Sermons on Every Knee Must Bow:

Daily Embrace The Lord's Will Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2021

A disciple must die to his own desires daily.

Recently, over 60 people from all generations gathered for a two-hour time of prayer in the Worship Center led by Pastor Kyle and the Mainspring ministry. 15 people led this guided prayer time, following the acrostic CHAT (Confession, Honor, Ask and Thanks). There were times of silent and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Be Hated By All; Not A Hair On Your Head Will Perish

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2013

With the Church under attack, what must we do?

33rd Sunday in Course 2013 You Will be Hated by All But Not a Hair of Your Head Will Perish It was a cool November morning and the Catholics of San Antonio were riding high. Our first Catholic president, who had a year ago faced down the mighty Soviet empire over ballistic missiles in Cuba, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Catholic

Father's Day

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 23, 2004

To be a great father, you first must be a great husband.

Today we are celebrating a day honoring our fathers. Being a father is a great responsibility. What we do as a father will impact generations to come. Our children learn by watching us and they will become the type of parents that we were. Children learn by example. Prov 22:6 6 Train a child in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

She Gave All...

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Jan 13, 2007

As a believer we must be willing to give all to the Lord

She Gave All… Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: In this passage, Mark introduces us to a poor widow and the well-to-do crowd of her day. As Jesus watched, He noticed the trueness of the hearts of the people as they gave their offerings. Now do not get antsy, because this message is not about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 27, 2007

When we approach Jesus, it must be with the proper attitude.

Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed? Luke 7:36-50 Aug. 26, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Story B In the Ancient Near East, there was no trash pick up, sanitation department, trash receptacles. 1 Trash, waste, dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Behold I Send Forth

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us.

Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us. Intro.: 1. Illust. In Northwest Ohio there is an incredibly rich section of land along the Scioto River called "The Scioto Marsh." Actually it used to be a marsh. About 100 years ago a series of ditches were dug to drain it and it became ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Me? Forgive You? Ha!

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 2, 2020

we must learn to forgive if we want to be forgiven

“Me? Forgive You? Hah!” Matthew 6:9-13 David P. Nolte It is a dangerous prayer to pray. If the Lord would answer it in the form we ask, we’d be in a bad way. Ironically Jesus taught us this kind of prayer. He did not intend it to become a mantra, but a model: He said to “pray in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 24, 2007

Everyone must answer that question. How we answer it will determine our eternal destination.

Everyone must answer that question. How we answer it will determine our eternal destination. But you say why are you asking me that question I’m a Christian so you should know that I know Who Jesus Is? Jesus asked that question over two thousand years ago. He asked it of His disciples – men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold, I Though?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

Reading this story makes you wonder why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps? There must be a great message from God.

BEHOLD, I THOUGH? II KINGS 5:1-14 When you read this you instantly wonder. Why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps. God had delivered Israel from Egypt and brought them into the land that flowed with mike and honey. He had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Dog Song

Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 19, 2010

We must get excited about worshiping God

Pastor Tom Wallace shares an event that took place in his church, Bible Baptist Church in Elkton, Maryland. "The Sunday morning service was just ready to begin when in came a man who had never attended our church before. He looked around with awe and amazement at the great number of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Lift?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009

August 1989: If we want to be lifted up out of our unhappiness through worship, we must bring our whole selves to the worship experience and must pray passionately even our negative wishes.

I recently became aware that some folks shop for a church much as you would shop for a car or a home appliance. In talking with some people about joining our church, they said that they were shopping – that’s their word, not mine -- that they were shopping for a church by systematically attending ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Quiet Time: Why It Is Important To A Man

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2012

A sermon for Father's Day on the importance of men to seek the Lord every day through a quiet time of Bible mediation and prayer

Introduction: It is said that Andrew Bonar, a great man of prayer, had three rules: (1) Not to speak to any man before speaking to Jesus; (2) Not to do anything with his hands until he had been on his knees; (3) Not to read the papers until he had read his Bible. WBTU: In our Christian culture we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold Up The Light

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 2, 2004

We must continue to hold up the light of Christ

Hold Up The Light Scripture Reference: John 1:4-9 (KJV) John 1:4-9 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Things I Know About The Fundamentals Of Christianity

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

Five things you must do to be right with God.

FIVE THINGS I KNOW ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CHRISTIANITY By Jerry Falwell I. FIVE THINGS YOU MUST DO TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD For the past two years I have been reading the standards of SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and the academic people have been talking to me about “must” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Recovery Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 23, 2022

Since God celebrates recovery, so must we!

Ten years ago, I received a phone call which led to some huge changes in our lives. We had just returned from a trip to Israel, given to us by the church I was pastoring in central Illinois. On my first day back in the office, I received a call from Jim Koehler, who at the time, was the chairman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Baptist