Sermons on Be Diligent:

The Heart Of A Servant

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023

Good morning church! I want to explore the valuable lessons on having a servant's heart that we can learn from 1 Timothy 6:11-12. As we look into this passage, let us be inspired by the example of the apostle Paul and reflect on how we can cultivate the heart of a true servant in our own lives.

Point 1: Pursue Righteousness (1 Timothy 6:11a) A servant's heart is rooted in a deep desire to pursue righteousness. It involves a deliberate choice to walk in obedience to God's commands and live a life that aligns with His will. Proverbs 21:21 - "He that followeth after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Baptist

Six Woes.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 9, 2023

Our Lord Jesus did not hesitate to rebuke hypocrisy.

SIX WOES. Luke 11:37-54. A Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him (LUKE 11:37). Though this man was probably not converted, Jesus did not refuse to recline at table with him. Jesus accepted the hospitality of the Pharisee, but did not fail to use the opportunity to speak out against the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Urgent- Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 22, 2024

This is the 215th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from Titus.

Series: Action [#215] URGENT- FAITH IN ACTION Titus 3:1-15 Introduction: This week has been a difficult one. I have new work responsibilities, which came with 11 additional employees to supervise. They are not used to my management style; and I am not used to the defiance. With all that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Not As The Lord Commanded (Leviticus 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2024

Does apostolic succession guarantee that even the next generation of priests will not disobey God? Let's look at Leviticus 10.

As we read through the early chapters of Leviticus, is it important to note how some did not do as the Lord commanded? Is this a weakness of apostolic succession? Where is the guarantee that even the very next generation of priests will be faithful? Jesus gave over 300 commands. Are we faithful to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch - Watcher Looking For God Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

It is possible to enjoy close intimacy with God in a world with its sinful environment.

“So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:23-24). “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken he had this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:23-24, Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing And Heeding God's Call

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Discerning God's voice can be challenging in a world filled with distractions and noise. However, as we delve into Samuel's story in the Bible, we discover that God's voice is ever-present, ready to guide us if we are willing to listen.

Discerning God's voice can be challenging in a world filled with distractions and noise. However, as we delve into Samuel's story in the Bible, we discover that God's voice is ever-present, ready to guide us if we are willing to listen. Samuel lived during a tumultuous transition ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 17:1-6 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 17:1-6

Revelation 17:1-6 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality, and with the wine of whose sexual immorality ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Rest (Joshua 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2025

Did Israel find true rest in the Sabbath or the land? Where is true rest? Let's begin in Joshua 11.

Did a Sabbath rest or a land of rest, finally give Israel true rest, or do both picture a blissful, eternal rest far greater than any worldly rest? Let’s begin in Joshua 11. After Israel’s initial conquests, did many other kings join forces against them? When Jabin, king of Hazor, heard of this, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

I encourage you to examine your spiritual vision. Are your eyes open to God's vision for your life? Are you following Him down the road of discipleship? May we all open our eyes to see the wonderful truths God has prepared for us.

"Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes" Today, we delve into a thought-provoking topic: "Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes." It's a simple yet profound truth - if we want to see God's vision for our lives, we must open our eyes, both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19, Psalm 119:18, Mark 10:46-52, Mark 10:47, Mark 10:49, Mark 10:51-52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Columbus And A Day To Remember

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

Columbus providentially discovered the New World when he set sail to share the gospel.

I know that celebrating the discoveries of the bold explorer Christopher Columbus is no longer politically correct. Even the supposed conservative politicians in our national capital want to remove him from history. Oklahoma senator James Lankford proposed removing the Columbus Day holiday from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strange Bedfellows-Part 2

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 16, 2024

“He who comes to equity must come with clean hands “.

“He who comes to equity must come with clean hands”- Legal maxim. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV The Christian life is a call to holiness and holy living. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That’s Sincere.

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jun 29, 2022

Think of on how faith can be sincere.

If you had a choice to defile your body by eating from a table filled with defiled food or starve and obey God? The young men in your hearing had to face that decision in front of the Persian king. God Brought Favor for You. Daniel had made up in his mind that he would not eat the King’s food ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Doubt And Unbelief

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 14, 2021

Faith is an essential ingredient to receive from hand. We reach God with hands of faith. A little faith goes a long way, but Satan always sow seeds of doubt and unbelief to negate our faith.

TEXT: Mark 9:20-27 "So they brought the boy. But when the evil spirit saw Jesus, it threw the child into a violent convulsion, and he fell to the ground, writhing and foaming at the mouth. “How long has this been happening?” Jesus asked the boy’s father.He replied, “Since he was a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-27, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Treasure Are You Laying Up?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 27, 2020

Are you looking for treasure? Here are some of the most important treasures we should search for in life.Joy is the byproduct of obedience. Where then is real joy found? -- the answer is simple, in Christ alone.

WHAT KIND OF TREASURE ARE YOU LAYING UP? Matthew 6:19-21 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Proverbs 15:6, Psalm 37:25, Philippians 4:19