Sermons on Douglas Engelbart:

The Blessed Merciful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I WOULD DARE SAY IN THE CHURCH. MERCY AND FORGIVENESS IS SOMETHING THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SHOWERED ON US, BUT DON’T ASK US TO DO THE SAME FOR SOMEONE ELSE. IT’S NOT IN OUR NATURE.

THE BLESSED MERCIFUL PSALM 103 MUCH OF JESUS’ TEACHING IN THE BEATITUDES EITHER COMES DIRECTLY FROM, OR IS CLOSELY RELATED TO THE OLD TESTAMENT. SUCH IS THE CASE WITH THE BEATITUDE WE ARE STUDYING TODAY CONCERNING THE MERCIFUL. MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

AS CHRISTIANS WE LIVE IN THE WORLD OF THE EXTRAORDINARY. AS TUTU’S DAUGHTER SAID, “WE ALL HAVE THE CAPACITY TO BE EXTRAORDINARY.” OUR CHALLENGE TODAY IS TO BE EXTRAORDINARY FORGIVERS. PART OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER.

THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 6:12-15 A LETTER WAS WRITTEN FROM A LADY TO HER EX-BOYFRIEND EXPRESSING HER UNHAPPINESS SINCE SHE BROKE OFF THEIR ENGAGEMENT. IT READ: DEAREST JIMMY: NO WORDS COULD EVER EXPRESS THE GREAT UNHAPPINESS I’VE FELT SINCE BREAKING OUR ENGAGEMENT. PLEASE SAY YOU’LL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Jesus’ Baptism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

A LOOK AT SOME OF THE REASONS THAT JESUS WAS BAPTISED

THE MEANING OF JESUS’ BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:1-17 I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT BAPTISM OVER THE YEARS. A YOUNG MINISTER NAMED JAY UTLEY TOLD THIS STORY OF HIS FIRST BAPTISM. THE PERSON HE WAS BAPTIZING WAS ALSO A YOUNG MAN, BUT IT HAD BEEN A NUMBER OF YEARS SICE JAY WAS BAPTIZED AND WONDERED HOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of A Vision

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

ONE OF THE SCARIEST FEELINGS A PERSON CAN HAVE IS NOT TO HAVE A CLEAR SENSE OF DIRECTION OR VISION IN THEIR LIFE.

THE PEACE OF A VISION JOHN 14:27 PROBABLY ONE OF THE SCARIEST FEELINGS A PERSON CAN HAVE IS NOT TO HAVE A CLEAR SENSE OF DIRECTION WHEN TRAVELING IN A BIG CITY, LIKE MONTREAL OR TORONTO. THIS WOULD BE SMALL IN SCALE IF YOU WERE TO COMPARE WITH NEW YORK OR CHICAGO. THERE IS A GREAT SENSE OF ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Privilege Of The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

THIS IS A SERMON ABOUT THE PRIVILEGE WE HAVE IN COMING TO THE LORD'S TABLE.

THE PRIVILEGE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER LUKE 22:14-20 IN JUST A FEW MOMENTS WE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE COMING TO THE TABLE OF THE LORD. WHILE IT IS OBSERVED IN DIFFERENT WAYS AND HAS DIFFERENT THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN THE DIFFERENT DENOMINATIONS, THE FOUNDATION FOR THE LORD’S SUPPER REMAINS THE SAME ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Lonliness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

A MAJOR ISSUE THAT PEOPLE, CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN HAVE FACED IN INCREASING NUMBERS OVER THE YEARS IS THAT OF LONLINESS. THIS MESSAGE SHARES SOME WAYS TO OVERCOME THIS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD.

THE PROBLEM OF LONLINESS MATTHEW 27:33-50 A MAJOR ISSUE THAT PEOPLE, CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN HAVE FACED IN INCREASING NUMBERS OVER THE YEARS IS THAT OF LONLINESS. PEOPLE HAVE TRIED VARIOUS MEANS OF COPING WITH LONLINESS, FROM MEDITATION TO MEDICATION, BUT ALL SEEMS TO BE A LOSING BATTLE AS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

ONE THING THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY IN SEARCH FOR IS PURITY. WE SHOULD DESIRE THAT SAME PURITY IN OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD

THE PURE IN HEART MATTHEW 5:1-12 ONE THING THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY IN SEARCH FOR IS PURITY. WHEN WE GO GROCERY SHOPPING, WE LOOK FOR PRODUCE WITH NO MARKS, CANS WITH NO DENTS, AND BOXES THAT HAVE NO TEARS. I REMEMBER THE COMMERCIALS FOR MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE, GOOD TO THE LAST DROP, AND FOR IVORY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINE THAT WE MUST HOLD FAST TO IS THAT OF THE RESURRECTION. IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION THERE IS NO CHRISTIANITY. IT IS IN THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION THAT WE GAIN OUR PEACE AND ENCOURAGEMENT AS WE LIVE IN THIS DARK WORLD.

THE REALITY OF THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-22 TWO MEN WERE OUT IN A BOAT FISHING ONE SUNDAY MORNING. THEY WERE FEELING PRETTY GUILTY ABOUT MISSING CHURCH, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE FISH WERE NOT BITING. ONE SAID TO THE OTHER “I GUESS WE SHOULD HAVE STAYED HOME AND GONE TO CHURCH THIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs: A Study

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015

This is the first is a Bible Study I did on the book of Proverbs. This particular study took about three wdeeks to do, and deals with the question of what is Wisdom according to the Bible.

THE ENLIGHTENED LIFE – KNOWLEDGE PROVERBS 1:1-7 KNOWLEDGE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT IS BASIC TO WISDOM. A PERSON MAY ACCUMULATE A GREAT NUMBER OF FACTS, BUT STILL NOT HAVE KNOWLEDGE AS KNOWLEDGE IS OBTAINED BY EXPERIENCE. PROVERBS IS UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY, AND IS MATERIAL WE DON’T SPEND ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Pessimism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015

This was a two week Bible Study on how to be optimistic in a pessimistic world

THE TEMPTATION OF PESSIMISM MATTHEW 11:2-6 IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY EASY TO FALL INTO THE TRAP OF PESSIMISM IN OUR WORLD. THE NUMBER OF EVIL THINGS IN THE WORLD CONTINUES TO INCREASE, AND AS IT DOES WE MAY FALL INTO THE TRAP OF SAYING “THAT’S JUST THE WAY THINGS ARE, AND WE MIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Temptation Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Temptation: Part Two Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

Second and concluding part of a Bible Study dealing with how Joseph overcame Temptation when dealing with Potiphar's wife.

CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN A STUDY ON TEMPTATION AND THE CONQUERING OF TEMPTATION, BY LOOKING AT THE ROOT ISSUES OF TEMPTATION. WE DISCOVERED THAT TEMPTATION IS NOT A SIN, BUT IT CAN LEAD TO SIN. SATAN WILL APPLY TEMPTATION TO BOTH THE CHRISTIAN AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Yemptation Of Asceticism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a Bible Study on some of the different ways the Church can withdraw from a missional focus and develop into a closed group of believers.

THE TEMPTATION TO ASCETICISM MATTHEW 17:1-9 LET’S BEGIN BY A DEFINITION OF WHAT ASCETICISM IS. NOUN 1. THE MANNER OF LIFE, PRACTICES, OR PRINCIPLES OF AN ASCETIC. 2. THE DOCTRINE THAT A PERSON CAN ATTAIN A HIGH SPIRITUAL AND MORAL STATE BY PRACTICING SELF-DENIAL, SELF-MORTIFICATION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Legalism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a three to four week Bible Study on the Issue of Legalism, and the surprising places where we may practice legalism in the church today.

THE TEMPTATION OF LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-6 QUESTION: HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE FREEDOM? QUESTION: IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE FREEDOM WITHOUT LIMITS? ROMANS: 14:12-19: 12SO WE WILL ALL HAVE TO EXPLAIN TO GOD THE THINGS WE HAVE DONE. 13LET US STOP JUDGING ONE ANOTHER. INSTEAD, MAKE UP YOUR MIND NOT TO ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Our Lord Continued To Do

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a three to four week Bible Study following our Lord from the time of the Resurrection to the time of the Ascencion

WHAT OUR LORD CONTINUED TO DO ACTS 1:1-11 THE FORTY DAYS FOLLOWING THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD PROVED TO BE VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE APOSTLES. THEY HAD BEEN TAUGHT BY JESUS FOR OVER THREE YEARS WHILE HE WAS ALIVE. NOW AFTER HIS RESURRECTION HE WAS GOING TO TEACH THEM ABOUT THE MISSION THAT HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist