Sermons on Informal Settlers:

Guidance For A Specific Course Of Action Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

How is one to know God’s will in making a choice?

GUIDANCE FOR A SPECIFIC COURSE OF ACTION. Acts 16:10 A decision must be made within a very short time. How is one to know God’s will? We will therefore, lake the principles already given and apply them to a particular problem. 1) Begin with prayer. Tell God all about your difficulty in detail, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 18, 2007

Christ’s prayer for His enemies while hanging on the cross - peculiar, perceptive, pardoning and personal.

A fathers day message Famous last words - Luke 23:34 "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do". 1. A PECULIAR PRAYER "Father". Why did Christ ask His heavenly Father to forgive those who had brought about His death? During His public ministry the Saviour had forgiven a number of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

A Short Catechism

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2009

We expand the meaning of "believe and be baptized, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Tuesday in Easter Week If you ever wished for a very short Catechism, Peter gives it to you today. What must you do to be saved: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Catholic

Practice Grace

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

We have been forgiven much; forgive others as well.

Practice Grace March 9, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We have been forgiven much; forgive others as well. Focus Passage: Luke 7:36-47 Supplemental Passage: (John 1:17) For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-37

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

Faith Alone

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2018

Faith in God alone is the determining factor for membership in the kingdom of God.

Faith Alone James 2: 1 - 10 Intro: There is a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say enough about the young man. His father, they wrote, was a Cabot; his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unity In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 8, 2019

When we are all united in Jesus, the Church will grow and it will become a true haven for comfort and it will be a place of great peace of mind

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *UNITY IN JESUS* 1 Corinthians 1:10-11 King James Version (KJV) 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Annunciation Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2023

The grace of God favouring Mary. Nothing impossible with God. Mary's submission to the word of God.

ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD. Luke 1:26-38. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, “a virgin espoused to man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David” (Luke 1:27). Gabriel hailed Mary as “highly favoured, the LORD is with thee: blessed art thou among women” (Luke 1:28). Mary was troubled at this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breathe On Me Breath Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2023

The remission or retaining of sins is declarative, and belongs to the task of preaching the gospel.

BREATHE ON ME BREATH OF GOD. John 20:19-23. It was the evening of the first day of the week: the day of the resurrection; the first day of the new creation. The disciples met together behind closed doors “for fear” (John 20:19). Fear stifles faith: this is why the Lord and His messengers so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War Against Sin. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 2, 2023

Sin begins in the heart, and from thence proceeds out of the mouth, thus defiling the man.

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. MATTHEW 15:10-11. Jesus turned away from the Pharisees and summoned the crowd to Himself. “Hear and understand,” He taught. Despite what the Pharisees might teach, “it is NOT that which goes into the mouth which defiles a man; but that which comes out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Peace

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 1, 2020

WHAT THE BOOK OF PSALMS SAYS

In Psalm 34 the Bible tells us to seek peace and pursue it. A similar verse is found in 1 Peter 3, and a verse in Psalm 37 implies that peace is a hallmark of spiritual perfection. Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace Psalm 37:37. Every born again Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14

A Place Prepared.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024

Joseph comforts his brothers.

A PLACE PREPARED. Genesis 45:3-10. Joseph went from his father’s favour, to the pit, and into slavery. In Potiphar’s house, he went from his master’s favour to false accusation to prison. In prison, Joseph went from the warder’s favour, to the forgetfulness of his surviving former cell-mate: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 15, 2021

To ascend which means to dwell continually with Him (Jesus Christ) so we gain clarity.

1. Our Second Reading in Ephesians chapter 1 says that Jesus is in heaven in his body "at His own right hand" - the place of infinite glory, power, and majesty. Something greater exists than your tendencies and struggles-- Verse 21: "far above all principalities" --He is our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting For God To Answer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2022

Waiting patiently can be hard work, and this is especially true when we are waiting upon the Lord.

Waiting for God to answer My wife and I have just recovered from our second round of Covid-19. After each positive lateral flow test, we had to wait patiently for the day our tests would be negative. I am sure you would agree that waiting patiently can be hard work, and this is especially true ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are We Going?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004

This message was a part of my annual report to the church that I pastor.

Where are We Going? Matthew 9:35-38 Annual Church Conference April 18, 2004 What have we accomplished? The most important figure of the church is not how much money we bring in or what our morning worship attendance was but rather how many people we led into the Kingdom of Christ. Since November ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God