Sermons on Matter:

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

Learn how faith is the basis for our Christian relationship.

How many knows this morning, we’re living in a time where we really need to have our faith strengthened, when we need to know God. Whether it’s salvation, having a need met, seeing our church grow, being healed, it’s all a matter of faith. The Lord began to show me three things about faith that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Mother's Matter

Contributed by Justin Meek on May 10, 2001

Mothers really do matter, because of the impact they make on our lives.

Mothers Matter Mother’s Day Sermon 2001 We live in a world that is determined to minimize or outright ignore the role mother’s play in their children lives. The world would have us believe that mothers really don’t matter after all. Just last week I was watching one of the news channels and heard a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4, Exodus 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Weightier Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Book in my library entitled, THE COLUMBUS CHICKEN STATUTE; AND MORE BONEHEAD LEGISLATION. a. Humorous collection of outdated laws: 1) Columbus, GA--letting a chicken's head dangle--$25.00. 2) Baltimore, MD--Bowled since 1833 you must pay $2.00 fine. 3) Hartford, CT--Theater owners ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Inerrancy Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about four blind men who were introduced to an elephant for the first time. None of them knew what an elephant looked like. "Ah!" the first one cried out as he grabbed the elephant by the trunk. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Things That Matter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon asks the question, "What really matters in life?"

Sunday Morning August 4, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#1] SLIDE 1 THINGS THAT MATTER Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction: 1. While on vacation, I was reading abut the men that were trapped in the mine with freezing water. Most of them had lost hope and were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Trust Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 6, 2002

Part 2of 4. We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. We Lean on what we Trust in. Stewardship is a matter of Trust and the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

Learning to Lean - Part 2 - Stewardship, A Matter of Trust Text: Judges 6:1-32 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our series on Stewardship. The title of our series is “Stewardship…Learning to Lean” Illus: A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

God’s love is a matter of the heart.

Matter of the Heart My main thrust in ministry since coming to this Church has been growing the church. Growing the church like Jesus did through friendship evangelism and discipleship. Jesus gave us the most effective example of how the church should multiply by training the laypeople. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4-35

Denomination: Methodist

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Fourth in a series from 1 Timothy. This message describes a functional church family.

The Bible describes the church as a: • Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9) – common citizenship in the heavenly realm • Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) – privilege of direct access to God for all believers • Kingdom (Revelation 5:10) – common submission to the King of kings and Lord of lords • Vine (John 15:5) – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

God must be Lord over every part of our lives; even our finances.

A Matter of Trust January 3, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God must be Lord over every part of our lives; even our finances. Focus Passage: Mark 12:41-44 Introduction: In Matthew, Mark, and Luke 1 out of every 6 verses deals with money. Of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

We must have faith to be saved.

A Matter of Faith January 10, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have faith to be saved. Focus Passage: Matthew 8:5-13 Introduction: The following letter was found in a baking-power can wired to the handle of an old pump that offered the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

We are saved by grace through faith.

A Matter of Grace January 17, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are saved by grace through faith. Focus Passage: Romans 5:18-6:4 Supplemental Passage: Ephesians 2:8-9 Introduction: When Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

Forgiving others will set you free.

A Matter of Forgiveness January 24, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgiving others will set you free. Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: After the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Obedience

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

We must be faithful to obey what God has told us to do.

A Matter of Obedience January 31, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be faithful to obey what God has told us to do. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 15, 2011

When it comes to money, most think about getting it. Let us see the other side of money, giving it as the Scriptures teach us.

Money Matters. Do we believe that Money Matters to God? Did you realize that you will find about 800 Scriptures that deal with money in the Bible? Jesus talked about money more than He did Heaven and Hell combined. He talked about money more than anything else except the Kingdom of God. 11 of 39 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Other

Leadership That Matters Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 2 in a series from Titus. The importance and characteristics of church elders.

Mark McCrindle is social researcher from the University of NSW who is interested in the changing face of our country. Recently he sampled 5,000 people for their views on leadership (report 16 September 2010). Who is the leader you most admire in history? Winston Churchill was on top with 8.2% of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed