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I Don't Have Much But You Can Have What I've Got Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Chapter 3 begins with Peter and John going to the temple for the 3pm time of prayer. Peter and John are seen together quite often in scripture. In Luke 5 we see they were partners in the fishing business before they gave their hearts and lives to Jesus. Luke 22 has them together as they prepared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Don’t Or Do Know Can… (Help Or Hurt Us) (Sermon On Salvation)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2024

We all know in life what we know can be very helpful in this life.

For example: (1) What we know can be helpful in our security. For example, when you travel into certain countries it is very important that you know there are some parts of certain cities that you do not travel. Illus: A preacher in South Carolina tells how that he and his wife were in a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Don’t Let Illusion Become Delusion - 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 16, 2025

We scroll through illusions on screens, filter reality through opinions, & often chase shadows rather than light. But God’s Word warns us: don’t let illusion become delusion.

Go! And Don’t Let Illusion Become Delusion - 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 (NLT): “This man will come to do the work of Satan with counterfeit power and signs and miracles. He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, John 14:6, John 8:32, Romans 1:25, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:5, Revelation 3:20, Psalm 34:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Same God. Will Do It Again (Part 2) Trouble’s Don’t Last Always.

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 29, 2025

There are seasons in life when trouble seems to sit on our doorsteps like an unwanted visitor that refuses to leave.

There are seasons in life when trouble seems to sit on our doorsteps like an unwanted visitor that refuses to leave. Some storms don’t blow through quickly, some storms take their time. Some nights seem as though they last longer, or longer than we could stand. But the Spirit of the Lord sent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, Micah 7:8

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much To Do, Too Little Time Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 16, 2010

Considers some biblical principals for managing our time so we don’t have stress

got stress? Too much to do and too Little Time Slide Series intro Are you facing any stress? Do you feel like you can’t do all that is on your plate? Do you wonder if there is enough to pay the bills this month? Are you wondering if you will ever seem to get a break to breathe? Well, you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You See? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

When we look through the eyes of God at the people around us, we don’t see the surface. We don’t see the socially acceptable or expected. We don’t see just the past and the mistakes. We see a lost child of God, and we see an opportunity to share a stor

Do You See? Breaking Boundaries 4 Feb 8, 2009 Luke 7:36-50 Intro: Charlie chaplin face illusion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_vtZXELRK8&eurl=http://www.moillusions.com/2006/06/charlie-chaplin-hollow-face-illusion.html&feature=player_embedded The British guy narrating the clip makes a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

Many people don’t have life they don’t even know what life is/ They don’t understand life they live there lives very pessimistically: John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, an

Jesus The meaning of live Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma John 11:1-26 I want to tell you: Jesus is the only reason we live. Jesus came so that we might have life. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Sell Your Birthright Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2020

Don't sell your birthright, like Esau did. Don’t sell your priesthood. Don’t sell the promises of God. And don’t sell your power over sin. Instead, enjoy your inheritance rights as a child of God, and live like the king that you are!

Some time ago (September 16, 2009), an article in The Washington Post began with these words: “The king folds her own laundry, chauffeurs herself around Washington in a 1992 Honda, and answers her own phone. Her boss's phone, too.” The article was about Peggielene Bartels, a secretary in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34, Hebrews 12:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 5:10, Hebrews 13:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Win The Battles Of Life Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 18, 2016

This sermon looks at seven principles to win the battles of life. 1. Identify Your ENEMY 2. Don’t Be Driven By EMOTION 3. Take Your Problems To The LORD 4. Admit You Need HELP 5. Rely On God’s POWER 6. Relax In FAITH 7. Thank God In ADVANCE

How To Win The Battles Of Life One of the metaphors that the Bible uses over and over again for the Christian life is that of a battle. The Bible says: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Living Up To Our Full Potential Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The greatest heartache comes when people live lives that don't match what they know.

Starting this week and going into next month - there will be hundreds of thousands of students graduating from schools all around our country. High schools – colleges – post graduate – grade schools, nursery schools – you name it. We are officially full swing into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conception By Deception - James 1:13-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 22, 2021

Why do some temptations strike a chord in our desires while others don’t?

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Estas Todo Lucifer! Series

Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 6, 2001

Whatever you do, don’t be like Lucifer. Watch out!

Estas Todo Lucifer! You know, there’s a lot of people, and I mean a lot of people, that hate me because I am so darn gorgeous! Well, maybe not because of that, but a lot of people do exist on this earth that are insanely jealous of other people because they are more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Because You Live With A Fool, Doesn't Mean You Have To Be One

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 1, 2001

Don’t let peer pressure and foolish influence destroy you.

1 Samuel 25:2-3 And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Signs Of A Cult

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 21, 2006

Don’t get sucked in. Know the truth and use the Sword!

Colossians 2:8-2:8 1. A cult worships its leader… instead of or more than Jesus. 2. A cult quotes its leader… instead of or more than the Bible. 3. A cult only believes part of the Bible. 4. A cult uses other books for Divine truth. 5. A cult requires allegiance to the leader rather than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sometime We Just Have To Get Naked ... Before God Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Oct 3, 2005

Don’t sweat it, God can deal with our moods

Psalm 3 is a Lament Psalm. This type of Psalm expressed struggles, sufferings and disappointments Psalm 30 is a Thanksgiving Psalm. This type of Psalm is used to express gratitude to God. Psalm 66 is a Praise Psalm. This type of Psalm is used To praise God for who He is Psalm 78 is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist