Sermons on Certain:

God The Son

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

A response to the question: "Who do men say that I am?"

GOD THE SON Matthew 16:13-16 INTRO: A certain university professor stated that Jesus was not God nor did He ever claim to be God. A small group agreed with him. A larger group ig¬nored what he said. A much larger group of Baptist pastors were up in arms. Baptists have always believed in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 18, 2007

An individual who truly believes and is a part of the family of faith has specific characteristics which identifies him with his family

THE FAMILY OF FAITH Hebrews 11:8-16 There are always certain characteristics which identify different families. Sometimes, there are certain physical features that identify families. Maybe it is their skin tone, or their hair, or high cheek bones, whatever. Being away for many years and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Pray Series

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007

P.U.S.H.PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS

HOW SHOULD WE PRAY P.U.S.H. MATTHEW 6:5-7 I WANT TO ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS CONCERNING PRAYER:FIRST,WHAT IS PRAYER? SECOND,WHY PRAY? THIRD,WHAT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL PRAYING? WHAT IS PRAYER? FIRST PRAYER IN IT’S SIMPLEST FORM IS NOTHING MORE THAN JUST ASKING FOR THINGS.ASK AND IT SHALL BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Holistic Small Groups Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

One of a series focussing on the Natural Church Development characteristics

Imagine, on the front row there is a man who cannot walk. Even to get here he had to be brought and carried; he can talk but that is about it. What is this man’s most pressing need? What is it he needs more than anything else in the world? Stephanie is going to bring the Bible reading to us just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Daniel Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 12, 2005

A survey of Chapter 2 of Daniel.

Daniel Survey Chapter 2 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Psychics vs. Prophets Chapters 1-6 Stories – How to prepare for the end time Chapters 7-12 Prophecies – When/what signs of the end Jesus told us to study and understand ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Don’t hold back from God

Acts 5:1-16 The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome - Howard Hughes having everything & having nothing - Believers can fall into the same trap - v. 1 Ananias means - “Jehovah has been gracious” Sapphira means “Beautiful” - Looks Good - Acts Good - v. 1 Acts 5:1 (KJV) But a certain man named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Self-Determined Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Centurion Experiencing The Change.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 28, 2004

a tremendous change in the dealings of God with man occurred when the Gentile became a part of the church.

The Centurion experiencing the change. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 01/28/04 Folks I don’t know if you have noticed it but a tremendous change in the dealings of God with man occurred when the Gentile became a part of the church. Before that, the blessings of God had been almost exclusively Jewish. The Jews ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Pilgrims Live

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003

We are pilgrims and we have a pilgrims inheritance. We have a pilgrim’s calling and that has something to say about the way we live.

HOW PILGRIMS LIVE 1st Peter 1:13-21 I think you could call 1st Peter a pilgrims guide for the planet earth. One of the favorite words Peter uses for the Christian is pilgrims and strangers in this world. In the 15th verse, Peter describes our life down here as a time of so journeying. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Use Me?

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 18, 2008

Does our calling affect our choice of career? It may, but not necessarily. It’s interesting that Paul directed the Corinthians to remain in the calling in which they found themselves when they came to faith in Christ (1 Cor. 7:17–24).

Can God Use Me? Nowadays people often speak of a “calling” to signify a career that one has made a lifelong passion, a vocation to which one feels deeply committed. In a similar way, many people use the term “calling” in connection with vocational Christian work. For instance, members of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

We are to faithfully obey Jesus instead of the law. And we achieve what God intended in the law. That is that people would love God and love others.

We have been talking about the purpose of Paul’s letter to the Galatia Christians. According to Paul, Christians are justified (made right with God), not by what they have down, but what God has done through Jesus. We cannot enter into heaven (therefore right relationship with God) by any ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Power

Contributed by James Arnold on Jul 27, 2006

You have a promise of power if you decide to use it.

MESSAGE: THE PROMISE OF THE POWER Key Scripture: Acts 1:4-8 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 5, 2006

Everything we have learned in life is the direct result of somebody teaching us by word or deed. Paul talking to his protege’ Timothy instructs him on how to live a spiritual and ethical life.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT; THE ART OF TEACHING I TIMOTHY 4:14-16 ONE OF THE MANY DEFINITIONS OFFERED UP BY MERRIAM WEBSTER FOR THE WORD ART IS “THE USE OF SKILL AND IMAGINATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS OF BEAUTY.” WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE BEAUTY THAT EMERGES WHEN A STUDENT GRASPS A CONCEPT THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know He Can Do It?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus brought healing at the pool which wasn’t popular. Do we allow tradition to trump life?

Background: Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of one of the feasts. Most commentators believe it was the Feast of Passover, but we can’t know with 100% certainty. Nonetheless, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of the feast, and as you would expect the crowds are large. If it were ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember Your Potential Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2008

We have great potential. We are God’s children, empowered by the Holy Spirit, equiped with specific gifts and talents to change the world (one life at a time) for Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 21:1-11 “Remember Your Potential” INTRODUCTION I’m not a fan of class “B” slasher films. I don’t like the blood and gore, but I have to laugh at the unimaginative scenario that they have for eliminating many of the innocent characters. Usually it is a dark and stormy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran