Sermons on Making Choises:

God At The Lake

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

God makes himself known to us through amazing experiences so that we have those to cling to when the foundation crumbles.

God at the Lake Jan 29, 2012 Ps 19 I’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to share a particular story. I’ve been waiting for 6 months to tell it. I’ve been sure that along the way, in the course of preaching, there would be a spot where I’d need an illustration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Christ Credit For The Incredible

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on May 3, 2012

When what we have is not enough Christ will take what we have, if we give it to Him, and make the incredible possible.

GIVING CHRIST CREDIT FOR THE INCREDIBLE John 6:1-14 1 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Great About Salvation?

Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 23, 2012

Everything connected with our Great God is there great, including our salvation! Therefore, what make our salvation "so great?"

What is “SO GREAT” about Salvation? INTRODUCTION: The Hebrews writer asked, “how shall we escape, if we neglect SO GREAT salvation” (Heb. 2:3). If salvation is neglected, there can be NO escape, but a “certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need Each Other

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 9, 2012

St Paul makes it clear that in the Body of Christ all have a role to play and we need each other, without exception.

1 Corinthians 12: 12-27 At the Carpenter’s tools annual meeting Brother Hammer was in the chair but some suggested he should leave as he was too noisy. Hammer replied, “If I leave then Brother Screw must also go. You have to turn him around again, and again and again to get him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Anglican

Getting Free From The Nets Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Jesus expects men to make His call to follow our highest priority - one that is evidenced by obedience to His will

This week we celebrate the fact that we live in a great nation. I’m thankful for the freedoms that we enjoy – grateful to those who sacrificed so that we’d have them – and mindful that we can’t take any of that for granted. I’m thankful that we live in a land ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe And Confess

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Feb 16, 2013

The Gospel message of salvation is simple. Believe and confess that Jesus is Lord and you will be saved. Why do we make it so complex?

Believe and Confess – A Sermon on Romans 10:9 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. We human beings have a knack for making even simple things complex. Someone that we work with says “Good morning” to us and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Would God Be Willing To Forgive Someone Who Has Done What I Have?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2013

Jesus is not only willing to forgive us - He is willing to make us clean. How do I experience that in my life?

OUR DOUBT: Why would God forgive someone who has done what I have? - Mathew 8:2 – “if you are willing” - Acts 5:31; Acts 13:38; Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:9. - We doubt that God would be willing to forgive us. - We struggle to believe that God would be willing to mess with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Step Without God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 27, 2012

We must make sure that God leads us based on His will, not leading ourselves based on our own will.

Not a Step without God February 26, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make sure that God leads us based on His will, not leading ourselves based on our own will. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Supplemental Passage: "The LORD will fight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Stand And See! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 2, 2012

When life gets complicated, make it simple. Just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Faithfulness (Faithful Love) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 28, 2011

Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate; the Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: FAITHFUL LOVE* GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Loving God and loving humankind is the pinnacle of faith and existence; all Spiritual virtues flow from these. GALATIANS 5:13-26 13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

I Surrender All

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011

When we are saved, we give up all of the rights of our old self, making Jesus the LORD of our lives.

I Surrender All October 9, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are saved, we give up all of the rights of our old self, making Jesus the LORD of our lives. Focus Passage: Galatians 2:16-21 Supplemental Passage: For not one of us lives for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Joy-Full Love Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 26, 2011

Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: JOY-FULL LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate. GALATIANS 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

“a Way In A Manger”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011

God is still a "A Way Maker", He still a "Make Away" and He's still the Way, the Truth and the Light, to all things!

“A Way In A Manger” Luke 2:8-20 Intro. This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the arrival of the baby in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

Oh So Shallow

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2011

Is it okay to be a shalllow christian? It makes it so much easier to "fit in" to our modern society and of course, requires less commitment.

Shallowness 1 Co. 2:14 to 3:3 (read from Bible) What is your thought or feeling when someone mentions any of the following? -tithing -witnessing -attending church more than once a week -daily Bible reading -family altar time Your response will depend on how rooted you are in Christ. 4 Types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Continuing In Him

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 21, 2010

The scripture makes a great distinction between a Christian who occasionally commits sin and a lost person who lives a lifestyle of sin.

CONTINUING IN HIM INTRODUCTION: Today some of you will not like the sermon. I know that because I have preached it before and some people did not like it. Some will call it mean-spirited, unloving or even un-Christian. Sometimes, in trying to teach a positive lesson we need to use negative words. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist