Sermons on His Glorious Presence:

The Time Has Come

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 18, 2008

The Time Has Come for God’s Judgment which begins in the house of God and will continue till God judges every unbeliever.

The Time Has Come 17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now "If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?" 19 Therefore let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Building And Battling Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 4, 2008

Building Christ’s church on earth is not easy work. There will be Satanic opposition.

1. A SUBTLE APPROACH "Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel; Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Mission Accomplished Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

Despite much opposition the temple was rebuilt. This sermon looks at the reasons for the ultimate success of the Jews building project.

Text - "This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar". Why was the temple project successful? 1. GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY God said the temple would be built and it was. God’s sovereignty was particularly evident in lives of two kings - Cyrus and Darius. a) Cyrus the foreordained king - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:15

The Evil Of Envy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

What envy does to a life

We need to learn three things about handling envy in our lives, whether we are the ones envying or the ones being envied. 1. The REASONS for Envy (37:1-11) A. The brothers knew Joseph was favored (37:3-4) B. Joseph received special treatment (37:3) C. God spoke to Joseph (37:5-11) D. Joseph knew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:11

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Fire Fall?

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Exploring how the church can see God’s power fall upon it

Elijah did some things that allowed the fire of God (God’s power) fall on the altar. When we implement the same principles in our lives and church, we will see God’s power fall on us. 1. Elijah repaired the altar (v. 30). Our altar: Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 2:20 What breaks our altar: sin (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Family - Joseph Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 9, 2006

This is the first in a series on the Birth of Christ. Joseph was a man who was chosen of God to be a part of the Holy Family. I also have this in Powerpoint aviailable upon request.

A Holy Family Joseph Mathew 1:18-25 Over the next couple of weeks we will be talking about A Holy Family. As the Christmas story unfolds in the Gospel of Matthew, we begin with Joseph. I. He was a man of Prophecy. Vs 18 A. Jesus would be born of the house of David. Isaiah 9:7 B. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Life To The Fullest Measure

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Principles that believers can follow to live life to the fullest measure.

How To Live Life To The Fullest Measure John 14:6 I. Have a day by day – step by step – relationship with God. John 5:17,19,20 - Jesus followed the Father’s plan step by step – day by day. - Over and over in scripture we see God deal with people one step at a time. - Abraham – Genesis 12:1-5 - ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Tithing Brings

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2006

Scripture describing what tithing brings

Tithing Brings: Order and Wisdom to your finances and helps curb materialism. Mt 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: Mt 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

Jesus is coming soon. Jesus is coming to bring righteousness to the earth, but before he comes down a few things must happen.

Revelation 17 Hall Street Baptist Church December 13, 2006 Jesus is coming soon. Jesus is coming to bring righteousness to the earth, but before he comes down a few things must happen. 1. All the godless armies of the world destroyed Rev 16. 2. All false religions and perpetuators of false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choices, Choices

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Apr 28, 2007

There are two gates both are say this way to Heaven, but only one will get you there.

CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Our Duty

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 25, 2007

Memorial Day sermon paralleling the duty of our soldiers SOme of this was adapted from Melvin Worthington

Our Duty James 1:1-27 Key Verse 22 The real test = DO the Word – Duty -from the word “due” ie taxes are due, bills are due -- Duty is what is due the Lord our Savior! James makes a clear statement here -- just knowing the Word is not enough! Evidently James (the brother of Jesus) writing to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Like A River

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 17, 2007

God has promised to give abundant peace to all those who obey Him.

We live in a world full of war and violence. Yet God promises the "House of Israel" long time ago, that if they obeyed Him, He would have given them peace like a "River." I went down to the river to understand the greatness of this text. I discovered the following: I. A River Flows Continuously. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:18

Denomination: Baptist

Choices, Choices

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006

Life is full of choices. Some have effects on our lives, but The Bible gives us eternal choices to make.

CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Discipline Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul gives addresses unscriptural teaching and living, and gives the guideline for sound discipline in a Christian’s life.

Biblical Discipline 1 Timothy 4:1-16 I. The Undisciplined Atmosphere of the Last Days (v. 1-5) a. Satan’s deceptive power (v. 1; 1 John 4:6; James 3:15) b. False teachers with no spiritual guidance (v. 2; Ephesians 4:19) c. Unscriptural teaching (v. 3-5) i. Unnecessary sacrifices (v. 3; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Committal

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006

Basic Committal, at the graveside after funeral service - 5 minutes. Change the name and you are good to go.

Carl Brady Rom 14:7-8 For none us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die we belong to the Lord. Message We may have come here to committ our Brother Carl Brady To the Lord our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational