Sermons on Contention:

Sermon On Between The Covers

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 23, 2025

Life might be compared to the refuge of a book.

Elwyn Brooks White an American writer once remarked: “A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Joshua 1:8, Romans 15:4

What Are You Looking For? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the transformative power of Jesus' love and salvation and how it applies to our own journey with Christ.

Good morning, Church! Aren't we all so grateful to be here in the presence of the Lord today? Today, we're going to delve into a beautiful story of transformation found in the gospel of Luke. It's a story that captures the essence of our search for fulfillment, our encounter with Jesus, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Evangelism

The Ark Of The Testimony Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

The Ark of the Testimony

I. Measurements A. 3 ft. 9 in. long B. 2 ft. 3 in. wide C. 2 ft. 3 in. high D. Shaped like a small chest II. Materials A. Shittim, or acacia wood 1. Said never to rot or decay 2. Produces sharp thorns B. Gold 1. Everything was covered with gold 2. Inside and outside 3. Mercy seat was solid ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pharisaical Behavior and Attitudes to Avoid Contrasted With Christ Like Love Pharisaical Values That Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity: 1.

Pharisaical Behavior and Attitudes to Avoid Contrasted With Christ Like Love Pharisaical Values That Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity: 1. Pharisaical insistence on following every small aspect of their own laws for the approval of men. 2. Pharisaical emphasis on pleasing God through ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Lord

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Many times we fail to tap into the power of living in the Lord.

Living in the Lord - Phillippians 4:1 - 13 1. Be united with other believers A. There is a common ground - Christ died for all people - We are all commanded to be ministers of the gospel B. The peripheral issues are of no consequence - stay focused - What truly matters to God? - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success God's Way Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 28, 2005

This sermon looks at three dramatic changes in Saul and how those around him responded.

Success God’s Way: Acts 9:20-25: 2-6-05 am service Saul’s conversion brought about a drastic change in his life. Three things that Changed about Saul… 1. His Message Old Saul: Breathed threats and murder New Saul: Preached Jesus is the Son of God 2. His Mission Old Saul: Tried to destroy “the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Final Exhortation And Encouragement Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 20, 2004

Like a parent giving out final words of caution to their child as they leave the house, the Hebrew writer in chapter 13 closes his letter with some important words of exhortation and encouragement. Just because these words are included last does not mean

INTRODUCTION Like a parent giving out final words of caution to their child as they leave the house, the Hebrew writer in chapter 13 closes his letter with some important words of exhortation and encouragement. Just because these words are included last does not mean that we should dismiss them ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 6, 2005

This is a message that is meant to encourage us to help those ravaged by the recent hurricane along the Gulf Coast.

Who is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-29 I. The Thieves Saw a Victim to Exploit (v. 30) A. The thieves represent the world (the devil) 1. It’s motive is stealing 2. It’s motive is killing 3. It’s motive is destroying B. The thieves of the world care nothing for the individual 1. They tend to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

This Far And No More Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at the dangers of unforgiveness.

Too often we allow little things that take place to hinder our relationships with our Christian brothers and sisters. That is exactly what we see here in the ministry of Paul when he draws an imaginary line in the sand with regard to John Mark. Un-forgiveness Hinders… 1. Our Walk v. 38 – Any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

What On Earth Are You Doing For Heaven's Sake?

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 5, 2005

How God’s ability becomes your ability.

"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that ye always having all sufficiency in all things may abound to every good work." 1. The ABILITY of God. "God is able" Daniel 3:17 - "Our God whom we serve IS ABLE to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace and he will deliever us out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Plan

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

We must trust our future to God.

God Has a Plan May 17, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust our future to God. Focus Passage: Jeremiah 29:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Peace With God

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 2, 2011

If you want to learn how to run you look at someone doing 100 meters in under 10 seconds.

Romans 5:1-5 Children's Moment - stretch arm holding golf club - suffering - 18 holes - endurance - better player - character - hope to become a better player - Paul says: "suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope" Self-Improvement "suffering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Six Snapshots Of A Gospel Writer Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next. The Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark, the Gospel writer.

HE CAME TO SERVE AND TO SAVE Six Snapshots of a Gospel Writer Text: The Gospel According to Saint Mark Introduction: •Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next •Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark •John is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Prescription For Rearing Children

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 4, 2008

The concept of Training is not corporal punishment but 3 main ideas are involved here. (a) Dedication (b) Instruction and (c) Motivation.

Introduction: What are you investing in today? Is it houses, bank balances, stock etc.! In verse 6 we see 2 ingredients in the prescription to rear children. • Train up a child ……….. • When he is old ………... The command of God involves 3 parts:- 1. The concept of Training [‘Train up’] – It is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noble Refusal

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 17, 2014

ALLIANCE WITH UNBELIEVERS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOBLE REFUSAL OBSERVATION: THIS TEACHING ADDRESSES ABRAM’S (ABRAHAM) WISE DECISION TO REFUSE A MONEY GIFT FROM A PAGAN KING. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER DEFEATING SEVERAL MESOPOTAMIAN KINGS. INTERPRETATION: GENESIS 14:21-24 (NKJV) NOW THE KING OF SODOM SAID TO ABRAHAM, GIVE ME THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:21-24

Denomination: Baptist