Sermons on Heaven Our Hope:

Why Do Christians Suffer

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Positioning Yourself For A Miracle

Contributed by Charles Jenkins on Aug 6, 2002

When you have a need in your life you are in position for God to do the miraculous in your life!

Positioning Yourself For a Miracle Foundation scripture: John 2:1-11 I. John 2:1-2 A. Their is a marriage feast in Cana. 1. Cana was about 10 miles from Nazareth. 2. Mary, Jesus’ mother, was already there. B. Jesus was called to the feast. Why? 1. Was ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Opportunities

Contributed by Joshua Giere on Sep 14, 2002

Opportunities: Seized and wasted. This is a practical serman given before we left for camp.

Did You Know? A dollar bill lasts approximately 18 months in circulation. A pencil can draw a line more than 30 miles long, but a pen can only draw a line about 1 mile long. Practice footballs used by NFL teams last only 2 or 3 days, with a playing life of about 5 hours. Home teams are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5, Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abel Vs Unable Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Sep 20, 2002

What qualifications would Abel have for being included in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)

Able vs. Unable (Genesis 4:1-8) Abel was a shepherd. Cain was a farmer. Cain would end up making Abel the first person martyred for the truth. What led to this extreme act of violence? I. The Offering A. Two different offerings 1. Abel offered fat portions from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 8, 2013

God’s message of salvation was intended for all people.

Epiphany January 6, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s message of salvation was intended for all people. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Supplemental Passage: He says, "It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Calm In The Storm

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 15, 2013

Jesus can take care of whatever situation you find yourself in.

Calm in the Storm October 13, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus can take care of whatever situation you find yourself in. Focus Passage: Mark 4:35-41 Supplemental Passage: "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Children’s Address

Contributed by None None on Aug 22, 2013

I have had a bad week! Everything I did went wrong. My car got a flat tyre… in the rain! My telephone got disconnected because I forgot to pay the bill. I was running late for everything. All of this made me really grumpy and to top it all off...

Materials: A few balloons, some filled with air, some with water Candle Match I have had a bad week! Everything I did went wrong. My car got a flat tyre… in the rain! My telephone got disconnected because I forgot to pay the bill. I was running late for everything. All of this made me really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-16

Denomination: *other

My God Is Able

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

Encouraging message that includes points on salvation and sanctification that reminds us of the many things the Bible tells us that God can do!

My God is Able Text: II Chron. 32:9-15 Intro. Sennacherib was attacking Lachish in 699 B.C. He asks, “Is God able to deliver them from him?” He is questioning God’s ability to save them in relation to the fact that the other nations gods were not able to save them. My God is Able: I. To ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:9-15

Denomination: Holiness

Greater Is He That Is In You

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

We have the greater one living on the inside of us. For greater is he that is in you - than he that is in the world.

The Greater One Lives in Me! Text: I Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary, the devil, walketh about, as roaring lion seeking whom he may devour." Have you ever noticed that the closer you get to God, the more Satan attacks you- Why? Because you become a threat to him and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With Wrath? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Jonah’s anger at God’s compassion for the Ninevites

Key Text: Jonah 4:8-9 Jonah’s anger caused five things to happen in his life. 1. Jonah’s anger caused him to RESIST God’s call (v. 1-2a) A. We resist the call to pray when we are angry (1 Thess. 5:17). B. We resist the call to love when we are angry (John 15:12; 1 Cor. 13:5; John 13:35). C. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Knock, Knock. Who's There?

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 6, 2007

Homosexuality is trying to break down the door of society. Will you let it in?

1. THE MEN OF THE AREA (a) Their aim "They called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them". Homosexual rape. One of the fastest-growing crimes in England. (b) Their argument "This one fellow came in to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

A Reality Check

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 28, 2007

Examining what it means to live a "real" and authentic Christian life

The text reveals four characteristics that describe a "real" Christian - a believer who not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. By asking four questions we can give ourselves a realtiy check. 1. Are you HONEST? (v. 3) We must be honest in the way we live our lives. Message paraphrase: "But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Look Where He Brought Me From? Series

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 2, 2007

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature

Jeremiah 18: 1-4 the word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD saying, 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. 4 But the vessel that he was making of clay was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Eligible For Water Baptism? Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

A look at the qualifications for baptism.

Part 3 Who is eligible for water baptism? 1. Those who have repented of their sins "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38, KJV) 2. Those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Mennonite

The Eucharistic Action Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that gathers us into one body.

January 5, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The radical change, the change meant to set off a process which transforms reality, a change made present in Bethlehem as God revealed Himself as human, is the same change we celebrate here each day on our altar. Reality is transformed; the insignificant ...read more

Denomination: Catholic