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Right Now Counts Forever - Ecclesiastes 12:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 2, 2025

Is there going to be a Judgment Day for believers? Yes! And knowing what will happen on that day is crucial in the way you live this life. This message is a summary of Scripture’s teaching on the subject.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God and keep His commands, because this is for all humanity. 14 For God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Introduction Summary of Ecclesiastes After 16 weeks ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14

The Curse Of Answered Prayer - 1 Samuel 8-9,12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

Israel rejected God as their king in ch.8-9. But chapter 12 gives hope for all of us who have made similar bad decisions. We are not permanently separated from God’s plan for us.

Introduction We are in the midst of a very quick overview of the first half of 1 Samuel preparing ourselves for an in-depth study of the life of David. We left off last week at the end of chapter seven, where the Israelites have about the sweetest deal they ever had going. They came to God in ...read more

God Is More Valuable Than Life & Health Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022

Jesus Christ in the darkness of our suffering brings into it the light that we need so that we can move forward.

I'm really grateful for God's word. I don't know what I would do without it. The Bible has so much information in it about who we are and who God is and God's plan for us that it becomes this really strategic place that we spend our time learning and studying. That's why we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Everlasting King Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD REIGNS FOREVER IN MAJESTY AND STRENGTH

BIG IDEA: THE LORD REIGNS FOREVER IN MAJESTY AND STRENGTH I. THE EXCELLENCY OF THE ROYAL GARMENTS A. Clothed in MAJESTY B. Girded with STRENGTH II. THE EXTENT OF THE ROYAL REIGN A. Forever B. Over All III. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROYAL SUPERIORITY A. "the world is firmly established, it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5, Psalm 110:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Right?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Imagine that we had a big blackboard before us. I write a heading on the board "things that are always wrong for us as Christians to do" and I ask you to tell me what I can write down. What are some of the things that you would put on the list? Then I write the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 2, 2008

A message preached the Sunday before Christmas.

INTRODUCTION A fresh look at a familiar passage. 1. THE ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 2:10-12 "the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Capturing Faith In The Church Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the necessity for faith in a church if it wants to be a healthy, growing church.

Capturing Faith in the Church! Blonde Joke- lottery ticket Heb. 11:6 We can’t just sit and watch God work Dwight Moody quote Faith requires 2 things: 1. Vision- Pr. 29:18 Aim at where the church is going to be Wayne Gretzky quote Are we skating to where the church is going to be? If we do, then ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Example

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus gave us great example of living for us to immitate as true children of God.

Jesus gave us great example of living for us to immitate as true children of God. I. He thinks of others (vs.5-6) -"your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ" -Outlook determines outcome. If the outlook is selfish, the actions will be devisive and destructive. -"If you want to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responsibility Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Intro: Who was responsible? Brian Wells 46 year-old pizza man. Robbed a bank in Erie, Pa on August 28. Who was responsible? He was. Forced into it, or duped. Read Luke 3:7-18. We are responsible for our own spiritual condition. Our parents’ or grandparents’ faith doesn’t help or hurt us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Sticky Fingers

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Oct 21, 2009

Where did that come from? That horrible, sinking feeling you have when something comes out of your mouth that you didn’t expect - that thing is just so “unlike” you. Did you know those words are just a reflection of what lurks beneath the surface? The sca

Everything we think, say and do flows out of our hearts. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 The second big monster is GREED. Greed says, “I owe me”. Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

How I Met Your Mother Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Aug 21, 2009

An outline of a sermon on godly dating principles. Consider using the words in all-caps as blanks for bulletin outlines and PowerPoint slides.

What Happened to the Huxtables? How I Met Your Mother 1 Corinthians 7 Stop LOOKING and start LIVING. 1. Are you really going to be BETTER off? Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for you to remain as you are. 1 Cor. 7:26 2. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wordsearch

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 4, 2007

The careless, careful and caring words spoken from the three crosses at Calvary.

1. CARELESS WORDS "If thou be Christ, save thyself and us". Spoken by the rebellious thief. (a) His big mistake - He doubted - "If". (b) His bad manners - He demanded - "save thyself and us". Speaking to Almighty God in such a way was both blasphemous and irreverent. 2. CAREFUL WORDS "Dost not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

The Whole Truth

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2013

The Truth about God can be comforting to the saved and terrifying to the unbeliever.

The Whole Truth August 4, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Truth about God can be comforting to the saved and terrifying to the unbeliever. Focus Passage: John 8:31-32 Supplemental Passage: Jesus *said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day Statement

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 21, 2015

This is a simple short realization of what Memorial Day weekend is all about. A good introduction to a message or to a service dedicated to Memorial Day.

This is Memorial Day weekend. This is the weekend that many look forward to because it means a 3-day weekend. Or maybe it means going to the beach. Or maybe having a big picnic. Yes, lots of fun events are usually planned for this weekend. For the most part, church attendance goes down a bit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We don’t know the day or hour that Jesus will return, so we better be ready.

What Time Is It? October 25, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We don’t know the day or hour that Jesus will return, so we better be ready. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:36-44 Supplemental Passage: 2 Peter 3:9 NASB The Lord is not slow about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist