Sermons on Prospect:

Staying True All The Way Through

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we learn how to stay true to our faith during hardship.

Text: James 1:9-27 ETS: James gives us qualities to hold to when we are going through trials. ESS: This passage teaches us what we need in order to remain true to Christ in trials. OSS: The youth of MVBC will have these qualities. PQ: What qualities do I need in trials? UW: Qualities Title: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 2, 2004

Discileship series

The heir is a man or woman with the legal right to thge assets of a father. There is what is called a will. The will is the written document on how a person’s wealth is to be shared amongst a set of people, especially the children. And before any will is read, the instruction of the owner of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Before You Walk Away"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 18, 2004

If David and Michal were made to stand before a judge and state the reason for wanting a "divorce," what would David’s answer be? He would have to say something like this, "You see judge, it all starter when my wife said that I was a bad dancer..."

“Before You Walk Away” Introduction: David would not divorce Michal following this event. He simply turned his affection to other women. How sad. Here is the counsel that I would have given to David to help in trying to keep their marriage together: 1. Remember your first love. Michal was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

The Ressurection of Christ has different meanings for different people.

BECAUSE HE LIVES (Matt. 28:1-10) I. SOME SHOULD BE AFRAID (v. 1-4) Hebrews 10:31, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” A. Because The Power Of God Has Been Revealed (1 Cor. 15:12-28) 1. Many people have tried to prove that Jesus did not rise from the dead. If they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

New Things…present And Future

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 2, 2005

This outline notes four "new things" available to us now and three "new things" that will be ours at a later time.

NEW THINGS…PRESENT AND FUTURE Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful." Revelation 21:5 (NKJV) THE “NEW THINGS” THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO US NOW! A New Birth: John speaks of the prospect of it: He came ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Die Life Is Free

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2010

Death is sure as life yet so many take it lightly.

DO YOU JUST WANT TO DIE Ezekiel 33:11Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? Why ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 22, 2008

Submission to God and His powerful presence are two of the keys of success as we journey in life. Our submission can be demonstrated through fasting.

INTRODUCTION 2008 is a journey that no man has charted already. How can we know what are the prospects in life in store for us in this journey? In today’s scripture, Ezra ask Israel to fast to ensure themselves of success and prosperity in their journey back to Jerusalem. They did not just pray ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Ezra 8:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes People Worthwhile

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

What causes us to get overwhelmed? Why are so many Christians, especially preachers, throwing in the towel?

Why are there so many inactive preachers? Problems overwhelm them, minister’s life not as glamourous as it seemed to be. Problems became too great, flesh weakened, a large % of our prospects are people who dropped out of church because of some problem that came up in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Reassurances For The Needy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2024

"For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever" (PSALM 9:18).

REASSURANCES FOR THE NEEDY. Psalm 9:13-20. A personal petition seems to appear in the text with a startling suddenness: “Have mercy upon me, O LORD: consider my trouble” (PSALM 9:13a). Yet even in the midst of this anguish, the Psalmist remembers past deliverances, and addresses his petition to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way That Leads To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon leads the hearer from suffering or trouble to finding hope in Christ Jesus.

The Way That Leads To Hope – Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: Verse 1 – “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have PEACE with God . . .” (Greek - ERAYNAY) – PEACE – biblical term for blessings, advantages & fruits of salvation I. Verse 2 – through whom we have obtained access – (Greek - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Right Place, Wrong Time

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 15, 2006

THE DISCIPLES WERE IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR FISHING, BUT BECAUSE THAT IS NOT WHERE GOD COMMISSIONED THEM TO BE, IT WAS THE WRONG TIME. ARE YOU WHERE GOD WANTS YOU?

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 21:1-3 SUBJECT: RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME PATIENCE – VIRTUE SLOTHFULNESS – SIN CHALLENGE – BELIEVER . . . LEARN HOW TO DISCERN . . . GOD WAITING ON YOU/I TO MAKE THE NEXT MOVE VERSUS YOU/I WAITING ON GOD TO MAKE THE NEXT MOVE CRITICAL . . . ABRAHAM AND SARAI . . . HEBREW ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

God has given us the equipment for spiritual battle. **Special service for soldier deploying to Afghanistan. He brought his US Army body armor as object lesson.

Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:10-19 Introduction: Personal remarks about spiritual battle experience. Note how, in the physical, world, the enemy doesn’t tell you when he’s going to attack. Same in the spiritual world. We must always be ready. I. Belt of Truth a. The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Death Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Jan 16, 2010

You can survive this if you will do exactly as I say. (Jesus)

Surviving Disaster Series #1 Death Gen 3:17-19 Intro: Whether you or a loved one is facing death, you need to know how to be a survivor and not a statistic! The bible tells us death is the result of sin. Satan has tried to destroy, and deceive you into believing that you have been left all alone. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Wholehearted Repentance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 29, 2022

This call comes from the LORD Himself.

A CALL TO WHOLEHEARTED REPENTANCE. Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17. An old elder once said to me that his only regret was 'the years that the locust has eaten' (Joel 2:25). However, there is no point in bemoaning what may have been, but rather our eyes should be on the here and now, and in ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel In The Den Of Lions

Contributed by Ian Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel chapter six is probably one of the best-known chapters in all of Gods word.

Daniel chapter six is probably one of the best-known chapters in all of Gods word. What child doesn’t know about Daniel in the lion’s den. As children we would sing – “Daniel was a man of prayer daily he prayed three times” I believe there are two themes in this wonderful chapter. Satan’s Devices ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28