Sermons on Called To Action:

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Adventure Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[Living vicariously through reality television illustration.] You know we have our own form of reality tv right here in church as we study through the book of Acts. The book of Acts is basically the true story of the [2] gospel adventure and how it changed the face of the world by changing lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Understanding The Times

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

If we don’t know how God wants us to live, we will live for selfish reasons for our culture.

A. KNOWING OUR TIMES Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God. “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). 1. They understood the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011

Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Ain’t Really Surprised You Sinned

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 21, 2010

God knows we fail but loves us and does not give up; therefore we should not give up on ourselves

God Really Ain’t Surprised You Did It by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Sin 1. What is sin? I Jo. 3: 4 – transgression of the law. 2. What does it do? a. Gen. 3: 23-34 (Adam & Eve) b. Mt. 27: 36 (Jesus on the Cross) c. Lk. 16: 19-31(Rich man & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rocks, Paper, Jesus Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010

Exposition of Heb 3:1-6 regarding the superior excellencies of Jesus over Moses

Text: Heb 3:1-6a, Title: Rocks, Paper, Jesus, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: After proclaiming the superiority of Christ over the angels, and speaking of the benefits of Christ’s death toward us, the preacher makes an abrupt shift, getting ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 2, 2010

We often mistakenly pray for more faith when all we need to do is live out what faith we already have following the commands of God through Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 17: 5 – 10 / Increase Our Faith Intro: funambulist - Jean Francois Gravelot (The Great Blondin) On June 30, 1859, at 5 pm, Blondin made his first journey across the Falls. Blondin utilized a 1,300 foot long, 3 inch diameter manila rope stretched from what is now Prospect Park in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make It Do What It Do Series

Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010

God made male and female distinct and different biologically and psychologically. Now God did create us spiritually identical. This is what makes men and women equal before God. Because of the explicit sexual language that is used in this book, Jewish tea

CYCLES 4 SISTERS “MAKE IT DO WHAT IT DO!” Text: Songs of Solomon 1:12-14 Introduction: “What Is He Doing? In the Old Testament there are two books that never mention God in the entire text. These books are the Book of Esther, which is a story of the redemption of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 13, 2011

When we don’t trust God, we can fall into a great depression and do things we wouldn’t ordinarily do.

Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me November 13, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we don’t trust God, we can fall into a great depression and do things we wouldn’t ordinarily do. Focus Passage: I Samuel 27:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Finally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray And Receive An Answer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2011

This messafge focuses on how we communicate with God.

What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer? Scriptures: Psalm. 76:4; 51:2-4a; Colossians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 14:14; Luke 2:25-32 Introduction In my message last week I asked you “What will it take for us to give God thanks with a sincere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 4, 2010

The power of God’s Word to change lives goes far beyond anything we can imagine.

THE POWER OF THE WORD The story’s told of a South Sea Islander who rescued a wounded G.I. during WWII. While the G.I. was recovering, the Islander proudly displayed his Bible to the G.I. He explained how he’d received it as a present from a missionary just a few years before. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philosophie De La Musique Chez Les Charismatiques Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

Les Charismatiques

PHILOSOPHIE DE LA MUSIQUE DANS LA TRADITION CHARISMATIQUE A. Fond théologique et musical Theologiquement, le Mouvement de Pentecôte a une ascendance Wesleyenne. Se tenant hors de la tradition réformée, les Pentecotistes ont plus en commun avec la théologie Anglicane et les Méthodistes qu’avec ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evil Strongholds Ignored Will Strangle You To Death!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 31, 2011

We need to be careful as Christians not to allow satanic strongholds to gain territory in our lives or encroach on our Godly heritage but should fight spiritually to get rid of them all

Num 33:50-56 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, (51) Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; (52) Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Servant Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

Peter's example in this text reveals to us some qualities of who a servant is and what a servant does.

* Concept of serving others and God is woven throughout Scripture * Why serving others/God is important: - It's commanded (Gal. 5:13) - Service to God is linked to worship (Matt. 4:10) - When we serve others, we are actually serving God (Matt. 25:40) - When we serve others, we follow Jesus' example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In His Salvation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 2, 2011

David recognized that the joy of salvation is not the product of man’s work or effort but is rather of God.

REJOICING IN HIS SALVATION “And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; it shall rejoice in His salvation.” Psalm 35:9 David recognized that salvation is not the product of man’s work or effort. He referred to salvation as “His (God’s) salvation”. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:9

Denomination: Baptist