Sermons on Preference:

The Evidence Within You

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

A devotion for seekers and young believers

“I WILL PRAISE YOU, FOR I AM FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE; MARVELOUS ARE YOU WORKS, AND THAT MY SOUL KNOWS VERY WELL.” ROMANS 1:18-23 “FOR THE WRATH OF GOD IS REVEALED FROM HEAVEN AGAINST ALL UNGODLINESS AND UNRIGHTEOUSNESS OF MEN, WHO SUPPRESS THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS, 19 BECAUSE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Peace On Earth And In The Church, Two

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000

How can we have the peace for which Jesus prayed?

Evening Message December 10, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART TWO Introduction: This morning we talked about some of the negative hurtful effects that occur when peace is absent from the local church. We also discussed some items that rob the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, John 17:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Build Friendships With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS.

In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS. Developing a trusting relationship is a process that involves work. A true friend walks in when others walk out on us. Someone who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eeny Meeny Miney Mo Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Sermon Series: "Pursuing Excellence" -- This message’s focus: Making Excellent Choices

Series: Pursuing Excellence. Focus of this message -- Making Excellent Choices. *Josh.24:15 - "And if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Build It?

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 19, 2009

What does it take to build a great church? It is all about people, not buildings. As an organisation grows, so does its problems and disagreements. How do we get past these disagreements so that we can achieve growth?

Can We Build It? Acts 6:1-7 Intro: What it takes to build a great church It is about all the people As an organisation grows – so does its problems/disagreements How do we get past these disagreements so that we can achieve growth 1. Going beyond Disagreements With the growth – the apostles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking God's Wrath

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009

How our permissive will can make us provoke God to anger.

Provoking God wrath Genesis 6:8-24 The most remarkable thing concerning the old world is the destroying of it by the flood. We are told of the successful iniquity of that wicked world: God’s just wrath, and his holy resolution to punish it. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rewards At The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 31, 2011

Rewards are coming from our Lord at death.

Rewards at the Judgment seat of Christ 2nd Cor.5; 10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. One of the most needed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Faith

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 25, 2011

That is why we gather every week, because doubt is permitted in church. The story of the doubting Thomas is a great example for our faith lives.

John 20:19-31 DOUBTING THOMAS - The disciples saw that Jesus resurrected from the dead - Thomas says, he could not believe unless he sees it - Many people were spectators when Jesus was crucified - The disciples - foremost our fearful Thomas for sure - hid away from the people, e.g. Peter denying ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

Religious In All Respects

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 11, 2012

Religion doesn’t save you; a relationship with God through Jesus Christ saves you.

Religious in all Respects March 11, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Religion doesn’t save you; a relationship with God through Jesus Christ saves you. Focus Passage: Acts 17:22-31 Supplemental Passage: If anyone thinks himself to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Distractions In Prayer And God’s Transcendence: Still, Small Voice

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The voice of Jesus that speaks in the gospel pages is the same voice that hides in the language of divine silence. But if we do not hear the one, we are unlikely to hear the other

“We initiate a time of prayer sensibility when we prostrate ourselves before God in adoration. We bow in adoration because of two truths—our own nothingness and God’s infinite goodness. The act of adoring God prepares our soul for the God who remains hidden always even as we meet him. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Catholic

Love And Do Good To All At All Times

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 24, 2019

Don't let the evil of men and tis world cause you to live as one of them. Live as a child of God and do good to all men whiles loving all

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LOVE AND DO GOOD TO ALL AT ALL TIMES* Romans 12:9-21 King James Version (KJV) 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Let's Talk About Tongues Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul has dealt with one problem after another in the church at Corinth. Here’s still another. It’s the issue of tongues.

LET’S TALK ABOUT TONGUES I CORINTHIANS 14 INTRODUCTION: A lot of Baptist are talking about this subject today! Paul has dealt with one problem after another in the church at Corinth. Here’s still another. It’s the issue of tongues. There are five occasions in the N.T. that deal with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Legion

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2019

This sermon demonstrates for us that no one is beyond the reach of redeeming, healing love of Christ Jesus.

Legion Luke 8: 26 - 39 Intro: There was a lady who would come out every morning to her front porch, raise her arms and shout, “Praise the Lord!” --- An atheist moved in next door. Over time he became irritated with the lady’s routine and he began to step out on his front porch and yell after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come To Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2020

When the burdens of life and living seem to great to bear, Jesus bids us to come to Him.

Come To Me Matthew 11: 25 - 30 Intro: During WWII the US Marines captured the island of Saipan. The Japanese army ordered the inhabitants to kill themselves by jumping off a cliff. Hundreds of feet below that cliff are rocks, water and the beach. It is a very steep drop-off. American ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hardships Can Be Opportunity.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 5, 2020

The prophecy of the 70 Weeks can be seen from that time to our present day. The Anointed one is here.

Sermon Title: Hardships can be opportunity. Scripture Text: Ezra 2: 64-69 Daniel 9 In the Bible, the Prophecy of Seventy Weeks is a prophecy given to Daniel by the angel Gabriel in response to Daniel's prayer for God to act on behalf of his people and Jerusalem. The angel informs him that ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:64-69

Denomination: Independent/Bible