Sermons on Not Going Well:

Prone To Wander Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 17, 2022

We don’t need to go through life in meaningless wandering. God has a purpose intended for you. There is no need of the tragedy of wasted years once you begin your journey with Christ.

The Hymn Come Thou Font of Every Blessing was written by Robert Robinson. In 1752 when he was seventeen years old, he went to hear George Whitefield preaching. He went drunk to the meeting planning to make fun of the preaching. That day Whitefield preached on the wrath to come. The sermon made an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:19-49

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Troy Mccrory on Jan 2, 2006

With all that seems to be going wrong in society and around us it could well be that we were placed here for Such a Time as This

Est 4:8 Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to show it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before, him for her people. Est ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is This True, "To Forgive Is To Forget?" Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Well here we go with another urban legend. Lets see what we can debunk today.

Urban Legends Part 4 “To forgive is to forget” I Cor 13:5, Heb 12:6, Psalm 99:8, II Sam 12:13-14 Introduction A. We have been doing a sermon series on Urban legends. It seems with the invention of the internet and emails urban legends get passed around much more quickly. The sad thing is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Vineyard

Prioritizing The Eternal: Letting Go To Receive More

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 12, 2024

I want to start today with a story that might sound familiar to many of you. Picture this: I’m at home, trying to get my kids’ attention. They’re completely absorbed in their tablets, watching videos or playing games. I call out, “Jack, Jack, Jacqueline!” And… nothing. Not even a glance

Good morning, everyone. I want to start today with a story that might sound familiar to many of you. Picture this: I’m at home, trying to get my kids’ attention. They’re completely absorbed in their tablets, watching videos or playing games. I call out, “Jack, Jack, Jacqueline!” And… nothing. Not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Going Through Samaria - Part 1

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Just as Jesus went to any length to reach the lost with the gospel so should we.

“Going Through Samaria” - Part 1 11/26/2000 a.m. (John 4:1-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church You’ll notice that Jesus and the Pharisees had a little scrap in the first verses of John chapter four. The Pharisees were jealous of Jesus because He baptized more disciples than John the Baptist. (Sort of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of Jesus - Going Deeper Into Service

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2007

A short talk encouraging the congregation to see that God wants us to become more like Jesus.

Matthew 3: 13-17 Are there some things that we would never expect the Queen to have to do? I guess we wouldn’t expect her to be on the ‘phone arranging all of her appointments because she has a secretary to do that. If she attends a major engagement – perhaps as the Patron of a charity – and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Who Are You Going To Listen To? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message is included in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

“WHO ARE YOU GOING TO LISTEN TO?” Job 8:1-7 INTRO – Ever gotten to the place in your life where you wonder, “Does my life really matter? What does it all really mean? All this energy and effort in studying, working, serving – is it really necessary? Is it making a difference?” We’ll all find ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through Samaria - Part 2

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Just as Jesus went to any length to reach the lost with the gospel, so should we.

“Going Through Samaria” Part 2 11/26/2000 p.m. (John 4:11-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church This morning we looked at the first 10 verses of John four, in which we concluded that Jesus would go to any length and to any place in order to share the truth of the gospel with the lost. This morning we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

This Is How You Go (Part One) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 18 in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

This is How You Go! Part One (BFM #18) Text: Matthew 14:22-36 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back Charles Swindoll tells a story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So this farmer went out and bought the smartest, most expensive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Forth And Preach - Is For All Of You

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004

I admonish you as Paul admonishes Timothy to go forth and Preach.

Paul the Apostle wrote this to his faithful helper Timothy and I pass it on to you all as it is such good advice to everyone who considers themselves or is trying to be a good Christian. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Iv: You Are Good To Go For Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Oct 1, 2007

But my prayer is that over the last three weeks you and I have discovered that as believers you and I have been given spiritual gifts by God. And these gifts have been divinely given to us based not on anything we have done but on God’s mercy and grace be

Gladys Dunn recently moved into a retirement community in a small town. One beautiful Sunday morning she walked down the street to a church not far from her apartment. Gladys was in awe of the big beautiful church building as she stepped inside to attend the worship service. Gladys however, wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Are we prepared for the journey that awaits us?

In his book, Gentle Thunder, Max Lucado tells the story of Sir John Franklin. It was 1845 in England. In 1845, America was at the beginning of what was called “Manifest Destiny.” That was the idea that we were destined to explore and inhabit and eventually annex the west. While we were ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go To Antioch Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

If we want to grow as a church we have to go and tell people about Jesus, and then we need to teach them how to follow him.

Let’s Go to Antioch Text: Acts 11:19-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard a story about a guy who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. As a part of the interview process, the manager asked him, "What would you do in case a fire breaks out?" The young guy answered, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Delegating: Can You Let Go? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 16, 2015

When leaders try to do it all, they will fail and they will burn out. Jethro offers a solution for Mr. and Mrs. Do It All!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in the 3rd message in our series of messages entitled, LEARNING TO LEAD. • We are all or at some point we will all be leaders of some sort. • When we are faced with being in situations that call us to lead, it would behoove us to know what we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What In The World Are We Going To Do?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 30, 2015

A challenge to our church (a military church) to step up to the plate to serve God after a difficult "PCS move" (Permanent Change of Station). Can be adapted used as a challenge to any church to motivate people to serve.

What in the World Are We Going to Do? Chuck Sligh August 30, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Isaiah 26 INTRODUCTION A year ago we had just elected 5 deacons; volunteers were plentiful; and there was no shortage of people saying, “Here am I Lord, use me.” This year, in April and May we lost ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4

Denomination: Baptist