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What Does It Mean To "make Every Effort" To Enter The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 10, 2025

This passage has two troubling phrases: "make every effort" and "try . . . and not be able." What are we to do with those? And do they mean that God is setting up difficult barriers to get into the Kingdom?

WHAT DOES "MAKE EVERY EFFORT" MEAN? It doesn’t mean that it’s nearly impossible but that you should focus your attention. - Luke 13:22-24a. - Jesus is asked an important question: “[A]re only a few people going to be saved?” (v. 23). - That's a great question. What is the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Important Matters About Prayer

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2001

Scripture teaches many important matters about prayer.

IMPORTANT MATTERS ABOUT PRAYER 1- Scheme of prayer Matthew 6:9-13 The Lord’s Prayer John 14:13-14 Asking in His name What have you learned about the “how to” of prayer? 2- Schedule of prayer Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning When is your best time for prayer? 3- Season of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Awaiting A Move, Or Moved To Wait?

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 14, 2004

Are you a body at rest or resting in the Lord?

Please continue to hold! Your answer will be available shortly. But realize, when GOD answers, its either yes, no, or wait. Waiting is often the hardest to accept. It often means depriving one’s self. But GOD is still working. He’s working to I. Encourage us: Galatians 6:9 "And let us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin Of Sin

Contributed by Dwaine Evans on Sep 4, 2005

What is sin and what do we do about it.

The Origin of Salvation Genesis 3 I. In Gen. We find that God said that Adam & Eve could eat from every tree except one. If they eat from that one they would die. Satan said they would not die. Who was right? (listen to the conversations that God and Satan had with them) A. God - man was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

"Bread In The Kingdom Of God..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 13, 2005

Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, shut off the alarm, it was gone. Let’s examine the simularity together from today’s text!

DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH -Preached in The AM Worship- Dr. E. Winson Butler senior pastor INTRODUCTION Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, call back the dog, shut off the alarm - it was gone! Funny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Strong, Godly Faith

Contributed by Mark Flurry on Jul 28, 2007

How does one strengthen and grow in faith?Expository sermon based on Psalm 131 with a backup application passage from Luke 18:9-17

1. It begins when I recognize my weakness and humble myself before God. (vs. 1a) a. God is more interested in my availability than my abilities. b. There is no place in God’s kingdom for my pride. 2. My faith will work best when I allow God to be God, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Eye See You Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 30, 2007

Are we using our money, time, and resources to bless others? The eye is the lamp of the body. How we live our lives and how we use our blessings determines how brightly we shine for Jesus.

Video clip: The Lake House Hospital Scene: Father is reminding architect son about the importance of and difference in light depending on location and environment. Window of the Soul: Our Eyes • Motives • Virtues (generosity, stinginess, envy/jealousy, ) • Actions (lamp gives light!) Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Preach Preacher Preach!!!!

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 25, 2007

a sermon to PREACHERS HOPE IT HELPS YOU.

READ 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 LETS READ TITLE PREACH PREACHER PREACH HOW, outline,, ( A CHARGE TO YOUNG PREACHERS ) 1.PREACHER, (BIBLE THYSELF) STUDY TO SHEW THYSELF APPROVED UNTO GOD,A WORKMAN THAT NEEDETH NOT TO BE ASHAMED RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH 2TIM.2.15 2.PREACHER (BANISH ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Oh Yes He Cares

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 11, 2003

Does Jesus Care Oh yes He cares!!

Oh Yes, He Cares Pastor Rodney A. Fry – First Baptist Church of Henderson (SBC) Preached 05/11/03 PM Service Intro: There’s an old song that says, “Does Jesus Care?” Well, does He? 1.No one cares (Psalms 142:4) Sometimes we feel abandoned 2.The Lord your God cares (Deut 11:12) 3.He cares for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:4, Deuteronomy 11:12

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Testimony In The Temple Today!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon is meant to encourage believers not to be discouraged or ashamed of their testimony of the Power of GOD!!!

“There’s A Testimony In The Temple Today!!!” Acts 3:1-10 v. 1 “went up” v. 4 “look up” let down (v. 6) “Silver and gold have I none” set up (v. 6) “but such as I have give I thee” up (v. 6) “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth” v. 6 “rise up” v. 7 “and lifted him up” power up (v. 7) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas: "Well Stricken In Years..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 8, 2004

In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings, while others buy crutches. I’m sure Mary felt the same way when she heard how she was going to have a baby & how it was to happen. Let’s examine the birth of Jesus together!

Introduction In a little small "dry" town. A businessman decided to open a tavern. The local Churches began an outcry! They all came together to pray and asked God to intervien. Two days later, lightening mysterioulsy struck the bar and it burned to the ground. The owner hired a laywer to sue the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Relationship?

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 25, 2008

This sermon is a inventory of our relationship with the Lord.

“How Is Your Relationship?” Text: Daniel 1;2;6 Introduction: This morning I would like us to take an inventory of our personal relationship with God. We are going to do this by taking a look at Daniel’s life. 1.The Diet. chapter 1 Daniel promised God the he would not defile his ...read more

Denomination: *other

In The Midst Of Disaster

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 3, 2005

Written in the wake of Katrina’s aftermath to encouage the Church.

I. God is still in control. vs. 1 A. Thou art MY God. B. He Knows what He is doing Isa. 55:8 C. I will exalt and praise Him. D. He had done things of wonder. E. His counsels (purpose) is Faithfulness and Truth. II. God is Glorified Vs 3 A. Many are grateful for their lives. B. Many will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

This Day You Choose

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 28, 2008

This message deals with choices

This Day You Choose Joshua 28: 7-15 This is Joshua’s farewell speach and he urges Israel to stay passionately committed to God’s Faithfulness. He warns Israel disodedience and concluded, "But As For Me And My House We Will Serve The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Is Watching And Knows"

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Psalm 2:11- Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

God watches us all everyday. God watches us all from the time we wake up until the time we lay down. God watches every move that we make, and doesn’t miss a step. He even sees us when we try to run and hide from him. God even watches us when we are with our friends. God watches how we act ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:11

Denomination: *other