Sermons on Philemon 2:5:

Three Sure Things In A World Filled With Maybes

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jun 16, 2001

In a world filled with uncertainties, there are three things we can be sure of - A salvation Sermon

Three Sure Things in A World Filled with Maybes Hebrews 9:27-28 Illustration: A bank in Binghamton, New York, had some flowers sent to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

One Year Later

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

In this passage of Scripture we see that Paul had returned to Antiock with Barnabas , and for a whole year they labored there evangelizing, teaching, and preaching the Word. I want you to note that in this early church the only change is souls being saved

ONE YEAR LATER Acts 11:19-30 Hebrews 13:8 INTRODUCTION Note: Verse 26 In this passage of Scripture we see that Paul had returned to Antiock with Barnabas , and for a whole year they labored there evangelizing, teaching, and preaching the Word. I want you to note ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

3 - Gold, Frankincense, And Myrrh

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 22, 2002

The Gifts the Wise Men brought were a symbol of Jesus’ Life - He would be our King, High Priest, and would die for the payment of our sins.

Herod was king of Jerusalem when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (means “House of Bread.”) Bethlehem, also known as Ephrath, was about 5 miles south of Jerusalem, and when wise men came to Herod asking where the REAL King of the Jews was, Herod got pretty jealous and tense, not to mention angry. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Answer To Scoffers

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

In the last days there will come scoffers, mocking the Word of God but God has already provided an answer for them.

GOD’S ANSWER TO SCOFFERS II Pet. 3:3-4 INTRO. A recent poll of so-called theology students revealed that 97% of them did not believe in the bodily return of Jesus. You can be sure that there were scoffers in Peter’s time and in every age since then but as the end time approaches the scoffers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Lame Legs Into Leaping Legs Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 28, 2001

Using the "stuff" God has given you to reach people.

This morning I want to talk to you about your “stuff” I want to make one thing clear Your “stuff” are those things which God has given you It is nothing of your own What are you doing with your “stuff”? God has given all of us “stuff” to do His work We are to be His hands And His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Yourself Through Heaven's Eyes

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 10, 2001

Unwrapping the wonderful truths of how God has made us a different person IN Christ.

SEEING YOURSELF THROUGH HEAVENS EYES When VICTOR SERIBRIAKOFF was 15 his teacher told him he would never finish school and that he should drop out and learn a trade. Victor took the advice and for the next 17 years he was an itinerant doing a variety of odd jobs. He had been told he was a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Really Need God? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 9, 2000

God does what we cannot do, and undoes what we have done.

DO WE REALLY NEED GOD? Jeremiah 2:13 Introduction: Our need of God is pervasive, complete, entire, and yet we so easily fall into the trap of believing we do not need Him. It would be no challenge to document the truth that the world believes it does not need God. Many would claim that we live in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother Who Would Not Give Up

Contributed by Lee Graham on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: 4:1-7 The widow of a prophet was about to lose her children to slavery.

Introduction: 4:1-7 The widow of a prophet was about to lose her children to slavery. A. Mothers Have an Dedication. 1. This Mother was not out at the dance hall. q Nor at the cocktail lounge q Running around on her husband 2. She was at home fulfilling the greatest career of all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

How To Recognize And Utilize Treasure As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus said, "The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.

1. Jesus said, "The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Us Overcome Oppression From Demonic Powers?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Be sure that you consistently equip yourself for every spiritual battle. Be confident in the Lord’s ability to fight every battle in, through, with and for you

What are some of the Biblical means of helping people be freed from demonic oppression? 1. Paul, the apostle, gives us a great formula for fighting every good fight of faith in Ephesians 6. Paul writes, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Of These Is Love!

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

To Help One and all Understand What God Expects of Love and His People. (A true definition.)

The Greatest of these is Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: to help one and all understand what God expects of love and His people. A true definition. Introduction: 1. The badge of our discipleship is our Love a. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible's 9-11 - Part 1

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Mar 9, 2003

This is the first of three series about "What is really happen to us after 9-11"

Bible’s 9-11 Revelation 9:11 "They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek, Apollyon." Prologue "The world changed since 9-11". That’s true. It was horrible. It brought pain, hate, division, uncertainty over all people; especially over all people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Strategies To Witness To Cults

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

Looking at verses we can use to address false teaching.

Strategies to Witness to Cults By Ed Vasicek You have to first of all determine if you want to take the time and energy to attempt to confront cultists. Most successful evangelism of cult members occurs when you have a relationship with a person: a relative, co-worker, or a neighbor, etc.. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Do You See When You Look At The Church?"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002

What should be seen when looking at the Church of Jesus Christ our Lord?

CHRIST THE HEAD. (Eph. 5:23) "Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body..." Cornerstone and the Capstone. (Foundation and Completion) (2 Pet. 2:6-7) "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attitude (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2003

This is the 2nd stuyd in the study "Faithful Or Unfaithful".

ATTITUDE (Part 1) Hosea 2:2-13 In our last study we found the problem of personal agendas. The Nation of Israel had turned from God over and over through the years. Jeroboam and Jehu had both done all they could to discount God and focus on their remaining king. In this study we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27, Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Baptist