Sermons on Knowledge And Ignorance:

Weeping Over Jerusalem

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2025

Understanding what moved Jesus to tears will reveal the Spirit of Christ in us as followers of the Saviour/

“When [Jesus] drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Everything necessary for the abundant and godly life is potentially ours through the knowledge of God. Knowledge of God is the means by which we gain the power of God.

In may of 1883 strange noises were heard over a hundred miles away coming from the island of Krakatoa between Java and Sumatra. Some Dutchmen chartered a boat and visited the island to investigate. They heard rumbling deep in the earth, and saw geysers of steam shooting up here and there. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

8 Ways To Obtain Favor Pt.3

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 20, 2006

If God and His word and His men in authority are ignored there will be no friut and no favor!

8 Ways to Obtain Favor Pt.3 Text: Isaiah 1:18-20 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “ Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Know?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 25, 2023

It doesn’t matter how much you care if you aren’t teaching your people what they need to know.

Education is a hot topic around the country this year. It’s no longer about testing and accountability, but about curriculum itself. Although there’s an additional level of complication with the disagreement over why different groups have different outcomes. We no longer know, if we ever did, what ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Real Wise Guy

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?

A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Church Growth

Contributed by Michael Cotie on May 17, 2009

How we are to Grow in Grace and knowledge.

Intro: This being designated the Year of growth at 2nd Baptist LaPorte, you may have asked yourself What Growth is, how are we as Christians, supposed to be growing. Core: Believers are to grow, churches are to grow, what are we told about growth in God’s word. Body I. 2nd Peter 3:18 gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Hero's Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007

AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE KNOWLEDGE

Title: What A Hero Knows Text: Hebrews 11:4 Intro: Able was a son that listened to his parents. They told their sons of how God structured the process of anointment. Three things were explained to these young men. Able got the importance of all three. I. Able Knew The Importance of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feed My Sheep” (7 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

A lady placed a raw oyster before a man and told him she would bet him five dollars he could not swallow it and keep it down.

He said, "I bet you I can!” He tilted his head back and placed the raw oyster on his tongue and let it slide down. He said, “Now give me the five dollars.” This lady was DETERMINED that she was going to get her money back plus more. She said, "I'll bet you ten dollars you cannot keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Knowing God Intimately Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Knowing God intimately is the greatest privilege a believer can have. This knowledge goes beyond head knowledge; it is an experiential relationship with God.

Title: THE BLESSINGS OF KNOWING GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 11:32 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:14, Philippians 3:10, John 10:14-15 INTRODUCTION: Knowing God intimately is the greatest privilege a believer can have. This knowledge goes beyond head knowledge; it is an ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32, Psalm 91:14, Philippians 3:10, John 10:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian Response To A Church Fight Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2019

This challenging passage gives us insight into Paul's handling of contention.

- Let me acknowledge up front that this can be a challenging passage. It’s not easily clear how all the pieces go together. As we wander through these six verses, hopefully we can bring them together in a meaningful way. THE STARTING POINT OF THE CHURCH FIGHT: Paul didn’t measure up to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear Thru The Sound Judgment We Have In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2015

Overcoming fear can only be accomplished by relying on God's power and love to strengthen us and guide us, and it allows us to have sound judgment in our walk. When we rely on the God's power/love we WILL make sound judgments in our walk in Christ!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 22, 2015 Date Preached: January 25, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Overcoming Fear thru Discipline/Focus Text: Nehemiah 4:1-14 (ESV) ETS: Here we find Nehemiah using discipline to help the people overcome their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2011

An overview of the book

Isaiah 1: 1 Different Perspective 1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. We are now beginning a new study. We are going to look at the Prophet Isaiah. We will have at least 67 studies ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Superpower - 2 Peter 1:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 10, 2024

It’s always a fun question to ask, “If you could have one superpower, what would you want it to be?” But the far more important question is this: “What would you do with it?” If God gave you unlimited access to divine power for the next 30 days, how would you use it?

Look at the first three words of 2 Peter 1:3 "His divine power …." That’s an awesome set of words—His divine power. They’re awesome words and their intriguing words, because so much of the frustration of life comes from not having the power we need. Wherever there’s failure in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Looking Toward Revival

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 16, 2004

The mistake of looking at sins in society while ignoring our own.

Judges 20 LOOKING TOWARD REVIVAL Give background from Judges 19 Sounds similar to America today. Last year, President Bush signed a ban, making it illegal to perform partial-birth abortions. The ban has not been enforced during the past year because 3 federal judges agreed to hear ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2003

God calls us, but we tend to ignore His call.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed