Sermons on Proverbs Chapter 19 Verses 11 Through 1:

Be Holy - 1 Peter 1:14-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 29, 2024

You are either being conformed to evil desires or changed into the image of a holy God. This message will show you how to change bad desires.

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2013

What Christians and the church is doing to solve the problem of lust is not enough. This sermon (Pt. 1) deals with the problem holistically through individual responsibility and a proper view of sex in marriage. Next week: the church's role.

Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 1) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 2, 2013 TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” NOTE: A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Investment Guidelines From The Master - Matt 6:19-21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2002

Why It is Important to Store Up for Ourselves Treasures in Heaven Instead of on Earth - Matt 6:19-21

Why It is Important to Store Up for Ourselves Treasures in Heaven Instead of on Earth It is estimated that the United States has 276 billionaires, more than 2,500 households with a net worth exceeding $100 million, 250,000 individuals with a net worth of $10 million, and 500,000 individuals with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

There are people in churches everywhere that think that the service is about them or about the people in general. We get into this mentality sometimes where we think we are the AUDIENCE. But we’re not the AUDIENCE God is the audience. The service isn’t

I am the recipient of gifted people.  Ed Lair does the bulletins every week.  Ed Rhoades finds people to do communion meditations.  We have wonderful people to donate their time and energy to come and play instruments every week.  Also everyone who pours their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Advice Sir, Get Godly Advice Sir! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

David certainly has a right to give us advice since he is writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The problem today is that most of the advice given originates from man instead of God.

Intro: 1. Tozer, “No man has any right to offer advice who has not first heard from God.” 2. David certainly has a right to give us advice since he is writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The problem today is that most of the advice given originates from man instead of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Justification Through Faith In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2017

A brief study of justification by faith in Christ the Lord and a review of some reasons why human effort can never justify an individual.

“We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Is Coming, Jesus’s Resurrection Is Greater Than Covid-19

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2020

The situation around the coronavirus gives us a greater understanding of how the disciples must have felt on Easter Sunday. Just as Jesus' arrival brought about a change for them he brings a change to us today.

A Change Is Coming, Jesus’s Resurrection Is Greater Than COVID-19 4/12/2020 John 1:1-20 1. Corinthians 15:1-8 Change is something that happens to everybody. We can have things going our way one moment, and wondering what on earth happened the next. Some changes that come our way, we do ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opening The Photo Album Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. JESUS IS REVEALED AS GOD 1:1 II. JESUS IS RECOGNIZED AS GOD 1:7 III. JESUS IS RECEIVED AS GOD 1:12

Opening the Photo Album Jn 1:1-18 - Photo Albums have changed over the years - Fist it was quick draw artist on the scene Then it was B/W pictures taped too sheets of pictures - Then Binders equipped to take photos between plastic - Today computes do blogs In many ways, technology is making it ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Should We Consider?

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 31, 2007

This is a study on Hebrews Chapter 3:1-6. It is an expostiion of this portion of Scripture.

Chapter 7 WHOM SHOULD WE CONSIDER? Hebrews 3:1-6 “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Second Coming

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

What will Jesus' Second Coming be like? (Material adapted from David Vaughn Elliott's book, Nobody Left Behind, Chapter 19, pgs. 304-316)

HoHum: Herbert Washington, whom co-workers at Significant Plastics Inc. say was unduly concerned with the rapture and the second coming of Christ, suffered a serious heart attack when co-workers pretended they'd been caught away without him. "We didn't mean to scare him to death," said one woman. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message In 1peter – Number 1 – A Problem That Was Not Solved But Is Solved – 1peter 1:9-12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2023

The Old Testament prophets wrote of things to come and strained to look into those things to understand them; things for our instruction. The Holy Spirit moved them to write of Christ who would come. The grace of God is revealed and we look forward to the glorious hope to come.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 1 – A PROBLEM THAT WAS NOT SOLVED BUT IS SOLVED – 1Peter 1:9-12 [1]. INTRODUCTION Have you ever pondered over something that was a bit enigmatic but you were not able to solve it? Perhaps it was not for you to solve, only to know a few small threads of it. Maybe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9-12, Psalm 16:10, Zechariah 9:9, Zechariah 14:9, Exodus 34:6-7, John 14:16-17, Matthew 16:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Daniel 9:2-3, Psalm 91:11-12, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 5:3-5, Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 1:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Followers Of God Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 23, 2006

To describe ourself as a "Christian" is an awesome responsibility that is not to be taken lightly. We must strive to live so that others might actually see the SPIRIT and the DIVINE NATURE OF JESUS CHRIST present in all that we say and all that we do.

What Does It Mean to Be a Follower of Jesus Christ? Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:1-2 ’Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Through Our Works Of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short sermon on how we can minister for God

Through Our Works of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/6/05 During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~part 11 Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Did you know that God has a secret which He kept for thousands of years? It's true.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ~Part 11 The Mystery of the Church Ephesians 3:1-13 1. For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2. if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3. that by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

12 Steps To Recovery Part 11, 12 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 2, 2008

This message concludes this series and focuses on strengthening our relationship with God and reaching out to others.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Parts 11-12 Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 4-6; Psalm 65:1-4; Psalm 105: 1,8; Isaiah 61:1-2 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational