Sermons on Nearness To God:

Lessons I Didn't Know I Learned

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 17, 2004

Fahter’s Day message

Lessons I Didn’t Know I Learned June 20, 2004 Father’s Day 1) Nickels and dimes can kill you Teach your children the joy of generosity. “Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being willing to share with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, 1 Timothy 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Sing The Lord's Song?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Discouragement is one the Satan’s most powerful tools and has stolen the Lord’s song from the lips of many Christians. Some thoughts on how to face this problem that is common to us all at one time or another in our life.

HOW CAN WE SING THE LORD’S SONG? "How can we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?" Psalm 137:4 I. THE CHILD OF GOD HAS A SONG TO SING! "Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:4, Psalm 137:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Word?

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

When we say we "preach the word", what do we mean? Just what IS "the Word"?

Intro: Ministers are often admonished to "preach the word" by members of their flock. Just what are they asking? What IS the Biblical definition of the Word? From John and other passages, we can discover I. The Word is SCRIPTURE *2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrew 4:12 A. It is inspired ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose The Right Woman Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Oct 3, 2005

The choices we make demonstrate our how much we want to be like Jesus

• Proverbs, like life, is all about the choices we make 1:7 There is the Lord’s way and the fool’s way 8:13 The Lord’s way hates evil 9:10 There is no wisdom without first acknowledging God’s sovereignty 14:27 The Lord’s way saves us from death 19:23 The Lord’s way leads us to life • As ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Jun 3, 2013

This sermon is written as an awareness of the second coming of Christ.

This is a question before you and me; ARE YOU READY for the rapture? My brothers and sisters, this is the time everyone of us needs to be at alert, for the trumpet shall soon sound. It is written, for the LORD Himself will come down from Heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Foursquare

James Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 7, 2011

FOCAL POINT: CONFESSION, THE CURE FOR SIN

JAMES PART 5 OF A 5 PART SERIES JAMES 5:13-18 KEY VERSE: JAMES 5: 16 FOCAL POINT: CONFESSION, THE CURE FOR SIN INTRODUCTION: THE AUTHOR IDENTIFIES HIMSELF AS JAMES, LIKELY A HALF BROTHER OF JESUS AND LEADER WITHIN THE JERUSALEM CHURCH. JAMES DID NOT IDENTIFY IMMEDIATELY WITH THE MINISTRY OF ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is My Significance?

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 21, 2009

My Significance is found in a relationship with Jesus!

What Is My Significance? Why Am I Here? Introduction Antz Significance Image of God Psalm 8:1-9 Psalm 8:4 What are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? Psalm 8:2 You have taught children and nursing infants to give you praise. They silence your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

Don't Stop Believing Series

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Sep 9, 2009

Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

Don’t Stop Believing Colossians 3:12-14 Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom. Song of Solomon 2:15 The road to intimacy always passes through conflict. 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Six Signs You’re On The Path Toward Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 18, 2014

A look at six areas to focus on in evaluating whether your life is on the path toward the fruitfulness that Jesus expects.

Six Signs You’re On The Path Toward Fruitfulness: - What I’m sharing this morning are not the only indicators of fruitfulness – they are merely some of the signs that indicate you’re heading in the right direction. - Some of these we’ve touched on in one way or ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Investment With Good Returns Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.’ 11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a morsel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 "The Fight For The Future!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Question: What are Lean Times for you? Jeremiah 29:10-11 "For this is what the LORD says: "When 70 years for Babylon are complete, I will attend to you and will confirm My promise concerning you to restore you to this place. For I know the plans I have for you"--this is the LORD's declaration ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 23, 2012

Our hope must be in Christ

HOPE 1 Corinthians 15:19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Make A Deal

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We aren’t playing a game to win a prize; this is eternity we’re talking about.

Let’s Make a Deal July 12, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We aren’t playing a game to win a prize; this is eternity we’re talking about. Focus Passage: Hebrews 11:1-3 Introduction: I. Door Number One: The World (Las ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Action

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

Jesus gave His life for us; we should do the same for our brothers.

Love in Action October 21, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus gave His life for us; we should do the same for our brothers. Focus Passage: I John 3:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Php 2:5-8 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth's Choice

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 21, 2016

Ruth made choices you and I have to make choices

Sermon Ruth’s Choice Ruth 1:16 The time about 1322 BC the place Bethlehem Judah. Circumstances Famine in the land Elimelch, Naomi, Mahlon and Chilion go to sojourn in Moab. Elimelech dies – The sons marry and they too die after 10 yrs the 3 widows start to return to Bethlehem – ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist