Sermons on Call To Examine:

Standing Firm In A World Of Darkness And A Biblical Call To Spiritual Discernment And Protection Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2025

Scripture teaches that there is a real kingdom of light and a real kingdom of darkness.

Scripture teaches that there is a real kingdom of light and a real kingdom of darkness. Jesus drew a clear dividing line in John 8:44 when He said, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires.” He was not condemning their humanity but exposing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

A Call To Build God's Temple: Prioritizing The Local Church

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Nov 21, 2025

Just as God commanded the Jews who returned from exile to “build a temple,” New Testament Christians are called to build the local church to which each belongs—a spiritual temple founded on Jesus Christ.

A Call to Build God's Temple: Prioritizing the Local Church (Haggai 1:1-11) 1 In the second year of Darius' reign, on the first day of the sixth month, the prophet Haggai delivered the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua, son of Jehozadak, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve: "honoring The Hearts That Make Ministry Happen" Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 5, 2026

To celebrate our volunteers that serve our church body.

Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE QUIET HEROES Let’s just say it straight: Ministry doesn’t happen because of one pastor or one worship team or one Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Other

So We Preach! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 29, 2013

A sermon examining why we preach the Gospel.

So We Preach! I Corinthians 15:11 These days many churches have differing ideas as to what is of paramount importance. Some put a great deal of focus on the “worship experience”. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on aesthetics, whether it be smoke machines & light shows, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Gospel All About? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's view of the Gospel message.

Have you forgotten something this week? Would you agree with this statement, “Human beings are quite forgetful?” Consider these words from William Doane’s classic hymn: “Tell me the story often, for I forget so soon.” One early childhood educator puts it this way: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

An examination of the vision that Christ has for the church and for the world

The Vision of Christ Matthew 9:37-38 January 16, 2000 Introduction I. I have a dream – read the “I have a Dream” speech – not included due to copyright. A. Martin Luther King Jr. 1. Great speaker, leader and motivator 2. Literally inspired millions B. King was sharing his vision for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Fishing With Jesus

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 19, 2020

A sermon examining the qualities of true fishers of men.

FISHING WITH JESUS Luke 5:1-11 A young boy went fishing with a cane pole in a stream, soon a few teenagers arrived with nice rods & reels and expensive lures. Those boys began to laugh and play as they cast their lines and reeled them in over and over again; after a couple of hours they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Assessing Your Kingdom Status Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining how to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

ASSESSING YOUR KINGDOM STATUS Matthew 5:19-20 “How is your son John doing?” said a pastor to the father of a prosperous young man. “Oh,” said the proud father, “John is doing very well. He is really getting along in the world.” After a moment’s hesitation, the pastor asked, “Which world?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 4 - Chosen To Be Royalty Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 17, 2024

God has chosen us and called us to be a Royal Priesthood, but often we don’t realize our position in Christ. Abraham’s life will encourage us to realize how God can fulfill His great plans in the lives of those whom God has called and chosen.

We read in 1 Peter 2:9, However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (GW) In the verses preceding the above mentioned verse, Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 12:2, Genesis 12:14-15, Genesis 12:17, Genesis 12:18, John 1:12, Romans 5:17, Revelation 5:10, Genesis 13:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Keeps His Promises Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

An examination of the way that God keeps His promises.

Your name is important, isn’t it? I know it is, because I have a name, and I know how much it means to me. I also know because about the time I mess up a name or forget a name, I hear about it! Names, especially of people, have always been important to us. A Mr. Simpkin of Phoenix, AZ, gets ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of With

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon that examines the ways in which Immanuel is with us.

"The Wonder Of With" Matthew 1:23 Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. INTRODUCTION: In what sense is God "with" us? With is a preposition and is "a member of a set of words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible: Change The World (6 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Last in series: Examines the Life of a world-changer!

CHANGE THE WORLD Luke 10:1-11, 19-20, 24 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pivotal Question About Fasting Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Fasting that pleases God is examined and the blessings considered.

A Pivotal Question About Fasting (Fifty Days of Consecration #6) Isaiah 58[1] 4-24-05 I. Our text this morning in Isaiah 58 pivots on a question raised by God’s people. It is perhaps a question that has crossed your mind at one time or another. We’ll talk about the question in a moment. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

This World Is Not Our Home Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 23, 2015

examining the fact that we are pilgrims and strangers in this world.

This World Is Not Our Home I Peter 2:10-12 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ C. S Lewis once said - "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 28, 2004

To examine the ten commandments and what the basis for them is

Tencommandments SBC Philippi 11/28/04 pm Rev. Jeff Simms The Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-17 Primary Purpose: To examine the ten commandments and what the basis for them is. About one year ago, there was a lot made about a two ton monument of a Bible that had on it the ten commandments. Chief ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist