Sermons on Hands Tied:

How Long Will You Waver?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006

As Christian believers, many times we ask this same question when we are tired from the unbelief state, ignorance and confusion of most people around us. From this story, it seems that sometimes we ourselves can decide for how long this may continue.

1stBBC How long will you waver? 1Ki 18:16-24 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah. When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?" And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you have, and your father’s house, because you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2006

The Lord’s Supper is also called "Communion" because it reminds us of the privilege we have as believers to commune with God and with one another.

"The Fellowship of The Lord’s Supper" Matthew 26:26-30 The Lord’s Supper... 1. Was Instituted In The Midst Of Fellowship - v. 26a It should therefore remind us of the importance of the fellowship of believers. "Be devoted to one another” - Romans 12: l0a "Honor one another” - Romans 12: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Movement In The Graveyard

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 11, 2006

Funeral

THERE IS MOVEMENT IN THE GRAVEYARD JHN. 11.44 When one think of the graveyard. . . . generally the thoughts are those of an ery, hair-raising – scary feeling. . . . In the mind of some people – their thoughts of the graveyard is the last place their loved one was seen. . . . except for that of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:44

Denomination: Baptist

Stuff Never Satisifies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 11, 2019

Learn to be content and you will always have all you need. You also learn what true giving means.

Hebrews13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 1 Timothy 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Coming home from Fort Worth the other day I noticed the vast ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, 1 Timothy 6:8, Isaiah 58:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Ii: God's Word Essential For Becoming A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

For becoming mature in the Christian Faith, remain true to the Word of God as personified by God's Son and our Savior Jesus Christ, making the Word a "lamp unto our fee, and a light unto our paths".

YOU CAN’T BE LIKE A RED DELICIOUS APPLE WITHOUT THE WORD 2 Peter 1:12-21 Mature Christians are like red delicious apples. If you have reached the highest level of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

The Moment When Jesus’ Feet Touch The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

A detailed and compelling vision of the return of Christ. What happens when Jesus' feet touch the Mount of Olives?

[Divide into two parts?] - This passage contains detailed prophecy about the return of Christ – specifically, the moment when Jesus’ feet touch the Mount of Olives. - We are going to cover a lot tonight, but there is so much interesting and compelling details here that I don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Living Wisely

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

All of us carry with us the collective wisdom passed on to us by the people who’ve been most significant in our lives, all of the people who shaped and molded us as we were growing up.

Proverbs 1:1-7 (NASB) The Usefulness of Proverbs 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2018

This is the re-working of a previous message with new headings and outline.

“The Measure of a Man” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall We Return? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this verse God is calling His children back to Him. Problem: People fall away from God.

Introduction: There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why. To make God’s name great through your life… The Main Point: Since Jesus Christ is the Lord of hosts; you ought to walk with Him through the use of your money. 1st ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Look For In Faith? Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014

a different perspective of faith

What do you look for in faith? What do you see? Text: Heb. 11:1 Intro: 1. Three simple questions challenge us daily in multitudes of ways: What do you believe? Why do you believe? How do you express that belief? 2. Faith is not a random, isolated topic confined to religion, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Watchman, What Of The Night?"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"Watchman, What of The Night?"

Isaiah 21:11-12 "Watchman, What of The Night?" 11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? 12 The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come. Dumah is a land south ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Be Humble Or Stumble (Borrowed From A Quote By Rick Warren)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 31, 2017

Be humble Be a servant

“Be Humble or Stumble” (Borrowed from a quote by Rick Warren) Matthew 23:1-12 Three more quotes and we’ll move on: “What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.” ~ Abraham Lincoln “Swallow your pride occasionally, it’s non-fattening” ~ Anonymous : There are two circumstances that lead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing On Your Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2008

Our faith should not be for our generation alone, but, like those in the hall of faith, we must have something strong we can pass along.

Passing On Your Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 12/07/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:20-21 Key verse: Romans 1:17 - For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith. Premise: Our faith should not be for our generation alone, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Giant Killer

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012

If we run from our giants they just keep coming and we can never get away from them. What we need is to become giant killers…

I want to know something this morning… Are there any giant killers in this place? We have seen, over the last few weeks, what it takes to rush our giants… What happens if we fail to rush our giants…BUT just rushing them is not enough. I was thinking about this series last Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-53

Denomination: Baptist