Sermons on Identifying:

How To Ask God For Forgiveness As A Christian Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2025

Practical insight on asking God to forgive our sins as we walk daily with Christ.

NOT JUST WHEN WE'RE SAVED: Asking for forgiveness is supposed to be a regular part of my walk of faith. - Matthew 6:12a. - Let me start by saying that we are going to handle v. 12 in two parts. This week we will look at the first half of the verse; next week the second half. I am doing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Need To Baptize

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This marvelous passage gives us the insight in regards to the ordinance of Baptism

“Why Do We Need To Baptize?” Romans 6:3-4 A. Because it enables us to IDENTIFY with Christ in His death and resurrection. (v. 3) Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27; 1 Peter 3:21; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of The Seeker Of One More Soul

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

To challenge people to reach one more soul for Christ.

THE ATTITUDE OF A SEEKER OF ONE MORE SOUL Luke 15:1-10 1. He is not satisfied with what he has as long as there is ONE MORE that is lost. „« The shepherd surely could have just waited a few months and he would have had well over a hundred sheep in his flock. „« The woman could have worn her head ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Following Afar Off

Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007

Following Jesus

Many of us are following as Peter was afar off. Jesus commanded us to take up our cross daily and follow Him. The cross identifies us as His followers so it behooves us to follow close to our Lord, our Master, our General, our Savior. Why follow Jesus? I. Not because we have to. No compulsion. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:20-62

Denomination: Baptist

Letter #4 "Dear Thyatira: There Is A Problem With A Woman!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

The History of Thyatira: Acts 16:11-15 There are two identifiable women at Thyatira: Lydia--saved under Paul. Jezebel--a false prophet like in book of 1 and 2 Kings. 1) Jesus Commends Thyatira: Vs. 19 "I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Greetings

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today.

Christmas Greetings December 14, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today. Focus Passage: Luke 2:8-20 Supplemental Passage: ‘Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: The Cold Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

There is nothing worse than a church who has lost their love for Christ. Jesus is the SOVEREIGN, SLIGHTED and STEADFAST Savior.

Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus: The Cold Church As John pens these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, you will discover several noteworthy items in chapters two and three. First, you will discover that Jesus identifies Himself to the church. He then records their accomplishments and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not In Any Crisis Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2009

In every crisis, whether a wind on the lake or concerns about our daily bread, the Master counsels "Fear not, I am with you."

September 7, 2009 Caritas in Veritate Labor Day As we continue our reflections on human development, the Scriptures and the papal documents again converge in this pair of readings we hear proclaimed each Labor Day. God gave a twin gift to the earth in the beginning–a mist to water the soil, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

Divine Deliverane: The Prize Of Persistence

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 29, 2008

This was a prophetic message the Lord gave me as we prepared to close out 2008 (the outline was created after I preached the message). It examines how Hezekiah responded to the words of the prophet and how God was moved by his repsonse.

A DIVINE DELIVERANCE (The Prize of Persistence) ISAIAH 38:1-6 As we prepare to close out 2008, we need to understand that when you have relationship with the Lord, you’re able to go directly to Him concerning whatever “death” sentence life has afforded you. Your relationship can cause God to move ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moments Of Temptation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 23, 2010

After every great victory comes a test.

Matthew 3:16 – 4: 1-11 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unfinished Task - Loving The Lost Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

There was no greater example, outside of Christ, of one who sought and loved the lost anymore than Paul. He gave himself to the work of the kingdom.

THE UNFINISHED TASK – LOVING THE LOST I CORINTHIANS 9:22 INTRODUCTION: This was the 1999 theme for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions. The major headings of the outline were taken from the IMB. There was no greater example, outside of Christ, of one who sought and loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Holy

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

How to live in response to salvation

1 Peter chapter 1 1. Some words used in various translations to identify this group of people Peter is writing to: strangers, pilgrims, foreigners, aliens, elect; those who don’t belong 2. They are Scattered (explain why) 3. Not one has been forgotten (Noah, Lot, Jeremiah, Rapture) 4. Peter says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: *other

Women Preachers And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2013

Women and men are spiritually equal before the Lord; however, women are debarred from occupying the role of elder within the congregation of the Lord.

“Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Lost Preachers Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2015

Onesiphorus, a bold Christian who is otherwise unknown to us today, serves as a model of courage when he seeks out the imprisoned Apostle, Paul.

“May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me—may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that Day!—and you well know all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2016

As the consummation of the Age nears, the infiltration of evil into the churches will become more pronounced, requiring awareness and resistance from the faithful.

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist