Sermons on Pleading:

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012

We are to be totally sold out followers of Jesus Christ.

A Living Sacrifice April 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are to be totally sold out followers of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Romans 12:1-2 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: 1. General Observations: a. This passage is urgent: beg, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do we keep our word? Do we have word of honor? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to keep our word. IV. TEXT: Numbers 32:23 But if you fail to keep your word, then you will hav

I. EXORDIUM: Do we keep our word? Do we have word of honor? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to keep our word. IV. TEXT: Numbers 32:23 But if you fail to keep your word, then you will have sinned against the Lord, and you may be sure that your ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Made Him Walk But He Leaped On His On! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 2, 2011

There are a lot of people in this world who want a hand out, but there is just as many people in this world who want a hand up!!!!

Acts 3:1-10-Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Before You Act (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Behaving wisely is seeking God's will before we act. Rash behavior may do damage in moments that cannot be undone in years. This is segment two of the series. For those wishing to teach and preach this series, you may contact me for formatted handouts and

SEE THE FIRST SERMON OF THE SERIES CONTACT US FOR HANDOUTS TO ACCOMPANY THIS SERIES II. A – Attitude Have I waited until my emotions and my spirit are in check before I act? • If we are not careful, we will act in anger. • In our haste to “do something” we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Dedication Of Faith

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

As we obey God’s Word in faith we must embrace our destiny. To embrace your destiny means to deny yourself and follow Jesus.

“The Dedication of Faith” Hebrews 11:23-29 January 18, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: WHERE’S YOUR FAITH? Television interviewer and journalist Larry King describes three farmers who gather daily in a field during a horrible drought. The men are down on their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Election Is Over – Now What?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to step behind and prayerfully support those whom God has raised up.

Romans 13:1-8 (NKJV) 1. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Pray You Not Enter Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 29, 2014

Prayer keeps us focused on our Calling Prayer can be painful Prayer delivers us from temptation Prayer enables us to face our lives with courage Prayer opens our eyes to spiritual realities

March 30 Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: *other

Gentleness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2013

I must say this, today there is a sadistic and egoistic pleasure in being snobby, overbearing, rude and curt? We have just forgotten to be kind, gentle and pleasant!

Gentleness… Acts 11:2’And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him…’ It is sad that many are skeptical about fasting! Let us not do fasting as a ritual or a religious custom like many do these days without any change in them. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

House Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 5, 2013

When a righteous man, continually believed that sin was in the hearts of his children, can he wait for his change? To know, that even a righteous man, will suffer, without sin and without cause.

House of Christ by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/5/2013) “If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness” (Job 17:13, King James Version, KJV [Job declares his innocence]). Greetings to the dearly bereaved, Come, let us go to the house of ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Ascension

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2017

This message covers four reasons why the Ascension of Jesus into heaven was necessary.

Acts 1:9-11 INTRO: ¥ This past week the liturgical world celebrated the ascension of Jesus into heaven. ¥ Paint the Picture… ¥ Context: The ascension is the last, individual, earthly event of the Ministry of Jesus. It is the completion of the resurrection. He was raised, not only to renewed ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Hebrews 7:25-26, Romans 8:33-34, 1 John 2:1-2, Philippians 2:8-11, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 3:16, Romans 8:26-27, John 16:14, Acts 2:38, Acts 2:33, John 16:7, Psalm 37:28, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8, John 14:3, Acts 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Conditional Prayer? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2020

We must never pray to God with conditions!

Let’s continue to worship our Lord by continuing to learn from the Book of Judges; open your Bibles to Judges 11……… I’ve asked Janet Hansen to read for us this morning…….. We will note today a very sad ending to a young girl……. Let us summarize the story and highlight notes for us. v1: Jephthah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sonship Membership

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message helps encourage the believer with trust in God for he has called us to be "Sons of God"

I. "BEHOLD WHAT MANNER OF LOVE THE FATHER HATH BESTOWED UPON US, THAT WE SHOULD BE CALLED THE SONS OF GOD" A. It is amazing and thought provoking to note that John's great and central theme in the Gospel and in the three letters is about love - the love of God: 1. "God so loved the world, that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28, John 3:3-9, Hebrews 12:14, Luke 19:9, Luke 15:24, Hebrews 13:8, Galatians 4:4, John 1:14, Hebrews 2:14-17, Romans 8:31-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 11:2, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, John 17:26, John 3:16, 1 John 3:6, John 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hannah Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Hannah

A. INTRODUCTION: PRAYING IN FAITH 1. Hannah is the ideal image of motherhood who wanted children and prayed for them and raised them for God. 2. Elkanah, a compromising priest, i.e., polygamy. 3. The godly high priest Eli had wicked sons (1 Samuel 2:12, 17, 29). 4. Hannah’s great faith grows in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Stopped Listening To God?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 28, 2020

What is uncertain is not the “coming” of Christ but our own reception of him, our own response to him, our own readiness and capacity to “go forth to meet him.

ILLUSTRATION: Speaking of Jesus the Christ: "What is uncertain is not the “coming” of Christ but our own reception of him, our own response to him, our own readiness and capacity to “go forth to meet him.” Quote from Thomas Merton The time between the Hebrew Scriptures and the Greek New ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Luke 2:8, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Core 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Into The Heavens Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 21, 2020

We talk a lot about the resurrection but often skip over the ascension (when Jesus rose into the heavens). It's an important part of our doctrine and deserves some attention!

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5543023 Core 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Intro: • Mom & Dad leaving us home alone, but make sure you do your chores. • We blew the chores off and watched tv instead. Until… We hear the car pull into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Ephesians 1:20, 1 Peter 3:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ