Sermons on In Charge:

Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is a funeral sermon that points to Jesus - He too asked "Why?"

Why? Today we are faced with a tragedy in our lives. We have felt disappointment and discouragement because we have come face to face with death - and we don’t like it. When these things happen we often ask the question, “Why?” Why has something like this happened? The problem is that we want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Certifying Our Convictions

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

To whom does a Christian owe the greatest allegiance? To the Lord God or to the government?

CERTIFYING OUR CONVICTIONS Daniel 6:6-23 INTRO: To whom does a Christian owe the greatest allegiance? To the Lord God or to the government? Ideally, there is no conflict between the two since God ordained human governments (Romans 13:1-7) and commands believers to be submissive to their temporal ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mute Demoniac Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 9, 2017

They brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- East Shore of Galilee Lesson: Mute Demoniac Healed Matthew 9:32-34 32 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. As Jesus went out of the house where He had restored the sight of two blind men, they brought a man to Him, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Approved

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2014

A short teaching of 2 Timothy 2:15 - Paul gave Timothy clear instructions on the importance of being approved of God for the preaching of God's Word.

Approved The Apostle Paul gives instructions to Timothy that applies to all Christians who desire to take on the important charge, "Preach the Word" (2 Timothy 4:2). "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Saying From The Cross-Number 7-Into Your Hands. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2012

So you can’t go wrong when you commit yourself or others in the hands of your heavenly Father!

Luke 23:46-And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’” Having said this, He breathed His last. Definitions For Commit- 1-to give in trust or charge. 2-to pledge (oneself) to a position on an issue or question 3-to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Dress For Success Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

We need to know how to dress as Christians

How To Dress For Success Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Say yes to the dress. Well, what should I wear? That all depends on the season, occasion, resources, style and preference. If you’re going to the prom – get a tux or formal. If you’re going to play a sport – dress accordingly. What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection B.10 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Jeremiah 16:10-11, Forsaking God, Going After Idols

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Why did God judge the Israelites? Forsaking him, following idols

In 2008 we went to China to watch the Olympics. Our two children were 10 and 8 and it really was a once-in-a-lifetime family holiday. When we first visited the main stadium – the ‘Bird’s Nest’ – I remember thinking, ‘It’s like a temple!’ At the Olympics, the flame, the oath, the hymn, the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Facing A Difficult Assignment From God

Contributed by Rick Johnson on Dec 1, 2000

When God calls a leader He equips him to be successful in the task.

Joshua was facing the greatest crisis of his life. It was two-fold: (1) following Moses as the leader of the nation - 1:1, and (2) facing a great task in leading the people - 1:2-4. The former dealt with possible rejection and the latter with personal inadequacy. God will stretch you in your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Formula For Success

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 20, 2002

God created human beings with an inbred desire to be productive and successful. Here King David shares his formula for success.

Formula for Success 13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. 14 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 27, 2013

The responsibility of the pulpit to promote godliness in the Community of Faith is explored

“If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.” [1] Godliness looms large in the thinking of the Apostle. The term “godliness” occurs fifteen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is Scattered

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021

Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

“And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2022

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest (Acts 20:33–38).

Acts 20:28-38. 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Other

Pride And Prejudice Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 22, 2008

When we are envious or jealous of the life someone else has, we show we are not grateful for what God has given us. Also a section that deals with the issue of Interracial marriage found in this passage.

There was once a young man decided to join a monastery that had a vow of silence. The monks were not allowed to speak with the exception of their birthday. Once a year on their birthday each monk could come before the monk in charge and speak two words. They always chose their words ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rejected Ruler Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Mar 5, 2016

Joseph, the redeemer, foreshadows the life of Jesus, the redeemer of all.

The Rejected Ruler Introduction A few weeks ago I said that Christ is the center of history. All of history focuses around the Savior of the world. And all of the Bible focuses around the Savior of the World. We often mistakenly think that only the New Testament tells us about Christ. But as we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Messiah, Good Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 25, 2016

This message looks at the problems in the arrest and trial of Jesus. Was preached in two parts on Good Friday

It had been a full week, it had started with the crowds on the streets of Jerusalem and now here they were, just the thirteen of them in a private room celebrating the Passover. And only two people in that room knew where the night would lead. Jesus, because he was. . . Jesus. And Judas because ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan