Sermons on God Watches:

Redemption

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006

Short devotional on redemption: The price, the plan and the proof of redemption

REDEMPTION Bought out of the slave market I. The Price of Redemption We owe everything to the Lord because of what He paid to redeem us. In I Peter 1:18 the Bible says we were not redeemed with corruptible things but with the precious of Jesus. II. The Plan of Redemption There is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Your Hair Out Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

Ezra’s response to the backsliding of the people.

1. EZRA’S TEAR "When I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle". 2. EZRA’S HAIR "When I heard this thing, I...plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard". 3. EZRA’S PRAYER "I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God". Revive Thy work, O Lord, Thy mighty arm ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Going Home

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Mar 27, 2009

Getting reaquainted and mending relationships

Going Home Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma, Time might heal all but when during that time you are seperated scars may form bonds may be strained or broken. God uses our sorrow to teach, grow and mature us as christians. I. Did Christ suffer. A. Foxes have holes and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Habits Of Heavens Heroes – Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, And Moses - Handout Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Handout

Habits of Heavens Heroes – Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, and Moses Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our ______, that we through ______ [ cheerful / hopeful endurance] and ______ of the Scriptures might have _______.[Confident expectation] Shiphrah and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acts 5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 2, 2020

Considered worthy to suffer?

Truth or consequences? (v.1-11) church = ekklesiai, first time used in Acts Signs, wonders and church growth (v.12-16, Fuller Seminary's most popular class) Jailbreak care of an angel (v. 17-25), like the Keystone cops? :) Inquisition #2 (v,26-42) What would we do? We need to have ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Walking In The Light Means Love

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Commandment of Love Should Be Familiar and Yet Fresh a.

1. The Commandment of Love Should Be Familiar and Yet Fresh a. It should be familiar because it is consistent with God's revelation from the beginning (:7) b. It should be fresh because of its perfection in Christ and its progressive development in our own lives (:8) 2. Love or Hate Exposes Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1.

SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1. We Need Others to Support Our Ministry With Their Prayers (:30) a. The Motivation for Intercessory prayer b. The Effort involved -- "strive" c. The Partnership -- "together with me" 2. We Need Intercessory Prayer to Protect Us From Opposition ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sanctification Of The Church Series

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004

The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.

Colossians 1:1-14 The Sanctification of the Church PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2) -LOCATION of the building (not important) -DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at) PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5) -Commended for their faith -commended for their love -commended for their hope PURPOSE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring Things Above

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2009

A communion meditation

Speaker: Matthew Youngblood, Children and Youth Director, Bethany United Methodist Church Colossians 3:1 (NRSVA) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Would anyone continue a diet when no weight was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Regeneration: My Nature Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 14, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation?

Regeneration: My Nature Changed Regeneration = new birth 1. What is essential to regeneration? A. God [John 1:13, John 6:44, John 3:8] B. Spirit [John 3:5] C. Seed [I Peter 1:23] 2. What is evidence of regeneration? A. Practices righteousness [I John 2:29] B. Does ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Encourager

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

All Christians need to encourage one another.

BE AN ENCOURAGER Heb. 10:25 “Let us not give us meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outrageous Attitudes Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When personally wronged or injured, respond with an outrageous attitude.

May 20, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Alexander Dumas’ book, The Count of Monte Cristo, has to be one of the most captivating novels ever written. I first read it when I was in high school. The primary character, Edmond Dantes, is a handsome young man with a promising ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Labor Of Love Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 4 "Jacob and Rachel"

THE LABOR OF LOVE (GENESIS 29:9-35) One of the best quotes on love I know of comes from Liz Carpenter. She said, “Love is a moment and a lifetime. It is looking at him across a room and feeling that if I don’t send the rest of my life with him, I’ll have missed the boat.” More than 66 percent of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:9-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Pattern In Striving For A Crown Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2011

In our lesson today we learn that just as athletes exercise rigorous self-control in order to win a perishable prize, so we as Christians must exercise rigorous self-control in order to win an imperishable prize.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Messiah Is Risen Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2012

Some people may not understand it, and some people may not want to hear it, but Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

Messiah Is Risen! Text: Matt. 27:62-28:15 Introduction 1. Illustration: All but four of the major world religions are based on mere philosophical propositions. Of the four that are based on personalities rather than philosophies, only Christianity claims an empty tomb for its founder. In 1900 B.C. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist