Sermons on Hidden Mystery:

Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006

Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lies We Believe About Circumstances Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Lie #1: If my circumstances were different, I would be different. Do you believe this?

2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God’s Investment-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2011

1 of 2. Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity of God’s investment. But When does this happen? When we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Father Takes a Needle for His Fearful Son Recently I was sitting in a doctor's office with one of my young sons, & the nurse wanted to draw blood from him for a test. As you can imagine, he did not want to have his blood drawn. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Great About God?-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015

4 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-IV—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: What’s so great about Florida/Carrabelle? Many people come to Florida & Carrabelle, FL to Escape the cold, looking for milder climes...or maybe ‘The easy life,’ Retirement, Escape from the ‘rat race.’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Beyond Measure

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 22, 2020

In Psalm 65, David reminds us of the blessings that are upon God’s creation. And because of that, we are reminded of some very simple reasons to be thankful. But In what ways, are we blessed? We are blessed beyond measure by God’s...

BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE—Psalm 65:1-13 Diets GENERALLY focus on a desired result without acknowledging the real problem...That is, once the desired weight is reached due to the radical & largely unhealthy procedure of the diet, then the weight must be maintained, but in a ‘healthy’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

In Seventy Weeks-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 19, 2017

3 of 3. Daniel was granted knowledge of the fulfillment of God’s plan for the ages. Messiah’s(God’s Anointed) presence is pivotal to God’s plan for the ages. But What will He do? In 70 weeks Messiah(God’s Anointed) will complete...

IN SEVENTY WEEKS-III—Daniel 9:24(1-3, 13-27) The Pivotal Messiah OR Messiah’s Niche Attention: Progressive television?: Sadly, the following is a disclaimer which previewed today’s airing(Dec. 17, 2017) of Dr. Charles Stanley’s ‘In Touch’ TV show: “The opinions and views expressed do not reflect ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 29, 2005

Have you ever considered the fact that everything that God gives you as abilities, gifts and knowledge are opportunities for others sake? If your salvation were just for your benefit, then God would have taken you home the moment you were saved.

The grace of Stewardship. Ephesians 3:1-12 07/31/05 This is our forth study in our series amazing grace. We have talked about saving grace. We used our text from Ephesians 2 verses 8 and 9, “For by grace are you saved through faith, not of works lest any man should boast.” Last Sunday morning we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Six Essential Elements Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015

A look at six elements of "Christ crucified" - the core of our faith.

What’s At The Core? The center of the gospel is not the Bible or the church; it is Christ crucified. - 1 Timothy 3:16. - The phrase at the beginning of verse 16 is worth a moment’s pause: “the mystery of godliness.” - This can be taken two ways: a. The mystery of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Discern Between God's Will And A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

How to Discern Between God’s Will and A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-40

How to Discern Between God’s Will and A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-40 Perhaps one of the greatest difficulties we face is deciding what is God’s will and what is a thoughtful suggestion from a friend. Many people are eager to give good advice, but it may not be God’s will for your life. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage For The Apprehensive

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Courage for the apprehensive(Christian) is found in The Comfort of ...

COURAGE FOR THE APPREHENSIVE—Revelation 2:8-11 Jesus encouraged the Smyrnan church as they faced the certainty of mortal/lethal/deadly persecution. Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Where does Christian courage arise during apprehensive moments? 6 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When Salvation Happens Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Looking at the various aspects of the salvation event.

 January 1979 in a college dorm room in Stillwater Oklahoma at the age of 20 life’s most important moment happened for me. 1) It was followed up 7 ½ months later when I walked the right aisle, come all the way from the third row from the back at Eastwood Baptist Church in Tulsa Oklahoma. 2) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Christmas Colors

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2000

A Christmas Eve Sermon about the colors of Christmas in the manger.

Christmas Eve Lk. 2:1-20 “Christmas Colors” A window opened in the yellow straw, as a black nose, two pinkish ears and a gray paw poked out to see the strange sound in that stable. The gray little mouse saw the brown hues of the ox, the donkey and the camel in the silver glow of that star. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

I Remembered It In Michigan

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 25, 2002

Sometimes we forget what life is all about until we...SLOW DOWN.

July 14 & 15, 2001 Psalm 26:3 I Remembered It in Michigan Vacations are sometimes wonderful and sometimes disasters. I once listened for nearly two hours while driving to a call in talk show that had caller after caller telling vacation horror stories. I heard about people stranded over seas, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Identity, What Is Yours? Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 26, 2003

Today we will start a study in the Book of Romans. The Apostle Paul wrote this book as led by God to show us the revelation of God’s righteousness, the vindication of God’s righteousness, and the application of God’s righteousness. We will be lookin

Paul’s Identity, What is Your Identity? Servant Apostle Set Apart Missionary DBF Sunday Sermon, 4/27/03, Romans 1:1-5 Today we will start a study in the Book of Romans. The Apostle Paul wrote this book as led by God to show us the revelation of God’s righteousness, the vindication of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Agenda Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "Faithful Or Unfaithful".

AGENDA Hosea 1:1-2:1 Hosea was a prophet who lived and prophesied just before the destruction of Israel in 722 BC. He preached to the Northern Kingdom. This book is a love story--the story of a broken marriage and of the heartache which unfaithfulness brings into a life. It is also the story ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist