Sermons on Performers:

If You Would Be Perfect

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2015

Stewardship begins with stewardship of life--receiving the life that Jesus offers. All that we consider "stewardship" flows from this first great decision.

“Behold, a man came up to him, saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Moses, The Wisdom Of The Egyptians, And Modern Education

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2024

God will use you and what you bring to Him for His glory. But God does not depend on your education to advance His cause.

Earlier this year, I read an opinion piece that opened with these thought-provoking words. “Imagine a world where your child becomes the child of the state, effectively no longer under your care or influence. Their heart, soul, mind, and body are captured by the state's dictates, philosophy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-38

Denomination: Baptist

Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 - Programming Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Examine how we have gone in the year just past with regards our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (service), People and our Primary Relationship.

Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 Many organisations hold regular work performance reviews for their employees that look back of the past 6 or 12 months and see how you have gone in the tasks set before you. The purpose is usually to give some feedback and allow some planning for the coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Debts Cancelled Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

To receive forgiveness of sins you must place your trust in Christ, and believe that your sin debt is only paid by him bearing the penalty of the curse for you.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verses 13-14 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. Just to refresh our memories, the reason Paul was writing this paragraph in which we find ourselves was to protect the believers from following ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

The Gate Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 30, 2022

The sermon focuses on Jesus as "the gate" that not only protects the sheep from harm, but also provides the entry point into the abundant life he intends for all of us.

We are going through the book of John. Last week, we finished off the story of the blind man who was miraculously cured. Someone who was blind from birth. Jesus walked along the road, placed mud in the man’s eye, and said now go and wash, and he washed and he was healed. Not only was he ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21, Romans 10:9, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian Church

God Moves In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Write your plans in PENCIL, and give God the ERASER.

God Moves In Mysterious Ways Acts 15:36-16:10 SHADOWLANDS -- was a motion picture starring Anthony Hopkins that tells the story of C. S. Lewis and his wife, Joy. C.S. Lewis was the author of the popular series, "The Chronicles of Narnia" including "The Lion, The Witch, and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Creative With God

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 7, 2001

God continues his creativity through us.

GETTING CREATIVE WITH GOD If one were to ask an unbiased observer to name that institution in our society which clearly espouses creativity, we can be sure that he would not name our twentieth-century church. This is an indictment of how we Christians feel about the mandate God has given us for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vital Truths For Effective Soul Winning

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 18, 2007

THIS SERMON HIGHLIGHTS VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING AND STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT IN EVANGELISM

VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. WHEN WE SHARE CHRIST WITH PEOPLE WE MUST RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CONVICT THEM OF SIN AND THEIR NEED FOR CHRIST AND REVEAL CHRIST TO THEM. 2. WE MUST BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WITNESS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage: When Was Your Last Tune Up? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 24, 2004

Long and lasting marriages require work and are costly, but are worth it all.

Life in the Fast Lane Marriage: When Was Your Last Tune Up? Hebrews 13:4 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 24, 2004 Introduction Do you perform regular maintenance on your vehicles? The truck I am driving now belonged to my father-in-law. He bought it new in 1989, and took great care of it. Today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Deceived - God Is Not Mocked Part 3: Abortion Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 2, 2008

This message focuses on abortion.

Do Not Be Deceived – God Is Not Mocked Part 3: Abortion Scripture: Galatians 6:7; Exodus 20:13; 21:22-23; Psalm 139:13-16 Introduction God has said: “Thou shall not kill!” (Exodus 20:13) “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you…..” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth's Redeemer

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

The story of Ruth and Boaz is a love story but beyond the scenes is the real love story of how God loves us and provides for our redemption.

“Ruth’s Redeemer” Ruth 3:1-18 As residents of the state of Arkansas we are perhaps more aware than many American’s of the residents of Dogpatch. Dogpatch was a theme park ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Family Obligations

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 25: 1 – 19

Deuteronomy 25: 1 – 19 Fulfilling family obligations 25 “If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court, that the judges may judge them, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked, 2 then it shall be, if the wicked man deserves to be beaten, that the judge will cause him to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Freedom's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016

If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tenebrae - Jesus' Funeral

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2018

This Tenebrae service is designed to be conducted as a funeral service for a dear friend.

Opening congregational hymn - #385 - Near the Cross Welcome and thank you for your time in being here this evening to pay your respects and to show your love for someone whom we loved so dearly. We gather this evening to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Jesus Christ our Lord. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned At Birth-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2017

6 of 6. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

ABANDONED At BIRTH-VI—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: Training for a S.W.A.T.(Special Weapons & Tactics) or police assault team. Anticipation needed to meet worst-case scenario. On the day you begin your S.W.A.T. Team service, Everything you ever held to before concerning being a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist