Sermons on George Bernard Shaw:

The Haphakh Phenomenon Throughout Scripture Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 9, 2006

The Haphakh phenomeon, the principle that man’s extremity is God’s opportunity, is illustrated by ten examples in Scripture.

THE HAPHAKH PHENOMENON THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE Have you ever had an experience when you thought that everything was black and against you? You thought that there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Or, if there was a light, as one of Murphy’s laws indicates, it was the light of an oncoming train. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Christians Without Being Religious

Contributed by George Little on Jul 22, 2006

Can a person be a Christian without all the religious trappings? When people reject religion what do they reject? Are we talking the same language?

How to be a Christian Without Being Religious James 1:27, Matthew 23:26-28 1. What do you think of when I use the word religion? ∑ For some it is large impressive cathedrals both old and new ∑ Others it is the experience of worship in a church assembly ∑ For others it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ As The Judge In The Teachings Of John Part 1 Series

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 2, 2006

Describes from the writings of John the various terms John uses to describe Christ as the Judge.

CHRIST AS THE JUDGE IN THE TEACHINGS OF JOHN. PART 1 INTRODUCTION. How many of you have enjoyed watching T.V. serials or dramas in which there is a courtroom scene? Which ones have you enjoyed the most. How many of you have been in a court lately? What were you? A spectator? A guilty defendant? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ As The Judge In The Teachings Of John Part 2 Series

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 2, 2006

Continues the description of Christ as the Judge in the teachings of John and gives practical implications.

CHRIST AS THE JUDGE IN THE TEACHINGS OF JOHN PART 2 V. HE IS COMING AGAIN A SECOND TIME FOR JUDGMENT. Even Christians may think that He delays His coming (Rev. 6:10), but He will surely come quickly (Rev. 22:16-21). (Rev 6:10 NIV) They called out in a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Five Reasons Why Preachers Should Be Paid

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 5, 2006

Gives the five reasons Paul gives in 1 Cor 9 for paying the preacher.

WHY PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID REVISED 08-05-2006 FIVE REASONS WHY GOSPEL PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 (1 Cor 9:1 NIV) Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? (1 Cor 9:2 NIV) Even though I may not be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Innkeeper-A Monologue

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 10, 2006

A monologue based on Luke 2:7 and Matthew 2

S20051028 THE INNKEEPER. A MONONOLGUE Note: The following monologue has some anachronisms. They have been put there deliberately by the author for two reasons: first, to make the old story seem more contemporary; and secondly, for sake of some humor. The dates given are those of Frank R. Klassen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Innkeeper-A Monologue

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

Traces the thoughts of the innkeeper from the night of the birth of Christ till after the visit of the Magi.

S20051028 Luke 2:7-38; Matthew 2:1-12 THE INNKEEPER. A MONONOLGUE Note: The following monologue has some anachronisms. They have been put there deliberately by the author for two reasons: first, to make the old story seem more contemporary; and secondly, for sake of some humor. The dates given ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Prophecies: The Royal Line

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

Shows how the O.T. writes the geneaology of Christ in advance. Text Genesis 38:1-30

S20051029 AMAZING PROPHECIES: THE ROYAL LINE (EDITED AND ABBREVIATED) Matthew 1:2-6; Galatians 3:16,29; Genesis 38:1-30 When I was in my early teens I considered my brother, who is thirteen years my senior and who was then a medical student, the fountain of all wisdom. Normally he considered ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 107. Part 1 Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

A comparison of the suffering of godly and ungodly people. A new and distinctive translation of Psalm 107 as a psalm of general truth.

PSALM 107 PART 1 NEW FORMAT REVISED 10-27-2004 Do you have friends and relatives who have little time for Jesus Christ? Do you have friends and relatives, both men and women, who think that they are macho, and who think that Christianity is for sissies, and not for macho men and women such as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Humble Christian Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Symbolism In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 20, 2006

A discussion of the symbolism in The Book of the Revelation.

SYMBOLISM IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION PREPARED FIRST DECEMBER 27, 2004 CONTINUED JANUARY 10, 2005 INTRODUCTION Suppose that you are a male missionary from the United States who with a number of other American male missionaries has been taken captive by the Russians to Siberia. You are a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Motivated Churches To Give

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

Discusses the various ways Paul motivated Christians to give.

HOW PAUL MOTIVATED CHURCHES TO GIVE 1. He thanked them when they did give. (Phil 1:3 NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you. (Phil 1:4 NIV) In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy (Phil 1:5 NIV) because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting As Taught By Jesus

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

CLARIFIES WHAT JESUS TAUGHT ABOUT FASTING

FASTING AS TAUGHT BY JESUS Study the following four points concerning fasting, and the texts which illustrate them. 1. Jewish people, including John the Baptist and Jesus, and Gentiles, strongly influenced by Jewish traditions, practiced fasting in New Testament times. (Mat 4:1 NIV) Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

Scenes Judgment Sequences And Interludes In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

Emphasizes that there are interludes in the Book of Revelation which are not recognized by many writers.

SCENES, JUDGMENT SEQUENCES AND INTERLUDES IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION SCENE OF GOD’S THRONE (4:1-11) The first major scene in The Revelation after the introductory letters is a scene of God’s throne in heaven (4:11). In order to see this vision John is caught up in the Spirit (4:2) to heaven. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Symbolism Of Numbers In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

GIVES IN FULL DETAIL THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS GENERALLY AND ESPECIALLY IN THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION

THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS IN THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION Note: For a study of the symbolic meaning of numbers see W. A. Criswell, Expository Sermons on Revelation, Volume 1, pp. 56-84. Study the following materials which give Biblical illustrations of what seem to be symbolic uses of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist