Sermons on Form Of Doctrine:

Back To The Basics - Baptism Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 29, 2012

Baptism is the first outward demonstration of the salvation that has happened on the inside.

Back to the Basics - Baptism May 20, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Baptism is the first outward demonstration of the salvation that has happened on the inside. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-7 Introduction: The story is told about the baptism of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe - Intro Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012

Why a series on theology? Because studying theology can help us overcome our wrong ideas, it can help us to make better decisions, & it can help us grow as Christians!

What We Believe: Intro – “Why a Series on Theology?” Intro – 1. VIDEO – “Why Theology Matters?” by Joshua Harris… 2. The EFCA SOF begins with these words, “The Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of autonomous churches united ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What We Believe - God Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012

The gospel is God’s saving work. It flows from within himself as the revelation of who he is & what he does! In other words, God does what he does because of who he is!

What we Believe # 1 – “God” Intro – 1. ILL – After listening to Chuck Swindoll on the radio, 8 year old Debbie asked her 6 year old brother David, “Do you know about Jesus?” Expecting a new slant on the old story, David replied, “No.” Sister ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Back To The Basics - Heaven Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2012

Heaven is a real place; the dwelling place of God and His angels and His children forever.

Back to the Basics - Heaven June 10, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Heaven is a real place; the dwelling place of God and His angels and His children forever. Focus Passage: Revelation 21:1-27 Supplemental Passage: "In My Father's house are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Truth Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Truth begins and continues with God. It has no end.

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH I TIMOTHY 4:1-16 Introduction: Chapter one – the message (proclaim it). Chapter two – worship (participate in it). Chapter three – leadership (provide it). Chapter four – doctrine (protect and promote it). There are some in our congregations who have departed from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hell - Who Really Chooses?

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Another great myth: A God of love won’t send me to Hell (regardless of whether I choose to fully devote my life to Him while I’m here on earth)

The reasoning faculties of our natural minds are capable of jumping to all manner of false conclusions about God and eternity. Especially if we choose to ignore the truth of God’s own words, we will be prone to substitute our own pet teachings. Often the motive for such wrong beliefs is to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entertaining Angels

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 17, 2015

Angels aren’t always what we think they are; we have a poor understanding of God’s messengers.

Entertaining Angels February 15, 2015 Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Angels aren’t always what we think they are; we have a poor understanding of God’s messengers. Focus Passage: Hebrews 13:2 Introduction: Share personal story of encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 49: Preach With Balance Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2018

How can we teach our congregations to balance Christian essentials with non-essentials? How can we overcome bigotry on non-essential doctrines, while still maintaining our preference.

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of balanced preaching. Lesson Intro In Acts 20:27 Paul informs the the church of God in Ephesus that he had preached to them the whole counsel of God. Most preachers that do not have a structured annual preaching plan are guilty of over-preaching their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009

Part 2 of 4 in the teaching series "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message gives an overview of baptism and it’s role in the life of a follower of Jesus.

:: Understanding Baptism God’s Command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you” [Matthew 28:18-20] God’s Promise: “The one who believes and is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Doctrine Of The Lamb I I -The Prophecy Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 25, 2010

Jesus was prophesied in the Passover and the prophets as the coming, final lamb sacrifice for mankind.

This is a "fleshy" outline-somewhere between full text and outline. The Prophecy of The Lamb Exo 12:12-13 (12) For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Doctrine Of Assurance: "A Conflict Of Interest" [part One]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

The certainty of knowing you are a child of God

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 31, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “A Conflict of Interest” [Part One] Romans 7:14-25 If I were to ask: “Why are you in church today?” “What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Will Guide You Into All Truth (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020

To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. He Will Guide You into All Truth Remarks. 1. This is the second lesson, in this sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” Recall, Jesus said to them: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15, John 8:31-36, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Will Shew You Things To Come (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020

To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. He Will Shew You Things to Come Remarks. 1. This is the last lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” Recall, Jesus said to them: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15, John 8:31-36, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mirror Image

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

When man looks into a mirror, the Word (ie, the Law) is the perfection of his image. Through Christ, in aligning his form to the righteous life of God's commands, a man participates in paradise.

“Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (Jas. 1:22). James wrote to believers not to pagans: “To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations” (Jas. 1:1). We might explain his recipients as those of the Faith who live in a godless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Anglican

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist