Sermons on Observation:

What A Baptism Says

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010

A 3 point sermon on the subject of baptism and what it says about those who are being baptized.

What a Baptism Says * The example- Jn. 1:29-34 * The explanation- 1st Cor 15:1-4 & Rom 6:1-4 * The expectation- Matt 28:19 & Acts 2:38,47 & Acts 9:18 I. Someone has been saved * “saved” = approx 50 times in N.T. in relation to being rescued. * rescued from what? Sins power, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Speak

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 29, 2014

BELIEVERS MUST COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK TRUTH!

COURAGE TO SPEAK OBSERVATION: THE WRITINGS IN FIRST AND SECOND KINGS IS ORGANIZED AROUND THE REIGNS OF KINGS BEGINNING WITH SOLOMON AND CONTINUES THROUGH THE DIVIDING OF TWO DIFFERENT KINGDOMS (ISRAEL AND JUDAH). THE EMPHASIS IN BOTH KINGDOMS IS THE DECLINE OF MORALITY. BOTH KINGDOMS CAME TO AN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Through The Lattice

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 9, 2013

CHRIST AND THE CHURCH

LOOKING THROUGH THE LATTICE OBSERVATION: MOST SCHOLARS AGREE THE SONG OF SOLOMON (SONG OF SONGS) WAS WRITTEN BY SOLOMON AROUND 970-930 B.C. SOME SCHOLARS SUGGEST THE WRITING WAS A SIMPLE EXPRESSION OF TRUE LOVE BETWEEN A MAN AND WOMAN. OTHERS SEE IT AS A FUTURISTIC FORECAST OF CHRIST AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Girl Raised And A Woman Healed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 16, 2022

The healing salvation ministry of Jesus.

A GIRL RAISED AND A WOMAN HEALED. Luke 8:40-56. In this passage we have two accounts intertwined with one another: the healing of the woman with the issue of blood and the raising from the dead of a twelve-year-old girl. There are three different Greek words used in relation to the healing of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Indictment Against The Unscrupulous.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

The LORD cares for the poor. So should we.

AN INDICTMENT AGAINST THE UNSCRUPULOUS. Amos 8:4-7. You trample upon the needy and make the poor of the land fail (Amos 8:4; cf. Amos 5:11). Your religious observances are hypocritical, and you cheat your customers with false weights and measures (Amos 8:5). You enslave the poor and needy ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like Unto His Brethren

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 15, 2016

CHRIST WAS LIKE HIS BRETHREN YET WITHOUT SIN.

LIKE UNTO HIS BRETHREN OBSERVATION: THE FIRST CENTURY CHURCH EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ISSUES. MANY JEWISH BELIEVERS EXPERIENCED OPPOSITION AND DIFFICULTIES AND CONSIDERED REVERTING TO JUDAISM. THE AUTHOR DOES NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF. SOME SUGGEST PAUL, SOME APOLLOS AND BARNABAS. THE THEME IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Suit Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2020

We're fighting an enemy we can't see... but then we can't see Covid either. World rulers have geared up to fight Covid and will not be satisfied until that enemy is defeated. Are we as committed to defeating our enemy?

OPEN: It was an early morning in Los Angeles, CA several years ago. A motorcycle policeman named Bob Vernon saw a red pickup truck speeding through a stop sign, and he turned on his siren and gave chase. When the pickup pulled over, and Vernon approached the driver’s side door to ask for ID. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 2, 2022

To establish the saints indeed can fall from the grace of God. This lesson refutes the notion: “Once saved, always saved.” Our eternal salvation is promised, but we must continually strive to make: “our calling and election sure.” Peter, tells us how this is possible.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Once saved, always saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Once Saved, Always Saved?" This will become the thirteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4, Hebrews 12:15, 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Communion Covenant"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Comparing the Old & New Covenants with relation to the Lord’s Supper

Communion Message: "The Communion Covenant" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Nearly every time the Bible mentions the Lord’s Supper the term "covenant" is used. Jesus sets forth, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood." A covenant is a pledge, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Congregational

How Are You Saved Anyway Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

How Are You Saved, Anyway? Chapter 10 Paul’s attitude towards the Israel of the flesh is he desires them to come to know God. To be saved from the wrath of God. The Reasons for Israel’s rejection (10:1-13) You would think that Israel would have been expecting and waiting for their Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Commitment

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Half-hearted attempts at life and relationships lead us to frustration, but wholeheartedness brings true prosperity.

Whole Heartedness 20 And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God. 21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 11, 2000

A Father’s Day Message that is appropriate any time of the year.

I. The History of Father’s Day A. Mrs. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington first proposed the idea of observing a day for fathers. Her idea was that the holiday be centered on special church services. Her reason for the holiday was to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a widowed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:15-24

Lead Me (How To Let God Lead) Series

Contributed by Bruce Weaver on Nov 19, 2000

Discover what it means for God to provide leadership in your life.

"LEAD ME” (HOW TO LET GOD LEAD) Psalm 37:5 November 12, 2000 Dr. Bruce D. Weaver Resistance To Leadership Today we continue in series we have been going through “HOW TO PUT DARE IN YOUR PRAYER.” Specifically, we will consider the prayer, “LEAD ME,” which allows us to figure out HOW TO LET GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Baptist

John's Climatic Introduction Of Jesus

Contributed by Allen Hern on Oct 18, 2000

You are familiar with the story of Jonah.

You are familiar with the story of Jonah. God said, ìArise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me.î So Jonah went and cried against Nineveh that the great city must repent or in 40 days Godís destruction would fall against it. In response ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ