Sermons on His Hearts Desire:

Jesus On Family Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2025

It's easy to overlook just how radical a statement Jesus makes here. He is doing nothing less than fundamentally redefining the family. What are the implications of actually living this out?

ONE QUICK POINT BEFORE WE GET TO THE ACTUAL SERMON: The definition of a Christian is someone hearing God’s word and putting it into practice. - Luke 8:21. - Matthew 7:21, 24, 26; Matthew 12:50; John 7:17; John 14:23; John 15:10; 1 John 2:17. - Jesus says something here that is crucially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Things Of God

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 12, 2025

A sermon to adults on Deuteronomy 29

Deut. 29:29 9/14/25 a.m. “The Secret Things of God” A couple of months ago we were up in North Dakota. There’s not a whole lot to see up there. A lot of farmland. But one thing they have that we don’t have down here in Oklahoma is SILOS. Now you may be thinking, “Well, I know where there are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up Others Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is a short outline for the first sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three ways to build others up according to the text.

I. Introduction a. Background on Philippians. i. Date –60AD ii. The Church –Founded sometime during 49AD (Acts 16:11-40) Formed by women. iii. Paul’s purpose in this writing is to give an update on his life. b. Paul’s Introduction shows that the first purpose in his letter was to build up the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Communication

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Nov 25, 2007

Paul’s first Epistle to the Corinthians gives us an example of how Christians should communicate with one another.

When Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians, there were important issues that had to handled. He knew his audience, considered their feelings, and approached them with love. From this letter, we Christians can learn how to communicate the same way. 1. Respect them and acknowledge their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Turn

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jan 6, 2011

A brief look at Moses' experience at the burning bush and how/where we need to turn.

Time to Turn Moses took the time to look at this bush that was burning and yet not consumed. When he did "turn to look" the Lord called to him and his life was never the same. Exodus 3:3-4 Our Faith can be challenged when we realize our need of turning. 1. Turn From a. Our preferances ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Whose Shall Those Things Be, Which Thou Hast Provided" Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2010

3 traits that classify a fool

I HE DELIBERATED UPON GOLD RATHER THAN GOD. A. Notice the THOUGHTS HE CONTEMPLATED. B. Notice the THINGS HE CLAIMED 1. He let things dominate him. 2. He let things define him. II. HE DELIBERATED UPON RESOURCES INSTEAD OF RELATIONSHIPS A. Notice the goals that pushed him 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Salty Saints

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 12, 2011

The problem of country is sitting in church pews: SALT-LESS SAINTS.

I. A SOLEMN TRUTH - “Ye are the salt” A. The PERSON of the pronouncement – Jesus B. The PEOPLE of the pronouncement – “Ye” II. A SPECIFIC TARGET – “the earth” A. How VAST is our influence - “of the earth” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2011

Have you counted the cost?

"counteth the cost…consulteth whether he be able ” Luke 14:25-28 I. THE TERMS FOR WHICH HE SOUGHT (Luke 14:26,27) A. He wanted FIDELITY TO HIS PERSON (14:26) B. He wanted IDENTITY WITH HIS PURPOSE (14:27) II. THE TASK TO WHICH HE SENT (Luke 14:28-32) A. Jesus spoke of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Eucharist Celebration: The Fellowship Of Participation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2014

A Communion for the New Year.

THE FELLOWSHIP OF PARTICIPATION. 1 Corinthians 10:16-21. 1. We have fellowship in the cup, which is a sharing in the benefits of the blood of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:16); 2. We have fellowship in the breaking of bread, which represents His broken body (1 Corinthians 10:16). 3. We who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek And Find

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Mar 3, 2022

This is an outline that I adapted from the great old study guide called Handfulls on Purpose by James Smith and Robert Lee.

Outline adapted from Handfulls on Purpose by James Smith and Robert Lee Matthew 7:7-11 Seek and Find I. Three Actions A. Ask What Ye Will B. Seek the Master C. Knock at the Door II. Three Affirmations A. Ye Shall Receive – This is satisfaction B. Ye Shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Luke 11:13, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come For Bi-Vocational Ministers And Staff

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

We are all ministers so we need to rethink some traditional vocational concepts.

The Time Has Come For Bi-vocational Ministers and Staff I have served in many churches over the last twenty-five years in a bi-vocational capacity. Only at the time I had not heard the terminology nor realized that it was what was needed in the churches. I had been saved and mentored under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Acts 20:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Could I Ask For More?

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001

The ability to give thanks is a matter of perspective and attitude. A message for a Thanksgiving holiday service.

11-20-01 Thanksgiving Eve Service Maybe you heard of the identical twins who were really opposites. One had the personality of the eternal optimist. Everything was always working out; it was going to be great. Everything was very hopeful. His brother, however, saw everything in its worst possible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 1, 2003

A sermon to help the church fulfill her role to evangelize those seeking the mystery of the spiritual.

Brothers and sisters in Christ and guests welcome to Christ’s Church in the Park. As most of you know I am a graduate student. Whenever I travel to school at KCC in Kentucky, I realize immediately that their world is different than mine. Immediately as I depart Blue Grass field in Lexington I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2004

We can learn some great life lessons from Jonah, this is the first of 4 messages I first preached in 1999. I do not remember who my sources for help were so I cannot give proper credit.

INTRODUCTION  Over the next four weeks I would like us to take some time to look at the Old Testament book of Jonah.  The Book of Jonah is one of the most ridiculed book by the liberal ‘scholars”.  The story of a fish swallowing a man sounds like a whopper of a fish ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of Church Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Apr 24, 2007

This sermon challenges the congregation to consider the journey of church (as a community)… and the adventure it provides.

The Adventure of Church Acts 1:1-11 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Big Idea - The journey of Church is an adventure into the known… unknown. Open up your Bibles to the book of Acts. • It’s the first book after the 4 Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational