Sermons on Injury:

Miracle 3: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Healing a crippled man at Bethesda

Jesus is God John 5:1-18 Healing A Crippled Man at Bethesda A. INTRODUCTION 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bad King Ahaziah (2 Kings 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2025

Do we worship God alone or God and something else? Let's look at 2 Kings 1.

Can anyone but God help us? Who or what do we worship that is not God? Let’s look at 2 Kings 1. Who did Ahaziah seek instead of God? What did Elijah tell Ahaziah’s messengers? Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. Now Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Synagogue (Acts 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2025

Was leaving the synagogue symbolic of the Gospel to the Gentiles?

Why did Paul abandon the synagogue in Corinth and go to the Gentiles? Did Apollos need permission from anyone to preach Christ? Let’s review Acts 18. Where did Paul go after leaving Athens and where did he begin preaching? After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Armour Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

We are in a spiritual battle and we don’t wrestle against this physical world, but against the forces of darkness. Sounds like a sci-fi or horror movie, but it was a reality long before it was a movie script. This battle goes on everyday and as Paul expla

The Armour of God We are in a spiritual battle and we don’t wrestle against this physical world, but against the forces of darkness. Sounds like a sci-fi or horror movie, but it was a reality long before it was a movie script. This battle goes on everyday and as Paul explains it we have armour that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laws On Violence, Pt. 2: How Bad A Boss Can You Be (Exodus 21:20-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2022

The OT answers the question, "How bad a boss can you be, and still keep possession of a slave?" The NT answers the question, "How can you be a great boss, in Christ?"

Today, we continue working through the laws on violence, in Exodus 21. Last week, we read about a few sins that were punishable by death, and a few that weren't. Let's start by simply rereading verses 12-19: (12) A striker of a man-- and he dies-- shall surely be put to death, (13) while ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:20-27, Ephesians 6:5-8

I Need You

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the subject of every member of the Body of Christ’s need for every other member.

I Need You (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) I. Each Member Is Indispensable A. Not all the same B. But each is essential II. Each Member Is Interdependent A. Not all the same B. But each relies on every other III. Each Member Is Interconnected A. Not all the same B. But each part affects every other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

#3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blind Spots

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Oct 18, 2000

Text: John 9:35-41 v.

Text: John 9:35-41 v. 40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, "Surely we are not blind, are we?" You know what a blind spot is. If youíre driving in a car and are relying on your rear view mirrors to check the lanes, there are some spots that you still wonít be able to see. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41

Abortion Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 11, 2004

Responses to common pro-choice arguments, and a call to action for Christians.

Clarity or Confusion? 2. The Sanctity of Human Life Don Jaques Jan 31/Feb 1, 2004 MAIN IDEA: Since God is the creator of life we must champion the unborn’s right to life. INTRO: Last week I began what will be a 5 part series, “Clarity or Confusion” in which we will be discussing some of the major ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Psalm 82:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Next Level

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 28, 2004

What is it that will bring you into the next level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian life? Lack of commitment hinders our development and prevents spiritual growth. Lack of commitment to spiritual excellence keeps us on a slippery place wh

What is it that will bring you into the next level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian life? The original thought planned for tonight’s lesson was to present another lesson in this series on Apologetics, discussing some of the very specific statements in the Bible and some reasons that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Running Or Stumbling: How Will You Finish?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 3, 2004

Are you running or stumbling? What can throw you off course or cause you to stumble? I believe there are at least three areas that will hinder, check, or retard your ability to run the race and finish well: Lack of Compulsion, Lack of Concentration, and L

RUNNING OR STUMBLING: HOW WILL YOU FINISH? GALATIANS 5:7-9 INTRODUCTION: In his writings, Paul often uses analogies from the Olympic Games to teach spiritual truths. He makes reference to Christians being like athletes in training, to shadow boxing, wrestling, and racers. The swift runner was the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 10) How is gentleness developed in our lives? Sometimes we learn gentleness through God’s tender touch, and at other times we learn gentleness through difficult situations. (See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org)

GENTLENESS The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 10) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Fragile: Handle with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time Out

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

There Are Times When We Need to Steal Away and Spend Personal Time With God to be Refreshed.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, February 20, 2005 (Inspired by a commentary by Rev. Robert E. Houston, Sr.) Scripture: St. Mark 1:35-38 - 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus refutes the Pharisee’s false teaching regarding retaliation.

Matthew 5:38-42 38“You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.’ 39“But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40“If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away The Old | Put On The New

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 21, 2007

When you are born-again there is a change in you. This change is reflected in the way we live out our lives. What are you portraying - the Old or New you?

Put Away the Old – Put On the New Colossians 3:1-17 If … you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist