Sermons on Blindness:

The Ills That Befall

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 5, 2017

"Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, sickness, and trials in light of who they are in Jesus Christ.

The Ills that Befall September 3, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ambition

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?

Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Why Does God Permit Evil On Babies At Birth? Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Life is a test to determine our response to God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Thalidomide was introduced in 1957 and over 7,000 children were born without limbs (deformity). Forty percent died. 2. Birth problems, 1,500 deaths per 100,000 births. 3. Abortion. 4. Child starved and beaten by mother’s lover. 5. Birth Hypoxia, lack of oxygen at birth leads ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Parables About Our Heart Lesson 21 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Parables about Our Heart

A. THE PROBLEM OF EATING ON THE SABBATH – MATTHEW 12:1-8 This confrontation happened as Jesus was traveling from Jerusalem towards home. The disciples (not Jesus) were picking and eating grain as they walked. A “truth squad” was spying on Jesus. Jesus answered them: 1. David ate shew bread (v. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Shammah- Always There Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 15, 2018

This is the 10th sermon in the "Knowing God" series.

Series: Knowing God [#10] JEHOVAH SHAMMAH- ALWAYS THERE Genesis 28:15 Introduction: I was reminded of something I would do to Tharon right after he went blind. On the way home from swimming practice, I would stop the car and tell Tharon to get out and find his way home. Now, many people have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Revelations Has To Say To The U.s. Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2020

Do we have anything in common with the first-century church of Ephesus? Unfortunately, yes we do. Too much have we abandoned the love of Christ we had at first.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2020 In this penultimate week of the Church year, the Church gives us snippets from the Book of Revelations, the last and in some ways most difficult book of the New Testament. You see today the style of the letters; the ones we have this week are written to churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4, Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 1:1-6, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Catholic

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020

In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43, James 5:13-16, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Deny Ungodliness And Pursue Godliness! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Unrepentant, non believers and rebellious person continues to live in sin reject correction and they do not want their evil deeds to come to light because their works are evil and they live in comfortable sinful lifestyle.

Unrepentant, non-believers and the rebellious person continues to live in sin reject correction and they do not want their evil deeds to come to light because their works are evil and they live in a comfortable sinful lifestyle. They are always looking for ways to mock and attack believers and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:2, John 12:40, Psalm 1:1

Seeking Direction Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 17, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week examines the rich man who approaches Jesus "Seeking Direction."

March 16, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 10:17-22 Seeking Direction Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Do you know what would have happened it had been the three wise WOMEN instead of the three wise MEN who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Better Than Silver, Finer Than Gold!

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 1, 2022

The disciples had no money to give. Had they had it, they would have gladly given it. But what they had was of more value than alms. And, best of all, they were willing to share what they had.

Acts 3:1-10 Better Than Silver, Finer Than Gold May 1, 2022 Peter and John had hardly begun their ministry when they encountered a man who had been lame all his life. Having no means of support, the cripple lay daily at the beautiful gate of the temple to beg alms of those who came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

3-1=4(Ever)

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 21, 2022

Allowing the Holy Spirit to Deduct Sin, so Holiness can be added

3-1=4 (ever) Living a life filled with the Holy Spirit is as much about getting rid of things, as it is about adding things. A life lived by the Holy Spirit is not earned. It is a gift of grace. A gift that DOES require life long maintenance. As a part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

From Woe To Wow! Part 1

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2021

The world is falling apart. God doesn't seem to care. But He has a plan.

1. There are problems everywhere! a. I read of a Missouri couple who built their 5,300-square-foot home in a gated community in Florida. The three-story house had five bedrooms, three floors, beautiful verandas, and it was bordered with palm trees. The only problem: The contractor built the house ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Quit- You Have Hope Through Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 10, 2022

This is the 106th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 8th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#106] DON’T QUIT- YOU HAVE HOPE THROUGH JESUS 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 Introduction: What gives you hope? What causes you to want to get out of bed and face a new day? For me, it is Jesus. 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 Since you have hope through Jesus… 1. You can be bold. We must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Calling By God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Isaiah experiences the call of God and submits to God

Isaiah 6:1-8 “Here am I, Send me” Background Isaiah’s commission comes to him when he realizes God and His greatness. King Uzziah or Azariah died. II Ki 14:21,15:3. Hos 1:1, Am. 1:1. Isaiah was son of Amoz II Ki. 19:2, 20:1, II Chr. 26:22, Is. 1:1, 6:1. 6:1-4Greatness of God: He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible, Our Foundation, 8.the Smallest Detail Will Be Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 25, 2015

Here are a series of passages, with explanations, that tell us Jesus' attitude toward written Scriptures.

Matthew 26:51-54 51 And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God