Sermons on Our Operating System:

Let's Get On With It: God's View For Us

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 6, 2002

God has a plan for our lives focused solely on our benefit not our demise.

LET’S GET ON WITH IT: GOD’S VIEW FOR US JEREMIAH 29: 4-14 JANUARY 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: E-mail from Steve (a friend from Seminary) concerning his uncertain, but sure future. British sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein was once visited in his studio by the eminent author and fellow Briton, George Bernard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Religious Lost!

Contributed by Brian Archer on Aug 8, 2001

Our title of "Christian" is meaningless if our hearts don’t match our claim.

The Religious Lost! Romans 2:17-29 I. They Lack Humility 2:17-20 II. They Lack Obedience 2:21-24 III. They Lack Understanding 2:25-29 Introduction In his book, Early Christians of the 21st Century, Chad Walsh wrote: Millions of Christians live in a sentimental haze of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Deportment Of Daniel.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2003

We can guard our position and our stand while watching our manners.

THE DEPORTMENT OF DANIEL. Daniel 1:8-21 2:1-23 What did Daniel have to guide him at this crucial time in life? What determined the stand he would take at the time of his temptation? Personally I can see only one thing. That is the knowledge he had of the Holy Scriptures. That is why it is important ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21, Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Against God Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 5, 2007

This segment focuses on how we deal with our enemies (our love for our enemies.)

Pulling Against God Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 7:12; James 4:3; 17 Introduction This will be the final segment of this series on our pulling against God. To date we have discussed the fact that we do tend to pull against God in our efforts to go our own way, or any way that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are A Leader To Victory

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon was preached on our Victory Sunday to receive our pledges for our new building.

You’re A Leader To Victory 12/3/2000 Joshua 1:1-5 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Today is Victory Sunday in our New Life Campaign. Victory not in the sense that the battle is over, but now it’s time to stop talking about what we’re going to do and actually start to do it. Our First Fruit Offering is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 25, 2002

What is Intercessory Prayer, and why is it necessary for our church, our community and our nation?

This morning we want to prepare for the coming New Year with the most important topic a Christian church can entertain – the ministry of Intercessory Prayer. What I want to place before you this morning is based upon Scripture and has formed the most firm belief inside me that the most important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, Romans 8:28

Denomination: United Methodist

Discouragement - Talk To The Hand Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 16, 2010

Our discouragement over our apparent lack of success reveals our lack of faith.

Our discouragement over our apparent lack of success in telling others about Jesus Christ, or in living our Christian life reveals our lack of faith. We must remain obedient to Jesus and continue to share who Jesus is, even in the face of no success. In our Scripture this morning, Paul, Silas and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Both Faith And Reason Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2012

Both our faith and our reason must inform our study and preaching of Scripture.

Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter Verbum Domini The breaking in of the Word of God into the closed-in Jewish culture of the first century was heavily resisted by the Jews. In fact, by one estimate, only a small minority of Palestinian Jews turned to Jesus as the Messiah and became members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-60

Denomination: Catholic

Faith In Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 2, 2013

Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials.

Faith in Jesus December 30, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials. Focus Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 Supplemental Passage: And without faith it is impossible to please Him, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics - Stewardship Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

God entrusts us with the care and investment of our time, our resources, and our relationships.

Back to the Basics - Stewardship July 15, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God entrusts us with the care and investment of our time, our resources, and our relationships. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Supplemental Passage: "Do not store up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Come In

Contributed by Andrew Hart on Apr 6, 2020

We need Jesus to enter our hearts, our halls of power, and our hospitals

Come in! This Palm Sunday will certainly be one of the, if not the, most memorable Palm Sundays in my ministry, my life, and perhaps history. While there are no Palms waving about, nobody trying to remember how to make the crosses out of the Palms, and no loud singing, this may be the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

The Real Power Of God’s Word Within Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

His Word pours light into our lives, onto our paths, into our understanding.

Manifest Presence Series “The Real Power of God’s Word Within” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) February 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Psalm 119:130 (NASB) 130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Baptist

Good Works And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 14, 2014

We are to show our faith through our good works toward our neighbor.

As I continue today to teach on living a skillful life, one filled with wisdom, together we will discover the importance of relationships. It has often been said that no man is an island although sometimes we try to live as if that were true. In 1965 Simon and Garfunkle released a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015

Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

“”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010

Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility.

Title: Freedom and Responsibility Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Truth: Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility. Aim: To help them practice responsible freedom toward other Christians. INTRODUCTION Tell about man at a former church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist