Sermons on From Babe:

Loneliness After Death Of A Loved One Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2019

After the death of a departed believer, we mourn for ourselves. We must look to our own spiritual health and growth.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Grief is like isolation when someone close dies and we are left without them. 2. Death is final, no re-runs, no GPS, re-calibrations. 3. Death is like losing a limb, it never grows back and you miss it every time you need it. 4. Four steps to grief: a. Loneliness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 26 And 27 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 28, 2017

Do we delight in what God offers; in what living for Him does for us? David knew that God provided everything … are we committed like this as well? Do we desire to see Him in every facet of our life?

A Study of Psalm 26 and 27 Psalm 26 and 27 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … Info: we’ll take break for Advent - The Psalms have already given ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Of Justice

Contributed by Gregory Johnston on Mar 13, 2019

The justice of God sometimes seems foreign to humanity. Exploring God's justice we understand not only His holiness, but we also understand how to make sense of the injustice that surrounds us.

Theology of Justice I. How do you define Justice? A. It is important to know what true justice is before we can know what injustice is B. Many different views of justice 1. Gloria Steinem – atheistic feminist justice 2. Nelson Mandela (had both injustice done to him and committed acts of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:8-9, Leviticus 10:1-3, Luke 19:8, Matthew 25:34-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Vineyard

Extraordinary Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 17, 2019

Second in the series Extraordinary Life: One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive. Those who have been forgiven much are able to forgive much. We, as believers, should be able to forgive anyone of anything.

Extraordinary Forgiveness March 17, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: One of the hardest things to do in life is to forgive. Those who have been forgiven much are able to forgive much. When we understand the extraordinary forgiveness that God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

A disciple-making grandparent.

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (II Tim. 2:2). Spiritual Grandfather – Paul – Disciple-maker Son in ministry – Timothy – Learner Third Generation – Faithful men – Passed lessons on Fourth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Questions For Churches Today. Series

Contributed by David Rinkes on Nov 8, 2022

Tough questions for Churches “Is it working?” and “How do we know?”. We want to help disciples grow, but it’s difficult to know if we are helping through the growth of the church these days.

Job 19:23-27 19:23 "O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! 19:24 O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock forever! 19:25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; 19:26 and after my skin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

Are We Willing To Pay The Price?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 13, 2022

We should not anticipate receiving blessings just for being faithful to the Lord. Those blessings and rewards will come in due time.

In the previous chapter after Esther’s intercession, Haman was hanged due to his plot to kill Mordecai. While we ought not anticipate natural awards for being unwaveringly faithful to God, they frequently come. Esther and Mordecai were dependable, even to the point of taking a chance with their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace And Truth

Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Dec 18, 2022

Who is Jesus? The debate begins with a discussion of Jesus’ whole person. Practically every major religion teaches that Jesus was a prophet, a rabbi, or a godly man. However, the Bible tells us that Jesus was beyond a visionary, a good teacher, or a religious man. He is the Son of God.

Points: Who is Jesus to the Jews? The debate begins with a discussion of Jesus’ whole person. Practically every major religion teaches that Jesus was a prophet, a rabbi, or a godly man. However, the Bible tells us that Jesus was beyond a visionary, a good teacher, or a religious man. He is the Son ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 1:17

Unity In The Church, Keep The Unity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2022

We are one body in Christ. Therefore, we should all be doing our part in keeping unity within the church.

What is unity? Definition: the state of being united or joined as a whole, oneness, a condition of harmony - accord, the quality or state of being made one - unification, a totality of related parts. In this passage of scripture, Paul is writing to the Ephesians to encourage keeping unity within ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tomb Is Empty

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

The empty tomb is all the evidence we need to prove the central claim of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus.

There’s an old joke that people tell about cemeteries when they drive by: ‘How many people are dead in that one?’ the answer, of course, is “All of them.” It’s true, isn’t it? Tombs are for people who have died. The really important ones may be called sepulchres or mausoleums. Some of them are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And Parables Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Jesus was an excellent teacher and guru. He used all the available sources to teach the high values of the Kingdom of God. Every parable is unique and admirable to know the wisdom of God.

Mark 4:1-21 Parables in Mark Definition of the Parable: The Catholic Encyclopedia explains, “The word parable (Hebrew mashal; Syrian mathla, Greek parabole) signifies in general a comparison, or a parallel, by which one thing is used to illustrate another (ref: Aleteia). The Greek word Parabole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Song For The Upright.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2023

A joyous response of praise to the covenant love of the LORD.

A SONG FOR THE UPRIGHT. Psalm 33:1-12. PSALM 33:1. We see first of all the exhortation: “Rejoice in the LORD” (cf. Philippians 4:4). Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (cf. Galatians 5:22-23). When we abide in Jesus the true vine, not only do we dwell in His love, but we also partake of His joy (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simeon - Not See Death Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

You never get too old to be used by God.

“At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. That day the Spirit led him to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering You Baptism Basics Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 7, 2024

Today, as we turn our hearts to Mark 1:4-11, we witness Jesus, our Savior, embracing baptism to fulfill righteousness.

Sermon title: Remembering You Baptism Basics Mark 1: 1:10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 1:11 And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Apostacy

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 22, 2022

What is apostacy? Are we guilty of having some type of apostacy within our lives?

What is apostacy? Apostacy is the nullification of a religious belief or faith, abandonment of a previous loyalty, to abdicate, to renounce, to defect, or to give up. There are two types of shepherds depicted in this passage of scripture. One would show how God rejected His people (the sheep) due ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible