Sermons on Providing For The Preacher:

Follow

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 29, 2008

God provides people in our path in life to be an example for us. We need to be wise, on our end, to follow those who live for the truth of God.

Follow Griffith Baptist Church – 8/31/08 A.M. Service Text: 3 John Key verse: 3 John 1:10 - Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. The Introduction Some believe that leading is easier than ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Four Trees

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 30, 2010

This is my attempt to provide an original gospel presentation. I posted it on my blog and then added it to a discipleship web page attached to our church's web site.

Four Trees Gospel Account The Tree of Life: God’s Original Intent: Genesis 1-2 The only way for a human being to know anything about God is for Him to reveal himself in some way. Fortunately for us, God has chosen to do that very thing. The Bible is God’s revelation of Himself and his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Automatic Door Openers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010

For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Carnal Christian

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 26, 2011

This sermon will help you determine if you, or someone else, is a carnal Christian; and will provide the solution to help you/them move out of carnality to spiritual maturity.

Carnal Christian 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Peace Comes Through Grace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 6, 2010

Advent 4(A) - God's peace comes through grace. First God sends Christ to provide peace. Then God sends saints to proclaim peace.

GOD’S PEACE COMES THROUGH GRACE (Outline) December 20, 2009 - ADVENT 4 - Romans 1:1-7 INTRO: Every day brings us closer and closer. Christmas Day with the blessing of the birth of the Savior of mankind is soon upon us. In connection with Christmas Day believers recall that each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Adversity Is As Easy As Pie! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 16, 2010

God wants us to dream big, but every dreamer will experience troubles and trials. Overcoming adversity is as easy as P.I.E: Providence, Integrity and Endurance.

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #2: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY IS AS EASY AS P.I.E. KEY TEXT: “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or dream, according to His power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20). • God has placed within our heart hopes and dreams that He wants to fulfill for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-22

Denomination: *other

Entering Into Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008

We must keep a heart of Thanksgiving and not look at what we do not have, but count our blessings for what the Lord has provided and given us.

Enter with Thanksgiving Psalm 100:1-5 Introduction- Psalm 100:1-5 Good Evening everybody. Isn’t this a great time of the year, a time to reflect and a time to rejoice as we officially begin to get ready for the Christmas celebration. I know if you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Keys To Peace

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Nov 3, 2009

This lesson is from the Philippian letter where Paul provides some keys to how we might experience the inward peace that God wants us to have.

Keys to Peace 02/12/06 AM Text: Philippians 4:6-9 Introduction In 1871, tragedy struck Chicago as fire ravaged the city. When it was all over, 300 people were dead and 100,000 were homeless. Horatio Gates Spafford was one of those who tried to help the people of the city get back on their feet. A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caleb: The Man That Found The Fountain Of Youth

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 9, 2009

Caleb’s life is a amazing example of faith in the promises of God and shows us how when we obide in Christ how He always provides.

Caleb The Man Who Found the Fountain of Youth Joshua 14:11 Introduction The bible contains a great number of little known big men. They are unknown and unsung. Caleb is one of these great men of God. Caleb is right up there next to Joshua. Caleb was a great man of faith. Listen to the words ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:11

Denomination: Baptist

Irritated But Illuminated

Contributed by Christopher Rainer on Mar 5, 2008

A serious discussion on how both THORNS and THEOLOGY help us to more fully understand God’s power and providence at work in each of our lives...

Irritated But Illuminated Scripture Text: II Corinthians 12:7 – 10 Introduction: If there was a mind reading device that would allow me to lend you access to my thoughts, I’m not sure that I would even let my parents touch it because if they read my mind they would probably be repulsed because of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

This is the 29th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine God's grace in providing assurance to Abraham in-spite of his mistakes.

Blessed Assurance (Genesis part 29) Text: Genesis 17:1 – 8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Thirteen years have passed in the life of Abraham since the last time we looked at him. Ishmael is a teenager now, and Abram has pretty much resigned himself to be content with Ishmael as his son. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Pattern For The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

It is amazing to look at how even the arrangement of the camp in Early Israel provides a message about the need for leadership, vision, and devotion among God’s people.

Many churches are going through difficult transitions, whether due to the graying and silvering of their constituents, the changing demographics of their neighborhoods, the scheduling demands of a time-shifting society, a change in leadership, a change in vision, a merger with another congregation, ...read more

Denomination: *other

“promises And Proofs From The Good Shepherd” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 21, 2015

Jesus provides promises and proofs of His Deity and Messiahship after two I AM declarations; I am the Door and I am the Good Shepherd

“Promises and Proofs from the Good Shepherd” John 10:22-42 Last week we heard Jesus make two more “I AM” statements, emphatic declarations of His own Deity, identifying Himself as the YAHWEH, the Lord God of the Old Testament. He said, “I AM the DOOR of the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

Church Persecution

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014

It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 16, 2014

The first few verses of John's Gospel clearly reveal Jesus' Eternality, His Person, and His Deity: This message provides a clear understanding of the original text.

“The Eternal Word” John 1:1-2 We begin a study on the Gospel of John today, which was written between 80-90AD, about 50 years after the Apostle John witnessed Jesus’ earthly ministry. It is the only gospel which is written anonymously by John, the son of Zebedee, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist