Sermons on Be Praised By Jesus:

Putting First Things First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2012

Let's keep the main thing the main thing.

Putting First Things First Haggai 1:12-15 Rev. Brian Bill 1/22/12 A couple weeks ago, Reed Blunier, age three, came up to me and gave me a gift. He said it was for “Pastor Cheesehead.” It was a book called, “Kids Say the Cutest Things About God.” I’d like to read a ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lamedh - Psalm 119:89-96 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 1, 2012

Where are we in our faith in God’s word… and how it can sustain us in all our life’s journey? The psalmist cast his lot with God and God’s word and knew that God would sustain and keep him! Let us cast our lot with God’s Word and know that God is going to

Lamedh February 1, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:89-96 (ESV) – 12 of 22 Lamedh – 12th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet 89Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. The word used here by the psalmist for “Forever” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind That Prepared Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 14, 2012

Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. This week, a mind that prepared.

A Mind That Prepared PPT 1 Series intro slide Today I want to talk to you about biblical strategies for sucess. We are using the life of biblical man by the name of Nehemiah for an example. PPT 2 We have already talked about Nehemiah as a man who had a heart that cared, and PPT 3 Knees that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice In Your Suffering

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2012

The positive production of suffering in life.

March 3, 2011 Romans 5:3-5 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Billion And Counting...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 3, 2011

Biblical perspective on the trend of Population explosion...

SEVEN BILLION AND COUNTING… “POPULATION EXPLOSION” screamed the Newspaper headlines a day after the Seventh billion baby-Nargis Yadav- arrived into the world at 7.20 a.m. on October 31st , 2011 on a cool Monday morning, at a nondescript ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4

Denomination: *other

Prayer Keys - Repentance And Confession Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 8, 2011

Subtle sin hinders our prayer as surely as the blatant ones. It does not have to be blatant. It does not have to be an outward action. It does not have to be anything anyone else knows about. If we regard iniquity in our hearts the Lord will not listen.

“If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” Psalms 66:18 Before writing, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” before becoming a leader of the Reformation, before his 95 Theses, Martin Luther was a Catholic priest. One thing that did not change for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

Grappling With Guilt Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2013

Joseph teaches an important lesson on overcoming guilt. This message will examine the Source, the Symptoms and the Solution for guilt.

It was Ninth Grade English Literature class. We were reading American short stories, and our assignment was to read Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart.” Following are some highlights from the chilling tale... “The officers were satisfied. My MANNER had convinced ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Materialism Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013

When it comes to materialism, has any nation ever surpassed what we are seeing in the United States right now? We define our lives by how much stuff we have, social status by how much money we make, what we own and wear and where we live.

Materialism James 4:1-10 When it comes to materialism, has any nation ever surpassed what we are seeing in the United States right now? We define our lives by how much stuff we have, social status by how much money we make, what we own and wear and where we live. Even most of the important dates on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2013

Sex outside of marriage and the Bible. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Heb. 13:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Purity.html Years ago there was a movie called, "My Best Friend's Wedding." Well, I attended my best friend's wedding, and there I married my best friend. Today is a great day to say something that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Like A Man

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 14, 2018

One of the newest catch phrases in today’s world is “toxic masculinity”. Masculinity only becomes toxic when men do not lead as God intends them to lead.

One of the newest catch phrases in today’s world is “toxic masculinity” , while there is a real application for this phrase, when applied to men who are violent, abusive, overly aggressive and overtly forceful. It is now being applied to all men. Modern society looks at the characteristics of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Will You Serve The Lord?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2019

Israel had seen the 10 plagues, the Red Sea open, the miracles in the wilderness, and God conquer the promised land. But 24 years later their devotion cooled off. Joshua brought them to a decision to recommit their lives. We need to make a new dedication too!

WILL YOU SERVE THE LORD? Josh. 23:3; 24:14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Most of us make resolutions at New Year’s. One young boy asked his father what his new year’s resolution was, and his father said he was going to do everything possible in the new year to make his mother very happy. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:3, Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paradox Of Grace

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 10, 2018

When it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship with God - We Do Something and God Does Something.

TITLE: THE PARADOX OF GRACE SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 No two verses in the Bible have been discussed and debated more than these together. Throughout Christian history, these two verses, this passage, has provided comfort and affliction to numerous Bible readers. Among the many biblical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 25, 2018

Esther’s life was an isolated story. This theme of standing up for righteousness is threaded throughout all of human history.

TITLE: FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS SCRIPTURE: ESTHER 4:14 On Wednesday nights during the Bible Study Hour, we have been conducting a Case Study on the Book of Esther. If you have not participated with us during this exciting series, you have been missing a tremendous treat – We are having a joyous ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Good Stewardship (Managing Our Lives) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2018

Continuing our look at stewardship - "being good managers."

Stewardship September 23, 2018 When I’m done with my career as a coach, and someone mentions the name of a kid I coached, I do not believe I will remember if they made a game winning shot, scored the winning touchdown, or missed the shot or tackle and we lost. When someone mentions their name, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7, Acts 20:24, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Great Reversals

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 6, 2018

The situation is not favorable, their enemies seems prospering, they were condemned to die and the time is running out as the clock is ticking to their end. Esther and Mordecai were about to discover the God of great reversals.

THE GOD OF GREAT REVERSALS The situation is not favorable, their enemies seems prospering, they were condemned to die and the time is running out as the clock is ticking to their end. Esther and Mordecai were about to discover the God of great reversals. It can happen to you. It can happen to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational