Sermons on Being A Servant:

Think About It Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2015

Delayed gratification is the norm for God's choice servants. Ponder how He works leads to a precious gift of understanding.

“Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” [1] Anticipate opposition and hostility if you are a Christian. Don’t seek conflict; but don’t be surprised when opposition arises. We Christians seek peace with all people and we will do all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2023

Here Jesus stressed 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to get ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Are You Ready for the Rapture? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 12, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study three more of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 27, 2023

To walk by the Spirit, we must keep in step with the Spirit.

How to Walk by the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:16-25 Rev. Brian Bill November 25-26, 2023 I have the joy of being married to my best friend. I’ve been crazy about Beth from the first day we met and am always amped up when I get the chance to be around her. This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Frustration Or Despair?

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 8, 2024

Frustration is defined as the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

Mark Goulston, an American psychiatrist and writer once remarked: “Being alone with fear can rapidly turn into panic. Being alone with frustration can rapidly turn into anger. Being alone with disappointment can rapidly turn into discouragement and, even worse, despair.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 reminds ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Philippians 4:6-7

I Am Connected Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 18, 2018

Being connected pushes me towards Spiritual Growth,
 Being connected pushes me towards Fellowship, Being connected pushes me towards Generosity,
 Being connected pushes me towards Contagion.

I Am Connected?Acts 2:41-47? I am connected to the Body vv.41-42 ? Through Jesus For a different life ?I am connected to the Mission vv.43-45 ? To see God do the miraculous To sacrifice what is necessary I am connected to a Group vv.46-47 ? Doing life together Sharing life in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Is Not As It Seems

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 17, 2006

Much like an optical illusion things are not always as they appear to be. They are supposed to bring happiness, but people go chasing them and are still left wanting, what if there was more...

How many of you know what an optical illusion is? You are looking at a photo or picture, but everything is not as it seems. Let’s take a look at a few examples (power point). Sometimes we cannot rely on our senses and perception. You may have many things going through your head about your life and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

I Feel Myself Coming Out Of This

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 18, 2021

Being delivered

When I investigate the ministry as a whole I see that it demands faithfulness, fidelity, and dependability. The bible teaches us that the ministry demands that one never faint, fade out, or become hazy. The words "faint not" in the Greek means not to give up, not to lose heart, not to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Churches

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

What America needs is not more religion, but servants of the Most High God who will serve, proclaim and energize the Church.

Serving Churches= Growing Churches A. What does the church really need to come alive today? Sometime ago Darrell Scott got the privilege to address the House Judiciary subcommittee. His daughter Rachel Joy Scott was one of victims of the Columbine High School massacre. Here is a synopsis of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complete Picture Of A Believer

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 16, 2002

In II Timothy Paul presents the believer as: a Son, a Steward, a Soldier, an Athlete, a Farmer, a Worker, a Vessel, and a Servant

The Complete Picture Of A Believer II Tim. 2 Introduction II Timothy is Paul’s last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy. Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of hardship and opposition in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 8, 2005

Are you ready for the Master’s return? This message looks at the parable of the two servants from Matthew chapter 24.

Matthew 24:45 (NLT) "Who is a faithful, sensible servant, to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family? A Question of Trust  Two character qualities  Faithful  Defined as one who adheres firmly and devotedly to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Five Ingedients Of The First Miracle"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 14, 2008

Here is the simple outline: It took Christ, a great need, a praying mother, odedient servants, and someone to taste the wine!

"Five Ingredients of the First Miracle" What is a miracle? Let me suggest this definition for you: A miracle is when God intervenes to reverse the curse that caused the natural downward flow of death to all things. God is the one who has placed the natural order of things. God can use his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Together Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

Being together in the church is being together in the family of God.

Life Together Purpose Driven Life #18 Cornwall December 13, 2003 “How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony. For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, and ran down onto his beard, and onto the border of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-8, Psalm 133:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambassador

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

The necessity of being an ambasssador, being reconciled to and accepting Christ.

Ambassador Eric A. Bland Paul, a man that I admire very much, was a man that was willing to give up everything in order to serve our Lord and our God. He was willing to give up the uppity up lifestyle to subject himself unto God. And because he was willing to give up the world, God was able to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Conflict Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 19, 2009

Being reconciled is more important than being religious.

How to Handle Conflict Matthew 5:21-25 Rev. Brian Bill 4/19/09 On Monday Megan and I did some errands together. Our first stop was to M&H to drop off our lawnmower blade for its yearly sharpening. When we walked in I held up the blade and Rob immediately told me that I had had it on upside down. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

From Selfishness To Selflessness

Contributed by Trae Durden on Jun 11, 2013

How to go from being selfish to being selfless.

From Selfishness to Selflessness Mark 12:41-44 “And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ