Sermons on Ensure:

Avoiding The Distortions

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Just like the Sadducees, we can selectively read scripture and so make false and disastrous assumptions about Christ and his call (Luke 20:27-40)

One of the curious things about religious people is that they can develop very fixed ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Sometimes these are bolstered by appeals to their religious texts, sometimes it is based on experience, or a sort of philosophical position. Jesus interaction with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: *other

Habits Of Growing Believers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Jesus wants us to grow, to progress in our Christian life so we become spiritually mature and good examples. Unlike in the physical world, growth is inevitable as time goes by. In the spiritual world, the passing of time does not guarantee growth. God hel

Intro: Living creatures grow – whether they be plants, animals or humans, growth is a normal part of existence. Jesus wants us to grow, to progress in our Christian life so we become spiritually mature and good examples. Unlike in the physical world, growth is inevitable as time goes by. In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: *other

Romans, Part 23 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011

Since there is no condemnation in Christ, believers can feel proud to be called sons and daughters of God and be willing to witness for Jesus without fear.

Romans, Part 23 Romans 8:10-15 Introduction - No condemnation has been placed upon anyone who is in Christ -- Brings strength for the tasks ahead -- Allows us to be comforted because God is in control -- The sins of the past are gone, provided we will confess them - Christ was the only way God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Submissive Wife

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009

Focuses on some of the qualities of love women are looking for.

Ephesians 5:25-33 "How to Have a Submissive Wife" God commanded husbands and wives to do something that is really difficult for each of us to do. He commanded that women be submissive to their own husbands. They aren’t required to be submissive to all men, just their husbands. It’s hard for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 18, 2011

In the process of defending himself Paul reveals a vision he saw fourteen years earlier.

Strength in Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Introduction Once, a little girl discovered a cocoon hanging from a branch in the forest. She carefully brought it home, placed it in a jar, and waited with anticipation—one day, she knew, a beautiful butterfly would emerge. Sure enough, she noticed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Ever Been Mad At Go"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 20, 2011

God desires to hear our frustrations even at Him. The psalms are all about questiong God. But we need to aks, we need to know that God loves us enough to be honest. Don't live this life pretending trials and pain don't exist. God can handle our pain and Y

Have you ever been mad at God? Most of us have because in a sense at times we lose the light to our path. We start to get into trouble in this life when we try to figure out where God is taking us. We get into a vicious cycle of “Since this happened God must be doing this” or ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:35-41

Spiritual Battle

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 23, 2015

Spiritual attacks are real; we must know how to combat them.

Spiritual Battle June21, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Spiritual attacks are real; we must know how to combat them. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:12 Introduction: Recently National Geographic ran an article about the Alaskan bull moose. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day, 2010

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2010

A description of love shown by mother's - but given by God first.

Mother’s Day, 2010 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - Honored to be called as your Pastor (ensure everyone has my contact info) - Open door policy ALWAYS -- just call or come by - Website is in design format and will be released next weekend - Gone this week for work – home on Friday but have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unseasonable Prayer

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

God calls us into action; to move when He speaks to us. Moses experienced this same issue and God is asking, "Why are you still crying out to me?"

Unseasonable Prayer Exodus 14:15 Introduction - As believers, we often cry out for God for every little thing, don’t we? - Sometimes we almost have a helpless feeling or a need for more guidance - Moses had this same issue and tonight’s lesson is that there comes a time when crying out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 10 – Who Will Remember Me When I Am Gone? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 9, 2010

Kittim and Rodanim were in this genealogy. So who cares? God does obviously! Ever feel like your just a name like that, lost in the pages of history and of no real significance?

Genesis 10 – WHO WILL REMEMBER ME WHEN I AM GONE? Last night I attended Hillsong’s Church’s Vision Night for leaders with my daughter and son-in-law. We were in the first 3 rows and the music was awesome. I somehow ended up sitting between them and felt a little conspicuous. Completely inspiring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Examine Ourselves

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 1, 2022

When taking the Sacrament of Holy Communion, we must take an honest inventory of our life through examination, confession and forgiveness. We must take the Sacrament fully reconciled before God and our neighbor.

THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, THE LORD'S SUPPER HAS BEEN THE MOST COMMON FORM OF PUBLIC WORSHIP. THE HOLY SUPPER TAKEN TOGETHER IN THE FORM OF WORSHIP BECOMES THE MEANS BY WHICH WE ARE EMPOWERED TO FULLY GIVE OF OURSELVES. CHRISTIANS CAN ONLY MINISTER ON THE BASIS OF WHAT THEY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Good Shepherd Today

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 14, 2023

Can the church be the Good Shepherd today?

The Good Shepherd Today John 10:11-21 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12 “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Signs Of Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 29, 2016

Christians are called to be signs of faith!

The Israelites were God’s Chosen People. Why did God have to choose a people?? And so, here’s something to think about: There are almost 7 billion people in the world, why did God choose you? Take a moment to quietly ponder about this question as we prepare for Joshua 4…. Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Common Enemy A Shared Battle

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 8, 2015

Saints let us not take up arms against earthly nations but rather let us fight the unseen enemies who hide behind the nations of the world. We are in a spiritual battle Saints not a temporal one.

A Common Enemy a shared Battle Message: Pastor Mark Aarssen Dear Saints today we gather to pause and reflect on the valiant few who have paid the ultimate price in sacrificing their lives to protect, defend and ensure the freedom of our world from tyranny and oppression. Such valor is an example ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hope That Comes From Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 23rd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#23] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM FAITHFULNESS Daniel 3:16 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, our text comes from a very familiar story. Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue. It was 90 feet tall and 9 feet wide. He had it declared that when the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16

Denomination: Baptist