Sermons on In Times Like These:

The Birth Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 27, 2009

The fourth message in The Song of Heaven series explores Luke 2:1-32 and "The Birth of the Savior."

The Birth of the Savior • Luke 2:1-32 • Dec 19-20 Lo, in the silent night / A Child to God is born And all is brought again / That ere was lost or lorn. Could but thy soul, O man, / Become a silent night! God would be born in thee / And set all things aright. 15th Century Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Royal Message

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 22, 2009

❶. Need 29: 6-9 ❷. Great Provision ❷. Great Provision ❹. Invitation ❺ Actions ❻. Results

Observe the— ❶. Need 29: 6-9 - Independent of he Lord - Turned away from the Lord - Temple closed - Light has gone out - Worship neglected - Experiencing God’s anger - Destruction of lives ❷. Great Provision - Brought back the priority - TEMPLE - 29:15-19 - 29:20-24 - Sin-offering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are My Brothers?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2009

Our brotherhood is in Christ, and cannot exclude other Christians.

January 27, 2009 Who are my brothers The passage I just proclaimed from the third chapter of Mark is one that has caused volumes of ink to be spilled. When I talk Church with my non-Catholic friends, they frequently bring up our alleged “worship” of the Blessed Virgin Mary and then these lines ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

Patience Through Oppression Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009

How one can be patient during severe trials?

Patience through Oppression James 5:7-11 PROPOSITION: Because Christ manifested patience during His life and crucifixion, you must practice patience regardless of your circumstances. I. Experience the fruitfulness of patience. A. Plan for a lifetime of persistent endurance (7)! WATCH YOUR ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Servant, Not Attila The Hun

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2009

The leadership principles we must adopt as Christian leaders are those of Jesus, not of the world.

Tuesday before Lent (Shrove Tuesday) 2009 Not quite twenty years ago, Wess Roberts published a book entitled Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun. He later confessed that he chose Attila as his title character because so little is known about the Hun leader. It was, therefore, easy to impose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic

Embracing The Cross

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009

As the farmer must suffer to attain the joy of harvest, so we must embrace our crosses in life to attain the joy of union with the Father.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Word and Suffering I always encourage my students to plant gardens. The reasons are many, but one of the biggest is that one cannot understand Scripture without knowing something about agriculture. It’s only been in the past couple of hundred years that Catholics have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007

With God’s help it is possible to take on all the giants of life that I face.

(Answers to Blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: • The story of David and Goliath illustrates how to take on the giants in your life. • These favorite Bible stories we have been reading and discussing are more than just children’s stories; they have powerful messages for all of us in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Methodist

Baptist Church

Contributed by Allen Payne on Nov 24, 2006

Baptist

Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip Fundamental - What is a Fundamental Baptist church? It is a church that believes in the fundamentals of the faith. The fundamental doctrines of the faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living Scared

Contributed by Billy Noel on Nov 4, 2007

Living By Faith rather than fear

Living Scared Matthew 8: 18-27 Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself— FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, speech (inaugural address, 1933) When our actions do not, Our fears do make us traitors. —SHAKESPEARE, Macbeth Intro: Everybody has a phobia/fear It robs The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Royal Official's Son Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#1] ROYAL OFFICIAL’S SON John 4:46-54 Introduction: 1. In this series, I want us to look at different people that felt the touch of Jesus upon their lives. We must notice that when Jesus touches your life, it will never be the same again. John 4:46-54 2. This royal ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 9, 2003

As a Christian, Paul says, our two main priorities are considering others and glorifying God. In our text, Paul presents three ways we can accept our responsibility and give glory to God.

INTRODUCTION After a very difficult day at work, Fred told his wife, “I have a very responsible job. Every time something goes wrong . . . the boss thinks I’m responsible. Houston Chronicle, Oct. 17, 1996, p. 8D The boss called in his small band of misfit summer employee’s and said, “We’re going ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

This is the 11th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN JOY 2 John 1:1-13 In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her children”, is thought by some to be the cover letter to 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Look What God Has For Us Who Serve Him

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 10, 2012

Why not be a winner not a looser.

LOOK WHAT GOD HAS FOR US WHO SERVE HIM Each and every one who does his best for the Lord will have a reward in the end. We find in the new testament five crowns we can win. This is a promise of our Father. These crowns show our qualities of accomplishments in our life time. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Baptist

When A Christian Gets Discouraged

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 24, 2013

some things that a discouraged Christian will do

Discouragement doesn’t discriminate. Even the best Christians come under its power at times. It is the chief occupational hazard of the Christian. Notice what we will do when we get discouraged, I. WE WILL PRAY THE WRONG THINGS II. WE WILL PONDER THE WRONG THINGS We have to guard our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

Be On The Alert

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 30, 2012

Be ready; no one knows when Jesus is coming back.

Be On the Alert October 12, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Be ready; no one knows when Jesus is coming back. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:36-51 Supplemental Passage: Rev 22:7 "And behold, I am coming quickly. Blessed is he who heeds the words of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist