Sermons on Complaining:

The Simple Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010

The message of the gospel is simple. We accept and communicate the Gospel when we take God seriously.

Intro: The book of Acts is the history book of the church. It was written by a Dr and Historian name Luke. Luke was one of Paul’s many missionary apprentices. This is a record of the early church taking seriously the words of Jesus. You will receive power to become my witnesses in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Things Happen To Faithful People

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

Paul and Silas lovingly and boldly ministered to the needs of the people they encountered. As a result of their endeavors people's lives were changed, but Paul and Silas were imprisoned. Serving Jesus often involves struggles and setbacks.

Acts 16:16-34 “Bad Things Happen to Faithful People” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Godly Leaders

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 7, 2010

The church needs leaders that are willing to be Godly.

Asserting Leadership p. 312 Ill. Unl. Who’s the King of the Jungle? Bosses and Leaders- A boss creates fear, a leader creates confidence. Bossism creates resentment, leadership breeds enthusiasm. A boss says, “I”, a leaders says, “We”. A bosses fixes blame, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Life Gets Interrupted

Contributed by Rev. Jim Wilson on Aug 18, 2007

When your life gets interrupted, each day our lives face unexpected things that happen, how you can turn those things around for God’s glory and learn to live in victory !

Life’s interruptions are those times in life when things just don’t seem to go the way we had planned. Interruptions can either make us or break us. We can learn from life’s experiences, or we can become resentful and close ourselves off to all that God has for us. For example, in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dew Of Hermon

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 10, 2018

The knitting together of kindred hearts in covenant love.

THE DEW OF HERMON. Psalm 133:1-3. I like the Scottish Metrical version of this Psalm: “Behold, how good a thing it is, and how becoming well, Together such as brethren are in unity to dwell!” A good one to sing, perhaps, as we break bread together. “Behold” calls us to look carefully, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dichotomy Of Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 29, 2020

For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God.

THIS IS A REWRITE OF A SERMON OUTLINE FROM 2013 Dichotomy of Life September 27, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Shall Reign

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 19, 2018

In the face of danger, Isaiah proclaims that there will come a time when peace will reign and swords shall be beaten into plowshares

INTRODUCTION Life is lived in paradox. When writing about Christian liberty, Martin Luther identified a striking paradox. He wrote, “A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject of all, subject to all.” We daily live in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 36:1-20, Isaiah 37:1-7, Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Move In Silence Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 3, 2023

Silent moves make powerful results

After Esther received Mordecai's message, she responded by calling for a 3 day fast for the Jews in Shushan. Esther and her maids would be fasting as well. She also decided that she was going to go to the king. She knew it was against the law, but she decided that if she perished, she perished. ...read more

Purpose - Anchor Of Determination Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

The four anchors for purpose and direction in life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Guaranteed. “God wants to show you His plan for your life … giving you an unchangeable hope which is like an anchor for your soul … Jesus has gone before you behind the veil into heaven and He is that anchor” (Hebrews 6:17-20, ELT). 2. Easy to get anchored to wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Acts 27:29

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2022

Coming down from the mount of Transfiguration.

PRAYER AND SERVICE. Mark 9:14-29. We might like to enjoy our mountain-top experiences without the trouble of coming back down to the more mundane realities of everyday life, but we may not. It is important for us to maintain a life of prayer, but also of service. There is work to be done. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reject Saved

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 29, 2022

Is there any hope for someone who has been rejected by the community? Let’s look at the change that allowed a man with a bad reputation to receive eternal salvation in Luke 19:1-10.

Is there any hope for someone who has been rejected by the community? Let’s look at the change that allowed a man with a bad reputation to receive eternal salvation in Luke 19:1-10. Taxes Before we examine the chief tax collector, we need to speak about taxes. In principle they are not wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles? How Can I Believe That?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 20, 2024

Why are there any miracles at all?

Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose the most frequent question I’ve been asked since my ordination, and even before that, is “why after the years of prayer doesn’t God heal my physical problem?” Or it could be the sickness or injury of a friend or relative that is getting the prayer. “There’s so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Leviticus 13:1-46

Denomination: Catholic

Recognizing The Signs Of Demonic Dominance And The Grip Of Evil Spirits. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

We can confidently affirm that the Holy Spirit is a divine being because He possesses the attributes of personhood, including a mind, emotions, and a will.

As Christians, we are aware of the spiritual realm and its influence on our lives. However, sometimes we may fail to recognize the subtle signs of demonic dominance in ourselves or others. Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit thinks and knows (1 Corinthians 2:10), can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24-26, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Matthew 12:43-45

Dirty Fighting Techniques Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point, we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics.

Eventually, you’re going to fight In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics. Perhaps we don’t consciously choose to fight in this way. But consciously or unconsciously, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Dual Nature Of The Tongue

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

GOOD OR BAD USAGE

THE DUAL NATURE OF THE TONGUE JAMES 3:8 1. INTRODUCTION. THE TONGUE IS UNIQUE AND UNLIKE ANY OTHER PART OF THE BODY. IT CAN SPEAK BLESSINGS OR IT CAN SPEAK CURSES. IT CAN LIFT PEOPLE UP OR IT CAN TEAR PEOPLE DOWN. IT CAN MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY OR IT CAN MAKE PEOPLE SAD. IT CAN SET PEOPLE AT EASE OR IT ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8

Denomination: Baptist