Sermons on Messengers Of God:

Halftime

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 9, 2006

The road to victory may depend greatly upon the right halftime adjustments.

Have you considered the time as it relates to your life? In our text, Paul viewed his life from past to present. It was a kind of halftime assessment of his life. H e realized that he had accomplished much but the prize remained before him. In this halftime assessment, Paul decided to forget the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

When We Open The Door Of Our Heart And Let Jesus In.

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 3, 2008

What happens when we open the door of our heart to Jesus

Revelation 3:20. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Will you open the door of your heart and let him come in? When we open the door of our heart and let Jesus in. 1. “Our Sins are taken ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

I Want The Good Life Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Series of sermons on Proverbs, focus on what it will take to live a good life.

I Want the “Good Life!” Prov. 1:1-7 Solomon declared he had written his proverbs so that people would know how to live. We need to know how to live life to its fullest. How do we live life to its fullest? Listen the the ways we find the good life. I. We must be wiling to admit our need for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

O Jerusalem

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 28, 2008

Christ lamenting over Jerusalem.

TEXT "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" 1. A SOLEMN PARAGRAPH "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Why His Tongue?

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Aug 7, 2008

WHY DID THE RICH MAN ONLY WANT WATER ON JUST ONE PART OF HIS BODY?

WHY HIS TONGUE? LUKE 16:19-31 Pr 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Pr 16:28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Pr 26:20 ¶ Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith Manifested Through Job

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

Learn the distinguishing qualities of a man of genuine faith.

True Faith Manifested through Job Job 1:1-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ made you a new creature at salvation, you must demonstrate the qualities of a genuine faith in your daily walk. I. True faith manifests itself through a godly life. v. 1 A. A man of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004

Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Easter All About

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2004

A look at the real meaning of Easter. A devotional for the church newsletter.

What is Easter All About? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 March 2004 We have candy coated Easter, literally. We have made Easter about candy filled baskets, colorful plastic eggs, chocolate surprises and cute little bunnies. Is this what Easter is really all about or is there something more than we should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do We Need The Bible

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004

We need the Bible so that we can know that we have sinned and need a Savior.

“Why Do We Need The Bible” 2 Timothy 3:14-17 1. We Need the Bible because it is our Only STANDARD. (v. 14) 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 2:13; Proverbs 22:6; John 8:30-31; Acts 2:42; 1 Timothy 6:20; Genesis 18:19; Deuteronomy 6:4-9 2. We Need the Bible because it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Time

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

A brief message on structuring prayer time.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Ephesians 5:1-17 INTRO: To redeem means to reclaim by payment of money, or to recover by labor, that which has been lost or alienated; or to preserve by prudence that which is in danger. This definition is wisely applied to our use of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Family Is...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

a look at Joshua’s most famous statement

A Christian family is a: -----1) Responsible family verse 15-"But as for ME and MY house" Dt. 6:4-9 Eph. 6:4 Eph 5:23; Col 3:18; -----2) United family "But as for me AND my house" 2 Cor 6:14ff 1 Kings 11:1-2 -----3) Determined family you serve who you want "BUT as for me and my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Holiness

Is There A Murderer In Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.

I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly angry and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Father To Do?

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 19, 2001

Sermon for Father’s Day, 2001.

What’s A Father To Do? 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 I. Introduction Fathers desire that their children will follow in their footsteps. What can a father do to ensure that those following in his footsteps will walk the right path? Paul gives us some answers to the question ... II. What’s A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Untapped Destiny

Contributed by Jeff Bullock on Feb 19, 2004

A message about the need for Christians to grow up in Christ and not remain spiritual infants.

Title: The Untapped Destiny Key Thought: Children grow up, and so should CHRISTIANS. 1 Corinthians 13:11 When we were children, we thought and reasoned as children do. But when we grew up, we quit our childish ways. Number 1: Everyone has been a CHILD “When we were children,” A. Children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will, Be Thou Clean

Contributed by James Sulton on May 8, 2006

Leprosy is a picture of our need for salvation

Luke 5:12-15 I Will, Be Thou Clean James Sulton Jesus Christ is the Master over disease. The leper was full of leprosy: is no different than someone being full of cancer. No known cure. This is the same as sin in a spiritual way. The sinner is full of sin. There is no known cure outside of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist