Sermons on Gaining Wisdom:

Preparing For Your Moment In The Spotlight Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

Part 4 of Joseph the dreamchaser. When it’s your turn in the spotlight, will you be ready? All eyes are on you; what can you do to prepare for that moment?

Joseph The Dreamchaser Part 4: How To Prepare For Your Moment Genesis 41:33 They olympian prepares all her life (all 14 years of it) for that one moment on the balance beam. All the work, all the preparation, all the sacrifice, all that money invested to get her there. Will she fall? Will she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:33

Denomination: Baptist

God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 16

GOD’S SALVATION Matthew 16 v. 21 - ch 17 v. 8 Here we have :- 1. The plan of God’s salvation v. 21 Note:- (a) The compulsion of Calvary - "He must go unto Jerusalem." - why ? Because of :- (1) Man’s sin - Matthew 20 v. 28 "he must give His life a ransom for many" (2) the Law’s demands - Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Getting Rid Of Excuses And Establishing Priorities

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 10, 2002

Knowing that we cannot make excuses before God and establish our relationship with Him

GETTING RID OF EXCUSES AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES Mat. 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26 What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sometimes You Need To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

Our tongue can get us into a lot of trouble. Taken from the 7 sin that are an abomination, this sermon deals with the three that del with the tongue.

SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT Proverbs 6:12-19 Illustration: Some people just have a knack for saying the wrong thing. A state trooper pulled a man over for speeding on a deserted road. Since the road was clear and the weather fine, the trooper was indicated that he may not give the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Churches Should Grow

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007

here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Jesus Above All Else

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 9, 2009

When Paul compared himself to Jesus, he knew that Jesus was everything and in comparison he was nothing.

“It’s Jesus Above All Else” Text: Philippians 3:4-14 W. Max Alderman Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Know Me By My Many Names Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

How do we know what God is like?

A. HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT GOD IS LIKE? 1. By creation, miracles, laws, our conscience and His names. 2. We need to examine every source that tells us about God to fully understand His attributes and nature. B. WHY STUDY THE NAMES OF GOD 1. To understand His character. 2. To know the different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 18:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Elect Are Not Deceived

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 27, 2023

Jesus taught us to pray for free and not all is real that you see. James says why we do not receive.

Mat 24:24  For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.  2Th 2:8  And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Timothy 6:3-8, Mark 12:38-40, James 4:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Deception Of False Prophets Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 15, 2025

In this sermon , we will explore bizarre behaviors of false prophets that we should be aware of.

As believers, we are warned in the Bible to be cautious of false prophets who seek to deceive and lead us astray. In these end times, it is essential to discern the true prophets from the false ones. In this sermon , we will explore bizarre behaviors of false prophets that we should be aware ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Live Like You Are Dying Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 8, 2008

We passionately live for Jesus.

TOWARD THE GOAL: LIVE LIKE YOU ARE DYING Philippians 1.19-30 S: Devotion to Jesus Th: Toward the Goal Pr: WE PASSIONATELY LIVE FOR JESUS. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Ways TS: We will find three ways that show us how to live for Jesus. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of A Profitless Life

Contributed by John Perry on May 15, 2010

What will your life amount to? The parable of the talents is a parable about life, a parable about the fact that we've got to do something with life, a parable about the fact that a life not put to good use is a life lost!

Bunbury Fri pm Men’s D/S “The tragedy of a profitless life” Intro: *** There was a story about a man who died & when they were winding up his estate it was discovered that in his will he wanted his estate left to the devil! Since the estate involved a property the executors of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Leadership Fails A Congregation

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 3, 2023

When leadership hurts a congregation there has to be a way for the people of God to heal.

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHs2i4S92k When leadership oversteps their bounds there is a compounded effect upon the lives of the people they once served. Most recently the news has highlighted a minister who has engaged in certain nefarious activities for over twenty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: *other

"Sampson: Sidelined By Sin" Pt 1 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 28, 2004

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way! Sin is the same way. When it sidelines us we discover how it breaks our fellowship with God. We see this in the life of Sampson. Let’s study it together!

Introduction "Out of bounds" That’s what every referee says when your foot crossses the little unforbidden white line. The sad thing is, when this occurs, not only are we, the player out of bounds but the whole team, the coach and the fans are too! Often times, others are penalized because of our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of Potential

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 24, 2005

There is absolutely ONE essential truth the local church must receive if the church is to fulfill her mission. Christians MUST use their gifts and talents in the body to build and glorify His Church. This message challenges the listener to act in obedienc

Imagine Series: Part Two The Parable of Potential Matt. 25:14-25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Webster defines ‘potential’ as, “something that has the promise to develop and become real!” Today, I want you to imagine YOUR POTENTIAL your personal responsibility in serving in His church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering, Reconnecting, And Rejoicing: What God Gives To The Grieving Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 25, 2009

Grieving healthily means remembering both positive and negative; it means connecting with others who can love us and whom we can love. In His own time God will give joy.

One of the laws of life is: To get something, you must give up something. To gain, you must also lose. We call that the tradeoff principle. We operate on the tradeoff principle every day. When you go to the grocery store and fill your basket, they have the audacity to expect you to pay for what ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist