Sermons on Establish Priorities:

To Follow Jesus, We Need To Put Our Priorities In The Right Order Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 24, 2021

Have you ever stopped for a minute and looked closely at your life? If you have, you might have concluded that "I have a lot going on." In this day and time, who doesn't? After asking that question, the next step should be to ask yourself the question, "What matters most?"

Introduction: Have you ever stopped for a minute and looked closely at your life? If you have, you might have concluded that "I have a lot going on." In this day and time, who doesn't? After asking that question, the next step should be to ask yourself the question, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Lesser Things

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2022

When we are at work, we know what is important and what not. Sometimes we make a list and set it up in priority. We typically don't do the least important things first. God has a list for us. We need to make sure we are doing the important things.

If we could say that a certain group or part of the membership of Fundamental Baptist Church is carrying on the work that Jesus called us to do, it would have to be this group. The Wednesday night crowd many times come to church when they have worked all day long. You are tired. You are worn out. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-34, Matthew 21:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Concern For The Church At Corinth

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

All churches are delighted to have visitors. Why do visitors excite them? Probably because they are hoping the visitors will become regulars and be used of God to enhance His work in a tremendous way.

All over this country today God is leading CERTAIN PEOPLE to CERTAIN CHURCHES because they can make valuable contributions to these churches. As God leads people to join the church, we need to ask, “WHAT SHOULD THEY BE LOOKING FOR WHEN THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A CHURCH TO JOIN?” Many have their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fool's Gold Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 11, 2022

Elevate if you made God first in your life. See if you are fighting against God with Your excuses and selfishness.

Introduction During the Sermon on the Mount Jesus makes this statement to his followers. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21). Then further along in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the first and greatest commandment is that you are to love the Lord the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Christ Last

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

Why is it that too often people have put, or they are putting Christ last? Here the questions are asked about the requirements for following Jesus, not the way to salvation. The cost of discipleship is brought out in this passage of scripture.

Why is it that too often people have put, or they are putting Christ last? Here the questions are asked about the requirements for following Jesus, not the way to salvation. The cost of discipleship is brought out in this passage of scripture. In verses 57-58: The first man is impulsive. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Shook Up

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 21, 2022

God may use extreme measures to get our attention.

All Shook Up October 16, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God may use extreme measures to get our attention. Focus Passage: Acts 16:22-34 Introduction: On October 1, 1987, I was in Los Angeles for a moderate earthquake. I had felt a few tremors ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

My Schedule Is Overwhelming Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 10, 2022

If we do not guard our schedule, we may end up with messed up priorities.

My Schedule is Overwhelming! Introduction In the series that we began last week, we discussed the idea that parts of our life are out of control. They are chaotic. Last week we tackled the family. Our families are near and dear to us. We love them bunches, but they can bring chaos into our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:2-6, Exodus 18:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 11, 2022

2 Timothy 4:1-2 exhorts us to continue focusing on the priority of preaching.

Introduction When you think of the church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sickness Can Throw Your Life Into Chaos Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 23, 2022

God is with us in our sickness.

Introduction Nobody ever likes to be sick. But in this fallen world sickness is inevitable. And the thing about sickness is this: the longer it lasts the more chaos occurs. And the chaos is not just confined to the person who is sick; it also affects those who love the person that is sick. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

What Should Really Matter In Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

The Bible clearly reveals what was important to the Lord. And the things that were important to Him should also be important to us.

But that is not the case for some folks. It is amazing what some people see as important. Illus: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddle boats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Depression # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice.

A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a passing vehicle with something that appeared to be dragging behind it. As he passed the vehicle, he saw the object was a basset hound on a leash. "He was picking them up and putting them down as fast as he could," said Filbert. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Want More Than Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2022

This is a passage that clearly indicates what Pilate prized more than anything else. What can we learn from him?

- Paint a picture of all the conflicting priorities we try to hold onto simultaneously: money, family, relationships, morality, power, religion, etc. THE BIG QUESTION FOR THIS MORNING: What’s the last thing in your hands? - When we think of all those things, there are situations where we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keep God Our First Love

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jun 14, 2024

is God first in our heart? He needs to be. God does not intend to be second fiddle.

“Keep God our first love” Revelation 2:1-5 One day, a man was trying to: • cast out an evil spirit of gluttony from. • Out of this how do you say • “Healthy looking person” That stubborn spirit said: • No, I'm not coming out, • the man repeated himself. • “You evil spirit of gluttony, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich Towards God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 30, 2023

These four small attitudes will do as we begin to think about how to apply the Truth of what Jesus shares with us in Luke 12 and as we apply verse 31. Seeking His Kingdom should be first for us. Jesus should be our focus. Our relationship with God should be our focus.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Rich Towards God LUKE 12:13-31 #justJesus INTRODUCTION 1… Urban Legends of Theology (Wittmer) Quote, page 138 Kristian and I get together for lunch each week and we use a book to discuss. The current book we are reading is called “Urban Legends of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Is The Hour

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 16, 2024

Though we do not know what the future holds, we will choose what we do, become, and how we respond.

NOW IS THE HOUR (Ephesians 5:15-17) Compared to eternity, in one sense our lives are almost nothing. But they are everything, because in this short thing called life, I can insert myself into God’s eternal plan – passionately live for Him, use my time and talents to live for others and make an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17