Sermons on Helping Jesus:

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

God puts people in our path that need love, acceptance, healing, and salvation. They are often packaged in problems. How and what do we do with the people problems in our lives. This sermon also deals with the reality of heaven, hell, and angels.

“What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Could Not Have Done It Without You!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 28, 2018

This is a lay pastor's appreciation message. It's about helping without always getting recognition for it. It looks at Hur in the Bible. Sometimes God wants us in the backgroung out of the spotlight.

I Could Not Have Done It Without You. 1 Chronicles 11:10-14 Romans 16:2-13 How do you feel when someone does something and they look at you and say, “I Couldn’t Have Done It Without You.” Today as we honor our lay pastors and look back at how God has used us in the past, we say, we could not have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:10-14, Romans 16:2-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Look From The Top

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 30, 2013

The mountains and hills that we all need

A Look from the Top. by Gerald Van Horn Text: Psalms 121:1 “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help?” Have you ever thought how important mountains- hills are? David was given a great insight concerning mountains and hills.. Someone once said “God must have loved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introducing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 3, 2001

The Holy Spirit comes to take up permanent residence in a believer’s heart and life. Thus the body of the believer becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit, a truth of immense importance.

The background for today’s sermon is the Lord’s devastating announcement that he is going away. The disciples are not to be alarmed. Another comforter is coming. The comforter is promised. The Greek word for comforter is (Parakleton) and is rendered “advocate” in 1 John 2:1. The word means “one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-24, John 14:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit: The Answer For Our Confusion Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 23, 2014

Wisdom, Help, Peace, Prayer

Romans 8:26-27 July 24, 2022 Introduction: Have you ever heard this quote...”If you want to make God laugh...tell Him your plans!” I think that’s what James meant when he said, “Now listen you who say we’ll go here and we’ll do that...we’ll carry on business and make money. Why you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Knows Who And Where You Are

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

No matter one's situation God is aware.

Thank you Rev. Mark Edge He Knows Who & Where You Are Mar 11:1 ¶ And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, Mar 11:2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Butchered Bible 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014

God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation.

The Butchered Bible 1 January 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

I’ve Been Here Too Long

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

John five indicates that there is a man known only by his issue that was at the pool of Bethesda, (Mercy House) - (Church). Waiting for the stirring of the water... He was at a place of help, hope and healing.

I’ve Been Here too Long John 5: 1-8 John five indicates that there is a man known only by his issue that was at the pool of Bethesda, who dealt with this issue for 38 years and did ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Rendezvous On Straight Street

Contributed by Michael L. Randle on Nov 21, 2014

Our service to the kingdom of God is made more perfect by our interactions with other believers who are sent to minister to our lives. That's what happens for Paul on straight street.

A Rendezvous on Straight Street Acts 9:10-20 The Story is told of a man who realized his need for a Savior and drove 500 miles to a meeting where Billy Graham was preaching. He had great respect for Graham, and no disrespect or ill feelings toward any of the ministers in his own home town. His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Across Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 3, 2007

The What, Why, and How of Missions.

What’s going on? ---->When Hurricane Katrina left the Gold Coast in shatters, thousands of volunteers went to New Orleans and the outlying regions to help, and millions sent financial help to assist those displaced from their homes. The Red Cross set up and served hot meals to thousands, including ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Able

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD is able and working all grace to super abound in us so that we can be a channel of blessing to others.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD able? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is able and working all grace to super abound in us so that we can be a channel of blessing to others. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9:8 (Amplified Bible) And God is able to make all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2012

The Psalmist declares, God is what? 1- God is our refuge, we must not fear 2- God is our strength, we must not fall 3- God is our God, we must not fight

INTRO.- God is. The Psalmist doesn’t question the existence of God. He simply states, God is. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God.” ILL.- An orator in Hyde Park of London was speaking out against religion. He said, “My hatred of religion is inherited; my grandfather was an atheist; my father was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 24, 2013

Blessings of being a Christian. 1 - We have help for daily living 2 - We have provision for our needs 3 - We have confidence for death

INTRO. - ILL.- Two men boarded a coast-to-coast flight and were seated next to each other on the commercial plane. After breezing through the on-flight magazine, the first man turned to the other and asked, what do you do? The man replied: "I am a pastor of a church." "Oh," said the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah: A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Reuben Gaskin on Jun 7, 2018

Nehemiah expressed sorrow after learning of the bad situation back home. He went to the LORD GOD in prayer for solution to the problem. Who do you go to when faced with a bad situation?

The main character in the story is Nehemiah. According to Chapter 1: 1, he was the son of Hacaliah and was one of the captives carried away from Israel. He was fortunate to find himself in the Palace. GOD is able to bless us no matter the circumstances. We read in Verse 2, that when a delegation ...read more