Sermons on God Our Rescuer:

Singing Loud For All To Hear…

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone.

A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone. But close to it is Zimbabwe. The list varies by the measure used to judge happiness. First century Israel the reason was quite clear. Rome was in charge even when it came to their faith. High ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager.

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 24, 2024

The love of money is the root of all evil.

“The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some have wandered away from the faith and have impaled themselves with a lot of pain because they made money their goal.”1Tim.6.10 CEB We live in a world where money matters, and some people will do anything for money. It’s amazing how well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Vine

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023

The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Evil Eye

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 3

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAMUEL 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pharisaical Behavior and Attitudes to Avoid Contrasted With Christ Like Love Pharisaical Values That Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity: 1.

Pharisaical Behavior and Attitudes to Avoid Contrasted With Christ Like Love Pharisaical Values That Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity: 1. Pharisaical insistence on following every small aspect of their own laws for the approval of men. 2. Pharisaical emphasis on pleasing God through ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like Jezebel

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

If you insist on controlling those under your authority rather than serving them, you will sacrifice the joy of leadership on the altar of power -- Just Like Jezebel.

Just Like Jezebel TEXT: INTRODCUTION 1. If you insist on controlling those under your authority rather than serving them, you will sacrifice the joy of leadership on the altar of power. 2. Nearly nine centuries before Christ, Ahab, king of Israel, married the daughter of the pagan king of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40, Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basic Training For Christians, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

What does it take to make a strong soldier of Jesus Christ?

Basic Training for Christians Part 1 Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 Goal of this series: 1. We want to look at this morning, the making of a strong soldier of Jesus Christ and comparing it to the making of an American Soldier. As we will see, Soldiers are made… not born. Opening: 1. Basic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

James Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 7, 2011

FOCAL POINT: CONFESSION, THE CURE FOR SIN

JAMES PART 5 OF A 5 PART SERIES JAMES 5:13-18 KEY VERSE: JAMES 5: 16 FOCAL POINT: CONFESSION, THE CURE FOR SIN INTRODUCTION: THE AUTHOR IDENTIFIES HIMSELF AS JAMES, LIKELY A HALF BROTHER OF JESUS AND LEADER WITHIN THE JERUSALEM CHURCH. JAMES DID NOT IDENTIFY IMMEDIATELY WITH THE MINISTRY OF ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Second Coming Similarities And Parallels

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

A Comparison of the classic rapture passage with other rapture passages of the New Testament

I THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 SECOND COMING SIMILARITIES AND PARALLELS I Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. Sorrow not (v.13) 2. Believe (v.14) 3. Jesus/God (v.14) 4. We say unto you (v.15) 5. Coming of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Rooster

Contributed by Ray Mullinax on Apr 26, 2007

Here is one rooster that really entered the ministry!

The Gospel Rooster Luke 22:60-62 Here is one rooster that really entered the ministry! He has been called a sanctified (set apart) rooster. Jesus foretold of his crowing (preaching) Notice some things about this unusual rooster: I. He Did What He Could ~ “This rooster crowed” Ephesians 4:11, “And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Baptist

Six Signs You’re On The Path Toward Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 18, 2014

A look at six areas to focus on in evaluating whether your life is on the path toward the fruitfulness that Jesus expects.

Six Signs You’re On The Path Toward Fruitfulness: - What I’m sharing this morning are not the only indicators of fruitfulness – they are merely some of the signs that indicate you’re heading in the right direction. - Some of these we’ve touched on in one way or ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth's Choice

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 21, 2016

Ruth made choices you and I have to make choices

Sermon Ruth’s Choice Ruth 1:16 The time about 1322 BC the place Bethlehem Judah. Circumstances Famine in the land Elimelch, Naomi, Mahlon and Chilion go to sojourn in Moab. Elimelech dies – The sons marry and they too die after 10 yrs the 3 widows start to return to Bethlehem – ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Converted Life

Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Sep 28, 2013

Let us take a look the genuine conversion of the Believers.

THE CONVERTED LIFE Acts 9:1-30 July 12, 2009 Sun a.m. Introduction: Here we see the life of Saul as a reflection of a natural man without a Savior (v.5), a life without love for the brethren (v.1-2; 1 John 3:10), and a life that is not right with God (v.4-5). Now, when Saul encountered the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Anyway

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 23, 2017

We must obey the Lord, even if we don’t understand.

Obedience Anyway May 21, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must obey the Lord, even if we don’t understand. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 5:1-15 Supplemental Passage: "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:15 NASB) Introduction: In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Soldier (In The Army Of The Lord!

Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Sep 26, 2017

Followings Jesus and taking up the cross daily.

I am a soldier (IN THE ARMY OF THE LORD!) 2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Scripture is my code of conduct. Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal