Sermons on Filthy Habits:

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by David Goering on Oct 23, 2018

To use this text to expose the character of the younger son and the older brother of Luke chapter 15. To show that the real hero of this parable is the father who is loving, kind and forgiving.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:11-32 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far ...read more

The Trial Of Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 31, 2018

If we admit our sin, and confess it to God, we will be forgiven.

THE TRIAL OF SIN Text: 1 Jn. 1:8-2:2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Kay Arthur, a Christian author, put it this way. If you tolerate sin in your life, that sin will not only take you farther than you wanted to go, it will keep you longer than you wanted to stay and it will cost you more than you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

Rev. 5 is the worthy chapter of the book. Out of 7 uses of the word in Revelation, 4 of them are here in this chapter, and they all refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God who died for the salvation of a lost world.

WORTHY IS THE LAMB Based on Rev. 5:1-14 By Pastor Glenn Pease Colonel John Howard was ordered to retreat in the Revolutionary War. But as he did, the British started to charge, and he decided to surprise them. He ordered his men to attack. They did and won a smashing victory for which he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Tombs And Chains

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Introduction: This passage of scripture that I will be preaching from is surrounded by situations that seem to be impossible to deal with.

And they are impossible as for as man is concerned. For example, in Mark chapters 4 and 5, we read of situations that only the Lord Jesus could deal with. • In Mark 4:38, Jesus and His disciples were sailing on the Sea of Galilee when a tremendous storm overwhelmed their boat. The storm was so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Alone That We May Serve The Egyptians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Have you noticed that many things in life do not seem to change? For example, in our text, God delivered the Children of Israel from Egypt. But once they were delivered from Pharaoh, he changed his mind and decided to pursue after them and to bring them back.

When the Israelites saw them in pursuit, the Bible says, “…They were sore afraid…” In that fear they turned to Moses and said something that was very disturbing. We read, “…And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life’s Turning Points Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2019

When we see Ruth at the feet of the lord of the harvest, this is the turning point in the whole story of this book. Up till now, RUTH is laboring, with some protection and provision from Boaz. But from this point on, BOAZ is busy!

Life’s Turning Points Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 TEXT: Please turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION I’d like to read a story to you that I thought was very interesting: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines what we want to be able to say at the end of our lives

John 12 (3) - Read John 12:12-36 And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain I've lived a life that's full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Home Is Where You Left It: The Three Gifts Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

We are living in a time of runaways. All around us we are hearing of cases of children and teenagers running away from home in search of the “good life”.

Intro: We are living in a time of runaways. All around us we are hearing of cases of children and teenagers running away from home in search of the “good life”. We have adults that are packing up and leaving their families, marriages, and responsibilities behind to start a new life; all because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

"Some Like It Hot!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

The Body of Christ has found itself crying out for an awakening, shaken, for Revival, but in order to experience Revival we must dismiss that it only comes as an arranged event.

Intro: I like to call this message “Some Like it Hot!” It is from these passages that I find instruction for Revival. These instructions themselves are not direct, but form in a type or an allegory. The Body of Christ has found itself crying out for an awakening, shaken, for Revival, but in order ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6, Acts 27:9-14

No Room In The Inn

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 17, 2015

Year after year we seem to see less and less of Christ in Christmas. There was no room for him in the inn: nor today is there room for Jesus on campus, or our culture, or even Christmas. this message is a call to give Jesus the grand suite of your heart

No Room in the Inn Introduction: When my son, Cody was younger before we moved to McAlester, Ok. He was only in one Christmas play. It was at the rural Assembly of God church and he played the inn-keeper and he had one line . . . and he forgot it. When the time came for him to say his line we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Alone That We May Serve ….

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022

Have you noticed that many things in life do not seem to change? For example, in our text, God delivered the Children of Israel from Egypt. But once they were delivered from Pharaoh, he changed his mind and decided to pursue after them and to bring them back.

When the Israelites saw them in pursuit, the Bible says, “…They were sore afraid…” In that fear they turned to Moses and said something that was very disturbing. We read, “…And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

The basic issue in worship is not, is the choir worthy, is the soloist worthy, is the organist or pianist worthy, is the pastor worthy-the issue is, is Jesus worthy?

Colonel John Howard was ordered to retreat in the Revolutionary War. But as he did, the British started to charge, and he decided to surprise them. He ordered his men to attack. They did and won a smashing victory for which he received great honor. But General Morgan reminded him, had his plan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Humble Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 6, 2022

Since being connected to Christ gives us an opportunity for abundance, and since being like Jesus means becoming the person God wants us to be, then we should treasure humility.

Let's start off today talking about Wi-Fi connections. With a good signal, we feel like the world is at our fingertips. We can digitally go anywhere. Unfortunately, we don't always have that good connection. It is frustrating to say the least. We might feel like a Wi-Fi connection is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17, Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Walk

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

W e hear a great deal today about the benefits of walking.

Every good medical doctor knows the value of walking, this is why they strongly recommend it to their patients. But walking has also proven to be good for other things. Illus: A young fellow was walking in the park one day and he saw a beautiful young lady sitting on a bench reading a book. • He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Church – Its Consummation Is Righteous Joy – The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb And The Church’s Return To Earth - Part 2 (Part 13 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 21, 2023

This last Church posting looks at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb and the eternal home of the Church. It considers the Bride at the Second Coming. It is a full posting. Thank you to all those who have followed this Series.

THE CHURCH – ITS CONSUMMATION IS RIGHTEOUS JOY – THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB AND THE CHURCH’S RETURN TO EARTH - PART 2 (PART 13 IN THE SERIES) This message follows on from Part 1. It is the very last posting in this Series on the Church, the Bride. [5]. WHO IS INVITED TO THE MARRIAGE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:9, Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Revelation 19:9-12, John 14:3, Zechariah 14:3-4, Zechariah 14:5, Revelation 4:1, Revelation 5:9-10, Zechariah 14:9, Revelation 20:6, Revelation 21:9-10, Revelation 22:17, Revelation 19:5-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational