Sermons on Empower The Membership:

The Big Picture

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 28, 2018

We mustn’t take our eyes off the big picture; keep the Main Thing the main thing!

The Big Picture February 25, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We mustn’t take our eyes off the big picture; keep the Main Thing the main thing! Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 ( Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we have so great a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worldwide Communion: Persisting To The End

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 30, 2017

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for his good pleasure.” (Phil. 2:12-

Introduction: We greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”. (Psalm 118:24) Let us rejoice and thank the Lord for His institution of the Holy Communion and His revelations on the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-32, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What In The World Is Going On? Are We Creating A Frankenstein?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2019

Blindness is a sad medical case, but mental blindness will create terrible problems? Are we creating a FRANKENSTEIN?

ARE WE CREATING A FRANKENSTEIN? WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FRANKENSTEIN: is the creator of a fictional man like monster which eventually turns on the master. This term is used as a monster thing that becomes destructive and terrifying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:14, Romans 1:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satanic Separatism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

It is significant to note that the antichrists were not outsiders, but were those who were within, but who then went out of the church. This makes sense, for false doctrines seldom have their origins outside the church

Harry Emerson Fosdick has much thinking that is not acceptable to the evangelical Christian, but he also has many valuable insights that make his writings of real worth. One of his ideas is that a man should not be judged so much by the position he is in, as by the direction in which he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:19

Let's Go To Church! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 5, 2020

Sermon based on Hebrews 10:24-25 to challenge & encourage faithfulness in corporate worship.

“LET’S GO TO CHURCH!” Hebrews 10:24-25 FBCF – 10/4/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – FB post: “The deepest level of worship is praising God through the pain, thanking God during the trials, trusting Him when we are tempted to lose hope, & loving Him even when He seems distant.” Next tool in “My ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Did The House Become Divided?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 22, 2025

Jesus preached unity. What happened to it and can we reattain it?

How did the house become divided? Luke 11:14 – 20 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And He was casting out a mute demon; when the demon had gone out, the man who was previously unable to speak talked, and the crowds were amazed. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out the demons by Beelzebul, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Ways That Unsaved People Think They're Saved Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2025

Here are few ways unsaved people think they're saved, along with biblical corrections:

As Christians, it's essential to understand that salvation is a gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). However, many people mistakenly believe they are saved when, in fact, they are not. Here are few ways unsaved people think they're saved, along with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Hebrews 11:6

The Alarming Signs Of A Dead Churchs. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 22, 2025

In the book of Revelation, Jesus Christ addressed seven churches in Asia, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.

In the book of Revelation, Jesus Christ addressed seven churches in Asia, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. To the church at Sardis, He said, "You have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead" (Revelation 3:1). This warning serves as a reminder that even churches with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20, Matthew 7:16

By Grace You Are Saved Through Faith Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2004

Sermon 3 in the Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling (Ephesians) Series.

First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning – May 2nd, 2004 Ephesians 2:1-10 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “By Grace You Are Saved Through Faith” I. INTRODUCTION a. BKG: 10th book of NT. Church @ Ephesus / paul = prison. b. Central Theme: Ephesians 4:1 - “I, therefore, the prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 20, 2006

The book of Acts is either ignored or abused by the church

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #2 Acts 1:8-26 “The _promise of the Holy Spirit” Vs. 8 The word _power__ is “dunamis” (Greek). The word “dunamis” implies two meanings. (1. We get the word dynamite (2. We get the word dynamo which refers to a generator. “is come _upon___ you” indicates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Undercover Christians

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006

Have you ever been a Christian in hiding? Have you ever failed your Lord in witnessing. Ever failed to stand up for what was right. If yes, then at that time you were an "Undercover Christian". Take heart your’e not the first.

John 19:38-42 UNDERCOVER CHRISTIANS I. SOMETIMES THE GREATEST FOLLOWERS ARE THE LEAST NOTICED. (v. 38) A. Some followers are unknown, but not insignificant notice: 1. He honored Christ when everyone deserted Him. 2. He honored Christ when it was personally dangerous. 3. He honored ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Some Cracked-Pots I Have Known

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

Satan oftentimes employs some very good things to keep the sinner’s eyes off of Jesus. This outline sets forth some of the "cracked-pots" that cannot yield the living water of eternal life.

SOME CRACKED-POTS I HAVE KNOWN "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns--broken cisterns that can hold no water." Jeremiah 2:13. I. BROKEN CISTERNS THAT CAN HOLD NO WATER! One of the most successful ploys of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Rituals

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

A religious person usually feels that he has a special standing before God, not only because of his intellectual assent to certain beliefs, but also because he keeps the ordinances, the rites, and the rituals of that religion. Paul shows in this passage t

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A railroad yardmaster called the telephone daily at exactly 11:45 to verify the time. After years of this ritual, the operator asked the yardmaster, "Why do you call each day at exactly the same time?" His reply, "I take my responsibilities very seriously, I call to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

. Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Session #4 “when And Where We Fulfill Our Purpose” Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

WE BECOME WHAT WE ARE COMMITTED TO! How? Matthew 16:24-28 1. We must Deny ourselves and put Christ first! Hebrews 11:24-26 “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist