Sermons on How We Are Taught:

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

In these verses Jesus teaches us that there is a wrong way and a right way to pray.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1 One day the disciples came to him and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciple." (Luke 11:1). As they witnessed the powerful prayer life of Jesus, they recognized the lack of that power in their own lives. Therefore they asked him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful How You Hear! Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 19, 2006

A study on how we should properly hear the Word if we want to derive spiritual benefits from it and pave the way for greater blessings.

In our passage, this morning, Jesus says that when we hear the word, we become accountable. If we hear the Word and make good use of it, we shall benefit from it and the opportunity for greater knowledge and grace will come. If we hear the Word and do not make good use of it, we will not only not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:18-21, Luke 18:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Spot The Thankful

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 18, 2014

Who are the thankful? What do they look like? How do they act? How can we tell them apart from those who are not thankful? I think Psalm 100:1-5 gives us some clues.

“HOW TO SPOT THE THANKFUL” Psalm 100:1-5. INTRODUCTION: Who are the thankful? What do they look like? How do they act? How can we tell them apart from those who are not thankful? I think Psalm 100:1-5 gives us some clues. Here we will find what to look for and more importantly, examine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Whoop The Devil

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

We can have victory over the devil because Jesus has already whooped him on his own territory!

EPH.6:10-18 “HOW TO WHOOP THE DEVIL!” A) There can be no permanent victory in the lives of God’s children until they see the fact that Satan was defeated at Calvary! * He’s already been whooped! * John 12:31-32 “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Praise God

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 30, 2007

A lot of Christians talk about praising God, but how do we know when God is really being praise?

How To Praise God Exodus 14:10-18,31; 15:1-18 Purpose: To show the elements of genuine praise. Aim: I want the listener to be more conscious of how they are praising God. INTRODUCTION: Psalm 150 1 Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Handle A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2016

In this sermon, we explore Paul's shipwreck and learn lessons for our life about the anchors God provides in the storms of life.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was the silly comedy “Gilligan’s Island.” 1. Every episode opened with the catchy theme song that introduced the plight of the group. 2. “Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Start Here - How Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2011

With a Home Mission emphasis - this message speaks to how we can follow Christ’s instructions to begin "IN JERUSALEM"

Start Here (Pt 1) Acts 1:8 * As an SBC church, we are now partnering with the North American Mission board in an emphasis we call “The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.” This emphasis bears the name of a godly woman named “Annie Walker Armstrong” and the receipts from this offering go to missions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Exoneration, Why And How?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Feb 13, 2021

Starts off with David, Bathsheba and Nathan. Then moves to Romans and tell how we are exonerated and why and how to receive salvation.

Illustration: Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace. Jonathan Lockwood Hule For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. -David sent his Army’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Embrace Grace

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Dec 19, 2020

This time of the year we find many homeless people, instead of looking down on them, learn how to show grace.

2 SAMUEL 9 CHAPTR 5-7 HOW TO EMBRACE GRACE 5 Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son Ammiel, from Lodebar 6 Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:5-8

The Wonder Of His Commission Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

"THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-29

Denomination: Christian Church

The Good News Of God Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

After introducing himself and providing us with the three marks of an effective Christian, his being a submissive servant, his being sent as God’s ambassador, and his being set-apart unto the gospel, Paul tells us in verses 2-4 of the Promise and the Pers

The Good News of God After introducing himself and providing us with the three marks of an effective Christian, his being a submissive servant, his being sent as God’s ambassador, and his being set-apart unto the gospel, Paul tells us in verses 2-4 of the Promise and the Person of the Good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote The Words, "How Beautiful Are The Feet Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001

What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote the words, “How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News?”

What Did Paul Mean When HeWrote the words, “How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News?” In the skeptical world we live there are many descriptions that our media has for gospel preachers, but beautiful is certainly not one of them. Usually, the world thinks of gospel preachers as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Finish Well Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 8, 2021

Stories abound of folks who began well in the Christian faith, and in ministry, but failed to finish well. What does the Word of God say about how we can be motivated to follow Jesus faithfully to the end?

I was listening to one of our secular news and talk radio stations one morning this past week. And there was an innocent joke, of all things, about our subject this morning. A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 3:14, Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Putting Your Trust In God

Contributed by Tony Lewis on Aug 8, 2002

This sermon is about the necessity of trusting in God and 4 reason’s why you should. 1.He’s Conscious 2.He’s Concerned 3.He’s Consistent 4.He’s Capable

Intro: One of the most difficult things to do in this present dispensation is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on Him and to trust Him. But at times it isn’t the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Restoration Business

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016

God Restored Israel, and He will restore us!

GODS RESTORATION BUSINESS TEXT: For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after. Jeremiah 30:17 KJV Hosea 6:2-3 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17

Denomination: Baptist