Sermons on Being Enlightened:

4 Unrelated Sermons, On 4 Unrelated Stories (Exodus 4:18-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 29, 2021

(1) How to Say Goodbye; (2) God Wants you to Serve Him; (3) God took circumcision seriously; (4) Why we praise God.

There are parts of the Bible that lend themselves more to teaching/preaching than others. Today's passage, Exodus 4:18-31, doesn't lead to a smooth sermon. It's a series of four short stories. Each of these stories has its own little buildup and conclusion. Each of these stories has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Take Off One Sandal-- The Place Your (Two) Feet Touch Is Holy (Joshua 5:13-6:27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 23, 2021

Why one sandal? And what does "holy" mean here, and in general?

Last week, AJ (Author of Joshua) began chapter 5 by messing with us. He reminded us that all the kings of the land were terrified by the Israelites, and their hearts had melted. It was then, at that time, that Yahweh commanded Joshua to make swords. We were all excited, thinking, NOW. NOW ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27, Joshua 5:13-15

La Mudez Espiritual Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 5, 2022

No hay personas que sean tan buenos predicadores como los que antes eran mudos. Si el Señor les abre la boca, pensarán que no pueden predicar con suficiente frecuencia y seriedad para compensar el mal que hicieron antes.

LA MUDEZ ESPIRITUAL "Y le trajeron a uno que era sordo y tenía un impedimento en el habla, y le rogaron que le pusiera la mano encima. Y él lo apartó de la multitud, y le metió los dedos en los oídos, y escupió, y le tocó la lengua; y mirando al cielo, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:9, Mark 7:32-35, Isaiah 35:6, Daniel 10:15, Isaiah 56:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You're Not Too Old To Serve (Joshua 14:6-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2022

If you act with courage, perhaps God will fight with you, and for you.

We've reached the point, in the book of Joshua, where it's mostly focused on the allocation of the land to the twelve tribes of Israel. It's important. It needs to be here. You should read it once, at least, if for no other reason than to keep seeing little notes about how Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:9

Get Your Hope Back Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Visualize this: picture hope as a rope. Picture your invisible hope as something that is visible like a rope. We are in Fort Worth, Texas – cowboy country! Think of your hope as a lasso for a moment? What is your lasso attached to right now? Where you attach your hope?

Early on, the story of Ruth is a series of setbacks for the story’s main characters, a couple of women, Ruth and Naomi. The rest of the story is their climb back. It’s kind of a Cinderella story, only so much better! And you’ll see why in the moments to come. Why should you look at the Ruth right ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fear God?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 5, 2021

As is often the case with military veterans who have endured actual combat, conversations eventually circle around to war stories and then on to; “Were you scared?” Those who saw actual combat often reply, “Only the foolish are not afraid.” Fear can be friend or foe! Fear is our warning system.

As is often the case with military veterans who have endured actual combat, conversations eventually circle around to war stories and then on to; “Were you scared?” Those who saw actual combat often reply, “Only the foolish are not afraid.” Fear can be friend or foe! Fear is our warning system. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5, Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Life & Times Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the life, ministry and tragic death of John The Baptist.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Mark 6:14-29 In recent years a new word has entered our vernacular, I am referring to the term GOAT.I am not speaking of a temperamental little animal; I am referring to an acronym for “The Greatest Of All Time”. In a conversation concerning the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 6 - God's Design For Children & Parents, Workers & Bosses Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Dec 1, 2014

What is God's design for gracious relationships between children and parents? What about marketplace relationships, like those between labor and management?

Good morning. My name is Bobby Gilles, and I’m a deacon here. This fall we’ve been journeying through the book of Ephesians, which is a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to Christians in the city of Ephesus. The first half of this letter reminds us of who we are in Christ. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Matthew Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 10, 2014

Jesus is the promised King of Christmas.

Christmas According to Matthew Matthew 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 6-7, 2014 Transition: “O Holy Night” Shalom! My name is Levi Bar Alphaeus, but most folks just call me Matthew. I had the honor of writing what has become known as the Gospel of Matthew. This title was added in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Hate Homosexuals? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Two people of the same sex can try to get that deep kind of completion through a sexual friendship, which is homosexuality. The Bible says you can’t get that kind of completion, the completion we’re talking about in marriage, from somebody of the same sex.

Thank you for joining for this important topic, provocatively titled, “Does God Hate Homosexuals”? Two forces are colliding in the political and cultural landscape of our day: religious liberty and homosexuality ideology. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Thursday that freedom of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 1:8-11, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 4:19, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unreligious Series

Contributed by West Garner on Jul 8, 2019

As we walk through Romans Paul turns his focus to systematically deconstructing the religious system.

THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED OUTLINE THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Empathic Compassion: Experiencing Your Pain In My Heart

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 18, 2021

When I think of Jesus I think of empathy and compassion; they are embedded Jesus' salvific mission. Too often clergy and Christians take a propositional approach to the Gospel. Loving and caring for people according to the example Jesus set requires us to demonstrate empathy and compassion.

I carefully watched him as he walked down the hall; he was dressed in a long flowing white coat. His head hung unpersuasively from his shoulders. The doctor's demeanor suggested he was intensely contemplating what he would say to us, or he was envisioning another appointment. Halfway down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13, Isaiah 63:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2020

Jesus Christ wants to give us heavenly happiness! That's why: 1. He gives us the Gospel (Matt 4:23). 2. He confirms His compassion (Matt 4:23-24). 3. He teaches us about heavenly happiness (Matt 4:25-5:4).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 1) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 4:23-5:4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 20, 2013 (Revised December 10, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will begin our study of the most perfect sermon that has ever been put on paper. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

God Is Love

God’s very essence is love. (1 John 4:8) He has always been love, even before He created you and loved you. He has always sought to have a close relationship with people. You see this truth taught throughout Scripture beginning with Adam in the Garden of Eden, and also in the book of Exodus when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Joy - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020

If there’s one thing that plagues Americans it’s anxiety. We worry about so many things. We worry about things that the rest of the world aren’t even aware of. Have you heard the term, “first world problems”?

OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 1 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett March 1, 2020 Biblical joy: a deep sense of satisfaction, given by the Holy Spirit that settles the heart and mind because of what God has promised. Biblical faith: understanding what God has said and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Other