Sermons on interruption:

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 2, 2008

This sermon takes a look at the transfiguration on Jesus in comparison to a football game.

Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Don’t Be Afraid! Intro: Since today is Super Bowl Sunday, I thought it would be fitting to look at the text from that vantage point. --- When I was in high school, we had a pep rally before every “BIG” game. The purpose was appreciating and supporting the team. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 15, 2012

We must be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to display His power in our lives.

Running on Empty October 14, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be filled with the Holy Spirit in order to display His power in our lives. Focus Passage: Mark 5:25-34 Supplemental Passage: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficulty Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon focuses on the first persecution of the church and helps us understand how to deal with difficulty today

* When something big happens, new people come out (i.e, winning the lottery) * There’s both a positive and negative reaction when God does something big (he just did something big in the first church) * Jesus warned that persecution and adversity would occur (John 15:18-19) * Text: First ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Angels On Call

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 22, 2009

Christ Died for all and wouldnt call the angels down to take salvation away - He is the Christ that takes the sins of the world away

Angels on Call Matthew 26:47-56 The Adversary & Judas Become Associated Satan enters into Judas to betray Jesus (Luke 22:3) The betrayal and arrest of Jesus occurs in Gethsemane Jesus could have called seventy-two thousand angels to deliver Him (Matt. 26:53) Angels and Jesus Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

"the Gospel Truth"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 25, 2019

The word of God is true its the Gospel truth.

The Gospel Truth Revelation 21:6 1. I recall often people saying, “I am not lying” that’s the “Gospel Truth is That Jesus is Alph and Omega • In today’s reading the Gospel Truth or The "good news Truth” is • John hears the divine declare "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Have You Been Answering God's Questions? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 21, 2019

God is still asking the same questions He asked Adam in Genesis 3:9 and in Genesis 3:11. Are we answering them the right way?

Those of us who have a heart to minister and a desire to help those in need might hear time to time that the Bible is old and it no longer applies. When I think of Genesis 3:9 and imagine God asking, "Where are you?" while He's walking through the garden; I can't possibly think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 3:11

The Restless Fire

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

The tongue must be controlled.

The Restless Fire August 10, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The tongue must be controlled. Focus Passage: James 3:1-12 Introduction: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Sunday Of Easter; Easter 5 B; Vine And Branches

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 30, 2021

The Atlantic began to come in; its mighty shoulders underneath the boats lifted—lifted until the derelict had to come. The youth had harnessed infinite energy to his task.

5B "Apart from me you can do nothing." One of the most difficult acts of self-discipline in the spiritual life is to concentrate on the present moment: "age quod agis", which means do what you are doing, concentrate on the present. Staying connected; to be sustained and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Forgiven

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

We need to realize that there are those that are out in the world that are quick to condemn us. Not only from the segment of our society that we call non-Christian and in the times of this Scripture were called pagan, but we are sometimes equally attacke

Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Sermon Text: John 8:1-11 Sermon Title: Forgiven Ralf HT Bergmann Sunday August 6, 2000 – PM Service Scripture Introduction: We’ve heard the numerous accounts in the Bible about the scribes, the Pharisees and the Saducees. Who exactly were these people, that caused ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: *other

Substance Of Love Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

Everyone is searching for love. But many people are listening to the wrong definition of love. The only one qualified to define love is God for He is the source of all love.

November 10, 2002 I Corinthians 13:4-7 ¡§The substance of Love¡¨ INTRODUCTION I think that I would be safe in saying that everyone wants to be loved. And in their desire to be loved, they will try almost anything. ¡§A young man was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ladder

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2012

The experience of Jacob at Bethel, and what it can mean today -- God still extends his staircase down to us at unexpected times.

The story of Jacob and his brother Esau is a tangled one, filled with deceit, intrigue and animosity. Esau despised his birthright and sold it to Jacob for a pot of stew. Jacob then deceived their father and got him to bless him as the ruler and chief heir of the family. So tensions ran high ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010

This message focuses on the story of the "Good Samaritan" as an example of what it means to take a detour in order to minister to another. Using Luke 10:25-37 as the text.

Faith in Action series, #1 The Good Samaritan What does it cost to Love your Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a new series called “Faith in Action --- Don’t just go to church- be the church!” For the next 4 weeks, both in services and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roots - Part 2 - People And Place Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009

Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

Roots Pt. 2 - People and Place I. Introduction Last week I told you that it is absolutely essential for us to not only have roots, but to also know what those roots are. So, we began a close examination of the core values that are under the surface of our church and should be the foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternity Is Now In Session - Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019

Taken from John Ortberg's book and small group series. These are sermons that I created to go with series.

We are starting a brand-new series of messages that we will not only preach about on Sunday morning, but we will talk about in small groups this week using video, using guides for discussion. This series is called “eternity is now in session.” The basic premise is that God just doesn’t want to get ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3, John 10:10, Mark 8:34, Ephesians 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God