Sermons on Carnal Comparison:

Lifted Up!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 5, 2021

The following sermon is going to review John 3:14-15 and Numbers 21:4-9 to learn how to proclaim this Good News in a manner that the lost of this world might understand, be born again and receive eternal life!

Lifted Up John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:4-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what courage it must have taken for a Pharisees and member of the ruling council who were antagonistic towards Christ to publicly declare “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Furthering Your Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2024

1 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

*We ran short of time, so I chose to abruptly end with the elucidation of DUE DILIGENCE DONE[:5a-d](:5-7)--“virtue”(as below).* FURTHERING Your FAITH-I—2Peter 1:5a-d(:5-11) Attention: *For your ‘basic’ small boat: Depending on your particular fishing needs—Fishing the Florida ‘flats’, OR fishing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 5, 2023

Sometime back the Associated Press carried this news article: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the hood and discovered that someone had stolen the motor."

Alba 4-2-2023 There Is One Spirit Ephesians 4:4 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Spirit” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. Sometime back the Associated Press carried this news article: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, Romans 8:6-9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism In Christ

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

What does baptism do for the believer? Does it complete our salvation? What purpose does it serve? Paul lays out just what becoming a believer means and how baptism plays into that conversion/transformation...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 2, 2010 Date Preached: August 8, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Special Baptism Service Sermon Title: Baptized IN Christ Sermon Text: Colossians 2:11-14 [ESV] Introduction: Salvation, for the believer is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Straddling The Fence? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

This message is give to help us realize if we are straddling the fence on certian issues in our life and show us that we need to make a decision for Christ, now.

ARE YOU STRADDLING THE FENCE? Acts 5:34-41 INTRODUCTION A. This is a very interesting passage. 1. As I studied I noted that most people see it as a “God Thing” that helped get the disciples back out on the street again to preach the gospel – that Gamaliel, was a sort of good conscienced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

Praiseworthy Pride Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

A legitimate pride is a completely personal matter, and does not depend upon anyone else. It is a matter of personal satisfaction in accomplishing something that is praiseworthy.

One of the most common paradoxes of history is the paradox of succeeding through failure. Jesus failed to turn Israel from her sins, and they crucified Him, but He thereby succeeded in paying the penalty for their sin, and also for the sins of the world. By descending into the valley of failure, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4

"Giving Thanks"

Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 25, 2002

Giving thanks is so much more than being thankful for our current circumstances. Thankfulness is a way of life.

How often do we find ourselves prompting our children to say “thank you?” Whenever they’re offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, we find ourselves asking, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 28:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Snoopy Kind Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Whenever our children are offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, parents normally will ask, “Now, what do you say?” Thanks David Washburn for such a great message. I hope this adaptation will be used by God.

Whenever our children are offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, parents normally will ask, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank you,” but I wonder, as we work to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Glory!

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jul 23, 2021

What does this ubiquitous word really mean? And what does it mean for the follower of Jesus Christ?

I want to preach on one word this morning. At first you might be thinking to yourself: Oh great, a short sermon. Don’t get your hopes up because the word I have chosen is so large, so multifaceted, so majestic that one might write their Ph.D. dissertation on this single word. This one word is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Anglican

Love Respect And Forgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the profound message of Psalm 133, emphasizing the blessing of love, the necessity of respect, and the power of forgiveness in our lives.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we will dive into the beauty of Psalm 133, a short yet profound passage of scripture that speaks to the blessing of love, the necessity of respect, and the power of forgiveness. As we get started, I want to share a quote from Dag Hammarskjold. He once said, ...read more

Topics: Family, Reunion

Adam, First And Last Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2007

The first in a series on prophecy, this sermon compares the first and last Adam as to similarities and contrasts.

Adam, First and Last I Cor. 15:22 INTRO. Today’s message begins a series on “Jesus In Genesis.” As we look forward to the Christmas season, I want to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The entire Old Testament was written to prepare people for this event. We are just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 22, 2024

Maybe Moses realised that after witnessing so many magnificent miracles, physical and supernatural encounters, and even after seeing God face to face, all of these experiences are only glimpses of God's Glory, but not God's full Glory.

So the LORD said to Moses, “I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.” And he said, “Please, show me Your glory.” Exodus 33:17-18 After the burning bush encounter, after witnessing mighty miracles, and after seeing God face to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:17-18

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised discipleship would be easy, He promised it would be worth it.

The cost of being a disciple of Jesus is profound. It’s a journey marked by surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to lay down everything for the sake of following Christ. When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised that discipleship would be easy, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26-27, Matthew 16:25, Luke 18:22, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Hebrews 12:1-2, Mark 10:29-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rock Solid Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ISRAEL – THE LAND OF THE RIGHTEOUS – ABIDES ROCK SOLID FOREVER

(OR: THE LORD AS THE ULTIMATE DO-GOODER) BIG IDEA: ISRAEL – THE LAND OF THE RIGHTEOUS – ABIDES ROCK SOLID FOREVER INTRODUCTION: We know that “Faith can move mountains”, but here we learn that Faith makes you an unmoveable mountain! I. (:1) MOUNTAIN-LIKE STABILITY FOR THE LAND OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cause Of Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003

More of Andrew Murray’s work, describing why we don’t pray as we should. Fairly strong use of holiness doctrine.

Prayer Meeting – July 23, 2003 The Cause of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #2 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) Galatians 5:16-18 What is the cause of prayerlessness? How about unbelief? Like the disciples who could not cast out the demons (Matt.17)? Jesus said it was that, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist