Sermons on Forfeit:

Your Soul Self

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 9, 2017

Your soul is the most valuable thing you have. What are you doing with your soul?

Your Soul Self "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" Mark 8:36 Intro: Today we are going to talk about your most valuable possession. It is you. It is the essence of what you are. It is your soul. Your soul will go on living forever, long after ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Jubilant Redemption Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 30, 2021

Labor Day: The Year of Jubilee was a period of rest and restoration; a time when debts were cancelled and slaves set free. Many today wish they could have a year’s vacation with all their debts cancelled! The greatest Jubilee is in Christ!

On this Labor Day weekend, as we look at the account of the “Year of Jubilee,” we will observe a period of rest and restoration extended to the children of Israel. The Bible tells us that the Jubilee occurred every forty-nine years (v. 8). It was a time when all the land experienced a sabbath, or ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In God Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

The inspired writer uses three historical events that illustrate for us the rest God has in store for His children.

REST IN GOD Hebrews 4:1-11 Two artists attempted to paint a picture of peace. The first drew a beautiful scene. He painted an ocean still as a pond, showing a graceful sailboat passing by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light, fluffy clouds. And on the shore children played in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 3)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 3, 2007

Last in 3-part series about living in submission to the purposes of Christ instead of living for ourselves.

Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 3) Matthew 16:24-28 March 18, 2007 This is going to be one of the shortest messages you’ve ever heard from me. I’m not feeling well at all, and I’m simply wiped out. I think part of it has to do with the fact that I was trying to get everything ready for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

This sermon is not just for those who were in church and left for some reason. This reaches those who are wasting their time and talents. Prodigal means = "waster"

The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-24 Prodigal = means “waster” one who waste gifts and resources. The first thing I want you to realize with this message today. This story is not just limited to: · Young people · People who are out of church · People have left a church Because any time you stray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

In four short chapters we move from tragedy to triumph, from despair to joy, from emptiness to fullness. This book begins with famine and funerals, and concludes with a wedding and the joyful birth of a son.

The final chapter of this quiet drama takes place before the town gate of Bethlehem, where all important transactions were conducted. Here is where the matter of Ruth the foreigner would be settled. After the late-night rendezvous of chapter 3, Boaz goes right to work; he finds his kinsman and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

The Great Exchange Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 16, 2009

How would you sell your soul? It may be easier than you think!

The Great Exchange Mark 8:31-38 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law,and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Does Love Come From?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2023

If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter into our lives.

For this passage of Scripture, we need to understand the four types of love. There is the Agape – unconditional love (Godly), the Philia – beneficial love (brotherly), the Storge – family love, and the Eros – romantic love. In verses 7-8: Everybody accepts that love is significant, yet we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Power Over Disease

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Jesus' Power over Disease

Matthew 8:5-13 Jesus' Power over Disease John 5:43 I am come in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

Why We Say "Thank You Lord".

Contributed by George Izunwa on Feb 29, 2016

Why thanksgiving is extremely important in our walk with God.

Topic: Why we say, "thank you Lord!" Ps 100:1-5 Question: Why do we say "thank you" to Jesus continually? 1. Because thanksgiving is a definition of source. 2. Because positive attitude sponsors positive living. 3. Because ingratitude provokes the corruption of destiny. 4. Because the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Personal Inventory

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

The end of a year means the beginning of inventory for many businesses. It is also a good time to take inventory of our lives before we adopt any New Year’s resolutions.

A PERSONAL INVENTORY “The young man said to Him, ‘All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?” Matthew 19:20. For many businesses, the end of the year is the beginning of inventory. It is also a good time for us to take inventory of our spiritual life and the degree of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:20

Denomination: Baptist

Resources For Missions

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

A message on Missions.

RESOURCES FOR MISSIONS John 20:19-23 INTRO: In an obscure room in the city of Jerusalem, eleven disciples huddled in fear. They possessed no equipment for missions until Jesus provided them with four resources. I. THE PEACE OF HIS PRESENCE (v. 19). From the beginning Jesus offered the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Backsliding(2)

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014

Straightforward discussion of consequences of backsliding and what it takes to fully recover from backsliding state

Every genuine Christian hates backsliding. The mere mentioning of the word should fill a good believer with holy anger and grave watchfulness. 1. Result of Backsliding (a) Captivity and demonic oppression. Judges 4:1-3, 6: 1-6 When there is backsliding, God stops defending the backsliding and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 11, 2016

We must daily choose to follow Jesus.

Following Jesus January 10, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must daily choose to follow Jesus. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:51-58 Supplemental Passage: And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Freedom From Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2021

One of the greatest obstacles to you finding freedom in a world that seeks to bind you…. IS YOU!

Finding Freedom From Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ