Sermons on Privateers:

Carry The Torch

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011

Being salt and light mean being out there in the world, not pursuing a private spirituality.

How many of you watch Survivor? I never have. I suppose I should, to be in touch with contemporary culture, in order to be able to speak to it... but it simply doesn’t appeal to me. I have plenty of reality in my own life, thank you, I like my down time to be somewhat more elevated - to coin a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mind Your Own Business

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2013

There are areas in each of our lives which remain private, between us and God.

MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. John 21:20-22. 1. Peter had once boasted that even if all men were to forsake Jesus, yet he would not be amongst them (Matthew 26:33). However, of those disciples still living after the betrayal of Jesus (when most of His disciples fled at the first sign of trouble), ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22, Luke 13:23-24, Galatians 5:22-26, Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is Corportate Worship Important Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013

Helps those that are churched to understand the significance of worship privately and corporately as the Body of Christ.

Why is Corporate Worship Important? Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction Over the last couple of weeks we looked at What God is like and we looked at 13 distinct characteristics We did that so that it will helpfully hope us to focus in on WHO God is as we enter in a time of worship This morning I want ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Each Following The Lord Ourselves.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2024

There are areas in each of our lives which remain private, between us and God.

EACH FOLLOWING THE LORD OURSELVES. John 21:19-25. Peter had once boasted that even if all men were to forsake Jesus, yet he would not be amongst them (cf. Matthew 26:33). However, of those disciples still living after the betrayal of Jesus (when most of His disciples fled at the first sign of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Stuff, Is Yours. Your Neighbor's, Your Neighbor's (Exodus 22:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 23, 2022

God expects his people to keep their hands to themselves. And God knows that property rights are part of the bedrock of what makes societies function.

One of the main topics discussed among my coworkers over the past year or two, has been inflation. All of us are constantly feeling the effects of it. Everything costs more. We find that we save a little less every month than we used to. We find ourselves reexamining what we buy, and thinking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-15, Acts 5:1-11

Ordering Your Private World 1 - Exodus Part 7 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The first of a series of three sermons on how Moses’ relationships affected his usefulness to God.

INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. Many of us are ineffective in ministry because of fractured relationships. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • God’s order began with people in garden, in authority with dominion. • And it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordering Your Private World 2 - Exodus Part 8 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The second of three sermons exploring how Moses’ disorder of his personal life threatened his usefulness for God.

INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • This encompasses all the key relationships in Moses’ life: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordering Your Private World 3 - Exodus Part 9 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The third of a series of three sermons on how Moses' relationships affected his usefulness to God.

INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • The best thing about ministry is relationships, building deep and close ones that change your life. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • These verses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus’ Private Prayer Life - Mark 1:35-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2023

The fact that we are told of the circumstances of Jesus’ prayer but not the content shows that it’s recorded as an example for us to follow.

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” 38 Jesus replied, “Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

A Secret Message Made Public

Contributed by Chris Gowen on May 2, 2001

God has given us a message that must not remain private, but it must go public.

Judges 2:12-30 NKJV 12 And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 Then he gathered to himself the people of Ammon and Amalek, went and defeated ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues 10 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

This is the last of this series on private prayer languages.Nine Cautions that need to be understood with Prayer Languages.

Tongues Series 10 of 10 Oct. 14, 2012 Introduction: A Caution B This is the last of this series on private prayer languages. 1 Caution is needed. 2 Pray II Nine Cautions that need to be understood with Prayer Languages. A First, Do not expect all to operate in the same gifts in the same way. 1 22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heavenly Language

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 30, 2015

The proper uses of speaking in an unknown (to the speaker) language, both in private, and in public settings.

Heavenly Languages Explained Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 24, 2015 Today is Pentecost Sunday. This is a good time to remember what happened on the first Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of the Lord, and to consider what these things means for us now. Let’s review Acts 1:1-14 so as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Win At Any Cost?

Contributed by Derek Richard on Jun 21, 2003

Is it worth making our private issues public if it means leaving behind a bad testimony for the church?

“Win At Any Cost?” I Corinthians 6:1-11 Introduction: Read Text – I Corinthians 6:1-11 Illustration – “2002 MLB All-Star Game Blunder” In less then a month major league baseball is going to have their mid-summer classic (the All-Star game). The all-star game is full of great moments: • 1989 – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

As "Privates First Class" in the army of God, we should strive to be all we can be for Christ.

A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3-4 I. Endures Hardship (v. 3) a. Satan wants to destroy you—physically and/or spiritually (1 Peter 5:8; Luke 22:31) b. We must stand our ground when Satan attacks (1 Peter 5:9; James 4:7) c. God always provides a way to endure (1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Factors Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007

We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we do in private.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Five Factors of Praise June 24, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Last week... 1 We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Baptist