Sermons on Qualifications For Elders:

Oh, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Feb 6, 2024

The title of this sermon is borrowed from the hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1739.

The title of this sermon is borrowed from the hymn written by Charles Wesley in1739. Charles had heard his friend Peter Bohler say: “If I had a thousand tongues to sing, I would praise Christ with them all”. Peter Bohler himself was quoting from the German hymn written by John Mentzner ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4, Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Self-Sacrifice

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 13, 2024

Self-Sacrifice is defined as the relinquishment of one’s own interests or wishes in order to help others or advance a cause.

John Burroughs, an American naturalist and essayist once remarked: “For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work, patience, love, self-sacrifice – no paper currency, no promises to pay, but the gold of real service.” Romans 12:1-2 confirms: “I appeal to you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Galatians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 7:5, 1 Corinthians 9:25

The Woman With The Issue Of Blood Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

After your life falls apart, you can be changed by an encounter with Christ.

A. WHY DID SHE TOUCH JESUS: MARK 5:24-35? 1. She did not want Jesus to touch her. She thought Jesus might become unclean if He healed her with a touch. “Whoever touches her shall be unclean” (Leviticus 15:19). 2. She wanted contact. She did not want to touch Jesus, just His clothes. “… anything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43, Mark 5:28, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Announcement Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Feb 23, 2023

Jacob heart fainted when he heard about the Good news of his son Joseph. The son he was told a wild beast has devoured. He was so weak and fainted to his spirit. * But when he saw the wagon that was sent ahead

Hallelujah.... Let's thank God, please don't be ungrateful child. Thank him, He is the one that the whole world fears, the God that fight the Mid-night battles for us.. Amen, Amen... I want you to cry out loud once in this one prayer.. O Lord make me to rejoice again over what once ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ahab's Covetousness (1 Kings 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2025

Does covetousness still plague us today? Let's look at 1 Kings 21.

Was Ahab also idolatrous by coveting somebody’s private property? Are we greedy, covetous idolaters? Let’s look at 1 Kings 21. Did Ahab act like a spoiled child because Naboth refused to sell him his vineyard? Meanwhile, there was a man named Naboth from Jezreel who owned a vineyard that was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Opposition (Acts 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 15, 2025

Do some love the tongues of Acts 2 but not the example of Acts 4?

Did opposition grow along with increasing church numbers? Were the apostles cowed by hostility or were they bold? How was the atmosphere in local churches? Let’s look at Acts 4. Did both persecution and the number of believers grow? The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Elite (1 Chronicles 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2025

Are we mighty in the Lord?

Who were the mighty men loyal to David? In your church, who are the mighty men loyal to God? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 11. What did people say to David before the elders of Israel anointed him king? Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, “Behold, we are your bone and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Healing Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Healing still has a natural place in Christianity.

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Acts 5:12, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

How God Leads Through Circumstances Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

12 ways to look at circumstances.

A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for good” (Gen. 50:28). 3. God works His plan when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

National Repentance (Ezra 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2025

Is national repentance possible?

Is national confession of sin and repentance possible? Let’s look at Ezra 10. Did the people assemble in confession, a genuine revival with repentance? What did Shechaniah suggest? Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before God’s house, there was gathered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Questioned Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 10, 2026

The subject of salvation has caused great division in churches over the last 2000 years. It should not be a shock to discover that this subject is in our Bibles, but the answer that is clear has also been ignored and discarded as well.

“Salvation Questioned” Acts 15:1-5 The subject of salvation has caused great division in churches over the last 2000 years. It should not be a shock to discover that this subject is in our Bibles, but the answer that is clear has also been ignored and discarded as well. Our defense is very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Synergize Your Spirit

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

working together

Synergize your spirit Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ November 4, 2001 Synergy is a principal that is woven throughout the Bible. I don’t know how regularly you or I would use that word but it is a very real part of God’s design for the church. Synergy basically means that the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use An Understanding Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what aspects of African traditional religions cause people to resist the gospel the most and why. 2. The students will explain how a missionary can use an understanding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Confident Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Five essential "bricks" for building a confident Church.

When this church finally decided to build our new worship center back in 1996 all my pastor friends told me to pack my bags. One of my former seminary teachers suggested that I update my resume. You see, building projects have a reputation for tearing churches apart. And through the years a general ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational