Sermons on Feeding Of The 4000:

How God Keeps Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 2, 2008

Part of God’s special plan for us is protecting us from that which we cannot protect ourselves. He knows our frailties and has His watchcare over us to help us in our confrontation daily with evil.

How God Keeps Us From Evil Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 28 Introduction The story is told of a farmer in a Midwestern state who had a strong disdain for “religious” things. As he plowed his field on Sunday morning, he would shake his fist at the church people who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ministerial Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is Christ The True "Bread"?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 19, 2006

Do we really want to sustain our life -- filled with contentment and joy -- not just for forty, or eighty, or longer years, but even for for eternity?

“So they asked him, ‘What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? Our forefathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written: “He gave them bread from heaven to eat.”’ Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Weapons For Offense

Contributed by Steve Smith on Mar 30, 2010

After encouraging believers with different defensive weapons for "spiritual warfare", Paul gives two weapons that together give the believer weapons for "hand to hand" combat. Both however, only work through the power and connection of the Spirit.

A. Quote: Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote this about our spiritual battle: A man who does not understand the nature of the problem he is confronting is a man who is already doomed to failure. Christian people are like first-year college students—they think at first that every subject is quite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of The Father

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

This story is known best as the Prodigal son but, I want to focus on the Father and his love and forgiveness

How you think God sees you? How do you see God? Do you see God as looking down waiting for us to mess up so He can punish? Do you see God as a grandfather figure just patting everyone on the head ? The Bible says in 1John 4:16 GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Love And Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. This passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. W

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. Tonight’s passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. Without love, ministry counts for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Frustrated Jesus- Sermon 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 24, 2014

The Struggle continues as Jesus deals with His Disciples. God goes to the extreme implementing "Visual Aids", "Live Witnesses" and "Audio from Heaven"......but they still don't get it.

“Frustrated Jesus" Sermon 2 Mark 9 Summerfield Baptist Church / Gregg Griffin Sr. 6.22.14 A.M. Service I can recall while working that on the occasion that someone made a huge mistake, my boss would look at whoever the manager was over the employee who made the mistake and say, “It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Faith To The Test

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2016

Are you willing to go where God sends you and speak and act in his name? It all boils down to a matter of trust.

Have you ever had an occasion where you thought that your faith was being tested, especially in unusual circumstances? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes God uses unusual circumstances to test a person’s faith. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-24 he told Elijah to go to an unlikely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Anglican

I Will Laugh Before The Lord Who Chose Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 17, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS has chosen and Leader in you and all you have to do is rejoice before the LORD GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you accept your leadership roles? Yes. It came from the LORD GOD. I accept it by grace through faith. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS has chosen and Leader in you and all you have to do is rejoice before the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Not A Shepherd, I'm A Butcher Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2014

A sermon on elders (adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 11 Purposefully Designed, pgs. 288- 295)

HoHum: Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep” relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen To God And Walk On Water

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 30, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 14: 22-33. Like Peter, we are so often distracted by the voice and terrors of our own storm in life. At times we feel we are sinking, about to loose everything about us.

Matthew 14: 22-33 LISTEN TO GOD AND WALK ON WATER Written exams and tests are generally run like a competition. The teacher at school or the lecturer at university or your employer sets the work before you, and you know that at the end of it there will be a small prize or a pat on the back to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Message To Pergamum Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

Nothing corrupts a church any quicker than worldliness. Pergamum was a corrupted church. It is a picture of a church that is married to the world.

Would you agree that worldliness corrupts churches? There are 4 things that cause a church to become worldly. 1. The church begins to participate in worldly functions. 2. The church allows worldly activities to take place in the church and even in the homes of its members. 3. The church begins to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Love And Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time.

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. Tonight’s passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. Without love, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Of Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2022

Christians are a miracle-believing people. All existence is due to a series of divine miracles, and some are extraordinary miracles. What lessons can we learn from the miracles that Jesus performed?

Christians are a miracle-believing people. All existence is due to a series of divine miracles, and some are extraordinary miracles. What lessons can we learn from the miracles that Jesus performed? A Leper What did Jesus say when healing a leper? “Jesus said to him, ‘Don’t say anything to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Build Me Through Struggles Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

The book of James is on fire to me whenever I study it. It bursts forth with life, with the Holy Spirit of God these words are mighty and intense, and raw, and brutal. The book of James is written to the lost twelve tribes of Israel, as they are scattered and persecuted in the nations.

The book of James is on fire to me whenever I study it. It bursts forth with life, with the Holy Spirit of God these words are mighty and intense, and raw, and brutal. The book of James is written to the lost twelve tribes of Israel, as they are scattered and persecuted in the nations. They’ve lost ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army