Sermons on Middle Passage:

One True Master Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #12. This passage will take a look at the qualifications of God's ministers.

I remember when we first began attending church in Portland, OR. They could tell I was originally from the northeastern part of the US. Something about an accent and an attitude. I still don’t know what they meant. It is true that people who are from that area of the country are considered to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Misunderstanding True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2019

This passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it.

Tonight’s passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it. Many are guilty of twisting and adjusting wisdom to mean what they want. One of the greatest temptations that ever confronts us is the temptation to twist true wisdom. This is what this passage ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Is God, Why Did He Not Know The Time Of The Hour (Matthew 24:36)? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 12, 2025

Let's explore this passage and others to understand Jesus' omniscience.

Jesus Knows Everything. The Bible teaches that Jesus is fully divine and fully human. As God, Jesus possesses all the attributes of God, including omniscience (all-knowing). However, during His time on earth, Jesus' divine attributes were sometimes veiled, leading to questions about His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

A Conversation With A Cousin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

In this passage of scripture we see something that is out of the ordinary in the life of John the Baptist.

Many times life becomes boring for some of us because day after day it is the same old stuff. But then some days we come to a place in life where things are not routine at all. We see such a situation in the Scripture passage we read a few minutes ago. John lived like we all do. He preached day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

What does it mean to be a holy man or woman? This passage looks at the term "sanctification" and how it applies to believers.

Called to Be Holy Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction: It was the late 1920’s when a woman and her new husband moved into the man’s old family home. It was a clapboard house with a hall down the middle. It wasn’t much of a home, but it was all they had. Ten years later, however, the two had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Victory Proclamation Series

Contributed by William Nowak on May 1, 2002

In this difficult passage, we’re told that Jesus "preached unto the spirits in prison..." To understand the passage we need to answer the basic questions...How? When? Who? Where? And Why is Peter telling us this?

I Peter 3:18-20 “A Victory Proclamation” Intro—A few years ago, I, like most people, was amazed by one of those fads that periodically sweeps the US—at the time I’m thinking of, someone had discovered that you could use a computer somehow to generate “art” that would have a picture “hidden” in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Legal Dispute Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2015

As we get into this passage concerning legal disputes we need to note that this passage only deals with disputes between Christian brothers. It doesn’t say anything about going to court against unbelievers.

As we get into this passage concerning legal disputes we need to note that this passage only deals with disputes between Christian brothers. It doesn’t say anything about going to court against unbelievers. Note the progression of Paul’s argument. He progresses from question to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Way To A Better Life Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

This passage is our Lord’s words of encouragement for our day. When you seem all alone; when you feel all left out; when you feel no one cares - this passage is an uplifter.

Jesus Is The Way To A Better Life Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: This passage is our Lord’s words of encouragement for our day. When you seem all alone; when you feel all left out; when you feel no one cares - this passage is an uplifter. I want to direct your focus on verse 6 in particular. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our King Weeps At His Parade Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 2, 2018

Jesus, in fulfilment of Zechariah 9:9-10. rides into Jerusalem and a massive parade starts. It seems that Jesus should be happy. The people are joyful and God is being praised. Yet in the middle of His parade Jesus weeps. Things are not as they seem.

Message Luke 19:28-44 “Our King Weeps At His Parade” You know something is important in a person’s life when they have multiple words to describe the same thing. (Picture of a toilet) Toilet, WC, Dunny, Throne, John, Loo … quite a lot of other names that are not so polite. (Picture of Me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Woman

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2011

Have you ever thought of Rahab being a virtuous woman? She was saved because of her faithfulness. Was she perfect? No, but in the middle of a crisis she found her call. However Rahab is called a faithful woman.

A Faithful Woman- A Faithful Mother Proverbs 31:10-12 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. A cartoon showed a psychologist ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way God Blesses Us Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 24, 2022

The passage (verse) teaches us how God uses our gift to open bigger doors for us.

REF NO: 025 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 18:16, NLT: "Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!" BACKGROUND: The passage (verse) teaches us how God uses our gift to open bigger doors ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:16, Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Charismatic

Living With A Sense Of Duty

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 6, 2003

When it comes to the subject of the war, people are usually found somewhere between the emotions of anger and gratitude: anger for what is happening right now in the middle east or gratitude for a nation that is committed to making the world a safer place

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Allow me to clear something up. When it comes to the subject of the war, people are usually found somewhere between the emotions of anger and gratitude: anger for what is happening right now in the middle east or gratitude for a nation that is committed to making ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

The Book Of Mark #13

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is a very interesting passage of scripture. I have asked the Lord to help me make it as clear as possible.

Illus: I do not want to be like the woman who had a cat that she truly loved, named “Pumpkin”. She cherished this cat more than anything in her life. She had to go on a business trip and she had to leave Pumpkin home for her husband to take care of while she was gone. She left Pumpkin reluctantly; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eyes Focused On The Rock

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Dec 3, 2004

There are many storms of life that come against Christians. We recognize that Satan seeks to destroy us. Jesus will give you peace in the middle of storm if you keep your eyes upon Him.

KEEP YOUR EYES FOCUSED ON THE ROCK! Adapted from a sermon by Richard L Thetford •Isa 43:1-3a 1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 2 When thou passest through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It Happened Once Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2008

John proclaims the incarnation in the first chapter of his gospel. In the middle of his proclamation John appears as a man, sent, to witness, so that all might believe. We pick up that ministry today.

John 1: 6-8, 19-28 “It Happened Once” INTRODUCTION There are many perspectives of life. • One group of people sees all of life as happenstance. Things happen for no particular reason, and if there is a god, that god is not actively involved in the everyday situations of life. • Another ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran