Sermons on Madness:

Seeking The King

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

How convenient does God have to be for you to Seek Him?

Matthew 2 The Visit of the Magi (Wise men) (v.1-12) - (v.1-2) Magi (Wise men) were a group of scholars who studied the stars. - The text does not reveal to us how many there actually were. They would usually travel in caravans. - The Magi would most likely be robbed if they traveled in two or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers Have The Right.... Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 14, 2009

we can have all the right tools but using them for wrong purposes. When we use the right tools for the right purpose, we have the power.

Difference Makers have the RIGHT…. Acts 16:1-15 Do you know anyone who cannot sit still? They always have to be doing something. Even when sitting, their motor is running [leg shaking]! The Apostle Paul was like that…he always had to be preaching or witnessing or discipling or visiting. He could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Wealthy Lepers

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008

Four men with nothing to lose discover great wealth and realize the peril of not sharing good news.

Four Wealthy Lepers II Kings 7:9 INTRO.: The king of Aram lays siege to Samaria and the people are starving, even to the point of engaging in cannibalism. The prophet Elisha promises quick relief. He is not believed and the king even sought his life, blaming him for their troubles. The prophet’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trash In Our Trash Baskets

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 11, 2008

Christ Jesus has demonstrated for us the fine art of forgiveness which we must learn to use in the daily living out of our lives.

Matthew 18: 21 – 35 / Trash In Our Trashbaskets Intro: Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Troublesome Tenants

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2008

We are tenants of God’s kingdom and our choice is either to be troublesome or devoted.

Troublesome Tenants - Matthew 21: 33-46 Intro: When considering purchasing rental property, here are a few things to keep in mind: 1) A tenant’s ability to see dirt and damage is much greater when they move in than when they move out. 2) Everything in your rental will break 100 times faster ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Worst Enemy

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

Satan is our enemy and he is on the prowl

When the Barna Research Group asked Americans about Satan, they discovered that 62 percent of the adult population believe that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” Rev. 12:9-And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

Why is forgiving so hard? How we can deal with it!

Colossians 3:13 Eph. 6:11-Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. WILES: 1-Cunning behavior: cunning behavior intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery. He whisper in your ear, “You ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Abominations

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

things God hates

Intro: growing up there were three things that I didn’t like to eat. One was mustard, now I can tolerate it, the next was ham, I am sure there are some pigs happy about that, and the last is lemon pie. Over the years we learn each others likes and dislikes. So Lauri doesn’t fix me ham or lemon ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Do They All Come From?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2005

8 billion and growing! How did we get so many people?

Quote of the Week “Darwin calculated that at the rate of one baby elephant per breeding couple every 10 years, starting with a single pair, there would be 15 million elephants in only 500 years.” – Niles Eldredge, Speculations: Is Evolution Progress? Science Digest, September 1983, p. 40 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

To Be A Leader Of Quitters

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 16, 2007

A sermon about how people quit serving and doing and they become concerned with themselves

To Be A Leader Of Quitters Numbers 14:1-5 Prayer Introduction Good afternoon. I hope every one had a great day. You know God provided a day of rest so that we might refresh ourselves and think about Him. He wanted to break routine so that we would and stop and say oh wait I am not that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Builders

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Maniac, The Miracle And The Mission

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 29, 2011

The power of Jesus to change lives

“The MANIAC, The MIRACLE AND The MISSION” Mark 5:1-20 Scripture Reading (18-20) What is a friend? A British publication once offered a prize for the best definition of a friend. Among the thousands of answers received were the following: "One who multiplies joys, divides grief, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Equal

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 5, 2011

We are all equal in the sight of God, both before salvation and after salvation.

Everyone Equal December 4, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are all equal in the sight of God, both before salvation and after salvation. Focus Passage: I Samuel 30:1-25 Supplemental Passage: "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

When you face a problem that is beyond your ability to solve, Where is God? Just wait for God to act on your behalf.

Where God Is? Isaiah 44:24-26; 45:1-7 Randall Road Baptist July 9, 2000 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown 1. Where Doubt Is Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer; and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Priority Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

For Paul the top priority was spiritual health or godlikeness

THE CHURCH’S PRIORITY I TIMOTHY 6:3-21 Introduction: What is the most important thing in life? According to a 2000 survey conducted by George Barna, 91% of adults listed having good “physical health” as their top priority; 53% identified being deeply committed to Christ as a top priority; and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Baptist