Sermons on Entreat:

A United Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016

The early church was a united church. They would exhibit a level of unity and oneness that will forever be an example and challenge to churches everywhere.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 6 A United Church Acts 2:44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. (Acts 2:44) I was walking across a bride one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015

The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2015

1 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-I— Luke 7:36-50 Attention: In chemistry classes, we were sometimes required to grind up & heat a substance in a crucible—a small heat resistant ceramic bowl with a pestle. The substance we were given was unknown to us. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Can Stop Us Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 4, 2013

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?" Apparently there can be, and by studying the book of Acts, hopefully we can learn how to get more out of our Christian life.

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?” Coming to church, singing some songs, trying to stay awake through a sermon. Apparently there can be, and that is what we are seeing in the book of Acts, and hopefully today we can see how to get more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

You Must Know The Audience Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

You can be speaking clearly and saying nothing unless you speak to the audience.

Once you know the message and the entreater you must know the audience. Those who are in evangelism and revival ministries understand this principle. When they stand up to speak to an audience they have never met before they have to make some basic choices based on the the pastor, if they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves Sinners Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus is the shepherd who loves the sheep whose performance is the worst. He loves in spite of your poor obedience, your poor performance. No one has been more inclusive of sinners than Jesus.

Jesus tells us three stories that arrives at a climax with a return of a son to his family and his father. These three stories, finding a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son, form a pyramid where the three show us the same truth but each side shows a different shade and nuance to God’s love. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Sinners? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Think of this: what if the first person to meet the younger brother was the older brother. Think of the anger that would poured out his mouth: “You have a lot of nerve showing up here.”

Today, we complete a three-week look at one of the most famous of all of Jesus’ teachings – The Parable of the Prodigal Son. This is a story that badly needs rescuing for many, if not most, stop the story when the younger son returns. But Jesus continues the story to an unfinished conclusion. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ask For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2021

James is not the James who was one of the 12 apostles and killed by Herod Agrippa I in the YEAR AD 44. Instead, James was the half-brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55), the one who was a leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 15:13; Gal. 1:19), the one Paul called a pillar in the church (Gal. 2:9).

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 3. Ask for wisdom -- 1:5. Text – James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Singing In The Rain…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Introduction: I want to preach a sermon called, “Singing in the Rain.” The words “Singing In The Rain…” come from a famous song sung by Donald O’ Conner. The idea of course is that we often plan things in life and then the rain comes and spoils those plans.

Illus: Possibly: • We are going to watch a parade, but the rain comes and spoils our parade • We are going on a picnic in the park with our family, but once we spread the lunch, the rain begins and ruins our picnic If we are going to be successful in this life spiritually, THE RAIN WILL CERTAINLY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

God, Are You Sure?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Chapter five of Exodus teaches us it is the will of God for man to live and worship God in freedom.

In Exodus 4, we saw the RELUCTANT PROPHET that came up with all kinds of excuses for why he could not be God’s man to lead Israel out of Egypt. In Exodus 5, Moses became willing to obey God in the PERMISSIVE WILL OF GOD, BUT NOT THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD. The PERFECT WILL OF GOD was for God to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

Those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness are the blessed ones because those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION TRAIAN CALDARAR OF TRANSYLVANIA In February of 2002, a man named Manolescu Ioan, a shepherd in central Romania, had to walk through a forest after his car broke down. On the way, he came across a large cardboard box—and found a small boy huddled inside. The boy was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 15:11-32, Philippians 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

4 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-IV—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: God has ‘Expectations’ of those who commit themselves to Him thru Jesus Christ! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN come to your life! BUT that ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ can ONLY come to you thru ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Bob Becknell on Apr 2, 2023

Although we are saved by grace through faith we are "required" to keep our Father's commandments.

By God’s grace and our faith we are saved and our names are placed into the Book of Life and we are then responsible for keeping our Father’s commandments. And very interestingly the last two chapters of the Bible record how three groups of Saints were judged for their works at the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Scriptural Warnings For Priests, Apostles And Pastors. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 25, 2021

God warns us many times in Scripture to be aware of false teaching. Christians need to be able to recognize false teachers, False prophets, false priests, false pastors, and apostles....

God warns us many times in Scripture to be aware of false teaching. Christians need to be able to recognize false teachers, False prophets, false priests, false pastors and apostles who are motivated by greed or selfish gain because they contradict sound doctrine, turn the grace of our God into ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:13, Hebrews 7:16, Acts 20:28

The God Who Seeks, The God Who Waits Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus tells three parables in Luke 15. Two of them illustrate seeking the lost. One of them illustrates waiting for the lost to come home. All three show God's heart toward us.

The God Who Seeks, The God Who Waits Luke 15 Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 15. The Context: Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” So he told ...read more

Denomination: Baptist