Sermons on Baptist Distinctives:

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003

When Jesus comes, we must be found prepared and alert.

ARE YOU READY? Matt.25:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. Matt.25 - Parable that stresses importance of being ready for the Return of Jesus 1. Jesus IS coming back, and when he returns will he find you awake and alert or sleeping and slumbering? 2. This is the BIG question from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son's Mother

Contributed by Tony Trott on Jun 14, 2002

Mother’s Day

THE PRODIGAL SON’S MOTHER Luke 15:11-24 ILLUSTRATION: A woman telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible, my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me...and the house is a mess, and the kids are simply driving me crazy." "Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over and cook ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Saviour Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition of matt1v18-25

JESUS - SAVIOUR Matthew 1 v. 18 - 25 v. 21 "Thou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins." Notice :- Joseph’s Discovery.v. 18 Mary was "found with child" Joseph’s Dilemma v. 19 - He could divorce her publicly (stoning) or privately - (his intention) Joseph’s Dream ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 16

GOD’S SALVATION Matthew 16 v. 21 - ch 17 v. 8 Here we have :- 1. The plan of God’s salvation v. 21 Note:- (a) The compulsion of Calvary - "He must go unto Jerusalem." - why ? Because of :- (1) Man’s sin - Matthew 20 v. 28 "he must give His life a ransom for many" (2) the Law’s demands - Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Are You Sleeping?

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 12, 2005

Sleeping can cause a lot of problems when done at the wrong time. The Christian must be disciplined to sleep at the right times and be vigilant at all times.

Did you often fall asleep in the day? Do you have a habit of nodding off and falling into a deep sleep at the drop of the hat? Are you sometimes in a daze that goes on more than one day? Don’t be alarmed, don’t be afraid, you are a lot like me. I Thessalonians is a book written to very special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Excusing Our Sin: "I'm A Good Person"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006

This message looks at what we really mean when we say, "He’s a good person" and what the Biblical standard is to be able to say that.

1. Our Belief: “I’m a good person.” 2. Some Examples Of God’s Standards: a. It’s a blot on our record every time we get angry at a friend without cause. - Matthew 5:21-22. - We’ll say, “Well, at least I’m not a murderer,” but here we see that we’re in danger of judgment for our unjustified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing Broken Altars

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

A nation can never stand when the altars of the home and the church are not being used. It is high time to rebuild family altars and church altars and thus bring our nation back to God.

Repairing Broken Altars Background: I Kings 18 Text: I Kings 18:30-39 Key phrase: “And He prepared the altar of the Lord that was broken down.” (vs. 30) I. National Altars Our nation has replaced its altars of worship to God with worship of every other imaginable thing. Turtle eggs, dolphins, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Holiness

When I Was A Child

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002

There is an old saying the only difference between a man and a boy is the price of their toys. When I became a man I put away chidish things.

FATHER’S DAY When I Was a Child I Corinthians 13:11 There is an old saying that the only difference between a man and a boy is the price of their toys. Child – nepios – Infant not speaking, minor Figuratively – childish, immature, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pastor Mvp’s

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2010

The church needs people that will just Pray!

Intro. Many feel important, some even seek importance. We need Godly leadership. We need servants. We need those that are loyal to the ministry. We need givers. We need consistency. We need talented. All of that is good, but more than all, we need people in our church that know how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up The Standard

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 27, 2010

It is our duty to lift up the standard of holiness for the glory of God. Some of us are flying this flag half-mast and need to display it properlly.

(How) are you flying the flag? flag = banner, standard, ensign Ps. 60:4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. -one purpose of the flag is to displayed for truths' sake John 3:14 And asMoses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deepak Chopra Peddles Metaphysical Swill

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 2, 2009

In the 6/25/07 edition of U.S. News & World Report, New Age luminary Deepak Chopra was interviewed about his novel about Buddha interestingly titled "Buddha". Though many will no doubt fawn all over this narrative in search of some new spiritual insight o

In the 6/25/07 edition of U.S. News & World Report, New Age luminary Deepak Chopra was interviewed about his novel about Buddha interestingly titled "Buddha". Though many will no doubt fawn all over this narrative in search of some new spiritual insight or revelation in much the same way as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Things In Hell We Need In Our Churches

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2009

Every person needs to understand what the rich man in hell knows. It is amazing how spiritually blind the rich man was and how enlightened he became in hell. Some things in hell we need:

Introduction: Every person needs to understand what the rich man in hell knows. It is amazing how spiritually blind the rich man was and how enlightened he became in hell. Some things in hell we need: 1. The Clearness of Sight: (Luke 16:23) And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Four Revelations Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 19, 2008

Son of God, Son of Man, Son of David, Son of Promise

Intro: Jesus Christ revealed Himself to us in four distinct roles while living 33 years in this world. He was the Son of God, deity, divine, holy, Alpha and Omega. He was Son of Man, He came in the flesh, He was tempted in every way like us, yet without sin. Son of David-He would be the one to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Addiction

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 20, 2008

The Word was David’s delight. Others persecuted him for his passion, but he hardly noticed. He was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. Let’s become a sacred conduit through which God flows into the created realm & changes the destiny of humanity.

Holy Addiction Intro.: The Word of God was David’s delight and satisfaction. In it he feasted on the beauty of God. Others didn’t understand his passion. They persecuted, slandered and betrayed him, but he hardly noticed – Psalm 119:23. Davis was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Manifestation Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

We begin to look at the first three of the nine Gifts...Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Discerning of Spirits.

1 Cor. 12:8-10 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal