Sermons on Born Again Adopted:

Spiritual Weapons

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

New birth is a spiritual thing and those that are born again are the true children of God. They no longer have the urge for things of this world. Vices like drinking, smoking, telling lies, womanizing, anger and the likes are no longer part of their lives

SPIRITUAL WEAPONS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, the thrust of our message today is that our weapons of warfare are not carnal, and fights with our adversaries are never in the physical but in a realm that is invisible to the naked eye. Therefore I implore you to open up your spirit as you read ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Soul-Winning The Savior's Style

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Examination of the Lord Jesus’ dealing with the woman at the well

Soul-winning the Savior’s Style (John 4) 1. Jesus Initiates the Conversation (v.7, 8) a. Common Interest b. Requires Response 2. Jesus Unhindered by Prejudice (v.9) a. Nationality b. Race c. Sex 3. Jesus Turned Conversation to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Witnessing To Church Goer, Crisis Person, Cult Member

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Instructions for witnessing to various unsaved people

Winning the Church Goer, Crisis Person and the Cult Member I. Witnessing to and Winning the Church Goer/Religious, Rich Ruler of the Jews (John 3) 1. Responding to Religious People Seeking Answers (Catholics & Protestant Denominations) 2. Respond by boldly confronting with the Truth (Preach ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tips From The Truth Thru Testimony Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Principles of testimony

Tips from the Truth for Testimony [Part III] When Paul was given permission to speak before King Agrippa and his wife Bernice in Acts 26, some of the most powerful words of testimony were unleashed upon the lost souls that heard. It brought the king to a place of near decision in just a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:4-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For The Storms

Contributed by Chris Norton on Sep 22, 2009

First I want to talk about the flesh and how we prepare for a great storm. There are a lot of different ways to prepare. Most have seen some type of storm that we needed to prepare for. When people are preparing they start out with a list. So let us make

PREPARING FOR THE STORMS OF SIN, SATAN, AND SELF! First I want to talk about the flesh and how we prepare for a great storm. There are a lot of different ways to prepare. Most have seen some type of storm that we needed to prepare for. When people are preparing they start out with a list. So let ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean All Over Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 23, 2009

We are no good to anyone else unless first we have experienced cleansing. That rules out maternalistic protection or paternalistic inhibition. When we know we are cleansed, then we are useful to others.

I am beginning today a series of messages on the theme, "How He Helped Humanity." "How He Helped Humanity." The idea behind this is very simple, but it branches out in many different ways. The basic idea is that we are working toward becoming a helping church, a servant people. But we need ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nick-At-Night

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009

In the cover of night, hood over his head, Nick sneaks out to rendezvous with Jesus. What do we learn from this meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus?

NICK-AT-NIGHT JOHN 3:1-21 It’s nighttime. Darkness has fallen like a blanket on the city. A thick fog hangs in the air. A man nervously glances at his watch. 6:30pm. It’s safe to leave now. The man knows that most of his co-workers have already left the office for the evening and have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Transplant

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 21, 2010

God works in our lives much as a surgeon does in our bodies: cleansing thoroughly of old idolatries, assisting us in the transition, and then giving us a new indwelling presence, that of Christ.

I remember the corny old song that says, "They've gone just about as fur as they can go." And it seemed just about right, too, at one time. They've gone just about as fur as they can go, when airplanes were invented and we could soar as on eagle's wings. They've gone just about as fur as they can ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Things That Are Above

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

Out of grace and mercy and great kindness, God gathers our burning, blazing life; he glorifies it for the sake of Jesus Christ; he builds it up new and good in that hidden world where the line of death that separates us from God has been taken away.

(Read Colossians 3:1-4.) Dear congregation, it is as if our whole life were carried, raised up, and protected in these words. Say what you will against this “Seek the things that are above.” You may suspect that those who are constantly seeking things above may lose contact with the ground under ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Salvation Tapestry

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 14, 2012

We should never elevate any salvation event or ritual to the point where people feel they have been issued a ticket to heaven because of this event or ritual.

THE SALVATION TAPESTRY INTRODUCTION Last Sunday, Christians all over America celebrated Easter or as some prefer to call it: Resurrection Sunday. I had the opportunity to enjoy a Baptist Sunrise service, complete with a good breakfast; and then, I fellowshipped at a Pentecostal church. At one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Spiritual Fruit- The Essential Product Of Dedication And Effort

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 27, 2012

We are spiritual trees planted by the water flowing from the word of God, and we are expected to bear fruit in keeping with our repentance.

SPIRITUAL FRUIT- The Essential Product of Dedication and Effort ILLUSTRATION The young boy stood looking up at the naked ice-covered limbs of his favorite cherry tree. It was 4:30 in the morning and the full moon produced a silvery sheen in the ice, which almost seemed to originate within the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Wings Like Eagles

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 2, 2011

A sermon on Proverbs 30:18-20 focusing on "way of an eagle in the sky" (Adapted from a message by Ken Boa who adapted material from Harry Fullum https://www.kenboa.org/text_resources/unedited_transcripts?id=5970)

Introduction: A forest ranger is making rounds in a remote part of the wooded reserve when he comes across an unkempt man, sitting at a make-shift campfire, and, to the ranger's horror, eating a fish and a bald eagle. The man is consequently put in jail for the crime. He was soon brought to trial ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door, How To Get In

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 1, 2013

Jesus gives us simple instructions for entering life. These are plainly written so that all who are willing to follow Him may enjoy eternal life in Him. He is the one and only way.

The Door When I first moved here almost everyone who came to church entered through the front door. How many of you here today came through the front door into the lobby? Then when we started our addition in 2007 and built the parking lot on the north end of the building about half of us parked ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead To Sin – Alive In Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 19, 2013

We must remember that once we are in Jesus, we are dead to sin and alive in Him!

Dead to Sin – Alive in Jesus Feb 17, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember that once we are in Jesus, we are dead to sin and alive in Him! Focus Passage: Romans 7:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Even so consider yourselves to be dead ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Topic: What Does It Mean "In" Christ.

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 2, 2011

Evidence that one Dwell in God and Christ.

Topic: What does it mean "In" Christ. Romans 8:1-2 (GW) 1 So those who are believers in Christ Jesus can no longer be condemned. 2 The standards of the Spirit, who gives life through Christ Jesus, have set you free from the standards of sin and death. Seven Evidence that one Dwell in God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-2

Denomination: Holiness