Sermons on Doctrinal Stability:

Back To The Basics - Heaven Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2012

Heaven is a real place; the dwelling place of God and His angels and His children forever.

Back to the Basics - Heaven June 10, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Heaven is a real place; the dwelling place of God and His angels and His children forever. Focus Passage: Revelation 21:1-27 Supplemental Passage: "In My Father's house are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe - Intro Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012

Why a series on theology? Because studying theology can help us overcome our wrong ideas, it can help us to make better decisions, & it can help us grow as Christians!

What We Believe: Intro – “Why a Series on Theology?” Intro – 1. VIDEO – “Why Theology Matters?” by Joshua Harris… 2. The EFCA SOF begins with these words, “The Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of autonomous churches united ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What We Believe - God Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012

The gospel is God’s saving work. It flows from within himself as the revelation of who he is & what he does! In other words, God does what he does because of who he is!

What we Believe # 1 – “God” Intro – 1. ILL – After listening to Chuck Swindoll on the radio, 8 year old Debbie asked her 6 year old brother David, “Do you know about Jesus?” Expecting a new slant on the old story, David replied, “No.” Sister ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do Two Walk Together Unless They Have Agreed To Meet? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2012

Fellowship is dependent upon doctrinal fidelity. Whether co-operation in evangelism, in missionary advance or in worship, all fellowship depends upon doctrinal fidelity.

“Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” [1] God had blessed His ancient people. However, despite His rich blessings, they chose to rebel. God makes it clear that He is left with no option except judgement. The question selected as the text for the message today, is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Hell - Who Really Chooses?

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Another great myth: A God of love won’t send me to Hell (regardless of whether I choose to fully devote my life to Him while I’m here on earth)

The reasoning faculties of our natural minds are capable of jumping to all manner of false conclusions about God and eternity. Especially if we choose to ignore the truth of God’s own words, we will be prone to substitute our own pet teachings. Often the motive for such wrong beliefs is to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Trinity Matters

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 18, 2013

Why does the Trinity matter to us? 1. Because God has confirmed the Trinity to us. 2. Because the Trinity reveals God’s character to us. 3. Because the Trinity carries out God’s work in His world.

Why the Trinity Matters Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 16, 2013 *Does the trinity matter to me? As Bible-believing Christians, as Bible-believing Baptists, we believe that the one true God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, -- one God, three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Entertaining Angels

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 17, 2015

Angels aren’t always what we think they are; we have a poor understanding of God’s messengers.

Entertaining Angels February 15, 2015 Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Angels aren’t always what we think they are; we have a poor understanding of God’s messengers. Focus Passage: Hebrews 13:2 Introduction: Share personal story of encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Truth Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Truth begins and continues with God. It has no end.

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH I TIMOTHY 4:1-16 Introduction: Chapter one – the message (proclaim it). Chapter two – worship (participate in it). Chapter three – leadership (provide it). Chapter four – doctrine (protect and promote it). There are some in our congregations who have departed from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Discernment – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

Last time we were introduced to an essential doctrine of the Christian faith called the Deity of Jesus Christ, meaning that Jesus is divine or that He is God.

Last time we were introduced to an essential doctrine of the Christian faith called the Deity of Jesus Christ, meaning that Jesus is divine or that He is God. Today we will continue on that subject as we turn to the Gospel of John, chapter five. Before we get to chapter five in the Gospel of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Integrity Of Motive & Conduct Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 23, 2014

God is the source of all stability. In Jesus and through the promises of God we too are stabilized & become stable.

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 18-22 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] INTEGRITY OF MOTIVE AND CONDUCT [Galatians 5:21-22] Some of the trouble makers in the church discredited Paul by pointing to inconsistency and saying he was at the least insincere, and more likely two-faced, in his relationship with them. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2011

1 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-I— Genesis 4:16-24 Attention: We will all leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Gives Peace In Chaos Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 16, 2025

No matter the storms that may be raging in your life today, the God of peace is able to calm them and give you rest.

THE GOD WHO GIVES PEACE IN CHAOS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world full of turbulence, confusion, and uncertainties. At times, it seems as though storms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009

Part 2 of 4 in the teaching series "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message gives an overview of baptism and it’s role in the life of a follower of Jesus.

:: Understanding Baptism God’s Command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you” [Matthew 28:18-20] God’s Promise: “The one who believes and is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

Anybody Can Talk The Talk…

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

What work the devil cannot do from without, he seeks to do from within through synthetic saints.

A fellow went shopping for his wife's birthday. He happened to pass by a pawn shop. As he passed by the window, he couldn't believe his eyes. Beautiful name-brand watches were selling for a fraction of their retail cost. With his wife's birthday in his mind's eye, he entered and made his selection. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 49: Preach With Balance Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2018

How can we teach our congregations to balance Christian essentials with non-essentials? How can we overcome bigotry on non-essential doctrines, while still maintaining our preference.

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of balanced preaching. Lesson Intro In Acts 20:27 Paul informs the the church of God in Ephesus that he had preached to them the whole counsel of God. Most preachers that do not have a structured annual preaching plan are guilty of over-preaching their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist