Sermons on Inward Beauty:

God Is Worthy

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

Will we sit at Jesus' feet or will we be too busy to learn from the Master?

God Is Worthy Luke 10:38-42 January 19, 2013 I don’t think we ever fully appreciate time. We race around to accomplish so much, yet at the end of the day we’re exhausted and too often can’t really remember what we even accomplished, let alone did during the day. Now, why is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Do What We Do - Baptism

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2015

Why we Baptize in Jesus name.

“Why we do what we do” Baptism By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- I am going to continue on “Why we do what we do” and explain a little more in detail about Baptism. As you recall a few weeks ago I broke down Matthew 28:19 and compared it to Acts 2:38. In that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Being Good Matters Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

We must be vigilant and fight against gratifying ourselves in opposition to the will of God.

Today, I want to talk about “Why Being Good Matters.” And I want to express it in such a way that rebels who repent of their sins have hope. We want to examine our purpose in living against the backdrop of life itself. Not a sanitized view of life that we find in an ivory tower, stained glass ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, James 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me, Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to invite God's transformative work in their lives through self-reflection, spiritual change, and surrender to God's Word.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ! It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of our Lord, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a particular passage of Scripture, a beautiful prayer nestled within the pages of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Topics: Self-Reflection

In God's Presence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon encourages living God's word, seeking His sovereignty, worshipping with worthiness, and maintaining purity to stand in His presence, as guided by Psalm 24. Key

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, it’s truly a blessing to stand before you today, as we gather together in the name of our Lord, to reflect on His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the profound wisdom found in Psalm 24. Before we delve into the Scripture, let's ...read more

Topics: Worship

Eternal Applications Of Our Choices PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores the eternal significance of our everyday choices, urging us to live in the light of eternity and make decisions that honor God.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in the richness of His Word, to grow in the knowledge of His truth, and to be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46

Topics: Eternal, Echoes

Watch Night: Our Spirit Waits PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores God's promises and prophecies, and the fulfillment of His divine plan through the coming of the Messiah, urging us to align our lives with His will. Key

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we seek to hear from our Heavenly Father, to understand His heart, and to align our lives with His divine will. It is not by mere chance or circumstance that we find ourselves here today, but by the divine orchestration of a loving God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Galatians 4:4-7

Topics: Anna And Simeon, Meeting The Messiah

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Nov 4, 2002

This sermon shows us one of the many God-encounters where a man’s life was radically changed for ever.

November 3, 2002 – Covington, IN The Fire of God Exodus 3:1-5 This is one of those passages that stir and provoke us in our pursuit of God. It’s one of the many God encounters we find in the Word, where God visits in a unique way – in a brief moment in time – that changes and transforms the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life In The Potter's Hands

Contributed by Brandon Park on Nov 15, 2003

Discovering the Real Life Principles with the Parable of the Potter and the Clay

Life in the Potter’s Hands “Discovering the Life Truths of the Parable of the Potter and the Clay” If you are truly born of God, you will have a desire to be used of the Lord: "To be used of God To sing, to speak, to pray. To be used of God To show someone the way. I long so much to feel The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Deadly Sins And The Nine Noble Virtues

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how no virtue is ultimately pleasing to God outside of the Spirit of Christ working in us.

Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7 Beulah 5 August 2001 Also read: Galatians 5:16-26 A. Intro Topsy turvy, confusing: Should we pursue pleasure? Work? Wisdom? Madness? The Mesopotamian story End of chapter 3, Qoheleth is despairing, putting man on level with beasts, forcing us to accept that, with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Thrill Of Victory Or The Agony Of Defeat?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 13, 2006

In our text, Paul is describing his own personal struggle with sin. This is the most dramatic testimony of Paul’s struggle with sin.

THE THRILL OF VICTORY, THE AGONY OF DEFEAT Romans 7:14-25 I. Paul’s Dilemma, 14-20 A. The Problem Pin-Pointed, (14) B. The Problem Paralleled 14-17 & 18-20 are parallels 1. Each section begins with a frank acknowledgment of our condition, of what we are in ourselves and of what we know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Reasonable Service

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 7, 2008

Romans 11:33-36 is a scriptual mountain top in the Bible. God is exalted as a marvelous, matchless Creator. Therefore it is our reasonable service to live for Him, our savior.

REASONABLE SERVICE Romans 11:33-12:2 [33] Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! [34] For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor? [35] Or who has first given to Him and it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Limitless Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2014

It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love them that hate us. Love never fails.

Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 24, 2013

This message examines the significance of Christ praying for our forgiveness while he was hanging from the cross.

The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross—Pt. 2 Forgiveness and Fellowship Scripture Ref: Luke 23:34 1. Introduction a. Last week we started a series on how the gospel is portrayed in Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. We saw how the gospel in its entirety was presented in those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Why Get Wet SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

The reason we get baptized

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a spiritual expedition of sorts. We are here to seek understanding, to seek clarity, and to seek the divine wisdom that comes from our Heavenly Father. Today, we are going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5-6

Topics: Baptism