Sermons on Ordinances:

Election In The History Books Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 11, 2015

All over the Bible God talks about His Sovereignty. Here are the incidents in the books of History, from Joshua through Esther. God does what He wills!

Joshua When God sets His love, that is one thing. But when God sets His judgment, it is quite the other, but no less definite. The summarizing of Joshua's conquests is in the book by that name, chapter 11, verses 18-20. First, there was a long war. Next, virtually no city was exempt from the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Have A Happy New Year (Part 2) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2014

If you want a happy new year, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and in accepting persecution. Be humble if you want to be happy.

Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Orla Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Accents Of Prayer

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2013

Prayer is essential in creating a cultural climate in which the Gospel can flourish.

Title: The Accents of Prayer Text: I Timothy 2:1-7 Thesis: Prayer is essential in creating a cultural climate in which the Gospel can flourish. Introduction I am not an expert in linguistics but I can tell if someone has an accent and I can often guess where a person is from based on that accent. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Share The Word To Dogs And Swines

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014

To show that we need to redeem the time because the days are evil, we need to share only to people who need the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you waste your time sharing the WORD to scorners, mockers and scoffers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to redeem the time because the days are evil, we need to share only to people who need the LORD. Ephesians 5:16 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temples Of The Holy Spirit, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 2, 2013

This lesson examines the three main views regarding how the Holy Spirit dwells in Christians.

As we continue our series of studies of the Holy Spirit of God, we move to what would be considered by most the most controversial subject among brethren regarding the Holy Spirit: The Indwelling. I will share with you my understanding of this important topic which has been molded and changed as I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Draw Me Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2013

The SoS shows the development of a romantic-intimate relationship between the bridegroom & his bride.

The Secret of the Stairs Series “Draw Me” July 17, 2013 Introduction A The Song of Solomon is directed towards those who are already saved & have an understanding of Romans 6:11. Romans 6:11 (NASB) 11 Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Recording His Vision

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 4, 2012

A Message on Tithing I dreamed that I was observing and then I was reading the message Bible. I was reading in Malachi about tithing. I was then examining between the testaments. I was comparing it to my Message Bible. I knew that it was the same.

Recording His Vision Haggai 1:1-7 1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, 2 Thus ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believers And Baptism Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011

A clear explanation of Bible baptism: It is INSUFFICIENT (to save); ILLUSTRATIVE (of Christ’s death, burial & resurrection); IDENTIFICATION (with Christ and the core Gospel truths); INTENTIONAL (not for babies); IMITATION (of Christ); & IMPORTANT.

Believers and Baptism Chuck Sligh August 22, 2010 TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17 – “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Count On A Wedding To Change Bad Character Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Wouldn’t it be amazing if the moment the pastor pronounced you man and wife, there was a bright glow that just began to envelop you, trumpets would blow and all of a sudden you were transformed into prince charming and lady princess! The reality is however, that a wedding ceremony ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Sacraments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2016

What does the word "sacrament" mean? Is it in the Bible? And what effect does this concept have on the church?

OPEN: When I was in my early 20s I worked in a mobile home factory. My job was to help install insulation in the sides and roofs of the trailers as they made their way down the track. One day, as I was blowing insulation onto the roof of one trailer (walking along the trusses), I stepped a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Know I Am Saved Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2017

1. I stop relying on my own righteousness (vs. 1-2). 2. God gets my attention (vs. 3-4). 3. I learn that Jesus is Lord (vs. 4-5). 4. I don’t just get religion; I get a relationship (vs. 4-5). 5. I begin to follow the Lord’s leadership (vs. 6-9).

How to Know I Am Saved Acts 9:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 19, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will explore one of the most important meetings in all of human history: The meeting that took place on the road to Damascus, when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Hitchhiker’s Great Chariot Adventure

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 7, 2012

This sermon explains four elements of every evangelistic encounter that results in a someone trusting in Christ.

The Holy Hitchhiker’s Great Chariot Adventure Chuck Sligh October 7, 2012 TEXT: Acts 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION Illus. – There are some really fascinating stories in the Bible. One of my favorites is the story of The Holy Hitchhiker’s Great Chariot Adventure. It’s found in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of The Bible - John The Baptist Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

We would not think a man like Herod came close to the Kingdom but his closeness to John the Baptist changed all of that

Two months ago we actually looked at two men from the bible. Nehemiah and Ezra. One rebuilt Gods city the other rebuilt Gods people with his statutes. This time I would like to look at two men so different and yet so connected in the bible. The year was 1948 and a young and strange man set up ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 11, 2012

The message concludes this series and focuses on the song "Amazing Grace" by John Newton.

Songs of Our Faith Part 8 Amazing Grace Scriptures: Matthew 5:45; Matthew 27:51; 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 Introduction: This message will conclude my series “Songs of Our Faith.” I started this year with the series “A Slave For Christ.” In that series I mentioned that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving: The Story The Textbooks No Longer Tell

Contributed by Gene Keith on Nov 18, 2012

American History has become so distorted that children in Public Schools no longer have any understanding of the who the Pilgrims were,why they came to America, and the truth abot the first Thanksgiving.

THANKSGIVING: THE STORY THE NEW TEXTBOOKS REFUSE TO TELL MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I grew up in Tarpon Springs and attended a public school. I believe I learned more about Thanksgiving from school than I did in church. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist