Sermons on Healthiness:

Transformational Worship

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2018

If you want to experience life-transformational worship, come to a better altar – the cross of Jesus Christ – with better sacrifices: carry His shame; confess His name; and care for others.

Joanne Weil describes the time her young son asked what was the highest number she had ever counted to. She didn't know, but she asked about his highest number. It was 5,372. “Oh,” she said. “Why did you stop there?” “Church was over,” he replied. (Mike and Amy Nappa, Bore No More! Group ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is Repentance A Requirement For Salvation?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 15, 2019

An insightful look at Godly Sorrow, Confession, Contrition, Consecration, and Conversion

“Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15 NIV) Jesus said, “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10-12, Romans 10:9, Revelation 3:19-20, Exodus 20:2-5, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 8:1, James 1:20, Galatians 6:15-16, Psalm 51:7, 1 John 1:9, James 5:16, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 64:6, John 14:21, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Psalm 91:1, Mark 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devil's Drugstore

Contributed by Rob Watts on Jun 7, 2018

We need to examine ourselves as believers. Are we in the Devil's Drugstore, or in God's?

2 Corinthians 13:5 (GW) 5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are still in the Christian faith. Test yourselves! Don't you recognize that you are people in whom Jesus Christ lives? Could it be that you're failing the test? This afternoon I want us to examine ourselves. A little different ...read more

A Radical Work Ethic Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

33rd message in a series from Ephesians dealing with the admonition to stop stealing but work to give to others.

“A Radical Work Ethic: Grabbing or Giving” Ephesians 4:28 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 Paul will specify some things that characterize a loving ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Compromised Christianity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2019

This series focuses on how the Body of Christ is being compromised by false teachings currently gaining a foothold within the Church as foretold in Bible prophecy.

Compromised Christianity Scriptures: John 17:17; Matthew 24:3-14; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 5:19-20 In John 17:17 Jesus made the following request of His Father as He prayed prior to His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” The word “sanctify” means to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, Matthew 24:3-14, 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unleash The Commitment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Committing completely to God by sending, contagion and generosity.

November 12 Unleash the Commitment (Acts 11:19-30) 4 min Song 1 4 min Intro to Commitment Sunday Well, today is Commitment Sunday! I can hardly believe it’s here. Today is going to be a life-changing day in the life of our church, I thrilled that you’re here to be a part of it. If you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Passion... Passion For People! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2012

Jesus' passion was thatGod's house be a place where anyone and everyone could connect with God.

20120311 3rd Sunday in Lent B Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shin - Psalm 119:161-168 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2012

We face difficulties in life and many of us seek peace in this life… the psalmist here instructs us on how peace can be obtained and that is thru obedience to God’s Word…

Shin April 11, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:161-169 (ESV) – 21 of 22 Sin or Shin – 20th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 161Princes persecute me without cause, but my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 7:7-12 Ask And You Shall Receive Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and you shall receive

Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and you shall receive Manuscript Today we are looking at Matthew 7:7-12. You could say we are entering the final lap – the final chapter - of the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount covers some very diverse topics. Witnessing about Jesus – being salt and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Best Year Ever

Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jan 9, 2012

New Year, New Goals, New Resolutions, New Beginning

Your Best Year Ever Psalm 37:3-5 Pastor Brian Chandler New Season, New Goals, New Dreams, New Resolutions. It’s a new year with great new possibilities. Now most people when they start the new year they make new year’s resolutions and most people fail to keep their new year’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012

The first words of the Lord's prayer emphasize our need for a relationship with God and how special that relationship is.

A 4-year-old boy was asked to give the meal blessing before dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his aunts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Flying Arrows

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 19, 2012

The devil is shooting arrows against the people of God in order to afflict them in one area or the other, but their is total liberty through the power of the Holy Ghost.

THE FLYING ARROWS STUDY TEXT: Psalm 91:5 - An arrow is an injurious weapon that has capacity to cause a damage or death on a living object. - Spiritual arrows are invisible attacks from the kingdom of darkness to specific or unspecified targets. Specific targets are those that the enemy intended to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Flourishing Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 6, 2012

An introduction to the letter of 2 Thessalonians. This message gives background to the writing of 2 Thessalonians that provides better understanding the reason for the book concerning the Second Return of Christ.

2 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-3 A FLOURISHING FAITH [INTRODUCTION] Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just months after the first letter. In that letter Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1st, What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Meet God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2012

If you want to keep from sinning, grow to love the One who values you even as He shakes up your world: appreciate the relationship you have with God; give yourself completely to God; and learn to fear Him.

Thomas Fountain, of Vidalia, Georgia, was with his family in Mexico City several years ago. Now, Mexico City is 7,500 feet above sea level, so it rarely gets hot, but one of the days they spent there was a scorcher. Trying to cope with the heat, their youngest daughter, Debbie, shed all but her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Removing Guilt & Shame Series

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Aug 6, 2007

The Bible clearly teaches that God does NOT hate divorce, and the divorced ARE allowed to remarry! This Bible teaching has the power to set you free from prejudice and discrimination.

Note: Full PPT Slides and color booklet are free to download from www.TeAtatuBaptist.com Slide # 1 Into The Blender! 8 weeks of practical, down to earth tools and resources for families, step-families, divorce and remarriage! Week Three Removing Guilt and Shame and Discrimination too ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist