Sermons on Inquiry:

"Will We Run With The Ball In 2008?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2008

What are those things that the Owner of all things has entrusted to you, and how are you going to respond to that trust?

Matthew 25:14-30 “Will We Run With the Ball in 2008?” The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public Welfare had charged in court that she was incapable of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Kids: They're Young; Not Stupid

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

Compelling look at the story of Jesus in the Temple from an innovative perspective (with scholarly support). A message for the whole church; not just parents. Good illustrations.

Just before Jesus stepped into the spotlight, God raised up John the Baptist “to turn the hearts of the parents toward their children, and the disobedient toward the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17 NRSV) What does it look like when parents turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Forgiving: An Act Of Faith" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2007

The primary act of faith is forgiving. It is the characteristic act of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. We are called to imitate Jesus. Forgiving is not easy. I do not pretend to do it well, nor does anyone else I know! Yet we must.

In Jesus Holy Name May 20, 2007 Text: Luke 4:11 Easter VI - Redeemer “Forgiving: An Act of Faith.” 5th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” (read text) Jesus did not start a church, at least not in the sense of people who assemble on Sunday morning to hear a man preach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Faith That Conquers Anything Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

Pressing on in Christ produces a tested faith that can stand the test of time.

John McArthur in his book; "Reckless Faith" tells the this story: A few summers ago I drove across the country to deliver my son’s car to him. He was playing minor-league baseball in Florida and needed his car for local transportation. The cross-country trip fit perfectly with some previously ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2008

Today, allow yourself to be filled with the same hope and the same strength that the early eyewitnesses to the resurrection were filled.

An Empty Tomb, Mathew 28:1-10 Introduction A woman wrote J. Vernon McGee: “Our preacher said that on Easter Jesus just swooned on the cross and that the disciples nursed him back to health. What do you think?” McGee replied, “Dear Sister, beat your preacher with a leather whip for thirty-nine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 2, 2007

We all want to believe in something bigger than us. Are we willing to investigate and follow the light to find the Savior God has revealed to us?

Matthew 2:1-12 iWant to Believe in Something Bigger Than Me Woodlawn Baptist Church December 2, 2007 Are you from a small town? I’ve got some clues to help you know. You know you’re from a small town when… • The city limits signs are both on the same post! • The local Motel 6 only sleeps 6. • You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 10, 2008

Exposition of Matthew 28:18-20 about our church’s vision point to do missions and plant churches

Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Title: Famous Last Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: “Hey y’all, watch this…” “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” To his housekeeper, who urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Circuit Breaker Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

We need to truly test the messages we hear, and judge whether they are from God. We need a circuit breaker to protect against false doctrine and beliefs.

Circuit Breaker Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 2nd, 2007 Intro: Function of a Circuit is to protect against dangerous overload. A circuit breaker is an automatically-operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Different Perspective

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 2, 2005

No matter what we are going through, even when it appears as though God is not aware, stand your watch and wait on the Lord.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 (Preached Sunday, July 31, 2005) RevWLawson@aol.com http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4 1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Framework For Ministry

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004

Thoughts from Isaiah 35 on the context, content and centrality of Christ to ministry.

A framework for ministry. (As found in Isaiah chapter 35) Text: Hebrew’s 12:24 "You have come to Jesus" Address delivered at Aberystwyth Theological College, Preaching Service, 20th November 1987 Why have I come tonight? Why have you come tonight? Why have we’ve been doing all this singing and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Your Shoes Off! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2006

All of God’s servants are human beings with quirks and hidden agendas. God often uses us not because of who we are, but in spite of who we are.

Take Your Shoes Off! (Exodus 3:1-4:16) 1. This article surfaced in the news this week: LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters Life) - Looking for safe excitement? November is fig month at the Dull Men’s Club, a place in cyberspace for men who feel "born to be mild" and enjoy watching grass grow and photographing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Musings Of A Seed Picker 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 20, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:24-25 about Paul’s first five characteristics of the Unknown God

Text: Acts 17:24-25, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/19/08, PM A. Opening illustration: August 12th, 2000, I was getting my tux all ready to go, like 14 hours before the wedding for some unexplained reason, so I could hurry up and wait. Then the wedding director came in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Christian Should Abstain From Alcohol And Drugs

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

Sunday, March 16, 1997 is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Sunday. It is biblical to abstain from using alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached a frightening level. Recent statistics indicate 105,000 Americans die each year in alcohol re

Sunday, March 16, 1997 is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Sunday. It is biblical to abstain from using alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached a frightening level. Recent statistics indicate 105,000 Americans die each year in alcohol related deaths. It is also estimated that 18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Death Seems Better Than Life

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 12, 2007

Suffering is part of the experience of everyone’s life. Consequently, the suffering question is one of the most profoundly disturbing factors today.

For the first eight years of my life, I lived on the south side of Dallas, TX. Across the street from us lived the Hicks family. They had four children, all of them older than we were, but we occasionally played with them, until they got too big for us and then we moved away. When I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist