Sermons on Baptist Bread:

Greed Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Benedictine Monks had rules for just how much each monk was to eat in the monastery. But if one monk takes more than his share of the limited food, another monk goes without dinner lunch.

We are continuing our teaching series around the Seven Deadly Sins of Family. This is the fifth in the series. Our fifth deadly sin for families is greed. The Sin of Greed In the iconic 1987 film, Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas gives an affirming speech in favor of greed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Chasing Shadows! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Keeping religious rules and observing religious rituals in order to be close to God are only a shadow of the "real thing," a relationship with Him through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION In the time of the early church, there were people in the churches who were teaching that once you became a Christian, you still had to obey the Jewish regulations and rituals to be religiously correct. That kind of false teaching still exists in the 21st century. In this series I’m ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Disciple

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007

Takes a look at Discipleship and challenges us to be one of Christ’s Disciples.

Title: "Dare to be a Disciple." Text: Luke 9:57-62 Date: September 30, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church I. First, let’s define the word Disciple: The dictionary says that a disciple is a follower of a master or his philosophy. In other words a Disciple is a student of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 13, 2004

Marks of a growing church

Ready, Set, Grow! Acts 2:41-47 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 12, 2004 (This message was taken from Dr. Paul Powell’s book "The Nuts & Bolts of Church Growth" and personalized to fit our congregation) Introduction Today I want to take a quick break from our series in Esther and spend the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation Principle

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Dec 14, 2005

God has prepared us for a ministry. Why do we think God has prepared us our entire life to fail? Won’t He be with us along the journey?

Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a picture of a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated that he went to the artist’s home to demand an explanation. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

3 Questions

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 9, 2014

3 questions that Jesus asked

“Three Questions” January 12, 2014 Matthew 16:13-20 “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some says John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

Something About Prayer Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

No prayer is ever wasted. God hears and answers every prayer. His answer may by "No," "Yes," or "Not now." The underlying principle behind the significance of persistent prayer has to be the truth that no prayer is ever wasted effort.

I. Introduction A. Three men worked in the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor. One day the elevator was out of service, so they had to walk up to their office. To pass the time, they decided that one would sing a song, one would tell a joke, and the third would tell a sad story - each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2011

Moses’ meeting with the Lord speaks to us: 1. About sprinkling of the blood (vs. 1-8). 2. About supper with the Savior (vs. 9-11). 3. About serving the Lord together (vs. 12-14). 4. About steadfastly waiting on the Lord (vs. 15-18).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 6 Exodus 24:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 7, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION *The LORD God of the Old Testament who appeared to men was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. We are studying these appearances because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Receiving God's Grace

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 15, 2001

A message encouraging us to do things God’s way.

March 18, 2001 Friendship Baptist Church Results of Receiving God’s Grace Mankind has a problem that plagues him. This plague follows us wherever we go and threatens to cause us to stumble at any time. This problem is called pride. Our pride may cause us to push aside the only one who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can Our Church Grow

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon views the church as a Fellowship, a Family, a Body, and a Flock.

What Is The Church? “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the son of man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Short Reflection On The Name Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 2, 2006

A short (1 pg!) reflection on God’s Holy Name. This is part of a praise service

Title: Short Reflection on the Divine Name Text: Exodus 3:13-15 We all know that names, especially in Bible times, took on amazing significance. So, this week, when I was study Moses’ encounter with God, I started wondering, why is it that God chose to give himself the name that he did. Think ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Studying The "I Ams" In John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2007

The inclusion of "I Ams" in John point to and emphasize the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Pastor’s Bible Class -- Thomas Road Baptist Church Studying the “I Ams” In John Dr. Elmer Towns December 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCITON 1. The “I Ams” appear only in John who emphasized Jesus’ deity. 2. They appear in Jesus’ last 12 months to focus on His deity. 3. There are 7, i.e., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Saul's Confirmatory Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we begin to examine the Old Testament character of Saul.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Saul’s Confirmatory Signs September 7, 2008 A. SAUL HAD A GOOD BEGINNING: I SAMUEL 10:1-16 1. Influential father from the tribe of Benjamin. “Kish was a rich, influential man” (9:1, LB). 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 17, 2009

WHAT A PRIVILEGE, WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO.

CBC HONORING THE HEAVENLY FATHER 6/21/09 TEXT: JOHN 1:12 INTRODUCTION: WHAT A PRIVILEGE WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO. 1. IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE MY FATHER’S ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist