Sermons on Bearing:

When A Christian Prays Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 20, 2018

When a Christian prays, God is pledged to act. This is especially true when we pray for fellow Christians who have begun to stray.

“This is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time For You To Go

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 5: 1 –31

Numbers 5: 1 –31 It’s time for you to go 5 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Command the children of Israel that they put out of the camp every leper, everyone who has a discharge, and whoever becomes defiled by a corpse. 3 You shall put out both male and female; you shall put them outside ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who’s Who Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 21, 2010

A study of chapter 44 verses 1 through 31

Ezekiel 44: 1 – 31 Who’s who? 1 Then He brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary which faces toward the east, but it was shut. 2 And the LORD said to me, “This gate shall be shut; it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter by it, because the LORD God of Israel has entered by it; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 44:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prince Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 24, 2010

A ttudy of chapter 44 verses 1 through 31

Ezekiel 44: 1 – 31 The Prince 1 Then He brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary which faces toward the east, but it was shut. 2 And the LORD said to me, “This gate shall be shut; it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter by it, because the LORD God of Israel has entered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 44:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Consecrated Without Communion Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2015

A study of the book of Judges chapter 13 verses 1 through 25

Judges 13: 1 – 25 Consecrated Without Communion 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years. 2 Now there was a certain man from Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Pray To Change Lives

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Control 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 19, 2006

WOW!! These people, with whom Christ would not associate, sure look like “good” people to me. I’ve never “prophesied in Christ’s name”. I’ve never “cast out demons in Christ’s name”. Based on outward results, those folks seem to be pretty nice people

A few days ago, I was talking to a person at the "Y" and he was telling me about a demonstration of magic on one of the TV channels during the New Year’s celebrations. You know how it goes, everyone has a better story than the one just before. In the course of time, another fellow told of a web ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-24

Why I Am A Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011

Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Not Murder. (Part 5 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt not murder. The last five commandments are all directly related to how we should treat each other. Our social culture is held together by God’s moral laws and these are all fulfilled through one commandment – love your neighbor as yourself. Romans 13:9-10 explains: 9 For the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Demonic Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 23, 2008

Many churches operate with demonic wisdom rather than with heavenly wisdom. James confronts us, calling us to recognise the evil that can destroy us.

JAMES 3:13-16 DEMONIC WISDOM “If you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel Of Yahweh Is? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 13

Judges 20: 1 – 25 The Angel of Yahweh Is? Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years. 2 Now there was a certain man from Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

His Gracious Invitation

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 26, 2016

To establish that the Lord's gracious invitation is extended to all who desires His liberty, learning and labor of love in the kingdom of God. This lesson destroys the false notion; all one must do to be saved is (verbally) call upon the name of the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. An Invitation to Liberty 2. An Invitation to Learning 3. An Invitation to Labor Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing "His Gracious Invitation." This is an invitation to liberty from religious rituals and the burden of sin; to learn of Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebekah: The Mother Of Esau And Jacob

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2017

Rebekah the Mother of Esau and Jacob, is a lesson in struggling through:1) A disappointed home (Genesis 25:19-21), 2) A distressed home (Genesis 25:22–23) and 3) A divided home (Genesis 25:24–28).

At the 2017 UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), language was introduced into the Agreed Conclusions document that labels “unpaid care work” (including the work of mothers) as a “burden” that should be eliminated through “recognizing, reducing, and redistributing,” including through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Other

But Can You Dance?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 6: 1 –23

2 Samuel 6: 1 –23 But can you dance? 6 Again David gathered all the choice men of Israel, thirty thousand. 2 And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the LORD of Hosts, who dwells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2015

The 1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14) of Christians as God’s own children of light.

For anyone who remembers the days when just one Spider-Man movie seemed impossible, it is an astonishing how comic book superheroes now dominate popular entertainment. There is a precise schedule of superhero movies to be released over the next six years. Even with such a variety of movies there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other