Sermons on Civil Strife:

"The Heavenly Highway"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 30, 2001

There is a higway that leads to heaven.

Title: “The Heavenly Highway” Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10 Introduction: Although man has made many great expressways, highways, and turnpikes in this world, God has surpassed them all. He has established a distinct highway, which leads to heaven. Let us note the features of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, How Long?

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 28, 2001

The need for patience in a restless and rude world.

INTRODUCTION: TRAGEDY AFTER TRAGEDY SEEMS TO PLAGUE OUR WORLD. VIOLENCE AND CHAOS ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY. SOCIAL INJUSTICE, RACISM, AND LAWLESSNESS CONTINUES TO SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE. SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES IS AFFECTING THOSE OF US WHO ARE ON THE LOW END OF THE TOTEM POLE. THE RICH ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pretenders Or Contenders

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

Many have come to us under disguise of christians, Jude helps to see them for who they are

Pretenders or Contenders The Judgments Jude 1:1-24 Illustration: The events of the last weeks have left their mark on history. Even from within we have seen the treachery. Those who have gone in under the disguise of volunteers were actually looters, stealing from those who ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Struggles The Devil Gives Us

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines how Christians and Christian leaders are to respond to difficulties.

THE STRUGGLES THE DEVIL GIVES US - Nehemiah 5:1-5 The Devil had tried uncooperative leaders, and the work flourished. He tried scorn & ridicule, & the work flourished. He tried threats. The people grabbed their weapons & continued to work. My friends, the Devil never gives up. If 1 thing ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Happen To You

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 30, 2009

This sermon explains how to cope when bad things happen to you.

How do you respond when bad things happen to you? Sometimes we are depressed. Sometimes we are destroyed. Sometimes we prosper. God gives us a model for handling bad things. This model was displayed by the apostle Paul. It is found in Philippians 1:12. "The things which happened to me have actually ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

For A Guitarist

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013

A funeral sermon for locally favorite guitarist (Idea came from Gene Packwood at: http://kiwirev.blogspot.com/2011/06/untitled.html)

Because of all of Mike’s music making—much of it on the guitar—and to honor his memory, I thought it would be good for us to think about guitars, guitar playing and life. Guitars improve with age. The older they get the better they sound. Richer, fuller, sweeter. Lives well ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straightened Up

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 24, 2007

Christ Jesus brings us abundant life. We must not lose out by putting up unnecessary barriers to the work of Christ Jesus. The challenge is to watch out. Do not set up our own Sabbath prejudices that stop us from seeing and doing the work of Jesus in t

Luke 13: 10 – 17 – Straightened Up Intro: When I was a kid, on those RARE occasions when I would be doing something mischievous or irritating to my mother, she would look at me and in all seriousness say, “Mister, you better straighten up and fly right.” For a long time I didn’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unleavened People Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 21, 2011

Christians are delivered from a life of sin under Satan after the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Unleavened People March 20, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Christians are delivered from a life of sin under Satan after the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Luke 22:7-20 Supplemental Passages: I can do all things through Him who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of The Brethren

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Unity of the Brethren

Psalm 133:1-3 Unity of the Brethren Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1. IT IS PRACTICAL – It is for brethren dwelling together 1 Cor 12:24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Happy Fruity Weekend

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2017

I remember one Sunday many years ago a pastor was preaching on the Fruits of the Spirit. To get his message across better he brought with him real fruit. For example, a “peach” stood for goodness because a peach is soft and pleasant, and juicy.

First Baptist Church https://www.facebook.com/ThreeSpringsBaptist/?fref=nf Published by NealCarole Gracey February 24 at 7:10am • Happy “Fruity” Weekend, Everyone! I remember one Sunday many years ago a pastor was preaching on the Fruits of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nose Flies, Snakes And Other Spiritual Enemies Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message on Psalm 23

In "The Way of the Shepherd", author Don Baker says, If a shepherd sees the "sheep suddenly begin to spread out and move away from each other, he can be reasonably sure that something, possibly a rattler, is in the center of the circle." And so it is in human relationships, when we begin to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Makes The Church Beautiful?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 8, 2016

The message shares what makes us beautiful it is faith in Christ, Love, endurance, and God the one who enables.

What makes us Beautiful? Colossians 1:1-14 1. Note the first thing Paul shares is he does not address the letter to the church he addresses the letter to the Saints • 2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters* in Christ in Colossae: 2. The First ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

One Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Be humble, gentle, patient & loving.Make every effort to keep the unity (do unity)

Ephesians 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2014

We are commanded to be Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ.

Filled with the Spirit June 1, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are commanded to be Spirit filled followers of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Acts 2:1-17 Supplemental Passage: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Name Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 10, 2021

Proverbs 22:1-16 are instructions concerning the foundational principles of finances for our children. We will also cover home mortgages.

Proverbs 22:1-15 Introduction • We could start with verse six because this passage is addressed to the parents of children. It begins with the phrase “A Good Name” as the backdrop for the wisdom given. Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-16, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God