Sermons on Created To Conquer:

Making The Pagans Happy (For A While)

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2018

Godliness exalts a nation. Ungodliness condemns a nation. A study of the migration of godly people from a nation turning from righteousness and the impact their leaving had on that nation and the nation to which the immigrated.

“The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel presented themselves to him from all places where they lived. For the Levites left their common lands and their holdings and came to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons cast them out from serving as priests of the LORD, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 11:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 5) Enjoying, Enduring, Or Dissolving Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Differences in Male and Female, Good Marriages and Some Breaking Up

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE V. ENJOYING, ENDURING, OR DISSOLVING INTRODUCTION Marriage can be the most happy, mediocre, or unhappy of life's experiences. God designed the opposite sexes to complement each other. He wanted a man and woman to be joined in marriage so that they might each ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worldly Wise Man And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2018

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (1 Corinthians 3.18)

September 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.7.A: The Worldly Wise Man and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 1 Cor 3:18-23 (KJV) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came For Me To Set Me Free Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2016

“Love is God” says 1 John 4:8 or to reverse this thought “Love is God” God minted and defined what Love is. John 1:1 tells us Jesus and God are one which also implies that Jesus is love.

Introduction Song by Beth out of communion: Love came for me from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8tjqtJA_xU Thoughts from Shannon Wexelberg on her song “Love came for me!” For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son… Have you ever wondered how the cast of Heaven reacted to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Divine Declarations

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2017

To establish that Christ has made several divine declarations that establish He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This lesson also deals with the false notions that there are other ways, truths, and means of obtaining eternal life.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. I Am the Way 2. I Am the Truth 3. I Am the Life Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “Christ’s Divine Declarations.” The Lord made three of them. They are as follows: First, I am the Way to the Father. Second, I am the Truth. And finally, I am the Life. We ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 1:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Thrive In Persecution

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

Dr. Tow shares six keys to thriving in persecution. Persecution is discussed in context of personal struggle as well as through the lens of our cultural climate.

How To Thrive In Persecution 07-05-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) In Matt 5:10-15 Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Not Even A King Can Disobey Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 25, 2017

A study of the pitiful account of Saul's disobedience of the will of God and what came of him.

“So, Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance. He did not seek guidance from the LORD. Therefore, the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Pieces Of Silver And A Suit

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2017

Religion is cheap. Those who seek to perpetuate religion will sell the Faith for a pittance. The message calls on the faithful to distinguish between those seeking a job in the ministry and those who are appointed by God to minister.

“Now there was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. And the man departed from the town of Bethlehem in Judah to sojourn where he could find a place. And as he journeyed, he came to the hill country of Ephraim to the house of Micah. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Christ

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 21, 2017

To establish that the mystery of Christ revealed by God unto the apostle Paul; was, that the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Mystery Received by Revelation (Uncovering) 2. The Mystery Recorded by Recollection (Inspiration) 3. The Mystery Read for Realization (Understanding) Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the mystery of Christ.” First, the word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020 Intro... My added welcome to each of you gathering today...to all the Vineyard family and friends. As Joel and Marlo shared...this past week began with the earthly loss of Cindy Pang...a dear part of our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

The Prison Of God's Promotion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2020

Your restriction, though onerous, may be God's means of bringing glory to His Name through promoting you. This becomes obvious through a study of Joseph's trials and promotion as God worked in his life.

“Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 23, 2020

Is your God big enough to do whatever He wants? For many of us who follow the Lord, we are not certain that God is big enough to do what is needed for us to succeed.

“Then Job answered the LORD and said: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. “Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?” Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. “Hear, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

All Hope Was Lost

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 14, 2018

To establish that during our lives, while serving Christ, perilous times and raging trials will press upon our faith. It will be then that we need to remember the promised reassurances of God in time of need and then wait for His providential rescue.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Witness: “Amidst Perilous Raging” 2. Paul’s Witness: “After Promised Reassurance” 3. Paul’s Witness: “After Providential Rescue” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme “All Hope was Lost!” As some might know, it is easy to witness Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James 5 Pray Smart Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 21, 2018

I first titled this message “Pray right” but I changed my topic because it’s about “praying smart” – we need to be using the wisdom of God to pray the smart way which then touches the heart of God and eventually our hearts!

Video: Prayer Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3-8, James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational