Sermons on Preludes:

Are We Greatly Mistaken

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2018

What if we are greatly mistaken in our understanding of Christianity? If our ideas do not square with the Bible, will we change? As the Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, will we follow?

Preamble After preaching the lectionary through in these churches, I find myself drawn more and more to a year of preaching the texts the lectionary leaves out. My suspicions were aroused when I learned that Jude was eliminated, a letter which condemns many practices engaged in by the modern ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Long To See

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2018

When times are tough, what do we long to see? Do we long to hear once more the stories of Jesus?

Prelude This week several stories of firefighters and a police chief losing their homes to wildfires have emerged. They had no time to mourn their losses, because they had a job to do in continuing to fight. Something greater than personal loss drove them on, they longed to see others saved. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Word As Peace Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

God give us a word of peace to prepare our spirits, to acknowledge our pain in prayer, to believe God's promise and covenant, to accept God's provisions as his gift to the world, and to know that God's plan is for us to have His peace.

Sunday, December 14, 2008 The Word as Peace Text: Luke: 1: 79 We continue in our Advent theme: “What God Gives” Last Sunday, we examined what God gives is his word as power, if we believe we can become a child of God; then we can inherit the benefits of his children. This Sunday I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:79

Denomination: Baptist

Not Condemned

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2021

What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21.

Prelude What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21. John 3:14 The Exalted Cross As we read John 3:14 “as Moses lifted up the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Couples Guide 2 - Evil Situations Among Christians (2) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for those seeking to serve GOD in marriage

Polyandry This is the practice where one female has more than one husband. It rears it’s ugly head in relationships where you find one female has a different man to fulfill different aspects in her life. One for money, one for sex, one for children, one for the parents and society. This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Kill The Messenger

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2021

Are we offended when repentance is preached? Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29.

Prelude Are we offended when repentance is preached? Purpose: Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s Plan: Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29. Who is Jesus Mark 6:14 Now King Herod heard of Him [Jesus], for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Can The Rich Be Saved?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31.

Prelude Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? Purpose: What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31. The Advantages of Wealth The wealthy are often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Farewell Speech On His Way To Freedom

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 20, 2019

Paul gives us a very vivid picture of what it means to stay and finish the race!

Weekly Message/Devotion October 27, 2019 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-1 Paul’s Farewell Speech On His Way To FREEDOM Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ark, Anger, And Assurance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2010

We become angry at God because our prayers are self-centered, but when they are not answered we shut down and avoid God. Until we see that the blessing is in the presence of God we will not reap joy.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, September 8, 1991 (this version); preached in slightly different form at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, July 30, 1978; Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Fairfax, VA, August 6, 1978; Forest Heights Baptist Church, Oxon Hill, MD, Sept. 9, 1979; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Tall 'mdist The Siren Call

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

You become what you worhsip...

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, November 12, 2006 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Ps 127:1, 128:1-2, 5-6 Invocation *Opening Hymn #492 “I Know Not What the Future Hath” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #373 “Take my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to his success. The prayer in chapter one is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. Nehemiah begins with prayer in Persia and closes with prayer in Jerusalem. H

Return to Me Nehemiah 1:4-11 Let me ask you a question, “How many of you gained weight over the holidays?” Now that we’re in the New Year, how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions to lose that weight? To eat better and exercise? And how many of you have started to work toward those ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Church Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014

In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Ready For Anything (Part 2: In The Heavenly Realm Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 24, 2024

To successfully navigate life, Christians must understand their relationship to the heavenly realm. This message examines the five passages in Ephesians where the phrase "in the heavenly places" is found and discusses what each one means to believers.

Intro As we approach a Presidential election, we all feel a degree of uncertainty about the future. The agendas of the two parties are very different and would take the whole nation on very different paths. What will be the outcome of the coming election? How will that affect each of us personally? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:20, Matthew 28:18, 1 Peter 1:12, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Full Examination Of Gog And Magog From Ezekiel 38 & 39 – Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022

The GOG-MAGOG matter has been speculated over for a long time. Some opinions are ludicrous. This two part examination brings together all revenant scriptures to show this Gog Magog war must be just before, or at the Second Coming. This is used in my bible study group.

A FULL EXAMINATION OF GOG AND MAGOG FROM EZEKIEL 38 & 39 – PART 1 OF 2 CHAPTERS 38 AND 39 This interesting examination of who Gog and Magog really is, is thorough, and could be a bit difficult to follow. It was prepared for my bible study group and given there. One day, this great war ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:16, Ezekiel 38:8-11, Ezekiel 34:28, Ezekiel 39:25-26, Jeremiah 30:10, Isaiah 54:3-4, Revelation 16:12, Ezekiel 39:25, Revelation 6:4, Revelation 6:8, Revelation 8:7, Revelation 8:9, Revelation 8:11, Revelation 9:15-16, Revelation 11:5, Revelation 11:13, Revelation 13:4, Ezekiel 38:1-23, Ezekiel 39:1-29, Revelation 14:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational