Sermons on Living Your Destiny:

The Heartbreak Of Unwarranted Hatred Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 23, 2025

The Bible, offers numerous examples of individuals who faced such unjust animosity.

In the realm of human relationships, few wounds cut as deep as the hatred of those who bear us malice without reason. The Bible, offers numerous examples of individuals who faced such unjust animosity. Consider the story of Joseph, the beloved son of Jacob. Despite his innocence and dedication to ...read more

God's Design (Job 39)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 4, 2026

Does design prove that there is a God?

Does the very existence of design prove that there is a grand designer? Let’s look at Job 39. Does God care for the life cycle and habitation of a mountain goat and the doe? Do you know when the mountain goat gives birth? Do you watch the doe as it calves its young? Can you count the months of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Through The Whisper Of Water SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A sermon inspired by the metaphorical language of Job 14:7-9, illustrating how a seemingly dead tree can spring back to life at the mere 'whisper of water'. God calls us to be carriers of this life-giving water.

Today, I want to share a message inspired by the poetic language found in Job 14:7-9. In this passage, Job speaks of a tree that appears dead and without hope, but miraculously comes back to life at the "scent of water." This imagery reminds us that God wants us to be like water carriers, bringing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Encouragement, Hope, Revival

The Second Coming Names Of Jesus Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

His various names meet our different needs.

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants--things which must shortly take place . . . from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Problem

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 13, 2025

The writer of Hebrews explains the importance of faith, That the Children of Israel did not enter into the Promised Land because of a Heart Problem.

A Heart Problem Hebrews 3:7-19 Intro. This passage of Scripture is entirely based on the events of Numbers 13 The Children of Israel had crossed the read sea They had come to Kadesh-Barnea (Map) God told Moses to send in 12 men (one from each of the Tribes of Israel) to SPY out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19, Numbers 14:11, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Problem of Procrastination

Acts 24:10-27 The Problem of Procrastination Some will not be saved because of Rebellion - Luke 19:14 We will not have this man to reign over us. of Religion - John 3:7 Ye must be born again of Reluctance - They would be saved, but not today. 1. The Preaching that Convicted him - 25 And as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-27

Denomination: Holiness

It Takes A Team

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

The key to the success of this congregation’s ministry is a team, a team working together to make a difference for the glory of God. What the Apostle Paul says about teamwork. (Pastor Appreciation Day)

Randall Cunningham is a pretty good football quarterback, but he doesn’t seem to be as good as when he played for the Minnesota Vikings. Randall is an excellent athlete, but during his years in Philadelphia, he never began to accomplish what he did with the Vikings during the 1998 season. He is now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Job Well Done

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 6, 2007

We worship and follow a Savior who completed the task before Him.

A JOB WELL DONE John 19.16-42 S: Crucifixion C: Jesus’ sacrifice Pr: WE WORSHIP AND FOLLOW A SAVIOR WHO COMPLETED THE TASK SET BEFORE HIM. TS: In our study of John 19.16-42, we will see how Jesus accomplishes our salvation. Type: Inductive I. DYING II. DEATH III. BURIAL PA: How is the change to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-42

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Conflict:: Science And The Bible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

Our faith in the God of Creation is NOT blind or without reason. As Believers we don’t need to fear looking at the evidence around us.

Why> Series # 5 Why> the Conflict: Science and the Bible Psalm 19 Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-6 INTRODUCTION: FISH WARS power point and comments. 1. Science and Faith are not Enemies Hebrews 11:1 says Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 10, 2005

In the garden of Gethsemane we stand on holy ground. We can never fully understand what happened there, it is beyond our human experience, but this passage gives us an insight.

Reading Mt 26:36-46) Vehement cries 7 who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear This verse refers to Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane and takes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jealousy, Joy & Justice Series

Contributed by David Lewis on Dec 20, 2006

The Greatness of John the Baptist

Introduction What marks people out as being great? Power, wealth, Courage, humility, success. We see this morning that John was a great man. He was humble, he had great joy and he was courageous enough to give a message of justice and judgement that was certainly not palatable to his hearers ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Brings Spiritual Sight

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 8, 2002

The real mitracle in this story is the healing of spiritual sight

John 9:1-41 – Jesus opens the eyes of the blind Student who went around college blind-folded for a day  Had a lot more empathy for someone who was blind after that experience  Being blind would be a terrible handicap to have, not being able to witness the creation, limited in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian Church

The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

4 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church

The Purpose-full Church: An Overview (NTC4T-4) I. Discovering the Purposes of the Church A. Purpose-Driven vs. Program-Driven B. Why Be Purpose Driven? C. The Great Commandment D. The Great Commission Introduction Years ago on a variety show, a guest appeared who was a body builder. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22, Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Caricature Or Reality (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

Following the movement of the Ark in early Israelites history, we learn that God is holy and that means that he is not a commodity, but Lord. It also means that even though Joy is appropriate and even commanded, God must be approached with reverence befor

Last week we saw that the number one characteristic of God is that he is holy. We need to understand this about God so we can make sure we are worshipping him and not some caricature of him we have made up in our mind. Do you know what a caricature is? We usually think of it as a picture, such as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The North Versus The South Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 11 of a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel.This begins an in depth study of the prophecy of chapter 11.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 11: The North versus the South (Daniel 11) We have reached the eleventh week of our study on the prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. When we started this series I never thought we’d still be at it eleven weeks later. I never realized how much ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist