Sermons on Proper 8:

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 5, 2025

A message from Romans 8:18-39 about looking to the future united in Christ

Title: Happy Forever! Text: Romans 8:18-31 Subject: How do we face the (Chaotic) future with hope? Complement: by focussing on God’s promises – and our standing in Christ. Big idea: We are more than conquerors through Christ. Introduction/attention… This first week of 2025 lost its joy and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remain, Restore, Return Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 31, 2024

#8 in "What's in a Name? The I AM Statements of Jesus"

Remain, Restore, Return (Pew Bible p. 848-854) GRACE VIDEO Happy Resurrection Sunday! He is risen! Please open your Bible to John 15. Several years ago, I baptized a boy on Easter Sunday morning. The next week I asked him if he was reading his Bible that the church had given him. And he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Get Closer To God- Everything In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2023

This is the 162nd sermon in the series Action". This is the 8th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#162] GET CLOSER TO GOD- EVERYTHING IN THE NAME OF JESUS Colossians 3:5-17 Introduction: What a challenging week. School started on Wednesday and it was the toughest 1st day of School that I have had in 13 years. Karen is teaching 2nd Grade for Hobbs Schools this year at Will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Like Cain Or Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2024

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#8] LIKE CAIN OR JESUS? 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: In this Series, we have been studying about being a genuine Christian- Being real in our faith. When your faith is genuine, love is evident. Throughout the Bible, love is the characteristic that is necessary to live in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

"keep Sowing" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 5, 2024

Based on Luke 8:4-15 - Challenges hearers to consider the condition of the soil of their hearts.

“KEEP SOWING” Luke 8:4-15 FBCF – 2/4-24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Bapt Church – built FLC in 2005. Great facility! Used it in so many ways to impact our community w/ the Gospel. - New SS rooms – New Youth room w/ a café & game room - Commercial kitchen - Gym w/ walking track around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 13, 2023

This is the 171st sermon in the series Action". This is the 8th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#171] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- IDENTITY Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: Karen and I have been watching a singing show called “The Masked Singer”. This singing contest is not like most. On this contest, each singer is wearing a costume. Each week 1 singer gets voted off of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Most Difficult Words Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 21, 2018

Let’s look at Mark 8:27-38 and our call to a selfless life.

Prelude The most difficult words Jesus ever spoke are NOT the ones that are hard to understand, but the ones that are easy to understand and hard to obey. Because being a true follower of Jesus is so difficult, early Christians took time before the most important season of the Christian year to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 30, 2018

A continuing look at Psalm 8, answering the question What is Man that God even cares?

What is Man? Psalm 8 July 1, 2018 I’m not sure if you know this, but as of Tuesday at 5 PM, there were over 7.6 billion people on this planet! That’s a lot of people. And there’s over 326 million in the United States. So, when you feel crowded by people, yes, it’s happening. On a typical day, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Light Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 12, 2018

The concept of imitating God in Ephesians 5:8-14 teaches us to walk in light.

Scripture Last week I began a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 that I am calling, “Be Imitators of God.” In his letter to the Ephesian Christians, the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:1a, “Therefore be imitators of God.” That is Paul’s overall command for this section of Scripture. He then gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Christmas Story (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Looking @ the birth of Christ, from a slightly different view. Idea, to focus on 8 topics

Idea, to focus on 8 topics: Uniqueness of each gospel Key points of each gospel Bio of the authors The authors audience Key figures Intent of the authors focus Prophecy Places We examined Matthew and Luke’s accounts, and discovered this: Both gospels give a physical and angelic account of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

The Consequences Of Ignoring Wisdom Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025

This is the 8th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

Series: Wisdom For Life [#8] THE CONSEQUENCES OF IGNORING WISDOM Proverbs 5:7-14 Introduction: Imagine standing at a crossroads, with 2 paths stretching out before you. 1 is well-trodden, familiar, and inviting- A path that promises pleasure and fleeting satisfaction. The other is narrow, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012

James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 15, 2024

In this second sermon in the series about God's wisdom, we start with the foundation of wisdom that Solomon points to. Wisdom begins with a proper respect and reverence for God.

A. Robert Ingersoll, who lived from 1833 to 1899, was nicknamed “The Great Agnostic.” 1. On one occasion, Ingersoll, after delivering one of his addresses in defense of agnosticism, pulled out his watch and said, “According to the Bible, God has struck men to death for blasphemy. I will blaspheme ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Psalm 36:1, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear God, And Nothing Else!

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

This was designed as a New Years sermon to teach Christians what is an appropriate fear and what is not. Biblical texts are also explored showing the blessings associated with proper fear of God.

Fear God … and nothing else! Proverbs 1:7 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is a good time for new beginnings. What have you decided to start fresh on this year? A change in attitude? A new diet? A new budget? A new exercise regimen? Whatever resolutions we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Releasing The Blessing Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Peter had learned some keys to releasing the blessing and power of God and shares them in 1 peter 3:8-12

1 Peter 3:8-12 VCC October 4, 1998 Releasing the Blessing Releasing or hindering the blessing Peter is writing to a group that has been persecuted, lied about, mistreated, falsely accused, hauled in front of magistrates, ridiculed for being a Christian, very aware they did not fit in this world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Psalm 37:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational