Sermons on Coming Deception:

A Good Measure Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011

An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Sustaining The Storm

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 21, 2011

When we go through the storms all we see are the storms and try our level best to escape (but we can’t). But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Apparently in the midst of the storm God is - Working, Healing and Cleansing us.

Opening illustration: Watch the video on ‘Through the Storm.’ So many times life doesn’t go the way we have planned. All we see are the storms and try our level best to escape. But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Let us turn to Mark 4 and catch up with the story when the disciples ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Before You Speak - Sermon Body Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Using the letters T H I N K, we apply biblical truth related to our tongue. God has used this sermon in surprising ways. When I preach it, I use the five fingers of my hand to represent each letter of the alliteration. Some of our members have given feedb

Using the acronym THINK, try to ask these 5 questions before you speak. T – True Is it True? Remember this rule about gossip: “The more interesting it is, the more likely it is to be false.” ILLUS: If I counsel a couple, and listen to only one side and then make my judgment, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:2-4, Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

Immersions For The Young Messiah-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2011

1 of 2. Luke revealed Jesus as Messiah thru showcasing His immersion in God’s affairs. Likewise, the God-sent immerse themselves in God’s affairs. How is this immersion substantiated? Immersion in God’s affairs is substantiated thru...

IMMERSIONS Of The YOUNG MESSIAH-I—Luke 2:41-52 Attention: There is a TV show highlighting the lives of the Duggar family. They are a family of Conservative Baptists who live in Arkansas. They live debt-free. Jim Bob(father) is a former state legislator who served in the Arkansas House of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle In The Desert

Contributed by Steven Ferber on May 8, 2012

The Ethiopian Eunuch's conversion shows us that God works through the Holy Spirit, the Word, and through His people who willingly step out in faith. God can do great things through His children who are led by the Spirit!

Some of us remember the movie Raiders Of The Lost Ark from 1981, where Indiana Jones discovers the Ark of the Covenant, the 4-foot long container holding the two tablets of the 10 commandments that God gave Moses on Mt. Sinai. Jones takes the Ark back to America, and at the end of the movie you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Parental Discipline Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2012

The end result of all discipline's good benefits is children that have the learned ability to control themselves. A loving parent inflicts temporary discomfort on his children to spare them the long range disaster of an undisciplined life.

PROVERBS 13:24 PARENTAL DISCIPLINE / INSTRUCTION [Hebrews 12:6-11] Affection is not enough. Love must also discipline. Good Christians or even good citizens cannot be produced in homes where children have good reason not to respect their own parents. Permissive homes (those where effective ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Mom

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 11, 2012

A look at a real mothers sacrifical love.

Counterfeit Mom 1Kings 3:16-28 Intro. Today is mother’s day and I want to say how much I appreciate all you moms that are here this morning. If it wasn’t for you and all the things you do around here we would have to suspend most of the programs here in the church. Not only are you an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Special Mother

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 14, 2012

A Mother's Day sermon listing five reasons Hannah was a very special mother but those same reasons will make any of us better parents or Christians.

“A Very Special Mother” Text: 1 Samuel 1:8-11 I. Welcome II. Introduction In recognition of this holiday, I want our lesson to focus on a very special mother in the Bible. You have to love a woman who wants a son more than anything else in the world. Hannah was such a woman and one of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handcrafted By God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2012

Is God bending, shaping, or polishing me right now? What’s my attitude: Am I thanking and praising God, or am I complaining about the process? Trials are intended not to provoke us but to prove us. See the present from the perspective of the future. Look

Opening illustration: The Steinway piano has been preferred by keyboard masters such as Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Cliburn, and Liszt—and for good reason. It is a skillfully crafted instrument that produces phenomenal sound. Steinway pianos are built today the same way they were 140 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing God's Incredible Love - Test #1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

We want to talk about experiencing God’s incredible love. There’s no greater subject in the world to talk about.

We continue our series with the next segment entitled “Six Tests that prove one really LOVES God.” Our Scripture passage is from 1 John 3: 1-3. We have been tested to see if we really KNOW God. But knowing someone and loving someone are two different things. Are you sure that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Series

Contributed by Gary Kelly on Jun 10, 2012

Pentecost, the birth of the church as we know it today.

Pentecost: Before and After We celebrate • the birth of Jesus ……. celebrate Christmas . • His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter . But today is Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. NOW, WHAT IS SIGNIFICANT ABOUT PENTECOST? • this day is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

What Is That In Thy Hand Series

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 16, 2012

To encourage believers to recognize their responsibilties

WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND Exodus 4:2? This question is taken from the last of the second part of the life of Moses. Moses’ life divides into three periods of forty years each. The first as the son of Pharaohs daughter, the second on the back side of the desert as a sheep-herder and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Is Christianity Just Another Religion?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 18, 2013

Christianity is more than a religion; it is more than a creed. It's a way of life for all who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

IS CHRISTIANITY JUST ANOTHER RELIGION? 9-28-13 Are we in Christ or do we have just have religion? A few days ago I was waiting in a waiting room for my wife to come out of her visit to the doctors office, there was an elderly gentlemen there sitting next to me waiting to see his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Successful Believer Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013

Successful believer is separated in his walk of life.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 13th 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUCCESSFUL BELIEVER See how this Book of Psalms opens with a benediction, Who wants to be blessed of God? • Most would answer "I do." • Your presence/indicates your interest/God's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Like Hur!

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of serving God.

Serve Like Hur! Exodus 17:8-13 I recently read that bees visit over 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey. They have to fly about 55,000 miles in order to make that one pound of honey. That same article stated that it takes about 560 bees to make 1 pound of honey. Imagine if one bee ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist