Sermons on Guarding Affections:

The Butchered Bible 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014

We are to care for the poor.

The Butchered Bible 3 February 9, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are to care for the poor. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:6-13 Supplemental Passage: For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For War!!

Contributed by Rev Matthew Cullipher on Oct 25, 2011

2 Samuel 10-12 Ecclesiastes 3 tells us that for everything there is a season. This is the season for us to make war! We are in desperate need of men of God like Nathan who will rise up and take risks for the King of Kings. We are in desperate need o

2 Samuel 10-12 Ecclesiastes 3 tells us that for everything there is a season. This is the season for us to make war! We are in desperate need of men of God like Nathan who will rise up and take risks for the King of Kings. We are in desperate need of men and women who aren’t "Chocolate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Rotten Apple Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2023

A Rotten Apple

A Rotten Apple Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “A rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel” is a proverb, we have all heard one time or the other. The dictionary defines it as follows: It only takes one bad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10

Denomination: Other

The Winning Attitude

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 6, 2001

In this message we find the keys to Paul’s triumphant attitude despite all the hardships including abandonment of friends. I offer six suggestions of how to move past our disappointments.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com THE WINNING ATTITUDE But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) I had a dream the other night. I dreamed a large and prosperous church called ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Live Right

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Generational Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

We all have a sense of generational breach… but God calls us into generational blessing.

Generational Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing November 21, 2010 Summary – We all have a sense of generational breach… but God calls us into generational blessing. God sees something valuable in young and old. (Younger have natural openness and strength. Older have life-giving ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Prerogatives Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 15, 2013

The significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events & experiences to accomplish His purpose in & for our lives. David chooses to extend the mercy & grace that he desires God to extend to him. This story should inspire us to

1 SAMUEL 26:13- 25 [The Life of David] DIVINE PREROGATIVES [Psalm 54 / Luke 6:27-36] The most significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events and experiences to accomplish His purpose in and for our lives. First Samuel 26 tells of another incident in which David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dumb Dogs That Cannot Bark

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Mar 8, 2016

In this age of compromised prosperity preaching , it is good to know that there are a few of us who are not afraid to bark and bark loud at the crass abomination in both the Church and nations. God is calling for the sheep dogs to bark louder than ever!

DUMB DOGS THAT CANNOT BARK! (Bark Preacher Bark!) Isaiah 56:9-12 Sermonic Move #1: sermonic introduction There is no doubt that - our nation is on a big political, economic, moral and spiritual decline! - Other nations are on a big political, economic, moral and spiritual decline! And above ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Prayers Have Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 2, 2020

One of God's promises that gives us great hope is that our prayers have power. Our God promises to hear and answer our prayers.

A. One day three preachers sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. 1. One of the preachers said, “Kneeling is definitely best and most effective position for prayer.” 2. “Not so,” another preacher contended, “I get the best results in prayer by ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 18:20-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: Meeting Destiny

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2015

Message about Joseph and how his life is part of a bigger story.

Note: Andy Stanley's talk on Joesph at Catalyst Conferee 2004 had a big impact on this message. I had to share. Title: Joseph and the Process Theme: To show that many times our relationship with God is about a process and if we don’t give up on the process God will show us great and mighty ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Resurrection Story Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 15, 2023

When Jesus was crucified, the message was relayed all across the land that the Messiah was dead. But later, on the third day, the fog would lift. What looked like a crushing defeat was nothing more than the set-up for an incredible victory of sin, death, and hell.

The year was 1815. There were no satellites or telephones or even telegrams yet. There were no radios to communicate news. Nobody could send a text message or post a message on Facebook or YouTube. Still, the ENTIRE country of England knew that General Wellington was facing Napoleon in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, John 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can't Steal My Joy Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 8 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

An airline pilot was flying over the Tennessee mountains and pointed out a lake to his copilot. “See that little lake?” he said. “When I was a kid I used to sit in a rowboat down there, fishing. Every time a plane would fly overhead, I’d look up and wish I was flying it. Now I look down and wish I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Fight Is Not Carnal, It Is Spiritual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

Trust God’s presence and providence when facing hostility or fear, relying on His protection and grace instead of reacting with anger or self-defense.

Some of us walked in today weary, worried, and worn. You’ve been dodging spears you never asked for—sharp words at work, quiet tensions at home, old wounds that seem to whisper fresh threats. It feels like you’re playing the harp in Saul’s palace—trying to bring calm—while a javelin sits poised in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Topics: Forgiveness, Resilience

Joyful Praise! - Psalm 63:3-5,7,11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 14, 2025

God commands us to have joy that moves the mouth and body. Such joy is not under our direct control, but attainable.

Review So far we have studied six ways to love God more. In this lesson we examine number seven – express your joy. If you want to have more love for God, more desire for Him, more delight in Him; then verbally express the love and desire and delight you already have. Or to say all that in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3-11

Comfort For The Brokenhearted - Matthew 5:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 4, 2024

How can you find comfort from God in the midst of deep suffering? This message will help you understand what it looks like to be “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Corinthians 6:10) by receiving God’s comfort in the midst of your suffering.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4