Sermons on Confronting Error:

Preaching The Truth, Convenient Or Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009

As Jesus did in his home town, we must preach the truth about marriage, even at some risk.

March 16, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The prophetic call, whether to Elisha, Jesus, the apostles or you and me, is a call to take risks in order to reduce the greatest risk–that men and women lose their eternal souls. Here, Jesus tells the truth about his fellow Jews to the Jews and almost pays ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Tragedy Of Refusing Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

Forgiveness is a difficult process. When we are hurt by someone and we do not know what to do, we often keep that anger and sadness within us and cut that person off from our lives.

John 3:19-20 :"This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed." Today, we confront a sobering ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, Matthew 25:46

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

The righteous shall live by faith.

Living by Faith February 16, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The righteous shall live by faith. Focus Passage: Galatians 2:11-21 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

All of us here today no doubt have seen the commercials with a message of what something used to be and what it becomes.

All of us here today no doubt have seen the commercials with a message of what something used to be and what it becomes. I can recall some concerning aging spots, wrinkles, vinyl siding, weight lose (subway) , body shops, hair replacement, hair color (tone away the gray) and many different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-29

The Fruits Of Spiritual Comprehension

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Those who follow Confucius or Buddha or Krishna or Muhammad walk in darkness. The end of their road is the darkness of death. The person who follows Jesus walks in the light, and the end of that road is the light of life.

“THE FRUITS OF SPIRITUAL COMPREHENSION” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 8:12-59 John 1:4-9 Jesus the light John 16:2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. SEE 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Deceit

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

The Pharisees weren’t interested in the truth.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Despite the mind-numbing brutality of the Joseph Stalin regime in the Soviet Union, his propaganda machine did its job well. Many Russians hailed him as a hero and a savior, including a young school girl who was chosen to greet Stalin on one occasion. Years later, this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Warfare

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

We need to keep in mind that throughout this letter Paul is writing to a divided church, and a church that is being seduced by false teachers. These false teachers charged Paul with being very courageous when he wrote letters from a distance, but said t

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A custom of the natives in New Guinea is told. At certain times they have rituals, songs, and dances. They work themselves up into a frenzy and the ritual culminates in what are called “the murder songs,” in which they shout before God the names of the people they wish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Winners Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Apr 28, 2005

Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY!

We are the Winners in this Game of Life! I have read the end of The Book and we win! Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY! Acts 5:12-40 -- Key verses = 39-42 The world cant stop us! – The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Ignore John The Baptist

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 3, 2005

We need to be transformed by the man and message of John the Baptist before we celebrate Christmas

Don’t ignore John the baptist We cannot reach the crib unless we pass through John the Baptist. Before we meet the charming infant smiling in the straw, we are confronted by the terrifying figure of John the Baptist. We can’t experience the Joy of Christmas unless we have the repentance preached ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Be different among your people in words, deeds and genuineness.

Day 7 Read Ephesians 4:1-16 &17-32 4:17- Not like gentiles: This new way is neither modification nor an improvement. Its a new lifestyle – in thought, character, values, relationships and motives. It is a change of ownership. 4:18-22. Put off: Break from the past, break from the sin and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Lost Son

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 21, 2014

Their is hope for any sinner that truly repents and return to Jesus either for the first time or after falling away from Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SON (PRODIGAL SON) STUDY TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 - The parable illustrates the love of God for all sinners, and even thought He will not force them, but willing to receive them. - It shows that gamine repentance can bring reconciliation and restoration of broken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Head-First Or Heart-First

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

How do you solve problems and resolve conflict... with your head or heart? Personally, I don't like it when others come at me feelings-first because I feel so ill-equipped. I usually charge head-first into issues, but that generally doesn't bode well w

How do you solve problems and resolve conflict... with your head or heart? Personally, I don't like it when others come at me feelings-first because I feel so ill-equipped. I usually charge head-first into issues, but that generally doesn't bode well with the softer sex (if you know what I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Treat Like You Want To Be Treated (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 12, 2011

We need to treat others the way we want to be treated

Matt. 7:12-Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Living by the "Golden Rule" requires that we examine our own hearts. II Corinthians 13:5-Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clothed And In His Right Mind

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 1, 2009

Jesus encounters a man that was naked and out of his right mind. The man was demon possessed. Could there be a connection between nakedness, mental issues and demoniac activities?

Introduction: In our text, Jesus confronts a man possessed by demons. He referred to himself as Legion, when Jesus inquired about name. A Legion is a Roman military band composed of 6000 men. This does not mean that the man had 6000 demons but that he had very many. Note, one Lord and 6000 demons. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Me!

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

Not Me!

Not Me! January 21, 2009 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Mark 14: 27-31, 66-72 Introduction: I. THE WARNING ABOUT THE DENIALS a. When the heart of a person is bent to sinning, the heart becomes insensitive to the reminders that are going on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist