Sermons on Preparing For The Future:

Jesus: The Greatest Preacher Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 29, 2010

This message shows how Jesus doctrine and deeds amazed those who heard Him. Emphasis is given to His primacy, power and passion in preaching.

Studies in the Gospel of Mark The Greatest Preacher Aim: To show that Jesus was a preacher with passion, and power. Text: Mark 1:21-28 Introduction: With all the preparations in place the Lord Jesus now throws Himself into His mission. John has pointed to Him as the Lamb of God, the father has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Job Loses His Livestock – His Children And His Health ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James' exhortation for New Testatment Christians to be patient makes it worthwhile to develop a second lesson on the patience of Job.

INTRODUCTION #30 1. Open your bible to James 5:11. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed James’ exhortation for us to be patient and for us to imitate the example of Job’s patience. 3. In the previous lesson, from Job 1:1-12, we discussed the sterling character of Job and how that God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being And Telling The Good News

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2010

To tell the good news, one must BE good news. It can start in the home, with marriage; with children; and with the children and youth of the community.

You must be good news before you can tell good news. You must be good news before can tell good news. If you have a story to tell, and it’s supposed to be good news, it won’t make any sense unless you sound like a good news person. There used to be a character on the Saturday cartoons. His name ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Essential To Implementation-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2010

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul highlighted/elucidated the necessity of agape love to the application of Christianity. Thus agape love is essential to the implementation of Christian belief. But how is agape love essential to my Christian faith?

ESSENTIAL to IMPLEMENTATION-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention/Need: Valentine’s Day is upon us. “Love” can actually carry a variety of meanings in our society. Our society is confused about the meaning of love. Much of it focusing upon sentimentality & sexuality. Paul highlighted/elucidated ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas Missed The Meeting

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 16, 2010

It is not noted why Thomas was not there, but one thing we should note that his absence caused him to miss out on what Jesus was ready for them to do. In fact had you ever missed a service, and everyone that was there would tell about the good time they h

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, February 14, 2010 TITLE: THOMAS MISSED THE MEETING SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 20:19-29 The Lord lead me to this exciting passage of Scripture in an effort to Help and Encourage our Brothers ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 19, 2010

Four occasions when the Joy of the Lord is my strength

A young couple arrived in Kenya as newly appointed missionaries, and very quickly, the wife found out that the comforts of home were non-existent there. They lived in a village hut with no running water or electricity. They had to take a bath in a nearby creek. There was no air conditioning. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Almost Persuaded To Follow Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2015

In Matthew 19:21, Jesus makes both diagnosis and prescription. Since the signs of wealth were all over this young man, Jesus suspected that his soul might be in the bank with his stocks and bonds. So Jesus said, ". . . .

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 By: Tom Lowe I am ALMOST PERSUADED to FOLLOW JESUS Scripture: Matt. 19:16-22 “Almost Persuaded” is a beautiful hymn which is usually sung at revivals. Listen to the words of the 1st stanza. “Almost persuaded” now to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Gift

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016

The most precious gift ever given is Jesus. And, It's a life changing experience.

A Christmas Gift A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Excellent Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016

The church should strive to be excellence in all we do!

Excellence January 10, 2016 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 When I was in seminary I had a professor who taught Pastoral Care and Counseling classes. She was adamant that sporting events for kids should never have a winner, because then there would never be a loser. There were major debates in class, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 11- " Stop Doubting And Just Believe" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 31, 2016

Part 11 of our John believe in Jesus and live series

John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 11 “Stop doubting and follow me” John 20:10-31 Fear Fear We all experience fear in our lives And fear Causes doubt Many a time I can remember trying to get a kid on a sheep or a calf They are first are excited Then Fear sets in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016

A message on Jesus' statement, I Am the Resurrection, from the perspective of the dead stuff in our lives.

I Am the Resurrection Scripture: John 11:17-43 We are continuing our series on the “I Am” statements that Jesus makes in the gospel of John. If I were to retitle the message this morning, I would likely have called it, “What stinks?!!” Because we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Famine Hits Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2016

When the famine hit Canaan, Abram looked to Egypt rather than to God. This sermon examines the problems we encounter when we turn to the world in our troubles rather than to God.

Do you have a worry box? It’s a mental box that we can place our worries in. This box can only hold so many worries, so as soon as one disappears, we fill it with another. If a bigger worry comes along, we discard the smaller worries to make room for it. These worry don’t vanish. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Adoration Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

A powerful part of prayer is telling God how much we "adore" Him. Have you ever done that? Do you know why it is important that you do do that?

(This was the first of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) OPEN: “I’d rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher; Jesus Christ never taught his disciples how to preach, but only how to pray.” -- D. L. Moody We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Theology Oppressive Or Liberating?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 27, 2016

A brief history of the church leading up to the question of what theology is the most advanced and why.

Is Your Theology Oppressive or Liberating? Captain Kelly Durant Peter 1:15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 2. As time goes on usually there is progress and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Strength Will Be The Same As Our Days

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016

To show that GOD strengthens like iron and bronze, GOD strengthens and increases our strength, rest and security as we grow old in the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong in the LORD? Yes. Ephesians 6:10 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:25

Denomination: Pentecostal