Sermons on Provoking:

Sincerity

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 24, 2005

At times we need to step back and take a look at our relationship with the Trinity and assess its sincerity.

Sincerity Introduction: Sometime we use the opposite of something to define it. A. Feigners 1. Epitome and personification of insincerity. 2. What constitutes a feigner or feign person? a. A pretender i.e. “The Great Pretender” by the Platters b. An inventor of fabrications c. A copier or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Thanklessness

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 12, 2006

Possibly the greatest sin of the church in America in this generation is the failure to be grateful for the blessings that we have. The Scripture commands us to have thankful hearts, but it is the Spirit that gives us the perspective whereby we experience

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA June 11, 2006 The Sin of Thanklessness 1 Thess 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rom 1:21-22 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

One Fourth

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 5, 2006

In the "Parable of the Sower" we see that the percentage of fruitful seeds is not acceptable in the eyes of the Lord.

1. HOLLOW SEED (VS 4;19) • Highway Ground-Cornfields possess travel paths through the rows of corn, the seed in which fell upon this seed was not sown in ‘fallow ground’ • Fallow ground is: a. Unplowed or b. Uncultivated • These who hear the word and understand it not are those who: a. Do not heed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Sacred

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 22, 2007

Stem Cell Research, Abortions & Why Life is Sacred

________________________________________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out _______________________________________________________ - Show 6 min. DVD “Stem Cells, Beyond Hype & Hope” - Free copy from Family Research Council - 1 800 225-4008 or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctuary

Contributed by Tom Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008

WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHY.

SANCTUARY Heb. 8:1, 9:1, 9:2 13:2 INTRODUCTION: MY STUDY OF THE SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD PROVOKED MY STUDY OF THIS SUBJECT. No Reference in any commentary about them or what they might be. There is no way to interpret scripture other than to realize that it is written by a Jew to a Jew which means ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, A Man Challenged #9 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

A Division that comes from loss of Vision

Abraham, a Man of challenge, Faith, Promise A Division that comes from loss of Vision Reading: Genesis.16:1ff In view of developments in recent years in our society of surrogate motherhood, egg and sperm donation for use in cases of infertility, this patriarchal equivalent is not so much of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 4, 2008

We continue in this series as we discuss how we really put into practice the things we’ve talked about, how the priorities in life should look: God first, then your family, then everything else -- but how do we get there?

The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life For the past few weeks, we have been talking about the Ultimate Ride: Transforming your Life and Family. We’ve talked about the wrong way to do things and we’ve talked about the right way to do things. We’ve used cars on this stage to illustrate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Signs And Wonders Evangelism

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

Are Signs and Wonders For Today?

Jesus boldly proclaimed at the start of His ministry; "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parenting For Success

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 20, 2007

Three strategies for successful parenting

Colossians 3:21 Strategies for Successful Parenting Introduction A. God is watching the apples illustration B. Review previous 2 sermons: Building Better Marriages & Moms C. I do not feel necessarily qualified to preach this – but the authority for the message comes from God’s Word – not my life. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Vessels Of Glory

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 25, 2007

Moses said – “Show me Your glory”. God said – “I will pass before you; - I will call the Name of the Lord before Me; - There is a place beside Me; - Stand upon the rock”.

The Vessels of Glory Exodus 33: 13 – 23 Moses said – “Show me Your glory”. God said – “I will pass before you; - I will call the Name of the Lord before Me; - There is a place beside Me; - Stand upon the rock”. Exodus 34:5 – 8 God proclaimed His Name – Merciful – Gracious – slow to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born To Be Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

Attitudes. We’ve all got or seen them. Jesus said we should have some attitudes...so much so that He preached an entire sermon on it...on the mount. Jeremy breaks the sermon on the mount down. We were born to be.

Matthew 5:1-12 (Message) 1-2 When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said: 3"You’re blessed when you’re at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Test For Abraham

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004

To examine why God allowed Abraham to be tested and the results of that test

A Test for Abraham Genesis 22:1-18 Primary Purpose: To look at why God would test Abraham and the results of that test I have said that faith is the way in which we appropriate the work of God into our lives. We see this event throughout the Bible. Abraham was first tested with his wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Strong Holds

Contributed by Jeff Osborne on Oct 16, 2008

We all have strong holds in our christain lives that we must pull down by the grace of God.

Pulling Down Strong Holds Text: 2Co 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 26, 2012

We need to focus upon the meaning of the Lord’s Supper to renew our appreciation of and commitment to Jesus Christ.

The Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30) 1. It is a myth to think that the only interesting people are young. 101-year-old Grandmother Sets Paragliding Record (WATCH) By Good News Network Thursday, March 22, 2012 Not wanting to be outdone by her 75-year-old paragliding son, Mary Allen Hardison of Ogden, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Put Your Foot In The River!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 22, 2011

It is important that we live our life with a view of eternity and courageously be all God has called us to be.

Put Your Foot in the River! KC/IHOP Summary PTony/myself- went to KC for PJim’s Memorial. Spent time w/Stuart/Esther Greaves- from COTRM- sent out into ministry- Stuart- on staff an IHOP. Share some thoughts from my trip- Toured IHOP-Prayer Room, Internship, University Known for- Prayer Room- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:33-40

Denomination: Charismatic