Sermons on Count All Things:

A Royal Priesthood Series

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Sep 11, 2013

Not only are we children of God, we are also part of a royal priesthood.

OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST #2 (We are part of a royal priesthood) Adapted from a message by Roddy Chestnut I Peter 2:9 August 25th, 2013 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder Last week we began a series of messages outlining our identity as Christians. Romans 8:15-17 told us we are God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out And Upside Down

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 14, 2019

How are we blessed or living in woe?

Inside Out and Upside Down Luke 6:17 – 26 Intro: Raise your hand if you think you are blessed? What is the meaning of “blessed”? For believers, is the blessed life synonymous with the successful life? Is it the Christian version of the good life? A loving marriage, obedient children, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Are The Temple Of God

Contributed by William Joseph on Mar 28, 2019

Intro: We are the Temple of God. Man was created in a special way that man will praise and worship God and manifest His glory. But he destroyed himself and God is rebuilding the temple.

The Temple of God - 1 Cor 3:16 On earth, the First Temple of God were Adam and Eve. Adam and his madam, served each other and animals and creatures of earth. Taking care the garden and fellowship was their service to God. As God calls Noah, Abraham etc, they are making altar to sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

The Testimony Of The Word

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 6, 2012

FOCAL POINT: ASSURANCE OF SALVATION BY THE WORD OF GOD

THE TESTIMONY OF THE WORD KEY VERSE: JOHN 1: 12 FOCAL POINT: ASSURANCE OF SALVATION BY THE WORD OF GOD INTRODUCTION: CHRISTIANS CAN ABSOLUTELY BE ASSURED OF THEIR SALVATION. THIS ASSURANCE LEAVES NO ROOM FOR GUESSWORK. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE REALITY OF A BELIEVER’S SALVATION, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking On And Taking In The Crucified One

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2009

As Moses lifted up the healing serpent, so the Jews lifted up Christ, the healer, on the cross, so that we might take him and be transformed.

April 4, 2006 Tuesday of 5th week in Lent If we read John’s Gospel from start to finish, one of the impressions we get over and over again is that Jesus was surrounded by idiots and incompetents. It seems like every page turn brings the words “they did not understand.” But there is nothing new ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

Preparation For Easter

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008

Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Saul To Paul, A Call To God!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

What does service to God look like? The cross, suffering, God’s glory, joy, self-denial, love, compassion, enduring to the end.

I. Paul sees the glory of God. (vs.3-9) A. “The Jesus that men want to see is not the Jesus they need to see.” – G. Campbell Morgan B. It was too much to handle with un-glorified eyes. C. It was humbling in a way not known by other means. D. Christians are called to share in Christ’s glory. (John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Anybody Tired Today?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020

A short devotional to encourage believers in the midst of their weariness

ANYBODY TIRED TODAY? ANYBODY WEARY TODAY? - Beat down - Beat up - Burning out Have to be careful during these trying times we are living in. Easy to get overwhelmed, overextended, overstressed right now. Matthew 11:28-30 SPURGEON: “Jesus invites all those who labor & are heavy laden to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Not Folly

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 4, 2020

Do not fear during this pandemic, but use common sense or discernment.

Some pastors are turning this stay home order into a 1st Amendment issue when it is a common sense issue. If there were gangs of men roaming the streets randomly killing women would you send your female loved ones out on shopping trips? If the numbers were only 2% of the women were wounded or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3, Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Failure Of A Borrowed Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2022

King Joash had signs of faith in his life - but did they really belong to him or his uncle?

“RAISED IN CHURCH”: Joash had a faith-filled upbringing. - 2 Chronicles 24:1-2. - 2 Chronicles 23:18-21; 24:4-14. - Other passages that we aren’t going to look up: a. Rescued at age one when his wicked grandmother slew all his brothers. b. Raised secretly around the temple by his uncle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Only Then May We Celebrate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2023

The truly repentant one knows where the problem is. It’s in his own mind, which he bows down to the Almighty, and in his heart, which he beats as he prays.

Saturday of the 3rd Week in Lent 2023 When we read the Gospel passage that looks into the minds and hearts of the Pharisee and the tax collector, we see two entirely different ideas of sin and repentance. The first, which is way more popular than the other, is what is called “comparative” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Purpose Of Our Celebration Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2023

To know the Father it is necessary to know Christ, and from that Passover on, they will know and see the Father.

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter 2023 When contemplating this reading from the fourteenth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, it is very important to realize that this is taken from Christ’s last prayer and teaching at the Last Supper, the beginning of Jesus’s own Passover. Jesus has just told his ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14, Psalm 98:1-4, Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Catholic

Thoughtful Living Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 1, 2023

When we seek God's footprints in our daily experiences, we come to realise the extent of His involvement in our lives.

Psalm 25:8-15 (New Living Translation) The Lord is good and does what is right; He shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them His way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep His covenant and obey His demands. For the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 16, 2023

Jesus tells us plainly what to do while we are waiting for His return.

The Great Commission May 14, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus tells us plainly what to do while we are waiting for His return. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 Supplemental Passage: but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 24 - What Is The 3rd Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 24 - What is the 3rd cord of connection to the local church? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Last week we looked at the second ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Philippians 2:1-4