Sermons on Black Paint:

Getting Your 2nd Wind - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2005

The demoniac RAN to Jesus... but could he worship Him? Could a man so defiled and controled by demonic possession truly worship?

OPEN: In our office file cabinet there is a chunk of cement. It’s not very large. It’s painted on one side with what appears to be approximately 3 or 4 colors of spray paint. For all intents and purposes it looks like a piece of rubble. And that’s what it is – it is rubble from what was once the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Divide

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 9, 2002

The Scriptures are not given to inform us, but to transform us.

I. Introduction – The evil hidden within Many of you grew up in “The Golden Age of Radio.” You have fond memories of gathering around the radio to listen to your favorite shows. I wasn’t around for those days; I grew up as a child of the television era. But there is at least one radio show that ran ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

Nehemiah's Vision

Contributed by James May on Jan 7, 2004

Nehemiah had a vision and a call to do a work for God. He would let no one nor anything stand in his way. Through hardships, planning and perseverance the job was done and Israel had a home once again. God has not changed. Your dream and calling will c

NEHEMIAH’S VISION Nehemiah 2:11-20, "So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days. And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon. And I went ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Judge Or Not To Judge; That Is The Question

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2011

“Judge not, lest ye be judged!” This is one of the most widely misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. Passing judgment has a completely negative connotation to it. But there is such a big misunderstanding about this subject that

TO JUDGE OR NOT TO JUDGE; THAT IS THE QUESTION INTRODUCTION: “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” This is one of the most widely misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. It’s like our trump card. Whenever we hear someone addressing a sin in our life we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sons Mission Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 5, 2010

The universal scope of the Sons Mission in reaching this lost world.

John 3:16 -21 : The Sons mission Introduction: This section ventures away from the discourse of Jesus & Nicodemus and the quest to be born again . With Jesus pointing Nicodemus to Him being lifted up and those who look to Him by faith will be the ones who enter into ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Enduring Promise (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 27, 2014

God's promises are like He is...UNCHANGING!

God’s Enduring Promise (Part I) Galatians 3:15-25 Douglas E. Moore shares the following illustration: - Booker T. Washington describes meeting an ex-slave from Virginia in his book Up From Slavery : "I found that this man had made a contract with his master, two or three years previous to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Coat Of Many Colors - #6 Crimson Series

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013

This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

This is a series of messages on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Super-Moms: Mother's Day 2013

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

Godly moms are everyday superheroes! This Mother's Day sermon explores three super-powers held and honed by super-moms everywhere. PowerPoint is availble

Mother’s Day 2013 (Super-Moms) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/12/2013 All this week our local Christian radio station (WBGL) has been paying tribute to supermoms! They’ve been inviting listeners to call in and answer the question, “What moment made you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:2-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Some Will Depart The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2022

1 Timothy 4:1-5 shows us several features of false teachers.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul concluded chapter 3 with a description of the church as “a pillar and buttress of the truth” (3:15) and a summary of that truth in relation to Christ (3:16). Chapter 4 opens with a discussion of false teachers. Let us read 1 Timothy 4:1-5: 1 Now the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confronting The Scandal Of Our Prejudices Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus came to buck the system and to reject the prejudices in all its forms. He goes against the grain of His culture and dares to love all people equally.

Billy Graham has preached the Gospel around the world to every race. In an interview with Diane Sawyer he was asked this question: "If you could wave your hand and make one problem in this world go away, what would it be?" Without hesitation he replied, "Racial division and ...read more

#17 Understanding Love: Failure Is Not The End

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2016

This is part #17 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. THIS IS A GOOD LESSON as part of the seies or a stand alone lesson. Failure is not failure unless we make the choice to not get up and try again. Many Biblical characters appeared as failures UNTIL...

#17 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: FAILURE IS NOT THE END HOPE BEYOND THE VISUAL FIELD... BEYOND EMOTIONS LOVE WALKS BY FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IF YOU DO THE WHOLE LESSON IT IS MORE THAN ONE PART. TEXT: Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Not Only Stated It…he Did It! (Easter Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2024

In the year 1770, the British were sent to Boston.

A silversmith named Paul Revere, and a friend of his named William Dawes, found out about a mission the British troops had, to steal the guns and gun powder from the Americans living in Lexington and Concord. They decided to act quickly. We are told by some historians that at 10:00 at night, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Suffering Servant To "Yes Your Majesty"

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 21, 2001

The value of this sermon is to help the audiance understand why Christ came to earth as the lowly carpenter before he could be respected as the great "King of Kings"

Standing just in view of the steps of the bus that will take him to the infamous Paris Island is an eighteen-year-old young man with his mother, father and younger brother. The Marine band is playing the Marine’s Hymn and the Marine Honor Guard is standing at attention supporting the colors of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

To The Excluded: Lord Of The Nations Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 11, 2009

December 1989: Jesus is building His kingdom, and some who presume they are included are missing it, while some we think unworthy will be included. This is a day in which we must stretch our outreach to include all persons.

The folks who are into real estate will tell you that there are only three factors which enter into the value of a piece of property. Those three factors determine how much you should pay for that dream home, how much you should ask when you have decided to sell out and move up, and how loud you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist