Sermons on Miracle Of God:

What Do These Stones Mean

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Looking through some use of stones and what they can mean to us today

What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-9 Those stones were left there to represent A few things: 1. The wonders of God = parting the Jordan River 2. The work of the people = some working, giving there time, talents, materials, muscle power, some praying, some cooking, etc; 3. The way to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Was At The Cross?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 9, 2007

A meditation on the people who were at the cross in order to evoke faith in Christ.

A Meditation: Who Was At The Cross? Some of the people who were at the cross… Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose heart was stabbed with the deepest pain of grief. Luke tells us: Lk 23:35 “And the people stood looking on…” John, the disciple Jesus loved, was obedient to his beloved Master and so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab

Contributed by Jeff Osborne on Dec 3, 2007

Nine things that we can learn from Rahab and her Faith.

RAHAB Text: Jos 2:21 And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window. Intro: There is much that we can learn from Rahab and her Faith. SHE BELIEVED V.9 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oreos, A Shotgun, And The Bible

Contributed by David Marks on Mar 8, 2008

Sermon is to give individuals simple reminders of the importance of reading Bible.

I. Meditate Day and Night (OREO) A. Have you ever walked down the cookie isle at a grocery store and noticed how many different types of Oreos there are. Regular, Double Stuffed, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Covered, Bars, even Ice Cream. When I was growing up there was only one kind ¡V an Oreo. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resist The Urge To Compartmentalise

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Christ is our only wisdom, and we as one body are to be rooted in Him alone.

1- Struggling What is so remarkable about the verb Paul uses, bearing in mind • the people he is applying it to • the method of his struggle? How do we primarily struggle on behalf of others? How should we? Which others? 2- Chain reaction Heart Step 1a. Be encouraged in heart; 1b. United in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Of The Cross

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Four Robes Of Christ"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 18, 2007

The four robes of Christ. Have you considered them? A Purple Robe. A Blue Robe. A Black Robe. A White Robe.

Title: "The Four Robes of Christ!" Who were "they" in verse thirty six? They were the Romans soldiers who were in charge of his death. Who were they watching? They didn’t know. But if they could only have understood the robes worn by Christ, they would have had a better understanding as to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And The Human Family

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 30, 2007

“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is confused about foreign po

THE CHRISTIAN AND THE HUMAN FAMILY Romans 13:1-7 Introduction “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 16, 2007

This is a message that shows the loving concern that the father had for his son.

THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER TEXT: Luke 15 Pastor W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: It is such a fertile field that we plow today. So much fruit can be given to us as we glean from this “Pearl of the Parables”. Years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Door With No Handle Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 25, 2007

The painting by Holman Hunt shows Jesus outside a door with no handle requesting entry but will he be admitted?

Take a look at this picture. It’s a rather famous painting by an artist whose name was Holman Hunt. The original is hung in St Paul’s Cathedral in London. If you look at it closely there’s something rather odd about it. Can you spot it? It’s unusual because it’s a door with no handle! Now ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Spiritual Gifts Series - 12 of 13.

THE GIFT OF LEADERSHIP Romans 12:8 INTRO: Recently, a corporate executive announced the establishment of an annual "Better Leadership Award." The first person to be honored was Christopher Columbus, posthumously. The reason he was so named was that he started out not knowing where he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Losing To Win!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Dec 27, 2006

Here’s a thought - in order to be a true winner - shouldn’t we have to also be a loser?

In a previous message, I shared how God showed me that we are called to be winners at all times. But, here’s a thought. This is something I’ve been pondering lately – in order to truly be a winner in Christ – shouldn’t we also have to be a loser? Look at Matthew 10:38-42: Jesus said, “…he who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-42

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

Esse Quam Videri – To Be Rather Than To Seem

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

We must possess and not just profess.

Esse Quam Videri – To Be Rather than To seem 1Ch 12:33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. - the sixth and youngest son of Jacob and Leah - of all the tribes of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Better Part

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 15, 2010

This sermon examines the dichotomy between the behavior of Martha and Mary.

The Better Part – Luke 10: 38-42 Intro: Jesse had just returned home after a long, hard day working as an attorney. As she stood in her kitchen trying to mentally unwind and prepare herself for a relaxing evening at home, her husband came through the door. The first words out of his mouth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed