Sermons on Power Of Wisdom:

Dipped And Saved

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 10, 2018

Answer God’s Call

Title: Dipped and Saved Place: BLCC Date: 4/15/18 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call [Screen 1] FAS: The following is from a USA Today article detailing the decline of water baptism in many American churches: There are now baptism-style ceremonies where God is never mentioned ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Great Comission Mission Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 13, 2018

This is a re-working of a previous message on what it takes to be a great commission church.

“The Great Commission Mission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Acts 13:1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

ONE THING THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY IN SEARCH FOR IS PURITY. WE SHOULD DESIRE THAT SAME PURITY IN OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD

THE PURE IN HEART MATTHEW 5:1-12 ONE THING THAT WE ARE CONSTANTLY IN SEARCH FOR IS PURITY. WHEN WE GO GROCERY SHOPPING, WE LOOK FOR PRODUCE WITH NO MARKS, CANS WITH NO DENTS, AND BOXES THAT HAVE NO TEARS. I REMEMBER THE COMMERCIALS FOR MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE, GOOD TO THE LAST DROP, AND FOR IVORY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Is Receiving Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 22, 2018

Most today focus more on their personal desires than the needs of others. We are urged to gain all we can and put much of that away in reserve. Society teaches the pathway to success is through gain. The Bible teaches we must give if we are to receive.

Giving is Receiving Acts 20:35 There can be no doubt that we live in a selfish and inward focused world. The majority today have little concern for the needs of others, and few are willing to make any sacrifices to benefit someone else. Dr. Adrian Rogers described the mentality of many today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God’s riches to meet our needs.

Textual Idea Paul praised the Philippians for their sacrificial giving, not as something that he needed, but as a credit to their account with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opened up the heavens to meet their needs. Sermon Idea When we give, not just out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Our King Jesus Proves He Is Alive Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 25, 2018

In the days following his resurrection Jesus keeps appearing, eventually over 500 people are witnesses that he is alive. However the most important witness to the resurrection is that all Scripture points to the suffering, but risen, Saviour.

Message Luke 24:36-49 Our King Jesus Proves He Is Alive When it comes to the importance of the resurrection Paul pulls no punches 14 If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. … 17 If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Home Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

In this continuation of our Genesis sermon series, we look at Jacob finally deciding to leave his uncle Laban and return home.

Jacob Longs for Home Text: Genesis 31:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Ok; before we get into our text this morning, let’s review what we saw last week. Now last time, in chapter 30, verses 25 – 26 we saw that Jacob came to Laban and asked to be freed from his obligations and allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's In Charge?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Caiaphas

WHO’S IN CHARGE? (MATTHEW 26:57-68) My wife and I loved legal dramas, especially the ones we watched when we were in the States, such as Law and Order and their spin-offs and The Practice. I read that good legal dramas must focus on the cases, and not the lawyers. Also the best legal dramas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What About Our Loyalty?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 15, 2018

There is one loyalty that should stand in a class by itself. It is a loyalty that can permeate & add even more meaning to all other loyalties. This is loyalty to Jesus Christ.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS OK TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35 Much of what we do in life is influenced by our loyalties. Often-times our loyalties shape our decisions, & guide our activities. Most people have what might be called "family loyalty" - loyalty to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 7:25, Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Out Of The Way...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 16, 2018

God caused them to self destruct, to melt like wax in the fire! God was the greatest weapon on that day, God is our greatest weapon everyday!

Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Truth Ever

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018

We are going to look at Paul’s amazement over the greatest truth

Text: 1 Tim 1:12-17, Title: The Greatest Truth Ever, Date/Place: WHBC, 2.4.18, AM A. Opening illustration: If you could decide on a news story/event/truth that would be life altering and world changing, what would it be? One such story is about a nineteenth-century South African named Afrikaner, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians: Know The Maths

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Feb 25, 2018

Single sermon on the whole of the Book of Galatians. Preaching time ~ 25 minutes. Includes some additional non preached information, preaching suggestions and some background. Has a little bit of a Reformation flavour.

Galatians: Know The Maths This morning I want to talk about maths. look perplexed Actually, I don’t feel all that qualified! I’m the only student to fail Maths 2 twice! pause All our kids are really great with maths, But Eileen and I are just utterly useless! pause ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Discontentment

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Discontent is one of the major issues of the world today. One of the major causes of discontent is comparison.

Discontentment is one of the biggest problems that human beings face today. Spouses get discontent with each other and divorces happen. Children get discontent with parents and move away. Congregation members get discontent with their pastors and churches break up or new denominations are born. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15, 1 Samuel 8:5-20, Numbers 11:4-6, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Thirsts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

The thirst of Jesus on the cross reminds us that Jesus is human - which makes Him eligible to take our place and our punishment.

Message John 19:28 I Thirst Talk about the effect of the drought in Australia We understand what happens when you remove water from the land. We have this vast land called the outback. Beautiful yet it can be deadly. Move on to drought in other nations. Everyone in Australia has relatively easy ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 8, 2018

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is finished" on the cross? What was finished? The crucifixion? His life on earth? Or, the plan of salvation?

Our quarterly memory Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.” Our ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene