Sermons on Locks:

The Parable Of The Minas

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Wealth, power and control: a new look at the parable of the minas.

Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Fig trees Fig Trees and the Temple Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Cultural/Historical background--then Herod Archelaus/ Rome Jerusalem & the temple system wealth, power, control Cultural/Historical background--now education, food, water, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Power?

Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009

Do we truly trust God with our power or ourselves and other things? Concluding look at Philippians especially concentrating on Philippians 4:13

Where and what is your power? Are you (living) empowered? By what means (en toi) Intro: 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (NRSV) 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV) 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (NIV) Whatever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of God

Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009

Striving for peace is not easy and takes a lot of work on our part? But God promises his peace to those who strive to serve him.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Think of those brief moments that represent Peace for you…experiences in nature, with family, friends, at work...times of complete freedom…quiet, pure, alivewhat is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calling.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 19, 2024

Remember this, “What the caterpillar calls the end, God calls a butterfly." Ephesians 4:1MSG In light of all this, here’s what I want you to do. While I’m locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel.

The Calling. Ephesians 4:1-16NIV Ephesians 1-3, Are all about sovereignty and grace. These 3 chapters are the foundations of our faith. Ephesians 1-3, teach that we are blessed with every spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Door And Only One Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2020

What does it mean for Jesus to be "the door?" And why should that matter to us?

There’s a cute little children’s song about Jesus that goes this way: “One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, inside and outside, on which side are you? One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, I want the inside - on which side are you? “One Lord, and only one and yet the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Jerry D. Locke on Feb 2, 2012

What it means to live in connection with Christ.

John 15:1-16 Let me introduce you to Billy Bob Brewer. Its been a long time coming, B.B…. Finally realizes he is a sinner….and it bothers him. He starts trying to find spiritual peace—so be shows up a church. First, it’s a preaching service, then a Bible class, even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024

God doesn't want us to walk in fear, but to trust Jesus and let the peace of God rule in our hearts.

FROM FEAR TO FAITH A. The Nature of fear 1. Fear is the emotion brought on by a perceived danger or threat, real or perceived. 2. Fear is a good emotion to warn us, but on the negative side can also be debilitating, paralyzing, controlling and can bind us up. 3. There is also a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Character-Shaping Wisdom

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024

God is very involved in the lives of His people, developing and refining Christ-like character in each of us. The Book of James has much character-shaping wisdom for us to receive and apply to our lives, as does the book of Proverbs. Let's take a look.

God is very involved in the lives of His people, developing and refining Christ-like character in each of us. The Book of James has much character-shaping wisdom for us to receive and apply to our lives, including: Be doers of the word, and not hearers only / Don’t just listen to God’s word. You ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Foursquare

Peter's Encouragement To The Church

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024

Peter’s practical encouragement to the Church dispersed… (~65 AD) – Humility, steadfastness & vigilance

Peter’s practical encouragement to the Church dispersed… (~65 AD) – Humility, steadfastness & vigilance To the elders who are among you I exhort (call near to encourage & strengthen)… v. 1-4 A fellow elder, walking together, following Jesus, … a leader among equals. Dietrich Bonhoffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Del Miedo A La Fe

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 15, 2024

Dios no quiere que andemos con temor, sino que confiemos en Jesús y dejemos que la paz de Dios gobierne nuestros corazones.

DEL TEMOR A LA FE A. La naturaleza del temor 1. El temor es la emoción que surge cuando se percibe un peligro o una amenaza, real o percibida. 2. El temor es una buena emoción que nos advierte, pero en el lado negativo también puede ser debilitante, paralizante, controlador y ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Sabiduría Que Forma El Carácter

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 15, 2024

Dios está muy involucrado en la vida de su pueblo, desarrollando y refinando un carácter semejante al de Cristo en cada uno de nosotros. Echemos un vistazo.

Dios está muy involucrado en la vida de su pueblo, desarrollando y refinando el carácter de Cristo en cada uno de nosotros. El libro de Santiago tiene mucha sabiduría que forma el carácter para que la recibamos y la apliquemos en nuestra vida, incluyendo: Sed hacedores de la ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Foursquare

El Estímulo De Pedro A La Iglesia

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 15, 2024

El estímulo práctico de Pedro a la Iglesia dispersa… (~65 d.C.) – Humildad, firmeza y vigilancia

El estímulo práctico de Pedro a la Iglesia dispersa… (~65 d. C.) – Humildad, firmeza y vigilancia A los ancianos que están entre ustedes los exhorto (llamo para animarlos y fortalecerlos)… v. 1-4 Un anciano compañero, caminando juntos, siguiendo a Jesús, … un líder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11, James 4:7-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Vivir Para Agradar Al Señor

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Jan 22, 2025

El Salmo 19 es un salmo de David. La oración de David es un deseo de vida de agradar al Señor.

Que las palabras de mi boca y la meditación de mi corazón sean gratas delante de ti, oh Jehová, Roca mía y Redentor mío. ~ Salmo 19:14 El Salmo 19 es un salmo de David. La oración de David es un deseo de vida de agradar al Señor; específicamente en este ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Foursquare

La Maravillosa Paz De Dios

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Jan 22, 2025

A lo largo de las Escrituras descubrimos la maravillosa paz de Dios.

LA DEFINICIÓN BÍBLICA DE “PAZ” 1. ‘Shalom’ – Integridad, plenitud, salud, bienestar, seguridad, solidez, tranquilidad, prosperidad, plenitud, descanso, armonía; ausencia de agitación o discordia. Saludo común en Israel: ¡Shalom! 2. ‘Eirene’ – Un estado de descanso, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Colossians 3:15, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Aprendiendo De Los Errores De Los Demás

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Jan 22, 2025

La historia de las decisiones y acciones de Adán y Eva en el jardín del Edén brindan información que ayuda a aprender de los errores de los demás.

EL PRIMER (DE VERDAD) GRAN ERROR 1. Conocemos la historia: el Jardín del Edén, la serpiente y el hombre. (Génesis 3) 2. Dios le dio al hombre directivas y advertencias claras: Génesis 2:16-17 3. Desobedecieron: El resultado final de la desobediencia de Adán y Eva no fue ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare