Sermons on Preventative:

What Do They Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2012

Do you stink good?

I see a lot of criticism on FaceBook and other forums when people speak of various issues and call them sin. Folks are reminded of “Judge not, lest ye be judged” and called unloving and lacking grace, etc, etc. However, while there are times when I have seen truth spoken in an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope For The Church

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013

Were there only 3 periods of miracles?

The Hope for the Church Judges 6.13 Truth vs. Experience Problem #1: There can be no valid Christian doctrine without experience Problem #2: The Scriptures themselves validate personal encounters with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. * Eph.2.1 * Phil. 3.10 Problem #3: Evangelical tradition ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Immoral And Engaged

Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012

Our faith is something that is personal but it is not to be private. Following Jesus is not a private matter.

Passage: John 4: Vs. 5-6 This reveals Jesus’ humanity- very hot, tired and thirsty. (Fully God but also fully man) Vs. 7-9 Tension because Jesus is speaking to a Samaritan women. This would be unusual due to racial, national, religious, and gender issues. The Samaritan’s were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: *other

New Finances Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013

A sermon unpacking Exodus 16.

Myths About Finances Exodus 16:2-3 In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 3 The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

(Preached on July 4th): This message focuses on the first church-wide persecution in Acts. Attention is given to the implications the Gospel has for believers as members of both God's kingdom and a country.

* The difficulty in approaching a July 4th message: - We sometimes "read" America into Scripture when we shouldn't - Bible doesn't reference America as a country of predict the events of July, 1776 * If we're not careful, we end up using today to exalt a nation instead of Christ - We do not worship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pride & Prejudice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

Peter came to a point where he was able to overcome his prejudice. This sermon examines how he came to that point, and shares how we can get there, too.

* "The most segregated house in America is 11:00 on Sunday." * The reality/existence of prejudice in Christianity and the church... * Prejudice in the church takes many forms... * Not a new issue for the church to face: it has existed for almost as long as the church itself * The problem that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006

How can we make a difference in our world today. 3 ways to walk in a dark and desperate world.

There is absolutely no doubt that we are living in dark days. Watch the news for 10 minutes or read the front page of your daily paper. Certainly you will recognize that we are beriong bombearded with horrific stories. Evil is present with us and at times it seems to be winning. How should we, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Believers Pardon

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Dec 20, 2013

ENCOURAGEMENT BY KNOWING WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN PARDONED FROM

“THE BELIEVER’S PARDON” II Peter 1:1-4 Introduction: Faith is the Foundation on which all of our Christian life rests. 1. OUR SALVATION --ROMANS 5:1; EPHESIANS 2:8 2. OUR STRENGTH--JUDE 20 3. OUR SERVICE—COLOSSIANS 2:6,7 4. OUR SECURITY—I PETER 1:5 5. OUR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must act like we are the Redeemed of the Most High God.

Whose Side Are You On? June 7, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must act like we are the Redeemed of the Most High God. Focus Passage: Luke 11:14-23 Supplemental Passage: 1Co 16:13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

Only God can give a peace that passes all understanding.

The Spirit of Peace Galatians 5:17-26 The Fruit of the Spirit produces in us the character of the Lord Jesus Christ, and when people come in contact with us they see the Christ in us. Vs.24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts “if we live in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

He Maketh Me To Lie Down In Green Pastures Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

The presence and the care of the shepherd causes the sheep to rest.

He Maketh Me To Lie Down In Green Pastures Psalms 23:1-6 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;” Maketh: Not with some force, but instead causes me to lie down It is almost impossible to get sheep to lie down because of their nature. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

#8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whatever It Takes, Jesus Is Up To It

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Nov 2, 2019

It does not matter what is the nature or magnitude of your problem in life; whatever it takes for Jesus to solve it, He is up to it.

There are different types of problems and issues in life - with varied magnitudes - all of them in need of solutions. I am happy to announce to you that Jesus is the solution to your problems, regardless of nature or magnitude. That's why I say, 'whatever it takes, Jesus is up to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-34, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transfiguration

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Mar 31, 2020

The Cross and the Resurrection are inseperable

The season of Lent stresses a SOMBER mood by having us focus more on fasting and penance. On the other hand, the Gospel tells us about Jesus' Transfiguration [T], where the Lord is seen in full splendor, which seems to be more appropriate for the Easter season. Having the story of the [T] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Pride

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021

The most troublesome sins and most difficult to handle are the little sins in life.

1. I have very little problems with the so-called big sins. a. The terms little and big are man’s classification and not God’s. b. Sin is sin with God, not big and little. c. Big sins; murder, adultery, lying, stealing. 2. For most of us, we do battle with the little sins every day. a. Pride, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist