Sermons on Dont Despise Your Role:

When You’re Shut Up, Don’t Shut Up!

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 27, 2020

What do we do when shut away during coronavirus Covid-19?

When you’re shut up, don’t shut up! Acts 16:16-33 Into Being shut up, is never nice on a long term. We can do it for a while. But we like freedom. We like to walk out. Do things for ourselves. It’s one reason why being in prison is a punishment: Freedom is taken away. Now we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-33

Lesson 4: Don't Trust Your Mind - Trust God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 4, 2010

The mind is one of the most amazing and most dangerous things we possess. It is incredibly creative, self-justifying and horribly deceiving and sick. So Paul tells us when it comes understanding God, using our minds only will never get us there.

In our series: Lessons in how NOT to be a Christian, we have seen: Lesson 1: You (and your church) do not belong to you, but to God Lesson 2: Don't worship your pastor Lesson 3: Don't confuse the world's wisdom with God's And now Lesson 4: Don't rely on your own mind Scientific ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You're Right! You Don't Have To Get Baptized! Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

It is interesting how we can allow what we have always been taught by others to affect how we look at what the Bible teaches. The subject of baptism is one such subject in which what many have always been taught leads them to suppress the truth.

I have had many discussions about the subject of baptism with people, and it never fails that sometime during the discussion, they just deny what the scriptures say about the topic. They at times just say, “I deny what you are saying about about baptism,” ignoring the fact that all I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Don't Know Where You're Headed Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 28, 2015

In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.

“Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Your Plans And God’s Plans Don’t Match

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 14, 2022

There are so many things that we do not know about each other, but then we learn.

For instance: • I have known for sometime that Keith played sports and he was very good at playing baseball. • I found out that Jenney was a cheer leader in junior high and high school. • I found out that Clyde was a pilot. • I found out that Carlos was a finish carpenter. • I found out that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Assume To Assume

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014

ASSUME – The biggest trick the devil plays on God's children is assumption.

Don't Assume to Assume James 5:12 But above all things, my brethern, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and let yout nay be nay lest thou fall into condemnation. 1. to take for granted or without proof. ASSUME – The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fools Dont Believe God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 30, 2015

To show that a fool is worst than demons and shows the description of fools.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is worst than demons? A fool. At least even demons believe and tremble but a fool will never believe GOD. James 2:19 (Amplified Bible) You believe that God is one; you do well. So do the demons believe and shudder [in terror and horror such as make a man’s hair stand on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Give Up

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 15, 2018

We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

Don’t Give Up March 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Healing: Don't Take "No" For An Answer

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013

When a woman had a demon possessed son she cried out to Jesus. When he ignored her, she didn't take no for an answer. Be persistent in your prayer for healing.

Healing 8 A 21 Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon.22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed."23 But He did not answer her a word. And His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome The Drama In Your Life

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 20, 2002

You don’t have to allow the dramas of the world to overtake you. You can overcome the drama that is in your life by trusting in Jesus.

John 16:33 Topic: How to overcome the “drama in your life” There is a hip-hop singer whose name is Mary J. Blige. Mary J. Blige had a hit record last year that was entitled, “No More Drama.” In this song, “No More Drama”, Mary J. Blige talks about how tired she was from having so much ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble Dont Last Always

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 19, 2010

I’m a firm believer that we make our situation worst ... the moment we start complaining, and most of the time when we are complaining ... we don’t even realize what we are saying, we haven’t a clue!

TROUBLE DON’T LAST ALWAYS LAMENTATIONS 3:18-23 Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day February 21, 2010 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At Shiloh Baptist Church of Waukegan. Waukegan, Illinois • I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. • My soul shall ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-23, Lamentations 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003

Life’s unexpected curves don’t have to be catostrophic for a Christian.

You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Muzzle The Ox PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores honoring, heeding, and supporting church leaders who dedicate their lives to preaching and teaching God's word.

Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to another gathering where we come together to bask in the warmth of God's love, to find comfort in His words, and to strengthen our bonds as a community of believers. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we recognize our need for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Topics: Honoring Spiritual Leaders

To Teach Is To Touch A Life Forever- Part-2. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 18, 2013

You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet, for I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you." John 13:13-15

To teach is to touch a life forever- part-2. “You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet, for I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you." (John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master's Plan For Your Life.

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jan 17, 2002

God has a Master Plan for our Lives. But if we don’t seek His Direction, we will be sure to wander all of our lives

Title: “The ‘Master’s Plan’ For Your Life” When we built the Education Wing a Few years ago debt free the Builder asked us a very important question. He said, “What is your Master Plan for the Church”? Where do you see the Church going in the next five ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal