Sermons on Identify Immaturity:

Finding God For Yourself

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2013

All the way through the Old Testament we find that God does not want the godly to marry with the ungodly. And the New Testament tells Christians that they are not to be unequally yoked. For example, it says in 2 Corinthians, “Do not be unequally yoked to

Title: Finding God for Yourself The last time we studied Jacob’s life we saw him doing one of the most despicable things a man can do. He did it at the request of his mother. You know, sometimes people excuse themselves ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Facing Trials Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

3rd in a sermon series on James dealing with wisdom for facing trials.

“Wisdom for Facing Trials” Review This is the third episode in our journey through James. James wrote this letter of instruction to those he warmly called his dear brothers. He wrote this letter to validate genuine faith. How does real faith in Jesus behave when encountering life in a broken world? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Just Say Yes Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

We do not receive the Spirit just by saying "No" to a list of prohibited actions. We receive him by saying yes to the call of God, and yes to the commands of God

Life sometimes really does seem a lot like a shell game. It moves faster than you can keep track of and what you reach for is often disappointingly empty. For many people life feels just plain random, a big gamble but at least it's not rigged against you. But sometimes life may feel like a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing God: The Source Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 5, 2009

The writer of Job explains to us the difference between human wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God. How do we find wisdom?

KNOWING GOD: THE SOURCE OF WISDOM Why do we need wisdom? Someone said that knowledge is the ability to take something apart; wisdom is needed to put it back together again. I am not sure where that saying came from but I think it makes partial sense. A young man in our congregation told me ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Moses Meets God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

God taught Moses that He demands reverence, promises His presence and reveals His essence to those who seek Him and obey Him.

J. B. Phillips in his book Your God Is Too Small tells of how he asked a group of young people to give a snap answer to the question, "Do you think God understands radar?" They all said no, and then they roared with laughter as they considered how foolish their answer was. It showed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

In the message James the half brother of Jesus will teach us we CAN turn our trials into triumphs. (Real Faith For The Real World - prt one)

"Turning Trials Into Triumphs" TEXT: JAMES 1:1-12 Today we begin a study of the book of James. But before we begin our study I think it would be good for us to do a little background about this great book in God’s Word. Now, one thing that often adds a great deal of insight to the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophets Of Laodicea

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001

Don’t be taken in by last days deceptions.

There is no way any informed Christian can deny the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Those who follow the teachings of Hal Lindsay, the Lalonde brothers, Dave Breeze and others are excited as they hear the reports of prophetic scripture being fulfilled. For those who don’t keep up with current ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Preacher's Call To Maturity" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 10, 2009

Sermon 14 in a study in HEBREWS

“Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Paul's Emphasis On Christlike Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 11, 2014

Paul continues in his teaching about spiritual freedom... emphasis here is Christlike obedience IN our own spiritual freedom

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 7, 2014 Date Preached: August 10, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Emphasis on Christlike Obedience Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 [ESV] – read now 14Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

Our Response To The Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION

BIG IDEA: HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION INTRODUCTION: One test of a good father = How well do you discipline your children? By discipline I don’t just mean the actual spanking itself (the execution of the appropriate punishment for the given infraction)... I mean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Jesus Knew That Beliefs Shape Our Perceptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life.

1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life. John wrote of Jesus, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of Godo - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams.

1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams. Moses wrote, "Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, ‘We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is Sin Such A Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why is Sin Such a Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17)

Why is Sin Such a Perplexing Problem? (Rom. 3:10-17) Illustration:For a long time I used to think this a silly, straw-splitting distinction: how could you hate what a man did and not hate the man? But years later it occurred to me that there was one man to whom I had been doing this all my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualifications Of New Testament Priests

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

To Live before God as a new testament priest there are some qualifications that must be met.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overseeing The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible