Sermons on Dancing Before God:

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 6, 2014

No matter the controversy, we must always remember that believers are on the same team.

Whose Side Are You On? November 2, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the controversy, we must always remember that believers are on the same team. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Supplemental Passage: Now it came about when Joshua ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Can Be Caused By Worthless Pursuits Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 17 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished" (Prov. 28:19-20). There are two antithetical sayings in the chiasm of Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:19-20, Proverbs 28:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017

We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Act Of Love Of A Forgiven Woman, And The Inclusivity Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2016

Nurturing our relationship with Jesus is an essential part of our Christian formation.

1. A FORGIVEN WOMAN’S ACT OF LOVE. Luke 7:36-50. This incident ties in with two earlier episodes, illustrating Jesus’ conquest over sickness (Luke 7:1-10), death (Luke 7:11-17) - and now sin. The unnamed woman is identified as “a sinner” (Luke 7:37; Luke 7:39; Luke 7:47). This tells us nothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poverty Is Powerlessness Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 30, 2017

Part 6 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly" (Prov. 18:23). Proverbs tells about the unfair disadvantages of the poor and the advantages of the rich (Prov. 18:23-19:7). Let us study the plight of the poor first, and then the rich in the following antithetical saying. "The poor use ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:23, Proverbs 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Snare Of The Devil (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 1, 2016

If Jesus can forgive those who caused Him so much pain and suffering, how can we not forgive those who have hurt us!

1 Timothy 3:7-Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (Snare for an individual) 2 Timothy 2:26-and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Snare Of The Devil (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 6, 2016

If Jesus can forgive those who caused Him so much pain and suffering, how can we not forgive those who have hurt us!

1 Timothy 3:7-Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (Snare for an individual) 2 Timothy 2:26-and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men Three Ways Of Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 7, 2016

If we gain the whole world we have nothing without Jesus.

THREE MEN THREE WAYS OF LIFE Ever notice people when something happens They look but don’t want to get involved Man in need, almost dead blood every where Struggling for his life ,crying for help. Beat bad cuts burses Luke 10: 30 And Jesus answering said, A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Creating The Effective Pastoral Minister Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2015

It is important that those involved in pastoral ministry be focused on their goal, not on their comfort.

Thursday of the third Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Jesus shares with us today an unforgettable phrase: “He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.” The image this summons up is of a shepherd and His flock. Jesus came to gather together the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Catholic

Nice Man!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 28, 2014

Would you call the person correcting you a ‘nice man’ or a ‘lousy man?’

Nice Man! Ecclesiastes 7:5”It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.” The conundrum today is who is the nice man !!!! As we watch and read of the verbal wars of very highly educated people during this election on print and media and their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Song Of Fools

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2015

Did you know the person who points out your mistakes gently and explains the repercussions of your sins actually is very concerned of your soul rather than the person who turns a blind eye to your mistakes?

Nice Man! Ecclesiastes 7:5”It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.” The conundrum today is who is the nice man !!!! As we watch and read of the verbal wars of very highly educated people on print and media and their derogatory and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich And Heartless, Or Rich And Generous?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2018

Fail to correct your evil addictions, and lose eternally.

Thursday of Pentecost Week 2018 Reformation/Revolution The epistle of St. James reads much like the preaching of an OT prophet like Isaiah or Jeremiah. Today James is directing his admonitions to those who are rich and heartless. One can with the grace of God be rich and humane, rich and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50, James 5:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus And John, The Apostle! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 6, 2021

Learning how Jesus loved His best friend, John, as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved."

Who is this disciple whom Jesus loved so tenderly? Is he a real person, or a secret person that does not want to identify himself? As Jesus chose him, he was a fisherman, and called the son of Zebedee, and brother to James. He also wrote the gospel of John and the Epistles of I, II, and III, John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Numbness Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

What you see as normal betrays your spiritual condition

Sermon: Spiritual Numbness 2 Kings 6:29 2 Kings 6:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son. Key words in my text: Numbness is the loss of sensation of a part or whole of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Those Days

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2011

Christmas Eve 11am 2011

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / In Those Days Intro: Christmas is a WASTEFUL time! Think about it! What do you normally do with all the Christmas cards you receive after the holiday? What do you do with the wrapping paper you used to wrap your gifts once it has been torn open? Not to mention the paper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed