Sermons on Bloom Where You Are Planted:

A Parting Message Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005

22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible To Move Ahead After Failure?

Contributed by James Dunn on Nov 9, 2004

So many people today are afraid to take chances because of their fear of failure. All successful people have been failures in their life at one time or another. In order to succeed, we will fail. Success is not measured by our failures, rather what we

Intro: Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. B.E. Woodberry. I. Remember That Failure Can Be Helpful A. Failure teaches us what to avoid. B. Failure points us in the right direction. "These things happened as a warning to us, so that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Loving Paths, Part I Series

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Feb 28, 2009

We are like soap bubbles traveling the airstream of life.

Bubble Meditation (blow some soap bubbles) - Psalms are uplifting hymns, glorifying the God of Israel - To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. - like our souls bubbles are self-contained, colorful, stable and fragile Traveling - Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. - bubble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

A Pregnant Atmosphere

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at the pronouncement of the birth of John and what his birth entailed prophetically.

I. God spoke and proclaimed He had found the ones who would birth John the Baptist – the one sent to prepare the way A. You are to call him John which means “Jehovah is a gracious giver.” B. Many will rejoice because of him and return to the Lord their God. C. This age will be a great time in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Jesus is indeed the Messiah; God’s appointed savior to man.

Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Key verses, 10-11 Supplemental Passage: For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Give Place

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 1, 2009

THIS IS HOW WE CAN OVERCOME THE DEVIL

HERE IS SOME WHO GAVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL. 1. PEOPLE WHO GIVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL LIVE IN FEAR. 2. PEOPLE WHO GIVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL HAVE NO SONG IN THEIR HEART. 3. PEOPLE WHO GIVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL LOSE THEIR VISION FOR GOD. 4. PEOPLE WHO GIVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL LOSE THEIR POWER ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World Program Of Re-Education Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2001

King Nebuchadnezzar’s program for re-education of the captives from Judah looks remarkably like what we see in our society today.

King Neb’s re-education program aimed at causing the captives to: I. Compromise Their Ideals A. For Them 1. Education 2. Diet B. For Us 1. Education 2. Media 3. Send messages like: a. Bible is not true/relevant b. Christians are the minority c. Christianity is not relevant II. Lose Their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Your Enemies

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We should pray for our enemies

I. Why should we pray for our enemies? a. That you will be like your father in Heaven v. 45 b. He causes and allows good and bad to happen to both the good and the evil. c. How patient has God been with you in your lifetime and should we not also be equally patient with our enemies. d. We must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Abc's Of The Gospel!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 2, 2018

The simplicity of the Gosel as we share the THE ABC's OF THE GOSPEL!. Leading us to the path of salvation and blessing in the life of a believer.

THE ABC's OF THE GOSPEL! A. The A is for 'All'. Romans 3:23 (KJV) For ALL have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 1. Sounds sad, bad and depressing but then we come to the letter...... B. The 'B' is for 'But'. Romans 6:23 (KJV) For the wages of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Mark 9:23

The Bible Is God’s Book

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 28, 2016

The Bible is more than just a book about God. It has a purpose for us. There is sufficient reason to study the Bible other than just to know about God.

I. All scripture is breathed by God A. Inspiration- “the superintending of God’s Spirit on the writers of Holy scripture, the account and interpretation of God’s revelation have been recorded as God intended so that the bible is actually the word of God.” B. Canon – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Mandated Proclamation

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 12, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES CHRIST'S PRIMARY MISSION FOR HIS DISCIPLES.

MANDATED PROCLAMATION INTRODUCTION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES CHRIST’S PRIMARY MISSION FOR HIS DISCIPLES. INTERPRETATION: JOHN 20: 21 (NKJV) SO JESUS SAID TO THEM AGAIN, PEACE TO YOU! AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, I ALSO SEND YOU. JESUS CHRIST, THE PRINCE OF PEACE, CAN GIVE PERFECT PEACE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Spiritual Torch

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 29, 2016

THE SPIRITUAL TORCH MUST PASS TO EVERY GENERATION.

PASSING THE SPIRITUAL TORCH OBSERVATION: DEUTERONOMY IS A COLLECTION OF MOSES’ FINAL WORDS TO ISRAEL BEFORE HIS DEATH. HE PASSED THE SPIRITUAL TORCH TO A NEW GENERATION. EVERY NEW GENERATION NEED TO COMMIT THEMSELVES TO FAITH AND LOYALTY TO GOD’S WORD. APOSTASY IS A REVOLT AGAINST THE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:7

Denomination: Baptist

‘the Mighty Widow’ Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Knowing God Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Knowing God

What Does the Bible Say About Knowing God Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

This is a message on the importance and purpose of prayer.

PERSISTENT PRAYER Luke 18:1-8 INTRO: Jesus wants His church to grow. If a church is to grow, it must prepare to grow. This preparation begins with prayer. Persistent prayer is the foundation of all Christian growth. The Scriptures bear testimony that persistent prayer always has been of utmost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist