Sermons on Prospering:

The Natural Man's Reaction To Sin

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002

Lieing to ourselves, others, and God is a foolish way to try to cover our sins.

THE NATURAL MAN’S REACTION TO SIN I Jn. 1:5-10 INTRO. When we were saved, we were called out of spiritual darkness into light. (I Thess. 5:5) - We are the children of light. But still, there seems to be a problem. John 3:19-21. Those who do wrong hate the light. When light shines in on us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Revealer Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God is revealing his truth to our hearts on a daily basis

Song of the Revealer Psalm 99 September 28, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The Concept of Revealing: Camp Mohican - 3 days away from home, learning about nature, night hike - new sights, sounds and smells, it was very eye opening, an incredible experience - exposure to a whole new world, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Basic Tenets Of Our Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 29, 2007

The things that every believer is required to do.

THE BASIC TENETS OF OUR FAITH Heb. 6:1-3; 1 Tim. 4:14-16 Tenet => Something accepted as an important truth. => Any other set of established or fundamental beliefs. Our moral and ethical values are based on them. They are the things needed for Christian growth.  Your “age” as a believer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revive Us Again, Fill Each Heart With Thy Love

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 25, 2014

Overcoming obstacles in search of revival

2 Kings 12 Outline Last week we closed with saying we do not want to follow Israel’s example in failed revival. What impedes revival? What did Israel do wrong? By God’s grace, What can we do differently? 1. Not Following God Faithfully. Joash had an uncommitted faith in God. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics - Missions Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

All believers are called to participate in missions.

Back to the Basics - Missions July 22, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: All believers are called to participate in missions. Focus Passage: Acts 17:16-34 Supplemental Passage: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Blow Your Cool! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 28, 2013

Whatever you do, don't blow your cool! It’s definitely not going to be easy to stay cool and calm in the midst of the cacophony that surrounds us! Are you listening?

Don’t blow your cool! Daniel 2:1”…..Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; and his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him.” Whatever you do, don't blow your cool! It’s definitely not going to be easy to stay cool and calm in the midst of the cacophony that surrounds us! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Joseph Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 14, 2013

Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his colossal palace to give him a piece of advice and interpret the dream for him among the plethora of magicians and wise men of Egypt!

Where is Joseph! Genesis 41:8”…..there was no one who could interpret them (the dream) for Pharaoh.” In the wee hours of this morning as I read the Bible, the above scripture caught my attention! Alas, the great, powerful pagan monarch Pharaoh found ‘none’ in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Sat Opposite The Treasury And Saw! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 2, 2013

During the first week of this month, I feel it is my duty to turn your eyes to God who has rocked you, comforted you and taken care of you thus far.

Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw! Mark 12:44”for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood." I have seen well educated people argue with vendors over silly things; during my train travel, I watched a middle aged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nice Man!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 28, 2014

Would you call the person correcting you a ‘nice man’ or a ‘lousy man?’

Nice Man! Ecclesiastes 7:5”It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.” The conundrum today is who is the nice man !!!! As we watch and read of the verbal wars of very highly educated people during this election on print and media and their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wilderness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 25, 2014

We are able to understand the bigger picture of God’s plans only after we come out of the wilderness.

He speaks to you in the wilderness… The Bible says, “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea” (Matthew 3:1). Everything seemed to be hunky dory for a young man who had a great job, great time in a great city. His world came crashing down when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaining Discernment From David Part 1 Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014

Learning from the mistakes of others is the best way to learn. These two lessons consider David's great life and some of the roots behind his worst failures. Based on the book by Charles Swindoll, "David: A man of passion and destiny."

“A tree is best measured when it’s down.” David was a man after God’s own heart. And yet, he made tons of mistakes. As we learn from his mistakes, let’s also learn from his response to those mistakes! Not only did David leave us a lifetime of lessons about things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which King Is He?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Do I use Jesus for my own selfish opportunities? Do I find it convenient to cheer with Him one day then deny him the next? What kind of a King do I try to make of him?

Which King is He? Matthew 20:17 – 21:17 NIV A Parade of Opportunity and Opportunists From The Scriptures 1. Matthew 20:17-19 The Divine opportunity Jesus explains His opportunity – the reason He came to earth was to be a perfect sacrifice for all They still did not understand and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Me This Power…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 4, 2012

There are several such ‘false converts’ flaunting around the church today and some are also into ministry. Don’t faint as yet, let me finish!

Give me this power…. Acts, 8:18”And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Here we read about Simon who was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Got To Grow! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2012

We got to grow from believer to laborer and then grow to become a soldier for Christ! Who is a soldier? A soldier is an alert, active, loyal, militant follower who arises during the time of crisis and God wants each one of us to resurrect from our comfort

We got to grow – Part 3 Our fellow soldier! Philemon 1:2”…………..Archippus our fellow soldier……….” We got to grow from believer to laborer and then grow to become a soldier for Christ! Who is a soldier? A soldier is an alert, active, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Happened In Worship One Day Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

This Psalm reminds us of another significance of worship

IT HAPPENED IN WORSHIP ONE DAY Text: Ps. 73 Intro: 1. Usually, when we think of solving problems we think about going to a lawyer, the bank, city dept. of ____________. 2. We don’t think about going to worship. 3. But that is exactly what happens in our Psalm 73 I. THE DILEMMA VV. 1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Job 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ