Sermons on Profitable:

The Liberating Power Of An Unhindered Prayer And Praise Life

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 24, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to remind the believer that nothing should hinder his prayer and praise life. (The joy of the Lord is our strenght)

In our text, Paul and Silas encountered a young lady with the spirit of divination. She was used by many for material gain. She was a kind of fortune teller, a sooth sayer, a voodoo girl. Many days she would follow Paul and Silas refering to them as men of the most high God. But one particular day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get On Track And Stay There

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

God’s Word was given to help us get back on track and learn how to stay there.

Getting On Track and Staying There God’s Purpose For The Bible All Scripture is God-breathed (inspired) and is useful (profitable) for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of Speech And Falsehood

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 4, 2005

James encourages them not to speech or action in presumption/falsehood

SBC Philippi 8/29/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Sins of Speech and Falsehood James 4:11-17 Primary Purpose: James encourages them not to speak or act in presumption. We can group the next seven verses under the heading “When we speak or act falsely”. There are ways in which we can act by faith and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of House God Lives In

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

Message exploring the call to be a "House of Prayer".

Opened with dramatization of the scene in Matthew 21 - overturning tables. 2,000 year old scene that set the stage for anger vs. sin debate. What motivated this outburst? (Read Matthew 21:12-13) Quoting the Prophet Isaiah (Read 56:6-7) What angered Jesus? What the temple had become, or it not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Has The Cross Ever Crossed Your Mind

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

A outline to ask you a tough question, has it?

Has the Cross ever crossed your mind? Galatians 6:14 Others may Glory in the circumcision, rituals, and a great show of converts to an easy religion, but I will glory only in the cross of Christ. Those things are empty, worthless and crucified to me and I am crucified to them. (Dakes notes on Gal. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 23, 2008

TELLING PEOPLE HWO TO UNDERSTAND WHAT GOD’S WILL IS FOR THEIR LIVES.

MIND OF CHRIST 1 COR 2:10-16 INTRO: WHAT IS THE MIND OF CHRIST? A) THINK OF HOW YOU THOUGHT PREVIOUS TO BEFORE YOU WERE SAVED. B) THE SCRIPTURE SAYS THAT THOSE WHO ARE NATURAL OR UNSAVED THINK IT FOOLISHNESS C) LOST PEOPLE CANNOT DISCERN THE SPIRIT D) THIS IS WHY PEOPLE WHO ARE LOST HAVE SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Denomination: Other

The Scriptures Inspired

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

Scripture is verbally inspired of God and is the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct. The world is trying it’s best to live without the Bible, unfortunately too many Christians attempt the same thing.

The Scriptures Inspired Intro.: There are incredible stories of wealthy people who live in poverty (not wanting to spend their own money). Whereas, we, as Christians, live as paupers when we have the greatest wealth in the world, the Bible. The Bible has been a target for persecution for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Having Charity

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Paul’s Description of having Charity

Richard GarlikovThe Meaning of Love offers and explains a definition of love in a way that is interesting, intense, clear, logical, and meaningful. All relationships --love, infatuation, friendship, dating, marriage, family, community, and professional-- involve three key elements: Emotions --how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Do You Pray?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 28, 2007

- Life can be exhausting & disappointing - Prayer is essential for life prayer - Don’t live your life without prayer

- Ps 27:7 * Muslims pray because they are commanded to (5 times a day) and strict guidelines are laid down for this. - Fox News 12/6/06 Residents of a southern Somalia town who do not pray five times a day will be beheaded, an official said Wednesday, adding the edict will be implemented in three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Read The Bible Your Life Depends On It

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 3, 2010

❶. Many Hours To Read the Bible? ❷. Read With Purpose ❸. Start With ... ❹. Reasons For Reading ❺. How to Read

❶. Many Hours To Read the Bible? It’s been said that it takes about 75 hours to read the Bible aloud at a normal rate. A little over 50 hours of that will be spent reading the OT - A Pastor of challenged his youth group to see how long it would take them to do it. On a Monday, they started ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Scrooge, Santa, Saviour

Contributed by Terry Moore on Dec 15, 2009

I got this from C.M. Ward and it was great. And so who will you celebrate this year?

Scrooge/Santa/Saviour Matt 1:21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus; for He shall save His people from their sins.” Luke 2:10 “And the angel said unto them, fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Inspiration Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 27, 2009

The Bible is not the product of man’s genius or intellect, but is "God Breathed."

BIBLIOLOGY #3 The Doctrine of Scripture The Inspiration of Scripture Dr. Russell K. Tardo III. THE INSPIRATION OF SCRIPTURE A. The Recording of Spiritual Truth: There are five fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith, namely: 1. The doctrine of the Virgin Birth or the Deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Life Gets Interrupted

Contributed by Rev. Jim Wilson on Aug 18, 2007

When your life gets interrupted, each day our lives face unexpected things that happen, how you can turn those things around for God’s glory and learn to live in victory !

Life’s interruptions are those times in life when things just don’t seem to go the way we had planned. Interruptions can either make us or break us. We can learn from life’s experiences, or we can become resentful and close ourselves off to all that God has for us. For example, in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go And Learn What This Means

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

We all have a perception of ourselves and others that can often be greater (or lesser) than how others perceive us to be. Most important, however, is our ability to practically learn of God’s TRUE perception of our lives.

Go and Learn What This Means Theme: Walking as ones in need of being healed from our sins. INTRODUCTION A. Our lives are full of perceptions: 1. How we perceive ourselves. 2. How we perceive others. B. A number of people (with honest hearts) realize – when confronted – the need to be saved and want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor Whom Honor Is Due

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 21, 2004

On Memorial Day Weekend we remember and we ask, "Am I giving honor to whom Honor is due?

GIVE HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE TEXT: Romans 13:1-10 DISCUSSION: 1. On her 60th birthday, a woman from Brooklyn decided to prepare her last will and testament. She went to her rabbi to make two final requests: First, she insisted on cremation. “What is your second request?” the rabbi asked. “I want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ