Sermons on Party Line:

The Disease Of Discouragement

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 14, 2004

Discouragement is something that many of us face from time to time and God’s word shows us several things about this in the life of Elijah.

The Disease of Discouragement I Kings 19:1-17 I. The Cause of Discouragement (v. v. 1-3) A. We Miss the Real Cause of Our Discouragement 1. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Contagious 2. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Unfounded B. We See Four Primary Causes of Discouragement 1. We Listen to Negative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Answered Prayers Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

This sermon will define steps to receive answered prayers from God.

James 1:22 1. You need to make a decision what you want from God in prayer. You shouldn’t be praying aimlessly. 2. Read scriptures that relate to the the answer you want (Joshua 1:8). You should have a scritpure for what the answer should be. Many are praying amiss because they don’t know God’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Convert Or A Disciple?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

A disciple of Jesus has a firm foundation.

Are You a Convert or a Disciple? February 3, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: A disciple of Jesus has a firm foundation. Focus Passage: Matthew 7: 24-27 Supplemental Passage: Mark 12:30 ‘AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor Not Chairman

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 13, 2021

Not happy with the way your church is going? Let your pastor be a pastor, not the Chairman of the Board or the CEO.

Topic on LinkedIn - Why Are Churches Run Like a Business When Paul's Model Kept Business and Church Separate? My comment: I believe that God calls pastors and not CEOs. Had the Church kept things simple we would not have the issues to address. Act 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

This is our Thanksgiving season for our nation, but we as Christians are to have a spirit of Thanksgiving at all times and for all things. But do we?

1. The 10 lepers, only one returned to give thanks. Luke 17:11-19 a. it's easy to give thanks when it looks like God has worked in our favor. b. What about all the times it appears that God is not heard us? 2. Let me give another thought concerning being thankful. a. A few years ago, I taught ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

by Carter (PhD) and Minirth (M.D.) https://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Forgive-Workbook-Frank-Minirth/dp/0785282556

1. Openly recognize wrong deeds to be wrong deeds. 2. Recognize that your anger is not only normal but necessary. (Jesus, “after looking around at them with anger” Mark 3: 5; “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” Ephesians 4: 26) 3. Realize how ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:5

Denomination: Vineyard

The Gospel, The Power Of God

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

LISTEN – for 2,000 years people like Paul have given it ALL up for Christ and His Gospel – Why? That’s what I want us to try to answer today – in a message about divine weapon #2 - The Gospel – the power of God.

The Gospel, The Power Of God Divine Weapon #2 It was dark, it was cold – he had been in these cramped quarters for quit some time. He wasn’t sure whether it was day or night. Nor was he sure just how long he had been there. Now he had always wanted to come back to this city, but he had hoped it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Getting Our Heads Together About Our Problems” Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Practical how tos in handling problems in our lives

“GETTING OUR HEADS TOGETHER ABOUT OUR PROBLEMS” Sunday, July 11, 2004 Today begins a new series called Getting Our Heads Together. I took that from 1 Peter 4 when I was reading it during the 40 Days of Purpose. I really liked it in the New Living Translation. All the texts I will be quoting are ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Vision For Our Church

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Presents a vision for our church of being a hospital, a greenhouse, and a festival (presented in the context of a candidating sermon)

A Vision For Laurier Steve Simala Grant, March 9/10, 2002 Thoughts on Call: We’ve been calling this weekend “Candidating Weekend.” I knew very soon after the search committee asked to present my name to you for your prayers and discernment, that part of what I needed to do was present some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The First Five Minutes After Death

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002

A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Forgive..."

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 2nd in a two-part message on our responsibility to forgive based on God’s forgiveness of us. This part focuses on our forgiveness to others.

January 19, 2003 Matthew 18:28-35 ¡§Forgive¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Every now and then, Tammy will surprise me by using a new word that I would not expect her to use. She calls it her ¡§word for the day¡¨, and she¡¦ll find every situation possible to use it as often as she can for that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 26, 2001

Acts 16 reveals three basic facts about God’s direction for our lives.

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL Acts 16:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A preacher received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was getting at his present church. Since he was a very devout and spiritual man, he spent much time in prayer trying to determine what God wanted him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Enemy

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Our real enemy is Satan.

INTRO.- ILL.- Two boys were walking home from Sunday School one Sunday morning. THEY DIDN’T STAY FOR CHURCH! Shame on them. Their SS lesson had been on the subject of the devil. One boy said to the other, "What do you think of this devil business?" "Well," the other boy replied, "You know how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless The Lord

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jun 2, 2006

A study of Psalm 103

Bless the LORD, O my soul: Bless means to make someone happy, make someone enviable, and to make someone prosperous. When we worship and honour the Lord we actually make Him happy, enviable and prosperous. Sounds absurd doesn’t it? There is Almighty God, totally self reliant and self ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

We're More Stubborn Than We Think Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 10, 2006

If God’s kindness doesn’t lead you to repentance, perhaps God’s condemnation will.

We’re More Stubborn Than We Think Romans 2:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 6/11/06 This story could only come out of Michigan…perhaps you saw it in the Pantagraph. In celebration of the date 6-6-06, this past Tuesday, a town called Hell, Michigan put on a party and invited the whole country to come. Radio ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist