Sermons on God Our Hope:

Motivational Gifts / Why Am I Here Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Aug 7, 2005

Why am I here ? Why do I act and react the way that I do ? Why do I think and reason the way that I do ? Romans 12:1-8 answers these questions and more. Read on !!!

First I want to thank God for loving me. Next I want to thank Lyril for mentoring me. Lastly I want to thank Dr. Vick for teaching me. The Motivational Gifts. Why am I here ? Why do I act and react the way that I do ? Why do I think and reason the way that I do ? Romans 12:1-8 answers these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Joseph, Do What You're Told

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007

Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Wants In Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

John gives us the elements of worship that Jesus expects.

WHAT JESUS WANTS IN WORSHIP John 2:13-25 INTRO: What do you want when you go to worship? People want a particular size of congregation, a special kind of building, a unique order of worship, and personal preferences of elements for the worship. Think for a moment what you like when you go to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Testing Of The Faithful

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The trial and testing of the faithful

Daniel 3-The Three Faithful Friends of Daniel are Tested I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image Set Up for Worship (v.1-7) A. The Image Description (v.1) B. The Call of Image Worship to Leaders (v.2-7) 1. The Leaders ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hey Are You Ok Over There.?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 28, 2009

What Heaven will be like.

HEY ARE YOU OK OVER THERE.? Everything is alright in my Father’s house. John 14: 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 8, 2014

Once you are saved, nothing can change that.

Security of the Believer June 8, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Once you are saved, nothing can change that. Focus Passage: John 10:27-30 Supplemental Passage: Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Set Apart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

We are set apart from the world and commanded to be holy.

Set Apart August 17, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart from the world and commanded to be holy. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: Abstain from every appearance of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

As The Wind Blows

Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 31, 2017

Receiving the power of the Holy Spirit is what empowers us to be witnesses to Jesus Christ in this world.

Have you ever seen the power of the wind? Jesus tried to explain to Nicodemus about the Holy Spirit. “Born again? ~ Wind?” Nicodemus was even more confused after talking with Jesus than before. He had seen evidence that Jesus was from God, but still didn’t understand what He was saying. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8, Genesis 2:7, John 20:22, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

In many churches around the world today, the subject of church discipline is marginalised, downplayed or ignored. Many modern churches worried about the excesses in church discipline that have occurred throughout history, have regrettably allowed a severe

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 In many churches around the world today, the subject of church discipline is marginalised, downplayed or ignored. Many ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Commit Theft,robbery, Stealing Or Burglary Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

The ten countries with the largest population in the world are first being China, the second country in the world with the most population is India, and United States is the 3rd populated country in the world and Indonesia is the fourth populated country in the world.

According to crime statistics by the world, the United States is the first country in the world for highest crime next to the United Kingdom. In America, the crime clock continues to click: one murder every 22 minutes, one rape every 5 minutes, one robbery every 49 seconds, and one burglary every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28, Deuteronomy 5:19

An Outline For Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 18, 2021

This outline summarizes each of Jeremiah's three unusual purchases. The outline could be used for a single message or Bible study on various topics.

Introduction: Jeremiah delivered some of the last messages God ever gave to the nation of Judah, the southern kingdom. God also told him to make at least three unusual purchases which also gave object lessons to the nation. The first was a linen waistband, the second was a jar of clay, and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11, Jeremiah 19:1-15, Jeremiah 32:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Children Dream Of

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 15, 2025

Here are key points about the kind of father children dream of, using the acronym F.A.T.H.E.R. (translated from A.Y.A.H. in Indonesian):

THE FATHER CHILDREN DREAM OF A good father becomes a hero to his children. It’s not uncommon for a child to answer, when asked what they want to be when they grow up, “I want to be like my dad.” However, the image of a father can fade away if he fails to be a role model. Not only might he be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Can Stomach Him?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 5, 2005

This is an ascension sermon in which Jesus told about the life giving words of the SPirit and the reinforcement of the Ascension.

May 8, 2005 John 6:60-69 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives ...read more

Scripture: John 60:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Its Time To Put Women In Their Place!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Developing a fuller understanding of the important Biblical role of women.

ITS TIME TO PUT WOMEN IN THEIR PLACE, ROMANS 16:1-16 JOKE--- Two fellas are fishing in a boat under a bridge. One looks up and sees a funeral procession starting across the bridge. He stands up, takes off his cap, and bows his head. The procession crosses the bridge and the man puts on his cap, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Singleness And Sex Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Oct 10, 2006

Marriage is too important to enter into lightly. Singles, please count the cost.

SEX AND THE CITY Lesson 2 Singleness and Sex 1 Cor. 7 August 22, 2004 THE SAYING GOES, NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. HOW TRUE IT IS. THERE IS A COST FOR EVERYTHING. EVEN IF I AM GIVEN SOMETHING AS A GIFT AND IT IS FREE TO ME, IT STILL COST THE GIVER SOMETHING. EVEN OUR SALVATION FALLS UNDER ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God