Sermons on Jesus Wept:

I Resent That!

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 24, 2013

Resentment is a real part of our lives that must be recognized and dealt with in God honoring ways.

Welcome everyone and thank guests for joining us. I want to warn all of you right up front that my message today is a little longer than usual so I pray you will settle in and let God speak to you. Do you believe God is sovereign? That He knows all things? I believe He does...I believe He knew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Regeneration -Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 3, 2013

At this New Year time to worship the Almighty for His unique quality of RENEWING things.

GOD OF REGENERATION-PART I First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully to enjoy him forever. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-33

Denomination: *other

Bone Weary

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2010

Like Jeremiah, we get bone weary when we feel abandoned, when we are living out of tune with the times, and when we suppress the desire to live in integrity. But In Christ we see one who experienced all this but lives to give us new life.

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, January 31, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 22, 1985 There was a time when I did not really know what it meant to be tired. I still cherish the image of myself as tireless, limitless in energy, able to leap tall buildings ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Betrayal Of Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

The way we speak and what we say reveals a great deal about our Christian character or lack of Christian character. The tongue is the most powerful influence in the church and it is able to build people up or tear them down.

This evening I want us to look at four words spoken to peter in Matthew 26:73 “your speech betrays you.” Let me put these words into context for you: The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the temple ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Motives Revealed Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 8, 2010

Peoples motives are revealed through their actions as demonstrated in the riot at Ephesus.

What are the things that motivate you? What are the things that motivate the people around you? Motives are one of the most powerful things on earth, they can change the way that we view other people and impact the way that we see their actions. Today’s passage is one that has a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Man Panics, God Chooses Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010

God’s way of choosing over mans way - PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Who will be king? Reading: 1 Samuel chapter 16 verses 1-13: Ill: • Garage photos. • They look great but they are of course without substance. King Saul’s greatest concern was his looks/image: • How he looked before the people was all important. • He was chosen as king because of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 20, 2010

The tongue has power for much good and for much evil, as these proverbs explain.

Introduction From now through summer we will explore the wisdom of the proverbs as found in chapters 15 and 16. You may wonder why I have chosen chapters 15 and 16 to preach. There is a profound reason. They are the middle two chapters! I intentionally chose a “non-method” so that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Give To God Part 3

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 23, 2010

If we have really given our bodies to Christ then giving our wallets will be easy. The reason we struggle to give our wallets to Christ is because we don=t trust the Lord with what we already have, i.e. our bodies.

Purpose: To encourage biblical giving. Aim: I want the listener to learn how to worship God with their giving. INTRODUCTION: Why did Paul say: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace: Ready, Set, Go

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Peace comes hard for some at Christmas. We must be open to what God wants to give, we must get down to what God wants us to be doing, and we must find meaning in our ordinary pursuits.

National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC, Dec. 19, 2004 These are stressful days. There is too much going on. Too much work, too much to think about, too many demands. Stressful. We’d really like some peace, wouldn’t we? Just a moment or two of quiet – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

David Establishes Relationships Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 29, 2013

God's hand was on David. The Lord was going to make him into on of the greatest kings in human history, but in order to do that God had to mold & sharpen him. God needed to do His work in order to make His man. The way God breaks & makes His great servant

Strengthened For the Struggle: The Life of David: His early Years [GOD'S WORK or] DAVID ESTABLISHES RELATIONSHIPS 1 SAMUEL 18: [1-16] David had just accomplished an remarkable incredible victory. As a result he gained instant popularity. He became a national hero. People sang his praises. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Technology For Life Change Series

Contributed by Olumide Omojuyigbe on Apr 30, 2013

The sermon explains a simple process of life change as taught by Apostle Paul

Technology for life change Romans 6:1-13 (KJV) [What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?] 2[God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?] 3[Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?] ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Undeserved Trials –why?

Contributed by John Bartol on Jun 1, 2013

Job was bewildered by suffering that seemed undeserved. Here we see a good man suffering, not as punishment for past sins but as proof that he would not waver in the faith. Job was on the Devils hit list, and that was a compliment to his faith. Satan tri

UNDESERVED TRIALS-WHY? Why do good people sometimes suffer greatly and evil people seem to prosper? Does it pay to be good? Does it pay to serve the Lord? We sometimes say about a very fine person who is having a hard time “ He doesn't deserve this! Or, she doesn't deserve this!” ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Two Laws That Changed America"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 4, 2012

Shows how laws have intimadated the church from preaching God's Word

“Two Laws That Changed America” October 7, 2012 2 Timothy 3:1-5 “You should know this, Timothy that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Finding Good In The Bad Things

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012

Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 11, 2012

This is a topical look into thankfulness using the Book of Esther as the biblical pattern. We can learn a great deal from Esther and Mordecai about being thankful. This morning we will see the general reason for our need to be thankful.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 11, 2012 Date Preached: November 11, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series On Thankfulness (Book of Esther) Title: Thankfulness in General Text: Esther 2:17 [NLT] READ NOW!! 17The king loved Esther more than all the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:17

Denomination: Baptist