor. 4:4/Jam. 4:8). • Talk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Back In The Fold Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Christians can find themselves drifting farther from the Lord. Psalm 23 gives us a vivid image of this reality. But here’s the good news: no matter how far we stray, our Shepherd is always there to restore us.

Back In The Fold! Psalm 23:3a Introduction: Illust: Two students working for the summer got a job with the Public Works Department. They were given the job of painting the center lines of a rural road. The supervisor told them that they were on probation and that they must stay above the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

No Turning Back

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Oct 4, 2022

IF A MORTAL CAN DEDICATE HER LIFE in serving a cause or a conviction that will be consumed altogether at the second coming of Christ, shall we dedicate our life in the service of Christ?

All of us have turning point in our lives which can either be good or bad based on how we allow it to define us. Last Monday, 19 Sept, the world farewelled Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Her state funeral was attended by over 2,000 guests, including prime ministers and world leaders from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 11:22-31, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Back To Life

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 8, 2024

The resurrection tells us that life and all we have lived for isn’t without purpose and meaning and that it does not end at the grave.

Luke 24:1-12 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 14, 2025

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." - C.S. Lewis

August 16, 2025 Moses began the next section of his 2nd Speech with “Shema” = “Hear, O Israel.” Remember that behind this call to “hear” is the expectation of action – of response. As James would later admonish, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Will Be Back Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2025

The idea that people could rise from the dead is beyond belief. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would NOT come back from the grave. So, why would we believe that we would?

Howard Stern (who’s not really a nice man) has a popular program on Sirius radio where he interviews politicians and movie stars and so on. About 5 years ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a guest on his show and during the interview, Howard Stern asked Schwarzenegger “Tell me, governor, what happens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 16, 2025

Whether we are little ones or big kids, we belong to Jesus, too. We are weak, and he is strong.

When I first started seminary, I heard a rumor that shocked me. I heard that Christian ministry is a very competitive field, that churches and pastors compete with one another, and that within churches individuals compete for position and status. But after I thought it over, I realized that of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking Back PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to passionately pursue their Christian purpose, persevere through challenges, and positively progress into the new year with faith and hope.

Good morning, dear church family! It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? There's something profoundly beautiful about a community of believers coming together, united by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: New Year

Back To The Basics PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing, guiding, and rejoicing in God's Gospel, emphasizing its role in spiritual growth and our duty to help the needy.

Greetings, beloved congregation. We come together today on this blessed day, bound by our shared faith, and united in our love for the Lord. We are here to reflect, to learn, to grow, and to be nourished by the Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let us remember that we are not alone in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Topics: Redeeming The Lost

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

No matter how far into the future we go, Christ’s MISSION for the church will remain UNCHANGED!

Back To The Future Acts 28:1-31 Chili & Caroling; Next Sunday service. I'll be preaching a message I've entitled "Back to the Future." Watch this! That future is now in the past. We reached that movie date a little less than 2 months ago. It was called "Back To The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Way Back Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 18, 2024

James writes that if you feel distant from God or pride has gotten the best of you, there is always a way back.

James: Practical Faith  James 4:7-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-17–2024 Intro When I was a youth pastor in Mississippi, a girl brought her new boyfriend to youth group. She was 13 years old and he was about to be 18 years old. I made an offhand comment ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist