Sermons on Our Purpose:

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 31, 2019

This is a different look at the character of Zacchaeus as portrayed in the gospel of Luke

Out On A Limb Luke 19: 1 - 10 Intro: A fitness center offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner who would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. He would then hand the lemon to the challenger saying that he would pay $1,000 it they could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian And Prayer Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019

Prayer is the breath and heartbeat of Christianity. Thus, a prayerless Christian is a dead Christian.

Prayer is the breath and heartbeat of Christianity. Thus, a prayerless Christian is a dead Christian. Every religious system has a place in it for prayer, but only Christianity offers the privilege of speaking to a living, acting God. For the Christian, God is only a prayer away. Sometimes this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Hell Like?

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 10, 2020

Jesus shares a story that gives us a brief glimpse of Hell. This message is not a full sermon, but more than just an outline.

There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen. He ate a feast every day. A beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate. Lazarus was covered in sores. He begged to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. As he lay at the gate, the dogs came and licked his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:14, Revelation 21:8, Matthew 25:41, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Never Unemployed

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 1, 2020

Jesus was laboring day and night. The Twelve were beside Him but that was not enough to work the vast, ripe harvest. He calls to the Father for more workers, but what does that look like? What should we pray for?

It seems like we need more laborers. What does this look like? This was my QT this weekend: Never Unemployed. Praying for Laborers? Matthew 9:35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35, Matthew 9:36, Matthew 9:37, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 19:10, John 12:49, Mark 10:44, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

What's Best, Pure And Blameless? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 22, 2019

Can we spot what's best, pure and blameless today?

Philippians 1 What’s Best, Pure and Blameless? August 25, 2019 Psalms 139:23-24 NIV Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Philippians 1:9-11 NIV And this is my prayer: that your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Philippians 1:9-11, 1 John 4:1-3, Revelation 7:9, Proverbs 11:23, Luke 9:23, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2019

Whatthe Holy Spirit has done for all of us.

WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT NUMBERS 11: 24 And Moses went out, and told the people the words of the LORD, and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them round about the tabernacle. 25 And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirits Fruit We Are To Bare

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2019

If every Christian would follow these rules of God we would have better churches.

HOLY SPIRITS FRUIT WE ARE TO BEAR Galatians 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. A. LOVE Philippians 1: 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ric Veal on Sep 19, 2019

The Holy Spirit is a person.

The Character of the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-3 Introduction: personality, nature, make-up, reputation . Most important doctrine. Often misunderstood & least talked . Involves a person that we can’t see, touch, taste or smell. . Our culture: Is He real? Ghost? Imaginary? He is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Believing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2020

This passage is a summary of the forty days from Easter to Ascension (Acts 1:3), and beyond that to the application of the Great Commission.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BELIEVING. Mark 16:9-20. We start with a resounding statement of fact: “Jesus was risen early on the first day of the week” (Mark 16:9a)! This fact is attested in the other Gospels, and throughout the New Testament, and is the whole basis and explanation of the existence of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Colossians Inductive-Deductive Sermon Outline Ideas Series

Contributed by John Allen on Sep 25, 2020

An inductive sermon outline for an overview of the book of Colossians.

Colossians Inductive-Deductive Sermon Outline Ideas The following notes reflect the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: ...read more

Born Again

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 12, 2020

Jesus says we must be born of water and the spirit.

Born Again John 3: 1 - 8 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. St. Peter asked, “What have you done to deserve heaven?” The 1st man, a police officer said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” St. Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I used my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What U Should Do With Jesus

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 10, 2012

Jesus wants us to look on him for every need.

Read I Samuel 7:1-13 The bible says faith without works is dead not only dead but also it is impossible to please God without faith. “Faith is the substance of things hope for the evidence of things not seen.” Samuel had the faith of God. (YOU KNOW GOD HOLY) Today, we have the faith of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Holy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it.

Be Holy September 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it. Focus Passage: I Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 30, 2012

We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it.

Be Holy September 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it. Focus Passage: I Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

Gentleness is Strength under Control.

FOTS - Gentleness December 3, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Gentleness is Strength under Control. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 26:52-53 Introduction: Martin Field asks the question, “Have you ever heard of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist