Sermons on Hear My Prayer:

What Really Makes You Happy? Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

What drives us in life? Solomon ponders the source of our pleasure.

Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 What Really Makes You Happy? 1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: 2 A man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor, so that he lacks nothing for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Kaleidoscope Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012

- Ro. 1:16-17 is a Kaleidoscope giving beauty in its conciseness of the gospel. Formulating the theme of Romans into two verses. It summarize the gospel that he explains in the rest of the book

Kaleidoscope - It was invented 1817 by Sir David Brewster. - Named from two Gk words meaning 'beautiful' and 'form', and added the word scope to show that it was something that you look through. - A tube lined with mirrors set at angles to each other - A continually changing pattern of shapes and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 15, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith in the taxi? Put faith in GOD alone. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that faith in GOD accomplishes impossible results. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:22-24 (New Living Translation, Second

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith in the taxi? Put faith in GOD alone. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that faith in GOD accomplishes impossible results. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:22-24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Bitter And Better I Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Trouble will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

From Bitter And Better Exodus 1:11-14 11 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Place For You

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012

We have a place in Heaven if we have a place for Jesus in our hearts.

A Place for You January 25, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We have a place in Heaven if we have a place for Jesus in our hearts. Focus Passage: John 14:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: After having served for decades in Africa, a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Buried Alive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 16, 2012

The meaning & purpose of baptism.

The Unbaptized Arm Ivan the Great was the Tsar of all of Russia during the Fifteenth Century. He brought together the warring tribes into one vast empire--the Soviet Union. As a fighting man he was courageous. As a general he was brilliant. He drove out the Tartars and established peace across the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Temptation Fighters

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 12, 2012

“Temptation comes to everyone!’ When it comes,’ I want to give you 7 things to remember.” “Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in.” (Billy Sunday) “Victorious living does not mean freedom fro

Seven Temptation Fighters James 4:7NKJ A certain boy was severely warned by his dad not to go swimming again, but he disobeyed and came back home all wet. His dad asked him, “why did you disobey me despite my warnings. He answered, ‘I was tempted by the devil. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Worth? Series

Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on Nov 18, 2012

This sermon deal with our value in Christ. Without God we are nothing, yet as believers we are highly valued by God.

What are you worth? Psalm 103:14 (ESV) For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. Looking around the world that we find ourselves in, I’ve come to the conclusion that people as a whole do not value life. We don’t value ourselves, we don’t value one another. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:14

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To The Source

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 25, 2012

NLT: Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, "The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery

Returning to the Source Ephesians 5:18NLT It was said that Francis d’Assisi once invited a young man to join him on a trip to town to preach. Honored to be given the invitation, the young man readily accepted. All day long he and Francis walked through the streets, byways, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The King Returns

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010

Are you ready for when Jesus comes? Will you be ashamed or rewarded?

I. Some will be Remorseful (Shemei) vs. 16-20 He had reason to be ashamed - 2 Samuel 16:5 "And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. 6 And he cast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:15-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfort Of Conformity

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010

Christians should live their lives conformed to Jesus Christ.

Intro. Many times we preach and teach, and we should, be not conformed to this world. At the same time we must remember that we are all conformed to something! Tonight I want to encourage you to be conformed. This passage reveals our love for God because of Him. How do we know we love Him? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Running Towards The Light

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

SOMETIME, IN ADAPTING TO THE NEW SCHEDULE, WE NEGLECT THE OLD PATTERNS THAT HAVE BEEN ENGRAVED INTO OUR LIFESTYLE. THIS MESSAGE IS A REMINDER TO US ALL THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY CHANGES THAT MAY COME INTO OUR LIVES, OUR SCHEDULES OR OUR PRIORITIES, WE ARE A

RUNNING TOWARDS THE LIGHT SELECTED PASSAGES INTRODUCTION: THIS LABOR DAY, I AM SURE WE ALL HAVE FAMILY TYPE EVENTS PLANNED. AFTER ALL THIS IS OUR LAST OFFICIAL OPPORTUNITY OF SUMMER. SCHOOL WILL BE STARTING, AND A WHOLE NEW REGIMEN OF ACTIVITIES WILL BESIEGE US AS FAMILIES. SOMETIME, IN ADAPTING ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Loyalty (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2010

Being a follower of Jesus can give people a strong sense of their own identity. Indeed you could even say that to belong to Christ, to be "in Christ", to be a member of his body, is the only identity we need.

Opening illustration: Any person working in the US Marine Corps lives with a motto “Always Faithful.” He is to remain faithful to the US Army – even unto death for the cause of his country. What he doesn’t have to do? • Take orders from enemy leadership • Never quit partway through the military ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

Contributed by Daniel Sandoval on Oct 17, 2010

The famous joke for children, explained biblically. This is the story of the good Samaritan with emphasis on the two men who didn't help the man in need.

Turn with me in your bibles to Luke chapter 10. Many of you have heard multiple times the story of the good Samaritan and think that because you have heard it so many times you can't get much out of it. I want to look at this story in a completely different light so you can get something out of ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Know Where You Are Going Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 19, 2008

Like the Extreme Cowboy Race, as Christians we too are in a race. We must saddle up and ride to win the race.

Extreme Cowboy Race John 16:5-16 Pastor Louis Gibson April 15 2008 “Extreme Cowboy Race” RFD tv airs with Craig Cameron. A race with obstacles like the Texas Three-step, log drag, water hazard, etc… It is a timed event with points awarded based upon a set of five criteria; 1. horsemanship, 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist