Sermons on Concern:

Wrong About Authority

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 14, 2024

When Jesus was challenged to name His authority to teach, he exposed His interlocutors as incapable of assessing His answer even were He to deign give it.

“When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, ‘By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?’ Jesus answered them, ‘I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wrong About The Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 21, 2024

To fail to receive Christ as Shepherd of the soul is to position oneself outside of God's flock.

“‘Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Ask God Tough Questions, Or Not? (Isaiah 45:9-25) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 16, 2024

Some Christians think it's ok; others would never dare. Can questions make God angry, and put us in danger? Or does God welcome the questions?

I'd like to start today by reading the first five verses of our passage, using the NET translation. As I read, just try to think about one thing: Is it okay to challenge God, or to ask God questions about what He's doing? Isaiah 45:9-13 (NET): 9 One who argues with his Creator is in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:9-25, Job 42:7-8

Our Civic Duty

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2025

Christians must serve as salt and light in our world. As part of our responsibility in the world, we must be good citizens, fulfilling the will of the Lord by wise exercise of our participation in the civic process.

“You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Badmouthing God's Man!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2025

Presumptuous sin leads to unimaginable judgement.

“To Shemaiah of Nehelam you shall say: ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: You have sent letters in your name to all the people who are in Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying, “The LORD has made you priest instead of Jehoiada the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasury Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2025

The birth of Christ the Lord was so momentous that Mary would treasure up all that occurred throughout the remainder of her days.

“Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. “And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-51

Denomination: Baptist

Talking About Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 19, 2025

Jesus is our example of how to face opposition and temptation.

“After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. Now the Jews’ Feast of Booths was at hand. So his brothers said to him, ‘Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. For no one works in ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And Sex Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2018

Paul in no sense advocated celibacy, except in certain situations and circumstances, and even in those cases it was merely "allowable," and not commanded.

December 3, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.1: Marriage and Sex Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.7 1 Cor 7.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 34 - Caveat On Depravity - The Rape Of Dinah Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 2, 2017

Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners. How do we respond to the cultural depravity around us when it touches our lives?

Genesis 34 – CAVEAT ON DEPRAVITY Immorality no longer lingers in the shadows but openly parades in the streets in the guise of normality. Violence and lawlessness no longer seek to hide around corners but carry knives and guns and bombs shouting out their chanted slogans in the guise of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lamb Worthy To Open The Scroll

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 4, 2017

We are about to see unfolded before our very eyes a detailed description of the earth’s future. What is contained in the book (scroll) will come before us now as the seals are broken in succession and its message disclosed.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 8-6-15 (12) The Lamb Worthy to Open the Scroll (Revelation 5:1-14) Revelation 5:1-14 (KJV) 1 And I saw in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dogs In The Church

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished, but rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ."

"Dogs in the Church" August 27, 2000 p.m. (Philippians 3:1-6) Rodgers Park Baptist Church BI - "We should rejoice in the fact that our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished. It rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ." I. Paul’s Caution - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Jesus (Kjv) Series

Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 16, 2003

An Outline covering Matthew chapter 8; It covers the power of Jesus in relation to healing, the lives of others, nature, and casting out demons.

The Power of Jesus Matthew 8 I. Jesus, The Power to Heal (8:1-18) A. Healing the Leper (1-4) 1. The Request of the Leper (2) 2. The Response of the Lord (3) 3. The Result of the Leprosy (3) 4. The Request of the Lord (4) B. Healing the Centurion’s Servant (5-13) 1. The Finding of the Saviour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Last Words Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on May 31, 2003

Sermon Series on Malachi #11 these are the last three verses in the Old Testament this is God’s last words to Israel for the next 400 years.

Sermon Series on Malachi #11 Last Words Malachi 4:4-6 Introduction: these are the last three verses in the Old Testament this is God’s last words to Israel for the next 400 years. I want you to think for a little bit and if you knew that today was your last what would be your last words for your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Family - Joseph Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 9, 2006

This is the first in a series on the Birth of Christ. Joseph was a man who was chosen of God to be a part of the Holy Family. I also have this in Powerpoint aviailable upon request.

A Holy Family Joseph Mathew 1:18-25 Over the next couple of weeks we will be talking about A Holy Family. As the Christmas story unfolds in the Gospel of Matthew, we begin with Joseph. I. He was a man of Prophecy. Vs 18 A. Jesus would be born of the house of David. Isaiah 9:7 B. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist