Sermons on Keep God First:

The Heartache Of Raising Worldly Children Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 7, 2024

We'll explore the heartache of raising worldly children and the biblical guidance for parents.

As Christian parents, we desire to raise children who love and serve God. But what happens when they embrace the world's values instead? We'll explore the heartache of raising worldly children and the biblical guidance for parents. The Bible warns us: "Do not love the world or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15, Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 19:26

The Promise Of Inheritance Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

The promise of inheritance is by faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

The Promise of Inheritance March 2, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The promise of inheritance is by faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. Focus Passage: Galatians 3:15-29 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Fallen Church. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

Today, Iam going to address a critical issue affecting many churches these days, the danger of becoming a fallen church.

Today, Iam going to address a critical issue affecting many churches these days, the danger of becoming a fallen church. In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus Christ rebukes the church in Laodicea, warning them of the consequences of their spiritual complacency. Let's examine the characteristics of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 2:42

Five Traits Of A Strong Christian SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A Strong Christian is: 1. Positive under pressure. 2. Sensitive to the needs of others. 3. A peacemaker, not a troublemaker. 4. Patient. 5. Prayerful.

A Spiritually Mature Christian is someone who exhibits certain characteristics. These characteristics include being positive under pressure, being sensitive to the needs of others, being a peacemaker, being patient, and being prayerful. Spiritual maturity is not determined by age, appearance, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Topics: Character

The Need For Multitudes

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 20, 2002

Designed to stimulate believers to evangelize in order for there to be quantitative growth in the Kingdom

Victory Christian Outreach Church (Victorious Faith Ministries) The Need For Multitudes: Jn 15:16 by Bishop David Ibeleme Sunday 17th March 2002 The concept of evangelism denotes multiplication, however many are not too excited about this. Why Many Don’t Want Multitudes: 1) The “Few ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Reverence

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000

Thoughts from Hebrews

“By faith, Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.” I do not believe I have ever regretted the wording of the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Avoid Deterioration 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions.

1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions. Yesterday, CNN reported a new testosterone cr?me that guarantees men greater youthful strength in the old age. However few people take into account the reality of human deteriorating forces. Paul once wrote, "Therefore, we do not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:39-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Freedom!

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A July 4 sermon

True Freedom! Galatians 5: 1-15 Introduction: We have celebrated our Nation’s birthday, but do we truly understand Freedom? The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were essentially signing death warrant on themselves. As he signed it,, John Adams said: "Whether we live or die, sink or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

PAUL’S FINAL CHARGE TO HIS YOUNGER PROTÉGÉ: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY BY PREACHING THE WORD (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS POPULAR)

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL CHARGE TO HIS YOUNGER PROTÉGÉ: FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY BY PREACHING THE WORD (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MESSAGE IS POPULAR) I. (:1) THE EYEWITNESSES OF THE CHARGE: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION! (Maintaining sound doctrine is serious business) A. The Seriousness of the Charge – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Addicted To Jesus

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 12, 2003

A great sermon that will help you decide your level of addiction to Jesus Christ, and understand the power and Joy of serving him.

1 Cor. 16:13-19 (KJV) Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. [14] Let all your things be done with charity. [15] I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting On Christ

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

It is both difficult and easy in accepting Christ. Once done we begin to grow and finally after much study begin - "Putting on Christ "

Putting on Christ While our natural hearts desire is to have our own way - being centered on money, ambition and pleasure our hearts as Christians hope to acquire - Integrity, Honesty, Chastity and and the good Christian Principals that Christ so inspired us to possess. Through Christ’s own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Mark 10:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging On When You Feel Like Letting Go

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A holiday word of encouragement to the distressed.

Hanging On When You Feel Like Letting Go December 1, 2002 Isaiah 64:1-9 1. Excitement Holidays-family, friends, shopping, vacation, TV specials, parades, lights A. Can be fun, but also fearful -Reunion of contentious family -drunk relative who embarrasses themselves, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-9

Denomination: Holiness

Purposeful Ministry Series

Contributed by Jeff Stewart on Oct 19, 2002

Describes the role of the pastor, deacons and members of a purposeful church.

Purposeful Ministry September 29, 2002 Oran FBC Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks we have discovered and examined the purposes of the church. We have learned that churches must evangelize, not only overseas, but also right in their own backyards (Acts 1:8). We have also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

Denomination: Baptist

Cycle Of Sin! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 25, 2003

Let’s see how Saul (Paul) gives us a graphic example of the cycle os sin. Verse by verse study of Acts 8:1-8.

&:58……And the witnesses laid down their clothes ate the feet of a young man named Saul.. Prayer…. Verse 1 Now Saul was A)consenting to his death. At that time a great B)persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of Compassion

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 5, 2001

A fresh look at the meaning of compassion as displayed in the character of Jesus.

THE CHARACTER OF COMPASSION Matthew 9:35-38 Compassionate people . . . I. Cross forbidden boundaries. A. Compassion drives one outside the conventional boundaries. . . . Routine is the enemy of compassion. . . . Jesus broke the routine . . . stepped outside the normal . . . He wanted to see . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ