Sermons on Preventing Backsliding:

The Law And The Lord

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Christ was the event toward which the whole history of the Old Testament moved. Without the Old Testament we cannot know what it was that He fulfilled, and, therefore, the Old Testament is a vital part of the Christian faith.

Misunderstanding is a part of life, and much of the laughter of life is due to it. One little guy surprised his whole family one evening at the supper table by asking which virgin was Jesus' mother? Was it the Mary virgin, or the King James Virgin? He had misunderstood one word and was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Why God? (Tragedy)

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

God speaks to us about situations we face in life, we need to let God's Word enter our minds and hearts and heal the grief, doubt and even the anger we may feel.

There are certain times in life when all of us, no matter how strong our faith may be, cry out either audibly or inside our soul, and ask, "Why, God? Why did You let this happen? Why didn't You prevent this tragedy?" For many of us, one of those times was this past Monday when we heard that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Mysteries Of God Reveal The Hidden Secrets Of Eternity

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

A brief overview of the importance of Christians to be good stewards of the Mysteries of God. Knowing the Mysteries transforms our faith and life and protects us from most of the heresies and false cults confronting the Church today.

THE MYSTERIES OF GOD: REVEALING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF ETERNITY (I Corinthians 2:7-14; 4:1-2) The Greek word translated mystery is (μυστήριον; mustērion) and has the idea of a hidden or secret thing, not obvious to the understanding. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part Ii Death And The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The Bible puts the responsibility for sin and evil, and all of its consequences upon those who choose to defy God, and not upon God, who gave them their choices.

PART II DEATH AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD On December 7, 1941 bombs fell on many sons in Pearl Harbor, and hundreds of families had their hopes and dream shattered. On December 8, a man who had been up sobbing all night because he lost his son confronted his pastor in anger and said, "What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Sowing Seeds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To emphasize the importance of being like the good soil, open and ready to receive God's Word and produce a fruitful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into one of Jesus’ well-known parables – The Parable of the Sower. We're going to explore how different types of soil receive seeds and the results that follow. As we delve into this, let me share a quote from Christian professor, Peter Kreeft, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Sowing

The Role Of Gatekeepers In The Bible SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Exploring the importance of gates and gatekeepers in the Scriptures.

Gates play a significant role in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers. In the Bible, gates and gatekeepers are mentioned frequently. For instance, in 2 Chronicles 23:19, it is mentioned that gatekeepers were appointed at the gates of the house of the Lord to prevent anyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:19

Topics: Biblical Significance, Role Of Gatekeepers

Praying Psalm 20 (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 10, 2021

Psalm 20 was a prayer for the king who was going into battle. But this psalm applies to us too. In Psalm 20 we see love, care and concern as well as encouragement, faith and trust. It's a good psalm to focus on, take to heart and pray.

PRAYING PSALM 20 (part one) Last week I talked about getting alone with God in silent solitude. Obviously when we do that we are going to spend at least some of that time in prayer. We pray for what's on our heart and we pray for others and we pray for our town, state, country, world. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-3, Psalm 73:16-17, Psalm 73:21-26, Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Like A River

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 17, 2007

God has promised to give abundant peace to all those who obey Him.

We live in a world full of war and violence. Yet God promises the "House of Israel" long time ago, that if they obeyed Him, He would have given them peace like a "River." I went down to the river to understand the greatness of this text. I discovered the following: I. A River Flows Continuously. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:18

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Alive Into A Burning Hell

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 25, 2011

Hell is Real. We should proclaim the gospel with a great sense of urgency. All who reject Christ will suffer the torment of hell.

The bible says the following concerning hell: Dan. 12:2 says that some will rise to everlasting life and others to everlasting contempt. Matt. 25:41 declares that hell or the lake of fire was prepared for the devil and his angels Rev. 19:20 says that the beast and the false prophet were cast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 3, 2011

Believers are responsible for obeying the governing authorities as long as doing so doesn’t conflict with obedience to God.

Romans 13:1-10 Introduction: A. Have there ever been laws you didn’t agree with and were therefore tempted to disobey? B. Have you ever disagreed with decisions our government made? C. I think mainly of the political upheaval of the sixties and seventies in our country. D. An enormous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Afraid? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

Webster defines fears as an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. However this definition only seems to scratch the surface. Because if you have experienced extreme fear you realize that it is this and so much more. Fears are the irrational beliefs about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Calms The Storm

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 21, 2012

“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39.

Theme: Jesus calms the storm Text: 1 Sam. 17:32-49; 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mk. 4:35-41 The Scriptures declare that Jesus Christ is God. John begins with the words “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. God, the Word, became flesh and lived among us. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Life Of King Josiah

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 27, 2023

A priest did not weep, nor did a Levite weep, nor did a scribe weep, nor did the king's servant weep, but a tender-hearted king tore his clothing and wept when he heard the words of the law.

Thus it happened, when the king heard the words of the Law, that he tore his clothes. 20 Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying, 21 “Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for those who are left ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:19-21

One Accord

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 23, 2001

Four ways we can be in one accord with each other.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: ONE ACCORD “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist