Sermons on God In Our Lives:

Part 1 "They're Ready, Are You?” Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage Christians to share the gift of salvation.

I was going through a file the other day when I came across these words titled “Ten Little Christians”. And it goes like this. 10 little Christians standing in line, 1 disliked the preacher, then there were 9. 9 little Christians stayed up very late, 1 over slept Sunday, now there were 8. 8 little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Does The Bible Predict Climate Change Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Sep 23, 2017

The world is in distress and men are running to and through, Is this the end?

Does the Bible say there will be climate change? This is an important question. If the Bible—our most reliable source of wisdom and guidance—says something about climate change, that could inform what’s an otherwise fairly murky discussion. Getting reliable guidance would have tremendous ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024

This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven.

READ passage. This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven. Some may ask, "How can you be sure there is a Heaven?" There are several answers to that question: Whatever culture you stumble across, whatever time ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 31, 2012

4 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-IV—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. Prisoner Alert 07/06/2012: Asia Bibi, a 37-year-old Pakistani woman from the village of Ittanwali, was arrested by police on Friday, June 19, 2009. Asia (also called Asia Noreen) is the wife of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

All Dressed Up And Somewhere To Go.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2005

Sad, many believers are walking around with grave clothes on when we ought to be wearing grace clothes.

All dressed up and somewhere to go. Colossians 3:12-17. 10/16/05 Have you ever heard a person say I am all dressed up and nowhere to go? I have as well and in this study Paul is saying as believers, we are all dressed up and have somewhere to go. It has the illustration of putting off and putting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT

Genesis 6 v. 1 - 8 v. 3 "And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years." Note:- 1. THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT - "My spirit" See:- (a) His Work - "Strive with man" (b) His Witness - (c) His Warfare - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Before Herod Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 20, 2023

Herod is presented as a frivolous person, who desired to see some amusing tricks performed by one whom he probably regarded as some kind of magician. To such a person Jesus had nothing to say.

LUKE 23: 6–12 JESUS BEFORE HEROD [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] [Luke 9:7-9; 13:31; Acts 3:11-22] Pilate was astute enough to realize in some fashion that it was he who was on trial, not Jesus. In some way, Jesus is in control of His own trial and Pilate seems cognizant of that. But, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Arrows Of Truth # 19 - What Is The 5th Step Of The Hunters Strategy? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 19 - What is the 5th step of the Hunters strategy? The 5th step of the Hunters strategy is: Restoration of the dropout believer through prayer(warfare). Before we discuss the warfare itself – prayer -- we must understand the strategy of the warfare. Where is the battle taking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:17-19, 2 Corinthians 10:5

You're Way Off, Dude! Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 30, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:18-27 regarding the Sadducees and their question about marriage, resurrection, and the afterlife

Text: Mark 12:18-27, Title: You’re Way Off, Dude, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Sunday School conversation that we were having about how we act and specifically what we say around really smart or really godly people… B. Background to passage: This is the second of four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith & The Children’s Bread

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 31, 2021

Jesus appeared to rebuff the woman whose daughter had a spirit, but in reality He used her to show us how to persevere in prayer, and revealed to her how to claim a promise you have no ground to claim.

GREAT FAITH & THE CHILDREN’S BREAD Mark 7:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Thomas Hassmann tells how it always irked his single mother that her grocery store didn’t carry eggs in packages of six—just by the dozen. 2. He said, “Then one day, her wish came true. She walked into the grocery ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes.

Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes. Ineffective listening is usually the single biggest hindrance to effective communication between people. The following is a list of some of the most common barriers to listening: a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laodicea Baptist Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015

We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus.

Laodicea Baptist Church July 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Die With Your Boots On

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2013

How will you die?

There is a country song by Toby Keith that says, "We're all just killin' time until the Good Lord takes us home and the best that you can hope for is to die with your boots on." The phrase die with your boots on has been around a long time and has been used to describe good guys and bad guys ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Story Within A Story.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024

Jesus has power over both disease and death.

A STORY WITHIN A STORY. Matthew 9:18-26. In this particular section Matthew presents us with a ‘story within a story’ – and, as you might expect with such a literary device, there are both similarities and dissimilarities. First, we see the contrast in status of Jesus’ two petitioners. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Moment To Decide

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2024

Every generation has a defining moral question, often between life and death, but always between good and evil. In the nineteenth century, it was for the right to choose ownership of other humans, or against the exploitation of slaves.

Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Course 2024 Today’s Gospel hits the lukewarm Christian right in the gut, if it first has an encounter with his head. Christ’s disciples have asked Him if there will be only a few humans saved. Jesus jumps right to the main point, telling them something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic