Sermons on Legal Tactics:

The Complaint Department

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 6, 2014

We must be mindful about our complaining.

The Complaint Department November 2, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be mindful about our complaining. Focus Passage: James 5:7-11 Supplemental Passage: And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

Just because someone is a homosexual does not mean that we cannot love him (or her) or pray for him (her). Homosexuality is a sin and like any other sin, it needs to be dealt with in the only way possible. It needs to be laid at the cross and repented of.

The Bible, as God's word, reveals God's moral character and it shapes the morality of the Christian. The Bible has much to say about homosexuality: 1. Lev. 18:22 , "You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination." 2. Lev. 20:13, "If there is a man who lies with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-28, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter Of Concern- Influence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 23, 2022

This is the 83rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 14th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#83] A LETTER OF CONCERN- INFLUENCE 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Introduction: Chapters 8-10 deal with problems of questionable practices. In Corinth, it centered around eating food that had been offered to idols. The basic problem facing the Corinthians faces all of us. How far does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Straighten Up

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 24, 2022

We must learn to straighten up and view the world through the eyes of Christ Jesus.

Straighten Up – Luke 13: 10 - 17 Intro: As I was preparing reading the text for this message, a phrase came to mind. On those RARE occasions when I was doing something I shouldn’t or when I annoyed my mother for some minor infraction, she would look at me with those piercing blue eyes and say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 3, 2019

John the Baptist lived an exemplary life with clear conscience of his call and commitment. He had one conviction and gave his life for that.

Theme: Value Based Leaders - John the Baptist Text: Matthew 14:1-12 Joke: Three boys were discussing about their father’s profession. The firs boy said, ‘my dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it poem, they give him Rs.1000/. The second boy says ‘my dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Strange Bedfellows-Part 2

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 16, 2024

“He who comes to equity must come with clean hands “.

“He who comes to equity must come with clean hands”- Legal maxim. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV The Christian life is a call to holiness and holy living. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Plea For Onesimus (Philemon)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 17, 2024

How should we act in a politically and socially corrupt world? Should we honor our obligations, to our own hurt? Let's find out in Paul's letter to Philemon.

How do we act as Christians in the midst of political and social corruption? How should Philemon handle the delicate matter of a runaway slave, now converted and a brother in Christ, yet who was still under some kind of legal obligation to serve out his term as a slave? Was Philemon the host of a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Accuser Of The Brethren Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to forgive the brethren

Accuser of the Brethren - Part 1 I do not know about you, but I make a lot of mistakes. In fact, I sin. I spend quite a bit of time in prayer telling God what He already knows about my failures, fumbles, and foolish sins. I do not waste my time thinking I am perfect because that would be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Power To Obey!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Trust and Obey

Obedience And Power To Obey! Sunday March 18, 2001 Genesis 2:15-17 15 The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. This man had dominion, and the forces of nature responded at his beck and call. 16 But the LORD God gave him this warning: “You may freely eat any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Dark Angel

Contributed by Jack Graham on Nov 16, 2016

INVISIBLE… There’s more to life than what you see. The invisible is all around us. What we can’t see physically is real. As a matter of fact often more real, more substantive than what we can actually see.

This is from a transcript of a sermon preached by Dr. Jack Graham on September 18, 2011 We got back from Israel this past week, about 15 of us, including 10 of our young ministers. We had an incredible time walking where Jesus walked and experiencing those sights once again. I’ve been to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

3/5 - Anytime that we attempt great things for God, oppostion is going to come

The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and also to love our enemies; probably because the are generally the same people. This was certainly true in Nehemiah’s time. His arrival in Jerusalem was a threat to those leaders and tribes and nations around him. A strong Jerusalem would endanger the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Opposition To Godly Things

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Aug 8, 2001

Acts 4:1-4 What opposition have you encountered in your walk with with God? What was your response? God will bless your efforts!!!!

Satan’s #1 tool to oppose us and to defeat us is the various forms of opposition that come at us in everyday life and especially when we are attempting something great for God. In those times of ministry, outreach and evangelism - Satan will pull out all of the stops to knock us off course, to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Go Through Some Troublesome Training Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 17, 2005

This sermon covers Jacob’s dealings with Laban in Haran for 20 years - and how God worked through it all.

June 19, 2005 Episode III - Jacob and Laban - Genesis 30-31 A part of the job of a teacher or a trainer is to look for the weaknesses in your pupil in order to strengthen them. The job of a student or trainee is to then LISTEN to the assessment of the teacher and to then follow the regiment ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Put It On

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2001

This sermon deals with putting on the armor of God so that we can fight to win our families for Christ and to stay intact as families.

You’ve Got to Put It On II GNLCC 9/30/2001 2 Chronicles 26:11-15 1 Corin. 9:24-27 How many of you have ever had the experience of being ready to dash outside only to hear your mother or grandmother yell out to you, “put on your coat before you go out”? Many of us responded at times, “I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Warfare - Thought Control!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 16, 2005

Your mind is the #1 battlefield of your life. Learn practical keys as to prevent satan having access in your thoughts & relationships & break his lies! Practical and uplifting, insightful and thoroughly Biblical!

Slide # 1 The battle field of our mind! (Note: This sermon was one of the most impacting, insightful and helpful I have written, and resulted in much fruit for the Kingdom - restored relationships, dedication to God, repentance and holiness! Please excuse the New Zealand application :-) Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist