Sermons on Negatice Reports:

The Point Man Part 1 Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses the analogy of a military leader to describe a Father's responsibility.

The Point Man 2 Timothy 2:1-10 REFLECTION: Go back in your mind 40 years ago. You are in Viet Nam and you’re selected as the point man (leader) for a team of 7 men to go on patrol. > Your Mission: To identify a safe passage for your outfit to their next destination. > Your Enemy: Unseen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas Missed The Meeting

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 16, 2010

It is not noted why Thomas was not there, but one thing we should note that his absence caused him to miss out on what Jesus was ready for them to do. In fact had you ever missed a service, and everyone that was there would tell about the good time they h

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, February 14, 2010 TITLE: THOMAS MISSED THE MEETING SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 20:19-29 The Lord lead me to this exciting passage of Scripture in an effort to Help and Encourage our Brothers ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Wait Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 8: 1 – 22

Genesis 8: 1 – 22 Why The Wait 8 Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 The fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven were also stopped, and the rain from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pursuing The Call Part 2 "no Power Greater" Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

As we continue our series in Acts, we see that the team has arrived in Macedonia and began their ministry. Let’s pick up the narrative in verse 16 of acts 16.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 2 JUNE 16, 2019 Acts 16:16-38 FATHER’S DAY OUTLINE And the journey continues . . . As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. She followed Paul and us, ...read more

Denomination: Other

Cure For The Corona Virus Blues

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

This message, written in 2020, shares the biblical cure for the stress, depression and anxiety associated with the Corona Virus pandemic.

If you haven’t noticed, there seems to be a lot of chaos in our world right now with the corona virus/Covid-19 pandemic. And in all honesty, there are times when I find myself feeling anxious and discouraged; but then I always find a way to bounce back emotionally. I am reminded of the blessings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About The Resurrection

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2021

Do we embrace the resurrection as something that actually occurred in history, or do we think of it simply as folklore, a legendary tale that may or may not have really happened?

Brother Mike has been teaching us a great series every Wednesday night and a couple of weeks ago, he taught on the Resurrection. Well, I’m going to take it a little farther this morning as we learn the truths about the resurrection. I hope to strengthen your belief in the resurrection in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 41 - The Power Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 26, 2023

If we harbor hatred or bitterness in our hearts, it leads to disharmony, dissension, bickering and slander amongst brothers. God’s word teaches us how to root out bitterness and be reconciled to one another so there is perfect peace and harmony amongst us.

Esau reconciled with Jacob We read in Genesis 33:4, “When Esau saw Jacob, he ran to meet him. He put his arms around Jacob, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both cried.” (ERV) The above mentioned verse portrays what transpired between Esau and Jacob who were twin brothers, when they met ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:4, Genesis 27:41, 1 John 3:12, Numbers 16:15, 1 Corinthians 9:14-15, Matthew 5:9, Luke 15:20, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Some Will Depart The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2022

1 Timothy 4:1-5 shows us several features of false teachers.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul concluded chapter 3 with a description of the church as “a pillar and buttress of the truth” (3:15) and a summary of that truth in relation to Christ (3:16). Chapter 4 opens with a discussion of false teachers. Let us read 1 Timothy 4:1-5: 1 Now the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022

Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-24, 1 Peter 5:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Acts 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 29, 2020

Peter's Risk Taking

Peter and John 1. The Medical Report 2. The Authority to Heal 3. Faith in Healing A. The sick person (Matthew 9: 27-31) B. The intermediary (Matthew 8: 10) C. The person praying for healing 4. The Timing - God's, not ours A. John 5: 19 B. Philippians 2: ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Depression (Feelings of dejection, sadness, apathy, inertia, difficulty in gaining energy or excitement, fatigue, pessimism, hopelessness, fear, attitudes of worthlessness, hopelessness, loss of interest, inability to experience pleasure, a loss of self-esteem or potential) is experienced by eve

1. Depression (Feelings of dejection, sadness, apathy, inertia, difficulty in gaining energy or excitement, fatigue, pessimism, hopelessness, fear, attitudes of worthlessness, hopelessness, loss of interest, inability to experience pleasure, a loss of self-esteem or potential) is experienced by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Lifts Us Out Of Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed.

1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psa. 34:18) Ask the Lord to help you feel His uplifting power as He rescues you from all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Give Thanks In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jeremiah wrote, "From them shall proceed the voice of thanksigiving and the sound of those who make merry and I will multiply them and they not will be diminished." (Jer 30:19)God does not want more grumps but grateful people to give Him greater glory, ho

Have you ever noticed that people who habitually ungrateful are stranger to happiness? Illustration: One day a TV reporter asked a mason, "How do you like your job? I hate it, he said. Its this most boring job in the world." That same reporter asked another mason on the other sided of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Hurts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over

1. Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over to the Lord we tend to refuse to admit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of No

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned whe

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational