Sermons on Believe A Lie:

Good Grief, Or Is It?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 3, 2012

It is an oxymoron, but believe it or not the Bible says that grief can be good for us.

GOOD GRIEF An oxymoron---Good used instead of saying God (something sought after) Grief (something we try to avoid) To be in heaviness; distressed; to be vexed Something bothers you, then it becomes a burden, it may continue a hang on and become a grief. Eph. 4:30 30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71

Denomination: Pentecostal

Known In Hell

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 7, 2013

The power of the believer if he walk in the Spirit. Power against satan.

Known In Hell PETER DECLARES, “…your adversary the devil…walketh about…seeking whom he may devour…resist, steadfast in faith…: 1 Peter 5:8-9 JESUS DECLARED “Whatsoever thou shalt bind on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surrounded By Something Better - Funeral Message For Charles Shirah

Contributed by Danny Janes on Jan 9, 2013

Funeral message for a male believer. Ideal for an avid sports fan.

SURROUNDED BY SOMETHING BETTER Funeral Message for Charles Shirah Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 As I started to prepare for Charles funeral today – there was a passage of scripture that just kept coming to my mind. That’s not really odd itself. But the unusual thing was that I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dichotomy Of Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 14, 2013

For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God.

Dichotomy of Life January 13, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31 Supplemental Passage: whether Paul or Apollos or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Love On Display

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 8, 2013

When it comes to loving the model for every believer is Jesus Himself.

Love on Display John 13:1, 31-35 When it comes to loving the model for every believer is the Lord Himself. We can truly never love without the gift of the Holy Spirit and complete yielding unto Him in this grace. Ephesians 2:4 But God who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Continues To Teach Christian Living Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 13, 2013

Paul speaks directly to the believers in how they should be acting in public.

Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s teaches on how Christians should pray and interact with others: In ch1-2 Paul was all about exalting Christ and the sufficiency of Christ for salvation and for walking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example: Practical Lessons For Parents And Young Leaders 1 Tim 4:12 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Paul, an elder minister of the Gospel, exhorts Timothy, his young protégé. His advice is intensely practical, and applies to any of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: *other

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

Why every believer needs to be an active participant in a local church

As a pastor, I’m constantly amazed at the excuses people have for not going to church. So I read with interest this week how someone parodied many of those excuses by coming up with a similar list of excuses that people could give for not washing their hands: 1) I was forced to wash as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013

Every believer is called to serve with the gifts they have been given

Called to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 September 1, 2013 Morning Service 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

A Chosen Generation Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 16, 2013

As believers we are a chosen people, showing forth the praises of God

A CHOSEN GENERATION 1 Peter 2:6-10 Here is a thought for tonight; you can’t land a helicopter in a forest of trees. Here are some words to remember, Chosen, Royal, Holy Nation, Peculiar People, Darkness Light and Praise. I mentioned that you can’t land a helicopter in a forest, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-11

Denomination: *other

In Memorium

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

HIghlighting some outstanding Christian believers in the context of Memorial Day

IN MEMORIAM Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION American history is replete with heroes whose great personal qualities came from a deep well of a fine upbringing in which upstanding personal character, faith in God and in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and duty to others were deeply instilled. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persistent Thorns And Thistles

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014

To convince believers to retain JESUS as center of their lives and focus of their eyes.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the focus of your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince believers to retain JESUS as center of their lives and focus of their eyes. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:8 (Amplified Bible) 6:8 But if [that same soil] persistently bears thorns and thistles, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three "P's" Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Feb 27, 2013

Sermon from Romans 1 to encourage the believer to live the Gospel.

The Three P’s of The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7) 1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha: Mouthpiece Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 5, 2014

Believe God's promises even when they seem utterly unbelievable.

This is our last sermon on Elisha, that bald ‘n’ bold prophet. We’ve seen how he’s been a man of action. Three weeks ago we heard how he kept an entire army from dying of thirst in the desert when he promised that water would appear out of nowhere. Then he saved two boys ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Date With Destiny

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 9, 2012

This message is about the Judgment Seat of Christ and it's implications for believers.

“A Date with Destiny” “2 Corinthians 5:9-13” 2 Corinthians 5:9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist