Sermons on Our Dependency On God:

A Witnessing Church Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

A Witnessing Church

A. INTRODUCTION “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8 , NLT). 1. After My resurrection, First Sunday, I told My ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Mark 16:13, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

First Flight Into Egypt And Masacre Of Innocents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2017

Matthew tells how Jesus was saved from this slaughter of innocents and Jesus' family's escape by night.

-4 BC- Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Egypt Flight into Egypt and Massacre of Innocents (Jeremiah 31:15) Matthew 2:13-18 History records many evil men. You would be able to compile a list of their names as easily as I can, and your list would probably have some of the same names; Hitler, Osama Bin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

if you want to live out the mind of Christ in your home, office, relationship, LIFE – then you must adopt the humble attitude that Christ had.

Mind of Christ – Humility We learned that the Mind of Christ is actually an attitude. Philippians 2:5 That we need to adopt the same attitude as JESUS, and that the attitude was 3 fold. 1. Unity 2. Humility 3. Selflessness Last time we discussed the 3 aspects of Unity • Affection, Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1, Philippians 2:3, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Tragic Case With A Glorious End.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 11, 2021

This is a man who had a condition was hopeless.

A Tragic case with a Glorious end. 1And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity With Generosity Shall Reap A Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017

Part 12 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of his fury will fail. Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor" (Prov. 22:8-9). Proverbs 22:8-9 is about sowing, reaping, planting, and harvesting. Indeed, what you sow, that you shall reap. Here, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed (2) Jacob Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 9, 2025

Jacob received the blessing.. what did this entail?

Blessed 2 Jacob Wealth vs. blessing. So, what exactly is a blessing? We read from scripture that Jacob got the blessing. What happened to him after he was blessed? i. ) He fled from his brother who planned to kill him. He fled with apparently nothing but the clothes on his back. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:4, Genesis 28:20-22

Eating Blood (Leviticus 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2024

Was forbidding blood a law long before Sinai? Is it still relevant? Let's look at Leviticus 17.

Why did God require all sacrifices be made at the tent of meeting? Was it partly to discourage pagan offerings? Why did God forbid eating blood? Is it a toxic health risk? Does it still apply? Let’s consider Leviticus 17. Where were the Israelites required to make any sacrifices? And the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

The message to the Church at Smyrna 4 Commendations

Rev. 2:8-11 The church was commended for 4 things 1. They stood strong under terrible tribulation (thlipsin) = crushing affliction -They were faithful to Christ despite all the ridicule, mockery, abuse, cursing, loss of property, possible imprisonment and martyrdom. -Ways of martyrdom o Prison ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Romans Road To Right Relationships

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2004

"How to Get Along with Anyone" - 13 BRIEF QUALITIES WHICH WILL HELP SPOUSES, COWORKERS, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND OTHERS TO SEE GREAT IMPROVEMENT! ...ALL BEGIN W/ AN "S". Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

The Romans Road to Right Relationships [How to Get Along With Anyone] Romans 12 Be… 1. Surrendered to Christ – v. 1, 2 “living sacrifice”…don’t look for the right one, be the right one, and you’ll get the right one” “Have I given up and let God have this relationship?” 2. Sober in your importance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

Jesus is looking for a place to minister. If you’ll give him place He’ll minister in your house.

Introduction: Throughout the ministry of Jesus He went about preaching and healing the sick on the hillsides and by the sea. But now the Word says He was in a house, ministering in a more confined area. I. Jesus was in the house. A. Why was Jesus in the house? 1. The last verse of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 10 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now reveals the state of those who were oppressing the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 2:16.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 10 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:16 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Saves You Or What Can You Count On? Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

Introduction Marshall pg. 117 I. The ministry of Jesus: death and life vs. 18 A. “This verse gives on of the Bible’s shortest, simplest, and richest summaries of the meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ.” David Walls B. Mark these four points: 1. Suffering 2. Justice 3. Entrance 4. Death and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come Follow Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

If I am "blessed" how will I know it?

Blessed – Matthew 5: 1 - 12 Intro: Have you ever had someone tell you, “You are truly blessed.” Exactly what does that mean? --- Is it factual or opinion. You are fifty = factual. --- You are ugly = opinion. --- What would you consider to be a “blessing”? There are some interesting things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Values

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

?” He goes on to say that they teach against stealing, committing adultery and having idols but they are guilty of doing these things of which they are telling others not to do.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Tony Campolo says that his wife is a brilliant woman. She has a PhD degree and is capable of pursuing a very profitable career. But she elected to stay home with her children when they were young. Her decision didn’t bother her at all except when other women would ask, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist