Sermons on Civil Obedience:

Why Should I Be Baptized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 28, 2010

A review of Biblical reasons for being baptized.

Why Should I Be Baptized? Scripture Ref: John 1:6, 31, 33 Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary All the Doctrines of the Bible, Lockyer Based in part on a message by Jonathan McLeod 1. Introduction a. Randy Travis released song in 2002 entitled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Whom Shall We Obey? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010

God equips and enables his children to obey his word.

Scripture Introduction Can you hear the jazz man blowing his trumpet? The commentary from National Public Radio? What about the sweet refrains of the gospel music calling folks to praise? Or the neighbor talking to a friend in Illinois? Do you hear the many voices? You would if you had a radio or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believers And Baptism Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011

A clear explanation of Bible baptism: It is INSUFFICIENT (to save); ILLUSTRATIVE (of Christ’s death, burial & resurrection); IDENTIFICATION (with Christ and the core Gospel truths); INTENTIONAL (not for babies); IMITATION (of Christ); & IMPORTANT.

Believers and Baptism Chuck Sligh August 22, 2010 TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17 – “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Do The Things I Do Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

Ever wonder why we do the thngs we do? Why we do the things we don't want to do? God has the answer.

Why I do the things I do? Romans chapter 7:14-25 Introduction- We started a new series last week “Looking for answers”. Last week we looked at what it means to be alive in Christ. We also saw what it meant to be dead without Christ. This week, we ask the question, “Why do I do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

Humans have a hard time following rules. It is in our nature to rebel because we are self-centered and curious. But, sadly enough for us there are consequences. Either we can follow God's commands, or we'll suffer the consequences.

Introduction: God was preparing to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Because of God’s love and covenant with Abraham, God shared with Abraham what was going to happen. Abraham asked God to spare the city if 50 righteous could be found, but there were not 50 righteous. Abraham tried 45, then 40, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Christians Walk By Faith

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Jan 19, 2010

Who's voice are you listening to?

READ 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 Good Morning: I want you to do something for me today: Close your eyes and imagine that you are Jesus; Imagine that you are on the cross at Calvary and you’re looking out at the jeering crowd. You the only human who has never sinned- You the one who dedicated his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Because Ezra not only knew the Scriptures but applied them to his life, he was granted great authority by this heathen King. His title would have been the equivalent of Secretary of State for Jewish Affairs.

Putting First Things First Ezra 7:10 In the book of Ezra we find the fulfillment of God's promise to Israel through Jeremiah to bring the Jews back to their land after 70 years of captivity in Babylon. The first 6 chapters deal with the return of the first colony under the leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Displaying God's Holiness

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 5, 2008

This sermon considers the importance of modeling obedience before others.

Have you ever let frustration get the best of you? If we are honest we will admit that frustration has got the best of us, from time to time. The sobering thought is that frustration can cause us to dishonor God during such moments. Moses struggled with such a challenge. In Numbers 20 we find Moses ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

From This Day

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 6, 2008

In spite of today’s economic crisis, God promises to bless his people.

Our nation is facing an economic crisis such as it has not seen in a long time. Gas prices are rising which in turn is causing the price of everything else to rise. However, in spite of all this, God promises to bless his people. Title: ~~~ When the children of Israel returned from 70 years of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Asking And Believing

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 29, 2009

Joash’s actions, blessed by Elisha, released the power of God on behalf of Israel. This was an act of obedience, which affected the destiny of an entire nation. Victory or defeat, survival or slaughter, was determined by this apparent silly action.

Asking And Believing 2 Kings 13:14-17 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does God Have My Very Best

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009

Am I giving God my very best obedience?

DOES GOD HAVE MY VERY BEST? 2 Chronicles 12:1-16 1. Now it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom and had strengthened himself, that he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel along with him. 2. And it happened, in the fifth year of King Rehoboam, that Shishak king of Egypt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man Sent From God Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 11, 2009

(PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning what Jesus meant when He said that we could be greater than than the greatest man who ever lived.

Journeying With John - It’s a Trip (JWJ-04) A Man Sent from God John 1:6-8 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest man who ever lived. Do you know who that is? It is not Jesus. That is a good answer - but He is, after all, God. Do you know who the greatest man was who ever lived? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

Intimacy Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 5 in series, Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at Intimacy – what it is, things that develop it, things that kill it, and why we fear it.

Intimacy Part 5 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 7, 2009 Time to get intimate tonight. For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at what we know about important aspects of human ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Killer Comes To Christ

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A message about the conversion of Paul.

A KILLER COMES TO CHRIST TEXT: Acts 9:1-9 Acts 9:1 9 -- And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unt the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking A Crash Course Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2009

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Pot Holes". What is God "schooling" you on?

Sunday Morning July 12, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#3] TAKING A CRASH COURSE? 1 Samuel 11:1-12:25 Introduction: I want you to think about a time when you went somewhere for the first time- Maybe a new Church, a new school, a new job, etc… You had to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist