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A Good Soldier

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

To be a Christian requires enduring hardship like a good soldier.

A Good Soldier Adapted from T. Michael Crews 2 Tim.2:3-4 “One aspect of the Christian life is that it is a warfare against the forces of evil.” (P399 Expositors Bible Commentary vol. 11) I remember when I was a small boy that I was fascinated with soldiers. I played with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

God With Us

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2016

Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25, Joseph's dilemma, the meanings of Jesus' names and whether or not Mary remained a perpetual virgin.

The Savior's Next Step for Our Church Acts 1:12-26 (Initial reading: vs. 8-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 19, 2013 *This is last week's issue of "The Baptist Message," and the headline for this article is: "Hankins Delivers Sobering News to 2020 Commission." It tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training For Disciples Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

There are four important things to know about basic training for disciples: A disciple never puts a stumbling block in others’ spiritual path; a disciple forgives quickly—and often; a disciple exercises faith; and a disciple demonstrates faithfulness.

Basic Training for Disciples Luke 17:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Even if you’ve never served in the military, you’ve probably heard of basic training. According to the U.S. Army recruiting Web site, “Basic Training lasts only nine weeks, but you’ll remember those nine weeks for the rest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 22, 2012

Peter has just ended the last chapter saying that no prophecy (no real word of God) has ever come from man or his own understanding, but only the Holy Spirit. Even Jesus himself claimed that everything he said came from the Father. Now Peter says “BUT”… t

There is a great escalation in the middle East as we speak, and it is the old battle between religions. Down at its core is the spiritual battle between Satan with other false gods, and the true God of the universe. Every religion on earth follows a man, whether it’s Mormonism, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

There are a lot of mushy ideas about love in our world. God gives us the example of the real thing.

Christians talk about love a lot. It’s a subject for any Sunday, any Monday, Tuesday or other day, for that matter. It’s especially a subject for Mother’s Day, because our moms are some of the people we think of first when we think about being loved. It’s easy to talk about love as some mushy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

How To Treat A Sinner

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message dealing with our attitudes toward lost people, and how we should relate to them.

HOW TO TREAT A SINNER Matthew 9:1-13 INTRO: From western movies we have learned about good and bad people. The bad people are cattle rustlers, horse thieves, etc. the good are innocent victims and shining heros. They look differently, walk differently, and act differently. The hero sings, hits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers Of Christ, Arise

Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 27, 2006

A message for Memorial Day, challenging Christians to embrace three vital hallmarks of good soldiers of Christ.

Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intro: 1. Wars and conflicts have been a tragic part of our human experience ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden. • The attempt at resolving our differences through the point of the spear, the edge of the sword, the barrel of the gun, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Wise Words From An Old Soldier

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 6, 2021

Veteran's Day Sermon inspired by this sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-old-soldier-whose-words-never-faded-away-mitchell-leonard-sermon-on-veterans-day-205015.

Wise Words From An Old Soldier Introduction Today we celebrate and honor our veterans. We thank you for your service. 2 Timothy 2:1-4 NKJV 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Able Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 22, 2010

Jude's benediction is a wonderful description of what God is able to do

God is able Jude 24,25 1. Look at the order of our worship in the bulletin. Regular worshipers have come to expect several public prayers in a worship service. Opening Prayer/Invocation- The first prayer of a worship service has one purpose: to invite and acknowledge God’s presence among the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Brethren

A Walk On The Dark Side Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2009

What’s wrong with a visit to a psychic? A "harmless" game of Ouija? A look at my horoscope to see how my day is going to turn out?

OPEN: A woman went to the local psychic in hopes of contacting her dearly departed grandmother. The psychic’s eyelids began to fluttering and she began to moan and eventually, a voice came, saying, "Granddaughter? Are you there?" The granddaughter, wide-eyed responded, "Grandma? Is that you?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundations Of Victory

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011

The greatest snare the enemy uses is in the area of preventing/denying the truth. Our faith, battle strategy are all based upon 3 unchanging biblical & spiritual foundations. The finished work of Christ. The believers union with Christ. The present wo

Foundations of Victory (Nov. 30th 2011) 3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.4 No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.2 Tim 2:3-4 (NASB) A The text describes every Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Delilah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2022

If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the name Delilah. Delilah is an ancient name of Hebrew and Arabic origins. In both Hebrew and Arabic, the name means "delicate." Delilah was the love interest of Samson, who was famed for his great strength.

Delilah Delilah's name means "delicate" or "dainty one." The Philistines approach Delilah and offer to pay her handsomely if she can find out why Samson is so strong. What Does Delilah Mean? If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship: Why? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 8, 2003

We worship because that is the way we can express our deepest fears and instabilities; we can be freed from ourselves; and we can gain motivation for the use of our lives.

Few things are shared in by more human beings than worship. Worship is something nearly everybody does, in one way or another. Now I didn’t say that everybody goes to church. Obviously not. Not even half of the American population attends any kind of worship on a regular basis. The Gallup Poll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-12, 1 Peter 2:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Gains Sight

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Jesus still wants to lead people to transformed lives.

It’s All Fun & Games Until Somebody Gains Sight Mark 8:22-26 July 30, 2006 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist