Sermons on Deacon Selection:

Marriage, Divorce And Remarriage Survey

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 14, 2019

This survey is given to allow you to evaluate your knowledge and understanding regarding the marriage, divorce and remarriage question. This survey answers the question: Does divorce for the "exception" or for any reason; keep a person from becoming a member, of the Kingdom of God?

Instruction: After reading the scriptures, answer the questions for consideration. Select a “Yes” or “No” for each of the 25 questions. This survey has a 50% failure rate by participants, that attend the Leadership Training Seminar (LTS). You might want to learn WHY! Let's all grow in grace and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, John 4:17-18, Romans 7:1-3, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Corinthians 7:13-15, Luke 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion: The Healing Touch

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

It is never a fruitless exercise when we bring others to Christ.

COMPASSION: THE HEALING TOUCH. Mark 6:30-34; Mark 6:53-56. It was with some measure of excitement that the twelve apostles returned from their first outreach. They had fulfilled their commission, and were keen to report to Jesus on all that they had said and done (Mark 6:30). If ever there was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sign Of The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 6th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#6] THE SIGN OF THE SON OF MAN Matthew 24:29-31 Introduction: As we have been studying the Olivet Discourse, we have been warned about False Teachers, False Prophets, False Messiahs, etc… This is happening right now; and it will continue to happen until the end. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

"baptism And Salvation."

Contributed by Darrell Campbell on Sep 8, 2022

For centuries there has been a controversy over Baptism, ranging from method to purpose. What is Baptism all about?

In Baptism we identify with Christ. The water has many symbols. Water symbolizes washing, life, even death and resurrection. The greek word for Baptism is, "baptismos." or "baptizo." both words mean to immerse. From this we can understand that the best method is to place a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For A Memorial Day Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 2, 2022

Josiah became king at a young age. One of his staff found a copy of part of the Old Testament, and read it to him. After Josiah got right with God, he got busy, taking prompt action to correct some of the wrongs around him.

Introduction: (Outline for a sermon preached at Prairie Home First Baptist Church, Prairie Home, MO on 5-26-2019) The Bible has stories of many memorials. Some of these include the altars built by various people, such as Abraham; others would include the Tabernacle and the Temple itself. Joshua was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confirming The Covenant (Exodus 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 30, 2024

How did Israel confirm the old covenant? Let's look at Exodus 24.

How did Israel confirm the old covenant? What did Moses write? What did Moses receive on the mountain? Let’s look at Exodus 24. Were a select group to go up to the mountain with Moses? Then He said to Moses, “Come up to Yahweh, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu and seventy of the elders of Israel, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Protection Of The Blood Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 23, 2026

This sermon illustrates how Moses, by faith, applied the blood of the Passover lamb to escape divine judgment, showing that our security depends entirely on the personally applied sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Introduction Imagine you are in Egypt on a dark, silent night. The atmosphere is heavy with anticipation and dread. God has announced a final, devastating plague: the death of every firstborn in the land. There is no middle ground, no place to hide, and no human way to stop the Angel of Death. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Voting Guide Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2024

It is that time when Americans are given the opportunity (and responsibility) to vote for those who hold public offices.

God’s Voting Guide It is that time when Americans are given the opportunity (and responsibility) to vote for those who hold public offices. This privilege is given to us by God for it is He who raised this form of government in our country through our Founding Fathers. Many of them had a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen In Him Before Time With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025

This sermon explains that believers were chosen by God not based on human merit but "in Christ" and has a specific, life-altering purpose.

Introduction Verse 3 told us that God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings. Now, in verse 4, Paul explains the very first and most foundational blessing from which all others flow: we were chosen by God. Everyone longs to be chosen—for a team, for a promotion, for a relationship. It gives us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Heartfelt Pastor: God's Chosen Leader SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A pastor chosen by God is one who embodies God's own heart.

Today, we will explore the topic of a pastor according to God's heart. What does it mean to be a pastor who aligns with God's desires? Let us delve into the Scriptures and discover the characteristics of such a pastor. A pastor, according to the dictionary, is a Christian minister or priest who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-15

Topics: Pastors, God's Heart

Approval Or Achievement Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of a series on the life of Jacob

Approval or Achievement? Dying To Self, Part 3 If you have your bible turn to Genesis 29 We’ve been looking for the last couple weeks at the life of Jacob, and one of the things we saw is that God uses conflicted, complicated people, which is a good thing because all of us are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Owns You?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 2, 2001

To Whom do we belong: What did Paul mean when he said that God owns our bodies?

I Corinthians 3:16-17, "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Have you ever seen a small child walking with their daddy, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Community Thanksgiving

Contributed by R Duane Gryder on Nov 16, 2000

This message is a thanksgiving for unity plus a call to unity in purpose to reach the lost.

Community Thanksgiving Service 2000 INTRODUCTION: I am Thankful to be the speaker I hope I will be Thankful after the sermon that I have not embarrassed my church or my self I am Thankful that we only elect presidents once every four years I am Thankful that teenagers will grow up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being An Example For Jesus

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show how believers are suppose to live in front of other people as examples for Christ

1 TIMOTHY 4:12 "BEING AN EXAMPLE FOR JESUS" INTRO: Timothy was a young man, therefore there was the possibility that some in the church would have difficulty in accepting his ministry. How could he overcome the opposition to his being so young? There was only one way: he had to prove that he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist