Sermons on Inconvenience:

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2011

To qualify as worship, our corporate religious activities must include sound preaching. To fail to include this vital aspect of worship is to condemn our congregations to an insipid presence in the midst of a hostile world.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Walk With Christ

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2011

In the calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow Jesus we see a lesson for all who would follow Him that 1) A Disciple shows Diligence (Matthew 4:18–20) and 2) A Disciple shows Determination (Matthew 4:21–22)

This week, in an apparent delusional rant, Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi warned western nations not to get involved in what he said was an internal Libyan affair. He said that western interference would result in another Vietnam, of extended loss of life. The world community is considering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Other

The Garden Of Evil Planters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

The Bible says that evil men shall wax stronger and stronger. Therefore, in this age of so much spiritual contamination, it is important for every believer to know how to deliver himself and how to help others.

THE GARDEN OF EVIL PLANTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, our message is entitled, “The garden of evil planters.” We shall start by considering Matthew 13: 24-28: “Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which seweth good seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of The Word In Evil Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Modern churches often fail to worship because they do not recognise the centrality of preaching for worship. We would do well to recall the instruction Paul gave Timothy.

2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD IN EVIL DAYS “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Depression

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009

Beginning with a monologue that takes some poetic license as Elijah passes the mantle to Elisha, this teaching gives tips from a Biblical model on dealing with depression.

[This sermon began with a monologue. It presumed that Elijah needed to fill Elisha in on what had gone before. With dramatic license, it recounts what is in the Bible’s account, even though the Bible doesn’t specify that Elijah actually filled Elisha in or needed to fill Elisha in on Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: *other

God Is Father Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2008

1) God’s Discipline is Parental 2) God’s Discipline is Perfect 3) God’s Discipline is Profitable

When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at his lack of fit it ability and the like. The one quality you never seem to see, is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Other

Ayin - Psalm 119:121-128 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2012

This stanza of this wonderful chapter is a stanza of prayer... a prayer from a woefully human writer... reflecting the fallen nature, yet yearning for connection with God...

AYIN March 7, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:121-128 (ESV) – 16 of 22 Ayin – 16th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… When we read these 8 verses we can see the humanity of the psalmist coming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Baptist

One Man Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012

As many search for the ”One Thing” the meaning and purpose for their lives I want to point us to the “One Man” who can reveal to us what that “One Thing” is for each of us. That One Man is Jesus!

Series: One Thing Illustration: I watched years ago the movie “City Slickers” were one old cowboy and a city slicker are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy hold his ginger up and says, “Life is about one thing and one thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Your Money

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012

Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

“Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Mile Marathon Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012

God is honored, and His glory proclaimed, when we go above and beyond what the world expects. Jesus challenges all of us to live life as "second mile marathoners." Are you up to the challenge?

The Second Mile Marathon - Matthew 5:38-42 - February 5, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #16 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: *other

The Garden Of Evil Planters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011

These are the last days and the Bible makes us to understand that part of the signs of the last days is that the enemy of man’s soul is going to be much more horrible and wicked. The Bible says that evil men shall wax stronger and stronger. Therefore, in

Our message this week is entitled, “The garden of evil planters.” We shall start by considering Matthew 13: 24-28 which says, “Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which seweth good seed in his field. But while men slept, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Living And Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2011

Faith and practise are determined by what we accept as authoritative for our life. Baptist accept the written Word of God as authoritative for faith and practise.

“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for ‘All flesh is like grass and all its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of A Changed Heart Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Aug 21, 2007

Many people in the church have not ungone a change of their heart. So we believe the right things, do the right things, and avoid doing the wrong things...what more does Christ want from us? He wants our Hearts!

The Necessity of a Changed Heart i Introduction: I was always taught that change does not come easily, and I believe it. You’ve heard old ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mourning Our Fallen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2008

A meditation on Remembrance Day, 2008.

2 SAMUEL 1:17-27 MOURNING OUR FALLEN “David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan. (He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught “The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.) “The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rehoboam And Jeroboam – Too Much Me And Not Enough We Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

Division occurs when there is too much me and not enough we

ENGAGE On June 16, 1858 Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “House Divided” speech at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Although Lincoln ended up losing his bid to unseat Senator Stephen A. Douglas, that speech would become, along with the Gettysburg Address, one of the best-known ...read more

Denomination: Baptist