Sermons on Prompt Obedience:

Jonah: Behind The Story

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 1, 2009

Some scripture can be perplexing if one is not familiar with times in which it is written.

Jonah: Behind the Story by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. The Timeline 1. Written around 800-750 BC 2. Jeroboam II was the king of Israel. II Kings 14: 25 a. This validates Jonah as a real person. b. Some believe Jonah was a fictional person. 3. Actually occurred ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listening And Doing Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009

3rd in a series on James.

Did you realize that Howard Stapleton invented "the mosquito" in 2005. Not the annoying, disease carrying pest but a 17.4kh noisemaker intended to keep kids from loitering around shops and stores. It works because most people over 25 can’t hear that high a sound. Consider this; the same group of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No U-Turns Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 28, 2009

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". Should we quit and turn around?

Sunday Morning July 26, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#4] NO U-TURNS 1 Samuel 13:1-23 Introduction: Have you ever been going somewhere and the road is so bumpy and full of potholes that you have to stop? What do you do? Do you keep maneuvering your way to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Kind Of Place

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 5, 2010

God is keenly interested in children and in family life. God wants the family to be the true laboratory of life, where family members ... regardless of age ... live, learn, love and grow in the Christian graces.

The photo that was flashed across the country told the heartbreaking story of an American tragedy. A weary fireman held the limp, lifeless body of a little child. The little girl was killed in the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. Her name was Baylee Almon, and she was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 29, 2013

We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ. A true disciple displays various traits and qualities that reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

It was Saturday, March 23, 2002. The following Monday my wife, Kim, and I would be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary. I’ll have to say that year Kim made it very easy for me. She told me up front and very clearly what she wanted for our anniversary. She didn’t ask for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership Lessons From A Serpent's Siege Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013

Saul, discouraged after the sonsos of Belial reject his kingship, returns to life as a farmer, until the people of Jabesh Gilead need him. Then he demonstrates leadership Qualitites we can apply.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA  90278 LESSONS FROM A SERPENT’s SIEGE TEXT: I Samuel 11 VERSES 1-3 The name, Nahash means Serpent.  It is related to the Hebrew Word which refers to the serpent in Genesis 3 which means something along the line of “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Try It, You’ll Like It

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 4, 2012

God calls for a committment to honor and grow His kingdom through our tithes and offerings

Try It You’ll Like It Malachi 3:7-10 Intro: Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Undeniable Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016

3 of ? God began to make His leadership thru Joshua undeniable among His people. *God makes His leadership undeniable among His people. But How? God’s leadership is Undeniable in...

GOD's UNDENIABLE LEADERSHIP-III—Joshua 3:7-17 Attention: In a former church, we were in the beginning stages of discussions surrounding the implement of AWANA. However, there was one big snag. A well-respected(& rightly so), sweet, Christian lady with much influence had issues with allowing ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on May 22, 2016

Concerning truly loving Jesus.

“Loving Jesus!” 1 Peter 1:3-9 Davie P. Nolte Peter wrote, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Commitment To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall I Render

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

“What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” (v. 12). This is a deeply personal and sensible consideration.

WHAT SHALL I RENDER Psalm 116 “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” (v. 12). This is a deeply personal and sensible consideration. I. WHAT ARE HIS BENEFITS TOWARD ME? There is- 1. AN INCLINED EAR. “He hath inclined His ear unto me” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Our Reluctance Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 12, 2017

Gideon was an unlikely candidate to lead Israel against the Midianites, but God often uses the weak and inadequate. Our service to Him is not dependent upon our wisdom or ability, but it must rely on the Lord through faith.

Overcoming our Reluctance Judges 6: 11-16 Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. In fact, we are often forced to deal with difficulties and struggles. At times we surrender to defeat and feel as if we lack the ability to overcome. I am sure we have all dealt with moments of insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Changing Touch Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 15, 2017

Leprosy was a dreaded disease, that led to a slow and painful death apart from divine healing. Jesus touched a leper, bringing healing and hope to his life. Leprosy pictures sin, and the saved have experienced such a touch from the Lord.

A Life Changing Touch Mark 1: 40-45 Today we read of one of the greatest miracles Jesus performed while here on earth. Leprosy was a dreaded disease without a known cure. Apart from a divine touch of God, those who contracted the disease faced a slow and painful death. There is only one other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

What Next After Meeting Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

God's challenge to Moses

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 4:18-20 1. Where do you go after the fire fades and the voice is still? “Moses went and returned . . .” (4:18). He went home to Midian. 2. According to tribal tradition, Moses sought permission of his father-in-law. “Let me go and return to my brothers ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From God's Punishlment Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

What can be learned from the 10 plagues?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is the 8th time Moses meets Pharaoh, the message hasn’t changed. “Go into Pharaoh and tell him . . . ‘Let my people go’” (Ex. 9:1). 2. God uses faithful servants who obey continually. “Moses was faithful in all his house” (Heb. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist