Sermons on Provoking:

The Importance Of Praise

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 3, 2014

Praise God for that is what we are commanded to do.

The Importance of Praise By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Genesis 29:35 says “And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing”. The Law of First mention:- The Law of First Mention basically states ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:35

Denomination: Apostolic

The Victorious Sword

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

One of David's seven swords that used him to advance in God's purpose.

1 Samuel 17:49-51 KJV And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. [50] So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:49-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To Harmony Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2012

If we want to live in harmony, we must put on love, put up peace, put in truth, and put forth Christ

Just this last week, I came across a few lessons that humor columnist Dave Barry says took him 50 years to learn. 1) Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. 2) If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Sin Entered In-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011

3 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-III—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: “Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the law of God. Then sin is a disposition of the heart, it is a bent.”....“It is...any violation of the character or law of God, the moral character or the law of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Hate

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

On the weekend we observe the 9th anniversary of 9/11, and the 8th birthday of Wildwind Church, we take a moment to reflect on the fear and hatred that are mounting in our society today, and contrast it with God's clear call to love.

Love. And Hate. Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 12, 2010 September 12, 2010. Yesterday of course was the 9th anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks in American history. We were all there. We all remember exactly where we were, and what we were doing, when we first heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Do What It Says, Don't Be A Dummy" Series

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Apr 4, 2011

This expository message on Colossians 3:18-4:1 uses manikins to reinforce what the text is saying.

“Do what it says, Don’t be a dummy” Colossians 3:18-4:1 Big Idea: When Christ is at your core, you’ll be dressed right for relationships (Props: 5 manikins to represent those from the text) Introduction: There is often two sides to every story in a relationship, and it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Ravens Fly

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 4, 2010

Using experiences from the life of Elijah the prophet, this message seeks to show that the ravens of God’s provision fly in the worst of conditions, and the direst of circumstances.

Where Ravens Fly Text: 1 Kings 17:4-6 Intro: Elijah, the prophet of God, has excited my imagination since the early days of my biblical recollections. Actually, Elijah has long been one of my Bible heroes. This servant of God was a man’s man. When it came to preaching the truth of God, mousy he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Make Us A Strong Church

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

As the Lord has blessed each one of us to enter into a new year, 2010, I have been in prayer and have found myself very contemplative about the healthy and consistent spiritual growth of this congregation. Looking back over 2009, it is probably evident t

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LORD MAKE US A STRONG CHURCH Acts 4:23-31 (NIV) The Text On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Freedom! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

Sermon 7 in Galatians series

Freedom! How will you respond to your Freedom in Christ? You can Reject it for Legalism (Galatians 5:2-4) You can Receive it by Faith (Galatians 5:5) How will you live in your Freedom in Christ? (Galatians 5:6) In your freedom, don’t live a lie. (Galatians 5:7-12) In your freedom, live to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who’s Your Daddy

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 7, 2010

Is God our father, or the devil?

WHO’S YOUR DADDY John 8:23-59 23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. 25 Then said they unto ...read more

Scripture: John 8:23-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father’s Love - A Father’s Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2010

Father’s who allow anger to take control of their minds will stop expressing love to those closest to them. Why, because the emotion of uncontrolled anger turns to rage and drives out the emotion and presence of love.

“A Father’s Love Vs a Father’s Rage” Opening Video Illustration: BluefishTV: “A father’s love” THEY NEED A FATHER - Children need a Father’s Love ... “almost 75 percent of American children living in fatherless households will experience poverty before the age of eleven, compared to only 20 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Meaningful Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 30, 2011

These first verses of chapter one reveal the purpose of the book. It was written to teach wisdom by applying wisdom to life. It's wise practical teaching leads the understanding man who fears the Lord to wisdom.

PROVERBS 1: 2-7 MAKING A MEANINGFUL LIFE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, a company hired a consultant, who called a meeting of all shop personnel. Stressing the need to listen to experts, he said, "Imagine you're on the Titanic, and it's sinking. You climb into a lifeboat. Which direction would you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gps System: The Centrality Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 27, 2012

Gpd's Word is a key component for guiding our lives... for knowing where we are and where we are headed spiritually.

One of the most innovative and helpful techie things I like about my Droid is the GPS App. The GPS tells me where I am and how to get to where I want to go. This morning I want us to think of the Bible as God’s Positioning System. The Bible is a great way for discovering where we are and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church's Responsibility Towards Society

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 26, 2020

The present scenario of the world and our nation under lockdown had given us the best chance to shine our lights in the darkness but seemed like more than others we hid our light under a basket. Matthew 5:16

Greetings in the sweet name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, let us consider ourselves privileged to listen to his word. As we are continuing the COVID-19 Lockdown, I see many verses and articles related to Christ's Second Coming circulating in the social media, and I don't know to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, James 1:27, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father’s Legacy

Contributed by John White on Aug 26, 2019

Why Father’s Day? We all could agree that Mother’s Day is a good idea. Mothers are renown for their love and their vital role in shaping a child’s life from the cradle to the grave cannot be debated or denied. But why Father’s Day? How did it come into existence?

A Father’s Legacy Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist