Sermons on Philemon 4:4:

The Right Reception Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

It is a bright shining light in a world filled with great spiritual darkness.

THE RIGHT RECEPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD A. "YE RECEIVED IT NOT AS THE WORD OF MAN, BUT AS IT IS IN TRUTH, THE WORD OF GOD." - 1 Thess. 2:13 1. A Bible Christian has a great deal to do with the Bible. To be informed in God’s word is: a. A great privilege b. A great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"In The Beginning God"

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The Bible is witness that God is. Read it; believe it; live it; and you will know that God is.

A. "IN THE BEGINNING GOD" GENESIS 1:1 1. The most conclusive word; and the most misunderstood word: a. It is all-inclusive - (1) The Bible begins with, "In the beginning God" - Gen. 1:1 (2) The last book of the Bible closes with these words; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Handmaid Of The Lord!

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 2, 2004

This Character study deals with Mary the mother of Christ, and looks at her unique acceptance of the favor God had placed on her

THE HANDMAID OF THE LORD! The Virgin Mary INTRODUCTION: the subject of Mary – the mother of the Lord has been a controversial topic for quite a long time. One side of the argument seeks to elevate her position to one almost, if not in reality, equal with the trinity. The other side of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing After The Wind

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Are we spending more time on things that at the end become meaningless? If the answer is yes, then according to Solomon, we are wind-chasers.

May 5, 2001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Twister 1. This is a movie about a group of scientists who spend most of their time studying storms, particular tornado, and how they are formed. 2. Two competing groups of scientists who main goal was to be in the eye of the storm. 3. These scientists are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-12

Denomination: Adventist

God Working For Our Good Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 4, 2004

Throughout the entire course of human history, God has been working toward the salvation of His people.

God Working For Our Good Rom. 8:28 Intro.: We usually apply this passage to our personal lives, especially when there is calamity. Of course, that’s valid, but there is much more in view. It involves cosmic events. God’s eternal plan to redeem mankind is in view as the apostle writes. God says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Almost Persuaded

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

To be almost Saved is to be altogether Lost

Almost Persuaded Acts 26 Intro: These words are some of the most disappointing and sobering words ever recorded in Scripture. Before we look at the reasons that Agrippa refused to be saved, let’s first look at some interesting facts that helps put things in perspective. A. The Messenger – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Making Disciples

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 30, 2015

To make disciples, you must first be a disciple.

Making Disciples April 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: To make disciples, you must first be a disciple. In order to be an effective disciple, you must obey Christ, guard your witness, and make disciples. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Time...happy New Year Ecclesiastes 3:1

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 2, 2015

Where has the time gone? There is a time for everything but, that never seem to bother me when I was young. But as I get older I consider almost everything in time. It’s time to take my medicine, it’s time to go to the doctor, it’s time for this or time for that.

Time? Another Happy New Year. Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sactification Is A Wide Spectrum.

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Aug 25, 2013

Nehemiah 13:15-22. "I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to set themselves apart for the Lord's Day. You've probably heard this many times: "The Bible says not to judge."

Happy "Sanctifying" Saturday Everyone. "Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God" (Matt 4:4). We all know these words of Jesus and acknowledge their truth; but how hard is it to live by them? Especially when the world would rather see someone ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of The Nobleman

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2013

Sometimes the capacity to receive answered prayer lies within our willingness to obey the clear-cut commands of Jesus.

THE NOBLEMAN’S SON. John 4:43-54. After the wedding in Cana, Jesus visited Capernaum with his mother, brothers, and disciples; went up to Jerusalem for the Passover; cleansed the Temple; had His famous encounter with Nicodemus; and conducted an itinerant ministry with His disciples in Judaea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 4 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus in the sermon on the mount now speaks on His purpose for coming

The Sayings of Jesus Part 4 Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus in His teachings on the mountain challenges all His followers to project the right attitude of believers and in doing so understand that you are going to be persecuted for demonstrating the righteousness of Christ. See: 1 Peter 3:13-17 But if ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For The News

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Salvation hope: comfort from God.

WAITING FOR THE NEWS. Isaiah 52:7-10. We live in an age when people love to hear news. Perhaps it gives us a sense of community in this rapidly shrinking ‘global village’. It is something of a cliché amongst those of the news-gathering professions that ‘bad news is good news’ - but most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God’s Have Come Down

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 6, 2013

Remove Our False God - Christ is our only true God & Savior

Deuteronomy 31:16–18 (AV) [Inset America] 16 And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers; and this people will rise up, and go a whoring after the gods of the strangers of the land, whither they go to be among them, and will forsake me, and break my covenant which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Attractive World

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

One of the biggest challenges for believers today is to dwell in this world and yet remain his or her distance from its fatal attraction.

The Attractive World 1 John 2:15-17 The world is an environment that we dwell in. We have families, jobs, we own things and involve ourselves in worldly activities. Though there is maybe nothing wrong with any of these things they make it easier for us to become attached to the world beyond that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Thrill Of Victory And The Agony Of Defeat

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 25, 2012

God always promises us as believers victory in Christ Jesus, but there are times we experience defeat. From the examples of Israel we can learn about experiencing victory or defeat.

The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat Joshua 6:1-2, 7:1-3 World Wide Sports many years ago: “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” The bible tells us that people of God are always victorious in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:37 We are more than conquerors through Him that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist