Sermons on Hope Deferred:

Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 10, 2010

This message shows the correlation between the healing of Naaman's leprosy and the salvation of the lost sinner, defiled by sin.

Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need Text: 2 Kings 5:1, 14 Intro: Over the next decade, 2010-2020, the Southern Baptist Convention will conduct a nation-wide evangelistic initiative called, “GPS—God’s Plan for Sharing.” Its rallying cry is rather ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Outrageous Faith Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Abraham shows outrageous faith in response to God's unreasonable request that he sacrifice his promised son Isaac. Clearly faith is shown through our obedience.

Let me share a story from Chuck Swindoll. “Four guys decided to go mountain climbing one weekend. In the middle of the climb, one fella slipped over a cliff, dropped about 60 feet and landed with a thud on the ledge below. The other three hoping to rescue him yelled, ‘Joe, are you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2010

This sermon deals with ministry burn-out in the life of Elijah. God healed him with four steps. 1. REST and REFRESHMENT 2. REDISCOVER God 3. REDIRECTION From God 4. Prepare For REPLACEMENT

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out A little girl had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. Finally she grasped the knack of shoe tying and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the daughter to be delighted – but that is not what happened. After she had displayed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices--James, John And Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2010

In today's lesson we examine what it means to believe and follow Jesus.

Scripture “We are the choices that we have made.” That is the comment made by Meryl Streep’s character, Francesca Johnson, in The Bridges of Madison County. Every day you and I are faced with choices. And choices have consequences. Many of our choices are relatively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Antidote Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 12:3-8 Title- The Antidote Romans 12:3-8 3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 4 For just as we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Which Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 12, 2008

Who do you follow?

Matt 24:4-5 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. KJV Especially in the last fifty years we have seen this prophecy come to pass. We have seen many cult leaders stand up to say ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Take This Job And Love It Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 15, 2008

56th in a series from Ephesians. Job satisfaction comes from taking Jesus to work with me.

In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It”. The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Boot Camp Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 22, 2008

57th in a series from Ephesians. When we become a follower of Jesus, we enlist in a spiritual war so we need to be prepared for the battle.

When we began our journey through the Book of Ephesians about a year and a half ago, I described Paul’s letter as our basic training manual. I also observed that since we are in a spiritual battle, we all need to be prepared for that battle by going though the spiritual basic training that is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jonathan - Covenant Friend Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Looks at Jonathan and the characteristics of true friendship and the need for that in our lives.

Jonathan – Covenant Friend A Covenant friend is Committed (v. 18:1-4; 20:16-42) A Covenant friend is Loyal (v. 4) A Covenant friend is Accountable (v. 8) A Covenant friend is Honest (v. 9-15) A Covenant Friend is Christ Centered (many verses, Lord) Jonathon is a good example of a Covenant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Saved Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jul 31, 2008

The mystery of salvation.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: How To Be Saved Romans 10 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, June 22, 2008 Let me begin with a quick review…the last time we were in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

From Learning To Living Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

If you really want to worship God, then present yourself to him daily--as a living sacrifice.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: From Learning to Living Romans 12:1-8 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, June 29, 2008 I will never forget the first time I got behind the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

Sooner or later we all ask the question, "Why did God create me?"

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: What On Earth Am I Here For? Romans 15-16 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 20, 2008 Today is a monumental day. We are finishing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First 42 Months : 1 Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 12 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. This starts as in depth look at chapter 11 and the first 42 months of the Tribulation Period.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 12: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:21-22, 36-38) We have reached the twelfth week of our study of the prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. Last week we laid the groundwork for our in-depth study of chapter 11. This week we are going to start ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2008

1) PAUL’S WONDER ABOUT THE GALATIANS’ DEFECTION (Galatians 1:6) 2) PAUL’S WISDOM REGARDING THE FALSE TEACHERS’ DECEPTION (Galatians 1:7) 3) PAUL’S WARNING OF GOD’S DESTRUCTION (Galatians 1:8–9)

This week, a U. S. soldier who was deported after his refugee claim was dismissed in Federal Court. This is nearly three years following his arrival in Canada and he may now face a number of consequences for army desertion. Robin Long, believed to be the first military deserter to be sent back to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008

63rd in a series from Ephesians. The sword of the Spirit requires using specific Scriptures in specific circumstances.

There certainly shouldn’t be any doubt by now that those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are in a serious and difficult battle with the evil one. But if any of you discount the seriousness of that battle, the sixth and final piece of the armor of God should dispel any such doubts. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist