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Immanuel: God With Us Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Dec 15, 2007

God’s coming into the world in human form was to be no surprise to the believer.

Immanuel: God Is With Us Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: God has done what all humanity desires, but questions whether He will. Illustration: Ancient civilizations visualized God in human and animal form and in the modern age many pictures have been given to us to visualize God. Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Just Society And Why Judas Was Judged Harshly

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

Somehow it seems very strange to ask Judas about the virtue of justice.

Monday of Holy Week I don’t understand why people these days feel like they have to defend Judas from the accusations that he was a thief and a jerk. He was a thief and a jerk. Today’s Gospel shows him accusing Jesus of sinning against the virtue of justice, by allowing an expensive ointment to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Faith That Moves Mountains

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 2, 2025

Hebrews 11

Faith That Moves Mountains “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Dr. Joseph Lowery, often called the “Dean of the Civil Rights Movement,” exemplified a faith that could not be shaken. His life was marked by an unyielding trust ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Before And After

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

All of us here today no doubt have seen the commercials with a message of what something used to be and what it becomes.

All of us here today no doubt have seen the commercials with a message of what something used to be and what it becomes. I can recall some concerning aging spots, wrinkles, vinyl siding, weight lose (subway) , body shops, hair replacement, hair color (tone away the gray) and many different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-29

Truths We Learn From Nicodemus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

The account of Nicodemus’ conversion refutes those who say: "I have always been saved, I can’t remember ever being lost" and proclaims "You must be born again!"

TRUTHS WE LEARN FROM NICODEMUS "There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, ’Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these miracles that You do unless God is with him." John 3:1-2. Expanded ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Spoken? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is the first in a series I did on the importance of hanging onto truth in this post-modern age. Outline only for this first one.

“Anchor Points” “Has God Spoken?” Genesis 1:1; John 1:1 January 30, 2000 Anchor Point #1: “God is here, and He has spoken!” Introduction 3 questions to which every person wants to know the answer: 1. Who Am I? 2. Why Am I Here? 3. Where Am I Going? “There is no man who is not a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fear God And Love Your Brother Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

I. Submission to Civil Authority vss. 13-17 A. The command for submission vs.13a 1. Notice the times in which this command is given. a. Treatment of Christians b. Nero 2. Submit – place yourself under the authority –see Jeremiah 29.4-14 B. The motive for submission vs. 13b 1. For the Lord’s sake. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord, Open The Eyes Of Our Young Men

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 30, 2007

This sermon encourages our young men to look beyond the difficulties of life to the unseen power of God.

Intro. Oh that God would open the eyes of our young men. What a tremendous prayer for our times. We often tell our sons and our daughters that they need to open thier eyes. If our daughters or sons meet the wrong person base on our opinion, we encourage them to open thier eyes. But how often do we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

New Year - New Commitments

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2012

Let's make resolutions that can actually change our lives.

New Year – New Commitments December 28, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Let’s make resolutions that can actually change our lives. Focus Passage: Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction: Easy resolutions/failed resolutions I. Commit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Ain’t For Sissies

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 9, 2014

As Christians, we are commanded to forgive each other.

Forgiveness Ain’t for Sissies April 6, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: As Christians, we are commanded to forgive each other. Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Supplemental Passage: Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2021

This is the 41st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 7th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#41] FREEDOM LETTER- NO LONGER A SLAVE Galatians 4:1-7 Introduction: We live in a time, when having a discussion about slavery can be very tense. Many of those conversations become about slavery in the United States. After 4 years of Civil War, the 13th Amendment was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Relentless! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 16, 2020

From cover to cover, the Word of God shows how relentless our God is, and He wants us to do the same as He sends us His Spirit to live inside us!

Introduction - Who is Larry Vollink? …. Retiring after 50 years! - Who is the Apostle Paul? … read his resume ! 2 Corinthians 11:21-31 - What do we have in common? Commercials -- the lady who was fighting cancer; the presidential candidate described as "relentless." Books ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

At the end of the day, recovery begins with a public declaration of dependence on God.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html If you haven’t been here, we’re in a series called Recovery Road. Essentially, we’re taking a pause in our normal sermons and messages to talk about what’s on everybody’s mind in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If The Foundations Be Destroyed

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Proposition: If the foundations be destroyed, the righteous must trust in the Lord, and experience His constant Presence.

IF THE FOUNDATIONS BE DESTROYED, WHAT CAN THE RIGHTEOUS DO? Text: Psalm 11 Key verse: Psalm 11:3 Proposition: If the foundations be destroyed, the righteous must trust in the Lord, and experience His constant Presence. Introduction: Tonight we are going to look at Psalm 11, and we are going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law And The Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 13, 2024

What does the Bible teach about our relationship with God's Law

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are here now in the heart of Romans, what I would consider the approaching the pinnacle of Paul’s message to the Church in Rome. As we approach this point in Paul’s letter, we have before us some profound and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6, Romans 7:7-13, Romans 7:14-23

Denomination: Brethren