Sermons on Provoke:

A Sentence Begun In Eternity

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 12, 2017

One of the richest and most overwhelming passages in the Bible is this discussion of the blessings which are ours now in Christ Jesus.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/30/16 Title: A Sentence Begun in Eternity (1:3-6) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:3-6 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wolf Country

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2017

Jesus sent out His disciples, comparing them as sheep sent in the midst of wolves. So, the flock of God to this day lives in the midst of wolves as they fulfil the will of the Master.

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption At Hand-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2016

6 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-VI—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity For Godly Fathers-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2011

The prophet Malachi disclosed the importance of godly fathers to every aspect of mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. What them so vital? Godly Fathers are vital for...

The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS—II—Malachi 3:13—4:6 Attention /Need: Our society lives under the mistaken belief that there is no realistic need for fathers & that a home is just fine without them. Generally, men themselves have reached a point where they believe, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way For God’s Visitation-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2011

2 of 2. John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. To experience God’s visitation, there must be adequate preparation. But How? For God’s visitation We must lose...

PREPARING The WAY For GOD’s VISITATION-II—Luke 3:1-10 Attention: When our President visits an area, there is a huge amount of preparation that takes place. Security is beefed up tremendously. Communications are redesignated to prioritize federal mandates. The Secret Service is prioritized. Traffic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Second Time Around Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 53 – 56

Mark 6: 53 – 56 Second Time Around 53 When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret and anchored there. 54 And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, 55 ran through that whole surrounding region, and began to carry about on beds those who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Perceive Love

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2014

We need to perceive what true love is and then live it out in our lives. When we do this we encounter God and please God. We also see lives transformed and changed!

Theme first ¼ - True Life Thesis: True life – a life that matters for eternity and pleases God is one which is based and rooted in truth. Jesus said he is the “Truth.” He is God’s truth to this world and all measurement of true and false are measured against Him and His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Hear A Sound

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Faith is born out of a personal experience with God and it is measured by your ability to withstand opposition, persecution, pressure and affliction.

The instant and moment a person accepts/acknowledges/believes in Christ as their Savior and Redeemer, they step into a reality that they never truly and really, actually knew existed before. In that instant and moment an individual comes into, for perhaps the first times in their life, a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing The Altar Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 25, 2013

When the Faith ebbs, God raises up a rude prophet to challenge the evil that has insinuated itself into the lives of the people of God.

“Then Elijah said to all the people, ‘Come near to me.’ And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that had been thrown down. Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD came, saying, ‘Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Silence Of Adam

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2013

Men must avoid the danger of remaining silent in order to bless their families.

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. “He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?”’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013

2 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH-II—Philippians 2:1-13 Need: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is another scene at the very end which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes... Its the final scene when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Titus: Lesson 1: Salutation (1:1–4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2018

The salutation to Titus is actually a compact doctrinal statement, which lifts up “His word” as the source of the truth that reveals the way to eternal life (1:1–4).

THE EPISTLE TO TITUS Introduction “This is a short epistle, but it contains such a quintessence of Christian doctrine, and is composed in such a masterly manner, that it contains all that is needful for Christian knowledge and life.” —Martin Luther I. Unique Place in the Bible Titus consists ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving (1:3–11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2018

One of the richest and most overwhelming passages in the Bible is this discussion of the blessings which are ours now in Christ Jesus.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/30/16 Lesson 2: A Sentence Begun in Eternity (1:3-6) Ephesians 1:3-6 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

You’re In A Heap Of Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 31: 1 - 55

Genesis 31: 1 - 55 You’re in a heap of trouble 31 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and from what was our father’s he has acquired all this wealth.” 2 And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not favorable toward ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Psalm 17 Title: Hear A Just Cause, O Lord Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 27, 2018

This psalm reveals David’s trust in God, but in the final analysis it speaks primarily of the Lord Jesus Christ.

April 5, 2014 Tom Lowe A Psalm of David. Psalm 17 (KJV) Title: Hear a Just Cause, O Lord 1 A Prayer of David. Hear a just cause, O Lord, Attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips. 2 Let my vindication come from Your presence; Let Your eyes look on the things that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist