Sermons on Becoming More Christlike:

What To Do When We're Not Certain What To Do

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jun 15, 2013

When we find ourselves in a place of uncertainty we find in God's Word "What To Do When We're Not Certain What To Do."

WHAT TO DO WHEN WE'RE NOT CERTAIN WHAT TO DO PROVERBS 3:5-6 Text: Introduction: Whatever goals and accomplishments we have set in our lives we will only realize them when we trust in God's guidance. In our text we find some very practical and simple truths that give us guidance and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Faith And Culture Collide

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

We do not need to look for a fight or desire to fight and many Christians do. At the same time, we do not need to be cowardly about our faith.

James Emery White, a Pastor and former college President, is also the author of many books of which one is, “The Church in an Age of Crisis.” In this book, he writes about how America is a post-Christian nation. He paints a picture of our nation, its mindset and culture, in which the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37, Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jun 30, 2013

Showing the value of being filled with the Holy Spirit, for power,service and a victorious life.

Being Filled With the Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:9/11-3:4/9 I am sure that everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are? They were among the Muppet stars on Sesame Street. Following one of the shoots, a man climbed out of the Big Bird suit and a little kid said, “Mon, ...read more

Denomination: *other

His Great Love!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 6, 2013

How can we even understand how much God love us.

Ephesians 2:4-10-But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Citizenship In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Feb 18, 2012

Kingdom Teaching

Citizenship in The Kingdom of God Turn to Ephesians chapter 2…. Today I would like to talk about our citizenship in the kingdom of God We have rights and privileges in the kingdom of God We may live on this earth…. but we are not of this earth…. We are citizens of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Baptized

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2015

It didn't just happen. Jesus sought out John and traveled a good distance for no other purpose than to be baptized. So why did Jesus want to be baptized?

Jordan River (1) Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Know God? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014

Part 2 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines

INTRODUCTION: This morning we’re going to begin by looking at one of the most powerful scenes recorded for us in the Old Testament… Elijah goes 450 to 1 against the prophets of Baal. After going all day without an answer the prophets of Baal are forced to concede that their god ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Christian Church

What's That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Lesson: God can use most anything if we will only surrender it to him

What Is That In Your Hand? Exodus 4:1-5 Lesson: God can use most anything if we will only surrender it to him A. GOD WANTS WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND 1. God doesn’t ask you to give him what is in someone else’s hand, only what is in your hand. 2. God doesn’t ask you to give ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living Outside My Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

From time to time we all need to move outside our comfort zones if we are going to be effective in ministry

Living Outside My Comfort Zone Nehemiah 11:1-36 Rodeo Road Baptist Church November 9, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 11:1-36

Denomination: *other

A Model Of Godly Behavior Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 9th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". How is your behavior?

Series: Encouragement [#9] A MODEL OF GODLY BEHAVIOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction: As we conclude this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul explains to us what godly behavior looks like. Paul gives us a list of things we should and should not be doing. All of this is for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Hello, We're Your New Pastor

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 3, 2019

New pastorate positions are exciting and nervous times for all involved. This short message is a quick introduction to the new pastor and encouraging message to promote unity and working for the Kingdom.

Hello, we’re Your New Pastor Introduction Today is a day of new beginnings for Grace Baptist Church, and for Stacy, our children and I. For the past several years we were given the privilege to serve in various positions within a few different churches and now God has brought us here to serve Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-20, Jeremiah 20:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Play When You Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

The Sincerity of Prayer

DON’T PLAY WHEN YOU PRAY MATT. 6: 5-7 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT IT WOULD IN OUR BEST INTEREST NOT TO PLAY WITH. WHY? BECAUSE PLAYING WITH SOME THINGS CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO OUR HEALTH. TO PLAY WITH A LOADED GUN CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING WITH A VENOMOUS SNAKE CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Daily News: A Virgin Conceives #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

Do we have prejudice against God's working miracles today? The miraculous is evidence of God. It points to God. Prophecy fulfilled strengthens the impact of the miracle.

Today we continue our trek to Christmas not by discussing our cyber Monday deals but by continuing our preparation for the coming of the Messiah in this Christian season we’ve traditionally called Advent. This year we have decided to step back in time to period when America was a in a transition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:10-16, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Renewing Of The Mind

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

Man is composed of three parts: Body, Soul, and Spirit

THE RENEWING OF THE MIND According to Watchman Nee I. THE RENEWING OF THE MIND A. Mind 1. Two ways of translating a. mind b. understanding 2. In Greek --> it is the word nous Used 24 times in New Test. Romans 1:28; Romans 7:23; Romans 7:25; Romans 11:34; Romans 12:2; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 12:34-35, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Before God

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 24, 2019

What determines our standing before God? The Pharisee, tax collector, and disciples give us an answer.

Can there be anything more nerve wracking than being evaluated at work or school? When we are criticized or graded, we are vulnerable and exposed. We may wonder and think, “What will people say or think of me? Is what they are saying true or accurate? Do they truly see my talents and abilities, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran