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Get Out Of Your Feelings

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 29, 2018

Emotional people make big mistakes when they base decisions on how they feel rather than obeying God and what they know is the right thing to do. We have to learn how to live beyond our feelings and do what is right even when we feel we have been wronged.

(this sermon has some thoughts and points from various sermons that have been published on various media sights). TITLE: GET OUT OF YOUR FEELINGS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 15:21-28 This past week FBC was honored to host the 121st Annual Session of the Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible: Your Friend

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

The Bible is like a best friend; one who is always truthful and is trustworthy.

The Bible: Your Friend Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 1, 2015 Pontius Pilate sarcastically asked Jesus “What is Truth?” His attitude about that whole matter was typical of people who are not walking with God. What he meant was, “There is no genuine truth for guiding people’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message 11 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:15-17 – Vengeance, Rejoicing Always, And Praying Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

Do not seek vengeance on others or render evil to anyone. Injustice is everywhere but leave it in the Lord’s hands. Then we have the words “Pray without ceasing” and we look at a lot of references for that. We will consider joy and rejoicing as well.

MESSAGE 11 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:15-17 – VENGEANCE, REJOICING ALWAYS, AND PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING There is a fair bit of scripture in this message. It deals with vengeance, injustice, persecution and rejoicing and we look at a lot of verses dealing with those matters. PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Romans 12:16-21, Micah 3:1-12, Amos 5:10-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 5:11-12, Luke 1:58, Luke 10:20-21, Matthew 18:13, Luke 15:5-6, John 20:20, Acts 13:48, Romans 12:11-15, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4, Colossians 1:24, 1 Peter 4:13, 1 Peter 1:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:42, Luke 18:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth - A Bargain At Twice The Price Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2023

Proverbs 23 says we should "buy truth." But you'd think "truth" was highly valued enough in society that you wouldn't have to be told to pay for it. Why would God advise us buy it?

(I spent a couple years as a student at Purdue University, and this is one of the jokes I heard there) There were a couple of students - one from IU and one from Notre Dame - standing beside a flagpole discussing something. About that time, a student from Purdue walked over and asked “What ya ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 29, 2017

What are we to do with the Old Testament?

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement that is at the start of Mark’s gospel, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. And with that great announcement, the battle-lines were drawn, not ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Dna Of An Encourager

Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 16, 2001

A look at the life of Barnabas - known for his disposition of encouragement

The DNA of an Encourager Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 18/3/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved Unless stated otherwise, all Scripture quotations in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36, Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Eutychus

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 5, 2005

Poor brother Eutychus! He slept himself out of the church. Why did he fall asleep? What’s causing most Christians to become drowsy today?

Eutychus There is no doubt in my mind that something catastrophic is about to happen. If you have been watching the news or listening to it then you ought to know and feel the same thing. The Dallas Morning News read that they have completed the mapping of the human DNA code. Scientists now say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Shocks World In Tell-All Drama! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

The Contents and Implications of God’s "mystery revealed" are really rather shocking--though they are meant to really comfort us. To convey this shocking nature the sermon uses a series of "tabloid style" headlines to grab attention.

They [wore] black they are very serious-looking; and they look like they just came from a sculpting competition. tattoos, facial jewelry (hooks, studs, chains "it looked like half of them had fallen into a tackle box, gotten up, and just showed up at church like that". This two year old church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Ivan Robinson on Dec 21, 2000

Sermon to address the fact that the rich man and Lazarus is a parable

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS LUKE 16:19 I) Introduction A man was walking on the beach one afternoon kicking up the sand, discussed with certain things. There on the beach was a bottle and as he walked he kicked the bottle into the surf. POP>>>> Out of the bottle came a mysterious being... a Jeannie. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Adventist

Discipleship; Beyond Pretending

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

Understanding discipleship as the God initiated, God accomplished process of turning us into what He intended - human beings bearing the image of the God who created us.

Every year the movie industry comes together for a massive celebration and awards ceremony. All of Hollywood looks forward to the night early in the year where they can come together and honor one another for the work that had been done during the previous year. It’s a really a fascinating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Free Methodist

To Obey Is Better

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003

Obedience is what pleases God most.

To Obey is Better. 1 Samuel 15:22 Israel enjoyed a distinction that no other nation has ever experienced. God was their King. He chose them. He wanted to be their God and King. As is typical of human nature Israel wanted what they didn’t have which was a human king. God chose Saul to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: *other

On Eagles Wings

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2012

Have you ever heard the Ten Commandments described as a love letter…..A tender heartfelt message from the very heart of God? Probably not. Yet, I am convinced it is one of the most powerful expressions of God’s love in all of scripture.

On Eagles Wings Exodus 19:3-6 In Exodus Chapter 20, verses 3-17, there are ten things that we need to take to heart today, and keep them there for the rest of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Applying God's Word To Our Lives

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008

To encourage the reader to turn to and apply God’s word in their life for any and all situations

APPLICATION by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 10/12/2008 Hebrews 4: 12 I thank God today for His Word!! I was thinking this week when the Lord called me to preach back in 1983, I was laid up in a hospital in Texarkana Texas recouping from a torn ACL in my right knee that I received while halter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Didn't Die On The Cross For Your Sins! Series

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 9, 2010

Jesus didn't die (just) for your sins; He died for YOU and He deserves to get what He paid for.

An older gentleman was driving home from work when his cell phone rang. His wife was on the line in a panic and said, "Honey, be careful driving. I just saw on the TV that some maniac is driving the wrong way on the interstate!" The old man replies, "One? There's hundreds of them!" That story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love What Matters Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God's love is eternal and unconditional, unlike the temporary and conditional love of the world. We must make a daily decision to choose God's love and values over worldly desires.

Imagine you're starving, and you have a choice between a candy bar and a healthy meal. The candy bar might taste good for a moment, but it won't fill you up or give you the nutrients you need. That's like choosing the world's temporary pleasures over God's lasting love. That's like choosing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Love, Materialism, Spiritual Priorities