Sermons on Bold Preaching:

"The Requirements Of Revival” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 20, 2011

Prayer is essential if we are to see revival among God’s people.

Last time we considered the first requirement for revival among God’s people mentioned in 2 Chronicles 7:14. God’s people must “humble themselves” before God. Now today, we will turn our attention to the second requirement for revival - prayer. (READ TEXT) Perhaps no subject is preached on more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Leaves You Speechless

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015

Zacharias came to worship God one day hoping that God would "show up". Surprisingly, that is exactly what God did! How should you respond when God shows up and meets your needs?

WHEN GOD LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS LUKE 1:15-25; 57-80 Introduction: There is a wise saying I heard a few years back that speaks great truth. “Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about the moments that take your breath away.” Some breathtaking moments for me..... 1. The day I watched my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-80

Denomination: Baptist

A Deeper Look @ V12-13 – Description Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 18, 2014

Going deeper... looking at v12-13

Sermon Brief Date Written: Aug 19, 2014 Date Preached: Aug 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Sermon Text: Jude 1:12-13 [ESV] Introduction: Several weeks ago we had reached v8-11 and we had learned what Jude had ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014

This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Missionary Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2010

From the beginning God was a missionary God. Creating and man and coming down to walk with Adam and Eve in the Garden. In this message there is God's intiative in missions, God invitation in missions. Finally there is a prayer included to ask God to gi

Intro: What is the one thing missing in most churches today? Is it lively soul moving worship music? Is it powerful spirit filled and led preaching? Is it wise council and wonderful leadership? Is it conferences and confession? Can I make a suggestion to you today? It is the Missionary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes We Think We Know Better Than The Lord

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2009

A sermon on the Cross-centered life.

Mark 8:31-38 “Sometimes We Think WE Know Better Than The Lord” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org History is filled with examples of women and men who, by throwing away their lives, gained life eternal. Late in the 4th Century there was a certain monk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Claiming To Be Christian And Celebrating Halloween Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

October 31st is the Halloween the biggest occultic pagan satanic holy day where Satan is the author of Halloween.

Children and many young people disguise themselves, paint their faces, dress up in ugly scary costumes, and go door to door collecting treats or candy and playing tricks on people , and the adults often decorate their houses with ghostly figures, Cobwebs, carve scary faces on pumpkins, and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 12:9, Romans 3:18, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Titus 2:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Living, Or Are You Dying? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 1, 2017

My dorm mate used to say, "Are you living, or are you dying?" His saying brings up a point. What is living? As Paul sits in a dark, dank, depressing prison cell, he gives us and the Philippians an answer.

Are you living, or are you dying? One of my dormmates, Josh, would tell me that all the time. He would say that to encourage me to get out of my room, to stop studying, and to go have some fun, which, in his definition, would be living. Then what is dying? Well, that is what I was doing, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian Response To A Church Fight Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2019

This challenging passage gives us insight into Paul's handling of contention.

- Let me acknowledge up front that this can be a challenging passage. It’s not easily clear how all the pieces go together. As we wander through these six verses, hopefully we can bring them together in a meaningful way. THE STARTING POINT OF THE CHURCH FIGHT: Paul didn’t measure up to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

In The Last Days (September 17, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 3, 2023

Paul is making a point. ... His point is for the congregation of the church at Rome then and the church today is to be loving to our neighbors. Two things we want to talk about today are distractions and love.

IN THE LAST DAYS Text: Romans 13:8 -14 Romans 13:8-14  Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.  (9)  The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Embrace The Power Of The Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 17, 2025

A simple yet profound truth: there is power in the cross of Christ. To the unbelieving world, the cross is a symbol of weakness and defeat. But to those of us who are being saved, the cross is not a relic of shame—it is the power of God!

Go! And Embrace the Power of the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT): “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” Introduction: The Paradox of the Cross Let me begin today with a simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Isaiah 53:3-5, Romans 1:16, Galatians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Luke 9:23, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying The Course Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 3, 2001

How Barnabas and Paul met the different strategies that Satan used to stop them.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 21 “Staying the Course” Acts 14:1-28 You may not remember from our previous study but Paul and Barnabas had set out on what was to be their first missionary journey. On Cyrus they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaming Jesus In The Midst Of Persecution

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003

We see in this sermon Peter and John proclaming the gospel in spite of suffering, and the results being many were saved in the name of Jesus Christ.

PROCLAMING JESUS IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION ACTS 4:1-12 All of us have seen the recruiting sign saying that Uncle Sam "wants you." Another announces that "the Marines are looking for a few good men." God wants all people to be saved (I Timothy 2:4) and He does not wish for any to perish (II ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

#5 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Identifying The New Testament Church By Its Organization) Series

Contributed by Tim West on Jan 15, 2024

This lesson examines the Biblical organization of the church

Fundamental Foundations of Faith Identifying The New Testament Church by Its Organization INTRO. A. In this series of lessons on the fundamentals of faith, we have studied the church, and we saw that the church is the “called out.” B. We also saw that in the New Testament, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasonable Expectations

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Life has become very frustrating for many professing Christians, primarily because their EXPECTATIONS ARE NOT REASONABLE.

Illus: Reaching the end of a job interview, the Technical Recruiter asked a young Engineer fresh out of college, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The Engineer said, "In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The recruiter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist