Sermons on Joe Bailey:

Lessons From The Coyote

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

At first glance the sly Coyote seems to be a genius! With every cleverly laid trap and ingenious deception the Coyote meets with failure. There is no better contemporary example of the fool described in the book of Proverbs than the cartoon Coyote.

PROVERBS 26:1-28 (NASB) Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not alight. 3 A whip is for the horse, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

"what Should We Do Then?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2021

A call to radical repentance.

“What Should We Do Then?” Luke 3:7-18 John the Baptist has appeared on the scene in order to prepare the people for the coming of Christ, the Messiah, the Kingdom of God incarnate in human form. “He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Here He Comes!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the Second coming of Christ

You ever get something in the mail and wonder "How I the world did I get on this mailing list?" In July of 1988 I received a booklet via Canada Post entitled "88 Reasons Why The Rapture Could Be In 1988." Now the gist of the book dealt with numerous mathematical formulas based on the sabbatical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Amos - An Overview Series

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

To provide some background to the book of Amos. To do that, we’ll need to know some history and geography with a bit of sociology and covenantal theology thrown in. A dash of horticulture and zoology wouldn’t go astray either.

REFLECTIONS ON SOCIETY? THE KANSAS SENATE PRAYER Many people pray when they begin a sermon. I’m not going to do that! Instead, I’m going to read a prayer that first saw the light of day 4 years ago (23rd January 1996). It was a prayed at the opening of a new session of the Kansas Senate. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preacher & The Prostitute

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 2, 2003

God loves us even though we mess around with other gods. It’s the message of love and forgiveness God taught Israel through the marriage of Hosea and Gomer.

2The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the LORD. 3So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim. If it happened in today’s ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-3, Luke 7:36-50, Hosea 4:1-12, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 2, 2003

This sermon takes a look at how many respond to the fear of failing and how we can overcome that fear.

One of the scariest moments of my life happened during my first few years of ministry here. Denise had just given birth to our first daughter and after about 6 months of maternity leave, Denise went back to work three days a week, which left me to watch our new girl. One Wednesday morning I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-60, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift That Started It All Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 21, 2007

Gift giving at Christmas started with God the Father’s gift to us of His Son.

--*ILL>A ten year old girl named Jenny went with her family and friends to see the Christmas light displays around the city. At one church they stopped and got out to look more closely at a beautiful nativity scene. Her grandma said to her, “Isn’t that beautiful! Look, Jenny, at all the animals, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Purpose In Life

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008

Learning how to find your purpose in Life through God.

Knowing Your Purpose in Life I received a letter a while back from a guy I know. From all appearances he’s got his act together. He is a good Christian, attends church regularly and he’s financially successful. He’s a nice guy too; he doesn’t seem to have any hidden agendas or ulterior motives. As ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25, Colossians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Plan For Our Emotional Health Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008

What does God want us to do for better emotional health?

God’s Plan for Our Health - Part 3: Our Emotional Health Philippians 4:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 6, 2008 *How many emotions have you experienced this past week? -- Anger? Some of us rode to church with that one this morning. Anger, affection, anxiety, boredom, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can The Sacraments Save You? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2007

This sermon shows that no-one is saved by the sacraments.

Scripture Several times a year I receive a phone call from a person in our community with no connection to our church who asks the following question: “Pastor, will you baptize my baby?” I briefly explain to the person what baptism is, and that it is a sacrament for church members and their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Church Attendance Necessary?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

How important is the corporate worship of the saints? Mnay say I can worship God as well in the privacy of my home as I can at church? Is this true or an excuse?

“Church Attendance” Introduction: The announcement that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore after 30 years in Cleveland devastated many people. Among the many Browns fans interviewed, one man sat in his pickup truck and wept as he said, "Now me and my family will have no place to go on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2006

Prayer is the measure of a person. It is one of our greatest needs individually and corporately. In James 5:16b-18, James sets before us a description of powerful and effective prayer.

Scripture Elmer Towns is the Dean of the School of Religion at Liberty University in Virginia, which he co-founded with Jerry Falwell in 1971. The author of over fifty books, Towns also leads a Sunday school class with two thousand attendees at the Thomas Road Baptist Church, where Jerry Falwell ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of The Insignificant

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 15, 2008

Our society teaches us that the more significant we are, the more impact we can have. Is that true? The reality is that our significance comes only through the Lord Jesus Christ.

To anyone who knows her, Joanne is not a significant person. Honestly, chances are, Joanne will never accomplish anything significant. In the town that she lives in, Joanne is never going to be someone who people in town will see as an important person. Joanne is the person the people in town would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s The Best Way To Honor Godly Mothers?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2011

What’s the best way to honor Godly mothers? 1. Follow their faith (Luke 1:34-38). 2. Walk in their wisdom (Luke 1:39-40 & John 2:1-11). 3. Stand with the strength of their love (John 19:25). 4. Help them when they hurt (John 19:26-30).

What’s the Best Way to Honor Godly Mothers? Luke 1:26-45, John 2:1-11, John 19:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 13, 2012 (Revised from Sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 9, 2010) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Luke 1, thinking about the best way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Winning At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2012

Do you want to win at work? Then obey your earthly boss, but work for your heavenly Boss. Put Christ at the center of your work, then you will find purpose and peace at the center of your life.

One of my favorite cartoons in the Sunday paper is Dilbert. It’s a spoof on the contemporary office scene, created by Scott Adams. Some time ago, he wrote a book, called The Dilbert Principle, which contains “Dilbert’s Laws of Work”: Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free