Sermons on Parable Of Wheat And Tares:

A Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

Many of us are ready and generous to help others. It's common to help our friends or those in high places. But what about the poor or our enemies? The Good Samaritan was someone who helped even those who hated him.

This evening’s message will examine what is called the “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” So, what is a Good Samaritan? When we hear the term “Good Samaritan,” we might envision someone who, while driving down the road, spots a wrecked car and pulls over and rescues the person trapped in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2024

Do we have to wonder minute by minute where we are with our salvation?

INTRODUCTION • In my life as a Christian, I have heard many Christians, when speaking on the subject of their salvation, that they HOPE to make it to Heaven, that they HOPE they get to be with Jesus when it is all said and done. • On the other side of the coin, I have heard from people who don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Making A Widow Difference"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 13, 2003

If we are not going to "faint, we need to learn how to get things from God. The widow is our example. God delights in coming to the rescue of his children. This message is a study of the Widow and her cry for help.

Text: (Luke 18:1-8 KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man. And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 31, 2005

Actions that produce joy.

Jesus said, "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." So far as the sacred record of the life of Christ is concerned, the only time Jesus spoke of His joy was as He was approaching Gethsemane. That seems a strange time to talk of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Saints With Broken Haloes

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 31, 2002

All Christians are ’saints’ but with broken haloes; God wants to restore and shine through us - see the story of Winchester Cathedral window.

CALLED TO BE SAINTS Many years ago the bishops in England thought that there were so many good people to remember, that one day should be set apart commemorate all who had lived Godly lives, and so November 1st was designated as "All Saints Day". When St Paul wrote his letter to the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7, Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Easter

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008

Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Power Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We all crave power, admit it or not; so how can we make sure we don’t abuse it?

The Truth About Power – Micah (6.8 key vs) Main Idea: We’re to use power, not usurp it. Like Jesus, our Glorious One! INTRO What’s the truth about power? We all have trouble with power, even when we feel powerless. Motorcycle stuck in sand illustration… freedom, grounded. You [Need] We all ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Cancer Protection

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 8, 2009

Whose words eat like a cancer. Protection from cancer eating words.

Cancer protection Text: 2 Tim 2:15-17 Here we see the use of gangrene as an illustration for the destruction of faith. This is a medical allegory. A parable - cast alongside to compare, like as to give illumination. Rather than gross everyone out with a discussion of gangrene, I will use cancer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

ONE THING IS TO KNOW GOD'S WILL AND ANOTHER IS TO LIVE ACCORDING TO HIS WILL THAT YOU KNOW FOR YOUR LIFE

KNOWING GOD’S WILL MAIN TEXT: PSALM 143:10 “Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God. Thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness”. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. God wants you to know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showing Mercy To Others

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. - Luke 6:36 In many of the Epistles, the Apostles began with the wonderful phrase: “Grace and mercy.” If God began writing many of His holy Letters to us in this manner, then we should do also in our ...

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. - Luke 6:36 In many of the Epistles, the Apostles began with the wonderful phrase: “Grace and mercy.” If God began writing many of His holy Letters to us in this manner, then we should do also in our own fellowship with others in the body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

Prayer is our privilege and our duty.

Persistent Prayer January 7, 2009 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Prayer is our privilege and our duty. Focus Passage: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: In his book Why Prayers are Unanswered, John Lavender retells a story about Norman Vincent Peale. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The War Against Sin. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 2, 2023

Sin begins in the heart, and from thence proceeds out of the mouth, thus defiling the man.

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. MATTHEW 15:10-11. Jesus turned away from the Pharisees and summoned the crowd to Himself. “Hear and understand,” He taught. Despite what the Pharisees might teach, “it is NOT that which goes into the mouth which defiles a man; but that which comes out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Confidence Of The Foolish Exposed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2022

Man in his pomp, and without understanding, will be like the beasts that perish. Psalm 49 verses 12 and 20.

THE CONFIDENCE OF THE FOOLISH EXPOSED. Psalm 49:1-12. This is a wisdom Psalm, addressed to “all people”: “both low and high, rich and poor, together” (Psalm 49:1-4). It is an encouragement to the poor not to fear (Psalm 49:5; cf. Psalm 37:7). It is an exposure of the folly (cf. Psalm 49:13) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolving Offenses

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2020

Quit running to another church to solve an offense. Be a mature Christian and do it God's way.

Scripture Reading: I Cor 6:1-8, Matthew 18:15-17 I. PRIVATE DISCUSSION vs.15 A. Lowest level possible- thee and him alone (Compare word offend) great peace have they that love Thy law and nothing shall offend them'' Psalm 119:65- cause them to go astray forever or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Hebrews 12:15, Psalm 119:65, Proverbs 18:19, Matthew 5:23-26, Matthew 6:14-15, Proverbs 18:17, 2 Corinthians 2:6-11, 1 Corinthians 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003

The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God