Sermons on Decline:

A Mother Named Jehocabed

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Mother’s Day sermon revolving around Moses’ mother. There is a motherhood crisis in America where many have come to view children as a distraction rather than a blessing.

A Mother Named Jehocabed Hebrews 11:23 5-10-09 Intro I found some interesting titles for books about motherhood. Whoever wrote these books must have been mothers because they seem to grasp the job description quite well. We begin with this one: Motherhood is Not for Wimps. How many moms out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Charismatic

How Can Our Church Survive And Thrive?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. By spreading the good news about Jesus (vs. 36-41). 2. By studying God’s Word (vs. 42). 3. By seeking more reverence for God (vs. 43). 4. By sticking together (vs. 44-46). 5. By sharing what God has given to us (vs. 42-47).

How Can Our Church Survive and Thrive? Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Adapted from message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Over the last few years, at least four Southern Baptist Churches around here have shut their doors forever. Five to ten ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

This is not just a story of the covenant faithfulness (chesed) to Namoi and Ruth. It is about God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel.” [

“Redeemed” Ruth 4:1-22 You will remember that we discovered in the last chapter that although Boaz was a near relative and was willing to be her goel (kinsman-redeemer), ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Set For Restoration-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

3 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-III—Joshua 5:2-12 Attention: WCTV News, Tallahassee By: Associated Press July 16, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida man has survived a harrowing drive after a piece of scrap metal[actually a 5 foot section of a ~24" OD steel pipe no less than an inch thick!] fell from a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Discouragement #2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

In a previous sermon, we discovered something that we all have in common, that is, we all get discouraged.

And if you ever hear a fellow say that he never gets discouraged, watch out for him! Illus: He will also probably tell you he likes to take cold showers when it is 30? below zero. For some, discouragement has become a way of life. That is, if you talk to them today they are discouraged, and if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Message In 1peter – Number 2 – Mercy Has Worked An Inheritance For You Reserved In Heaven – 1peter 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2023

Peter sees mercy as the great operating factor in our salvation, producing a living hope, an inheritance that is reserved in heaven, imperishable and pure. God’s mercy which flowed from God’s love, will not disappoint. This living hope can not disappoint because its roots lie with a merciful God.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 2 – MERCY HAS WORKED AN INHERITANCE FOR YOU RESERVED IN HEAVEN – 1Peter 1:3-4 [1]. WISHES AND EXPECTATIONS One common feature of human beings is the use of the word “wish.” “I wish I could this or that thing . . .” Allied with this are a number of expectations that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Exodus 25:17, Habakkuk 3:2, Matthew 5:7, 2 Chronicles 36:16-17, Acts 20:32, Acts 26:18, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 1:14, Ephesians 1:18, Colossians 3:24, 1 Corinthians 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

The modern Christian in America has an identity crisis in their faith. They don¡¦t know who they are in Christ. The solution to this problem is the Christian needs to attain a Christian Biblical Worldview and then live by it.

Identity Crisis Thesis: The modern Christian in America has an identity crisis in their faith. They don¡¦t know who they are in Christ. The solution to this problem is the Christian needs to attain a Christian Biblical Worldview and then live by it. Texts: 2 Timothy 3:1-9: 1But mark this: There ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-9, John 13:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open-Minded To A Narrow Way? - Matthew 7:13-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 16, 2024

The dominant religion of our culture is pluralism – no one goes to hell. Jesus tells us to enter the narrow gate because the more popular, less exclusive, less difficult road leads to hell, whereas the sparse, exclusive, hard road leads to life.

Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Introduction Pluralism Whatever you think about President ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Living In Babylon

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 1, 2015

A message from the Book of Daniel about how believers can thrive in a post-Christian American culture.

LIVING IN BABYLON How to Thrive in America’s Post-Christian Culture INTRO: - I love Freedom Celebration! It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate our spiritual heritage as a nation. I also love the camaraderie that comes about when people celebrate their patriotism together o It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Through Family Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 30, 2019

Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility. We need to go after and find joy in our journey of life.

Video Transition: Indivisible - the movie came out in Oct 2018 true story of fighting for the Biblical family! Summary of INDIVISIBLE is based on the extraordinary true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. With a strong, faith-filled marriage, the Turners are ready to follow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, 1 Samuel 2:12-36, 1 Samuel 4:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Visa

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

Faithful stewardship means living on God’s credit of grace—trusting, surrendering, and investing His resources until temporary treasures become eternal joy.

Introduction — God’s Credit Line of Trust A few weeks ago I was standing in a checkout line when the person ahead of me swiped their card and—beep!—“Declined.” You could see the panic flash across their face. They tried again. “Declined.” Finally they sighed, pulled out another card, and that one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 25:14-30, Malachi 3:8-10, Proverbs 3:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Do I Need To Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 10, 2002

With this talk today I am going to make the case that church attendance is vital because everything you hold dear can be taken away from you. The church offers the best hope on earth of carrying your precious treasures through a dangerous land.

S011202 Why do I need to go to church? Ezra 8:21 A sermon by Scotty L Killingsworth Preached to the Evergreen Church Springfield, Mo. Second sermon in the series-Sermons I would bring a friend to hear. Beginning The Fellowship of the Ring tells the story of a Hobbit who has in his possession ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21, Ezra 8:21-23, Hebrews 10:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Revival

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

The psalmist asks the question that plaguesour minds and hearts today, "Will You not revive us again?" God can, but only when we surrender everything to Him in repentance and Lordship.

THE QUESTION OF REVIVAL PSALM 85:6 Introduction: The most perplexing question that we face today in our convention, is why there is a serious decline in membership of our baptist churches? Why is there no revival in our midst? Why have we not seen baptisms in our churches? Why is it that several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Fellowship?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002

Someone has called it the glue that holds the church together.

(Earlier in the service, I asked the congregation to be ready to respond to the following question when prompted by me during the sermon. (Overhead) If you were looking for a friend and you placed a classified ad either in the paper or on the Internet for one, what would it say?) “A pastor saw ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Abraham: What's His God Like?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 2, 2003

Discover what Abraham’s God was like throught God’s perception of Abraham.

Abraham: What’s His God Like? Genesis 15 As a pastor I’ve gotten used to talking about God. It’s not that have a special line to God or that I’ve known God the longest of all of us. It’s a privilege and a calling to be a pastor, and part of the pastor’s role is to tell others about God, based ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: *other