Sermons on Maintaining Godly Standards:

Anointed And United Shields

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 13, 2016

The shield of faith is what you need above all else.

Anoint Your Shield Isa. 21:5 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield. Eph. 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Prov. 30:5 Every Word of God is pure: He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:5, Proverbs 30:5, Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Race

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Jul 6, 2011

The Christian life is not for sprinters...it's for marathoners who can steadily keep moving toward a dream. We're in a race...a spiritual race. Many will never complete the course. But as a Christian, we have all the tools necessary to equip and train us

Running the Race 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 Bud Greenspan, author of 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History, wrote the following: At the Olympics, glory doesn't only go to those who win. Dorando Pietri was in a state of collapse as he entered the stadium for the final yards of the 1908 marathon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

United In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

The message of the Gospel unites the church

United in the Gospel February 9, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The message of the Gospel unites the church Focus Passage: Galatians 2:1-10 Supplemental Passage: make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Questions And Answers Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2019

Paul anticipates that the Jewish Christians in Rome will have a lot of questions and so he asks and answers three questions in this section of Romans.

A. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and grandmothers in our congregation, whether they be biological, adoptive, surrogate, or spiritual mothers and granmothers! 1. We all thank God for the influence of godly women in our individual lives and in the life of the church as a whole! 2. May God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sex: Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 8, 2021

Practical, positive message. WHY does God say this? 1} God loves us. 2) God loves other people. HOW do we keep this? 1) Guard your heart, 2) Control your environment, 3) Seek God's help.

SEX: GUARD YOUR HEART—Exodus 20:14; Proverbs 5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 I once saw a cartoon: Moses is coming down from the mountain, and he says to the people, “I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that I got him down to 10. The bad news is that #7 is still in there.” The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Timothy 5:22, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Prayer Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 14, 2016

Paul loved the church at Philippi and was committed to praying for them. We need to share the same commitment to pray for the church. There are real people with real needs, that need specific prayers.

A Prayer of Purpose Philippians 1: 9-11 Following a gracious greeting and a word of thankfulness for their partnership in ministry, Paul offers a brief, but pointed prayer for the church in Philippi. Although his prayer is but three sentences long, it possesses great wisdom and reveals the heart ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Younger Widows Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014

Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

“Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Battlefield Protection

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 31, 2002

We have, through Christ’s power, the ability to reduce our chances of becoming vulnerable to the attacks of Satan.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL THE WARNINGS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT ABOUT CONFLICTS WITH SATAN AND HIS DEMONS ARE ADDRESSED ONLY TO CHRISTIANS? WHY? BECAUSE JESUS SAID THAT HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD. SINCE JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY, THE ENEMY WANTS TO DO EVERYTHING ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keep The Home Fires Burning Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 4, 2008

Exposition of Job 1:5 for the first part of the paragraph of the church covenant that deals with private life commitments that church members make to the church

t: Job 1:5, Title: Keep the Home Fires Burning, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Bonnie said that in the covenant that we must accept okra from Benny B. “We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

"Free Indeed! Pt.2 (Maintenance Of Deliverance)”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Feb 7, 2019

His Word... the Word where, when you read of it, it does not enter the ears (since it’s a Word) it enters through the “eyes of your heart” turning our hearts of stone into hearts ready to be transformed!

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36KJV) “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17NLT) Introduction: After freedom, I mean complete freedom, we are free indeed! The HolySpirit came as a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

9 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

The nine gifts of the Holy Spirit are powerful tools God gives to believers for the purpose of building His kingdom here on earth.

9 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, James 1:17 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is God’s divine presence given to believers to empower, equip, and guide them for effective service in the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Directions For Living The Dream

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2021

Living the dream generally means that someone is living his or her best life; that he or she is achieving the goals he wants to achieve; that he has all the material comforts and/or relationships that he wants to have with no regrets. Listen to Joshua take.

Directions for Living the Dream Joshua 24:13-24 "And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-24, Philippians 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 4:23-24, Deuteronomy 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"We Give Up Hope On No One.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “We give up hope on no one.” 1Timothy 2: 1-7

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “We give up hope on no one.” 1Timothy 2: 1-7 Paul always taught sound doctrine that guides individuals, right conduct, the “is,” what is from God’s side, forms the basis for the “ought,” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is Able Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2015

In the darkest times, God is prepared to accomplish great things to the praise of His glory. He is able.

“I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] Unapologetically, the message today is meant for Christians—followers of Christ the Lord. This is appropriate since the text was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Dilemma Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Fourth in the Romans series dealing with justification of sinners.

Alliance Church June 3, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Divine Dilemma and the Gift of Righteousness” Romans 3:21-31 I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness by faith 1-5 The gospel first exposes the unrighteousness of man. The gospel then reveals the righteousness of God and how to receive it as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance