Sermons on I Am That I Am:

The High Calling Of Deacons-Part 1

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The role of deacons

I. The purpose of having Deacons. (vs. 1-2,4) 1. To minister to the physical needs of the church. (vs. 1-2b) A. The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word “diakonos” which carries the idea of serving as a helper, or servant/ B. The early church in Jerusalem did not need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Display Loyal Love For Your Redeemer! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your Kinsman-Redeemer, you must forsake your pagan ways and demonstrate loyal love to Him.

Display Loyal Love for Your Redeemer! Ruth 1-4 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your Kinsman-Redeemer, you must forsake your pagan ways and demonstrate loyal love to Him. I. Loyal love puts the needs of others first and thus experiences the blessing of God. 1:6-22a A. Ruth is widowed and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Heed The Words Of The Prophets? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your Prophet, you must heed His Word in order to enjoy intimate fellowship with Him and to avoid His judgment.

Will You Heed the Words of the Prophets? 2 Samuel 12 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your Prophet, you must heed His Word in order to enjoy intimate fellowship with Him and to avoid His judgment. I. Heed God’s Word in order to forsake sin! v. 1-13 A. God uses His Word to speak to you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Provides Victory Through Suffering Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ was victorious in His suffering, you can be victorious in your suffering and find comfort in Him.

Resurrection Job 19:1-29 PROPOSITION: Since Christ was victorious in His suffering, you can be victorious in your suffering and find comfort in Him. I. Look to the finished work of Christ on the cross for comfort. v. 1-22 A. Job is ridiculed by his friends (1-5). 1. They torment him with ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reflect The Holiness Of God! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy; Christians must reflect His holiness in their daily lives.

How to Reflect the Holiness of God! Isaiah 6:1-13 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy; Christians must reflect His holiness in their daily lives. I. Look upon Christ in all His glory. v. 1-4 A. His sovereignty is the powerful nature of God (1). 1. He is “sitting upon a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heart Is The “matter”! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the Great Physician; your depraved heart can be surgically repaired by Him.

Your Heart is the “Matter”! Jeremiah 31 PROPOSITION: Since Christ is the Great Physician; your depraved heart can be surgically repaired by Him. I. What is wrong with your heart? A. Sin has been ingrained into your heart! 1. You have an inward propensity to pursue idols. 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 22, 2015

The Gospel is the best gift that can be given to anyone this time of year

Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas Matt 2:1-11 Intro: Isa 60:6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall bring good news, the praises of the LORD. - Illustration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit, Says The Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015

Anything of significance is accomplished by the Spirit of God; not in your own power.

By My Spirit, Says the Lord December 13, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Anything of significance is accomplished by the Spirit of God; not in your own power. Focus Passage: Zechariah 4:6 Supplemental Passage: Some boast in chariots and some in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Priorities

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015

We must fix our eyes and our priorities on eternal things.

Eternal Priorities September 30, 2015 Revival Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must fix our eyes and our priorities on eternal things. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:19-21 Supplemental Passage: Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 15:21-28

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 1, 2020

Doggie Bag, Anyone?

1. Intro / background (v 21-22) A. Tyre & Sidon, Syria & Phoenicia B. The woman from the region of Canaan 2. Christ did not answer her a word. Sometimes God answers our prayers with a yes, no, wait or silence (v 23) 3. The disciples tried to calm down the situation. 4. "I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Vineyard

Our Journey Home

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 4, 2020

Throughout this chapter, it speaks of Faith and how needful it is to reach our "Eternal" home. All of the hero's of faith were traveling the same road with the same destination....HOME!

Trouble was brewing in the Jewish community Some Christian Jews were thinking of turning back to Judaism The sacrificial offerings, decorations and elaborate temples appealed to them more than a cross. An ineffectual offering that they could see appealed to them more than an invisible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is To Be Praise Forever

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 28, 2020

The Lord is always righteous and holy. Praise His name. Give thanks to the Lord that He has been kind to you. He will continue to do so.

Dear brothers and sisters, I wish to share a devotion from Ps 145:17 – 21 to encourage you. 1) The Lord is always righteous and holy. Praise His name. Give thanks to the Lord that He has been kind to you. He will continue to do so. v. 17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Pastor Not Chairman

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 13, 2021

Not happy with the way your church is going? Let your pastor be a pastor, not the Chairman of the Board or the CEO.

Topic on LinkedIn - Why Are Churches Run Like a Business When Paul's Model Kept Business and Church Separate? My comment: I believe that God calls pastors and not CEOs. Had the Church kept things simple we would not have the issues to address. Act 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

This is our Thanksgiving season for our nation, but we as Christians are to have a spirit of Thanksgiving at all times and for all things. But do we?

1. The 10 lepers, only one returned to give thanks. Luke 17:11-19 a. it's easy to give thanks when it looks like God has worked in our favor. b. What about all the times it appears that God is not heard us? 2. Let me give another thought concerning being thankful. a. A few years ago, I taught ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Child Of The King Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

A Child of the King

Galatians 4 v 1 - 7 A Child of the King 1. The Registration The Restriction - 1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, The Resignation - differeth nothing from a servant, The Resolution - though he be lord of all; 2. The Representation His Practice - 2 But is under tutors and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Holiness