Sermons on Joyful Giving:

The Church's Effectiveness Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Paul gives all of us valuable insight on how to become more effective in ministry.

THE CHURCH’S EFFECTIVENESS II TIMOTHY 1:1-2:2 Introduction: How would you rate your personal effectiveness concerning God? What about your church’s effectiveness? Are we really making any kind of a difference? When you come to the second letter to Timothy, Paul is writing from the loneliness ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Over Fear

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018

Everyone gets afraid at some point. This message gives us comfort from God.

VICTORY OVER FEAR Intro: Fear = 396 X in Bible Afraid = 190 X in Bible Be not Afraid = 26 X Greek Definitions of fear and afraid Fear: 1. An agitated feeling aroused by awareness of actual of threatening danger, trouble, etc. ; dread; terror. 2. An uneasy feeling that something may happen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Way Of The Wise” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2018

If we live according to the wisdom God gives, He will protect us and direct us.

When you go on a trip, do you prefer to go the direct route or the scenic route? A lot of what you prefer depends on your situation. As a kid growing up in Jal, NM, while my grandparents were alive, our family traveled to visit relatives in Pennsylvania every year. Dad got two weeks vacation, so, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy's Battle Plans

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020

For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory!

August 9, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory! Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Dress Wear Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

Our verse gives the essential piece necessary to make all the other articles match.

Colossians 3:14 Essential Dress Wear 1/11/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction The school where I once served as a principal had not only a dress code but uniforms which all students must wear. And yet, though they all wore the same clothes, their clothes did not all look the same on the students. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope That Stands In The Storm Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 28, 2012

Hope in what we believe can give us the foundation to stand strong in the storm.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today hope is ending; no I mean this is the last message in our Hope series.  • Hope can provide a variety of benefits for us. Hope can cause us to soar to great heights; hope can also sustain us through difficult times. • Hope in what we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Preach Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

This text gives the real reason for why anyone should dare take the job of preaching.

Introduction Why do I preach? Why does a person become a preacher? It has its benefits. One gains a measure of respect with the office. There are flexible hours and a fairly secure income during recession. Of course there is the opportunity to help people, and then there is the weekly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Must I Do?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 18, 2018

GO, SELL, GIVE, COME, FOLLOW. These words can be summarized by one word: SURRENDER.

What Must I Do? Mark 10: 17 – 31 Intro: A wealthy 80-year-old had married a beautiful 28-year-old woman. He often wondered if she had married him for his money. One night as they sat before the fireplace in the rather elaborate home, the husband asked is wife, “If I lost all my money, would you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Can Push The Restart Button

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 24, 2018

God's mercy results in forgiveness, hope and a new start and we should give thanks

“God Can Push The Restart Button!” Psalm 130:1-8 David P. Nolte Thanksgiving is a combination of reviewing the past to recount all the benefits and blessings bestowed from above, appreciation of His present providence, and looking forward to what He has promised. There are times, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Hope For The Future

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 12, 2023

Lamentation does more than ask the question, how? Lamentations gives of the profound answer.

I hope that you had a good year. We can say that not everyone had a good year. Some lost a loved one. Others were touched by the tragic consequences of war. Many lost jobs and went into financial ruin. Many have come through this last year asking, what hope is there for me? If that is your ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023

A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Enter Into His Gates With Thanksgiving…” (Psalms 100:4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 17, 2023

Notice, our text begins, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord...”

As I preach this message I would like to show you why it is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord. We usually think of being thankful as being connected with good manners. Illus: A man gave a little child a piece of candy. The mother was embarrassed, because the child immediately stuck the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jude Part 4 - Danger Danger Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 10, 2024

Jude gives five words pictures and five characteristics of false teachers and a prophecy of doom.

Jude 1:12-16 (Part 4) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-10-2024 Danger I was playing basketball at the rec center in Pontiac on Friday afternoon back when I was a youth pastor. As we were playing, students would walk around the court to go to another class and several would ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2024

Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.

Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed