Sermons on Premarital Preparation:

The Question Of John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006

Have you ever found yourself running down a mental road, making plans and decisions and talking up a storm, only to have the information you thought you knew turn out to be wrong? Well, the text we are studying today is one of those texts that has that ha

Our text today is Matthew 11:1-6. It has been a little while since we were in our study of Matthew due to the holidays and such, so let’s read the text, shall we? “When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2007

It’s not what you know; it’s what you do with what you know. Actually, it’s not what you know; it’s WHO you know that really matters.

The Way of Wisdom (Solomon) 1 Kings 1-11 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 3/11/07 I might not look very wise but my name is Solomon. I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you this morning. That’s why I’m sitting on this stool. I had a really good start but I flamed out at the end of my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

History of charismatic/pentecostal movement and importance of spiritual gifts.

Receiving Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 We’re in a series called Supernatural Stories, we’ve been looking at some of the stories in the Bible where God did amazing things. Well today I want to start by telling you a supernatural story, but its not a bible story, though it does start in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Heart For God (David)

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The story of David and Goliath demonstrates the development of David’s heart for God.

Developing a Heart For God 1 Samuel 17 (David Vs. Goliath) There are a lot of people these days who are full of fear. Fearful of health problems, fearful of failure, fearful of physical violence, fearful about relationships, fearful about finances, fearful about the future. Psychologists tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's 01 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 6, 2006

“Redeeming time” is far better than making a “New Year’s Resolution” that will more than likely be broken before New Year’s Day is over. Let’s see some things that characterize our time in general, some dangers of making resolutions and some things invol

A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher made a sick call and talked about God’s healing power and prayed for his parishioner. When the preacher was done, the businessman said, "Preacher, if God heals me, I’ll give the church a million dollars." Miraculously, the businessman got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42

Worship 6 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 14, 2005

Our unique relationship within the Body of Christ, is SO different that it is nearly impossible, through natural logic, to comprehend. We are “fellow” workers WITH God in His field and on His building, and field.

We have been looking at the subject of "Service after Worship", and it might better be titled "Service AND Worship". The two subjects CANNOT be separated. If you experience true worship, you WILL be available for service, and if you are engaged in true Biblical service, it will be as a result of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

"Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 18 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007

Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

"Role-model Saints" Romans pt. 18 Opening Illustration: Bluefish TV.Com - History of sacrifice Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Other Gods (Part 2 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

Idolatry can challenge our faith in many ways. To understand this command and all of the Ten Commandments, we must view them from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt have no other gods before Me / Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol. In this portion of study we will examine both of these commands together because they are so closely related. Keep in mind that all of the commandments concerning worship and obedience are based on the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's On The Run Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Elijah is running away from the very people he confronted

Elijah’s on the run I Kings 18: 41-19:4 The way some people talk you would almost think the true Christian life is one where we experience one miracle after another. The fact is, even in the Bible miracles are rare. That’s what makes them miracles. If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of Naaman Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

The healing of a pagan military leader

The Healing of Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-17 An Irishman with a bad leg hobbled into a restaurant one afternoon. He painfully sat down at a booth and asked the waitress for a cup of coffee. Then the Irishman looked across the restaurant and asked, "Is that the faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Raising Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Being as sure of your salvation as we are of death itself.

The raising of Lazarus John 11: 17-36 I think people have a hard time relating to the fact that Lazarus died and then was raised four days later simply because most people are unfamiliar with the concept of death in our society let alone a resurrection. There was a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin Of Satan Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

We have an enemy who will do everything he can to keep us from getting saved and when we do; he does every thing he can to keep us from being used by God.

The origin of Satan Ezekiel 28:1-19 A young man went to the drugstore and he told the man behind the counter that he wanted three boxes of chocolates and he said he needed to have them all wrapped up and he’d be back to pick them up in about an hour. So, when he came ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Anti-Christ Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

The man who Satan embodies during the last seven years of history.

The Anti-Christ Revelation 13 Last week, we looked at Daniel 9 and the last three verses speak about the anti-christ but; if you just read that passage you don’t get an awful lot of information about him; so turn to Revelation 13 and we’ll see more of what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pornography! What’s The Big Deal?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2009

God calls his people to be pure. We cannot succumb to the allure of contemporary culture, approving what is done in society if we will honour the Lord.

“I have made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I gaze at a virgin? What would be my portion from God above and my heritage from the Almighty on high? Is not calamity for the unrighteous, and disaster for the workers of iniquity? Does not he see my ways and number all my steps? “If I ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother’s Great Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 10, 2009

We see through this Mother: 1) The Setting for Great Faith, 2) The Qualities of Great Faith and 3) The Lord’s Response to Great Faith.

If you look throughout history to those who had the greatest influences, you most often find that they possessed mother’s of great faith. They had mothers who prayed for them and did whatever possible regardless of the obstacles. Jesus told of only two people that had “great faith”. He said that a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Other