Sermons on Raise:

The Starting Point Of All

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008

When you give your child back to God, you are openly declaring that this child is a gift from God and only on loan to you. We’d better be careful how we treat and care for God’s property! God trusted you enough to place those children in your care to ra

The Starting Point of All Genesis 22:1-18 The Bible says that children are a blessing from God. Psalm 127:3 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. (NIV) The Bossier City First Church of God is thrilled to partner with your family in raising your children in a Godly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Healing Touch

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Things were different in the days of Peter. When Peter was around, everybody got healed.

So far we have seen Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. He was blinded for 3 days. God sent Ananias to heal Saul of his blindness. Saul was baptized, and was nourished with food and drink because he hadn’t eaten or drank anything during those three days. Saul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Chain Reaction In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Case For A Creator (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/28/2013 If you’re a guest here this morning or you just missed a couple of Sundays, we are now on week four of a five-week series examining the evidence for God’s existence—the case for a Creator. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Best News Ever Heard Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 3, 2015

Mary Magdalene is the first one to announce THE BEST NEWS EVER HEARD

The First Announcement of The Best News Ever Heard John 20: 11-18 What a difference a few days makes! On Friday night most of us gathered for probably the most somber event in all of history when the cries of “Crucify Him” were realized as the King of Glory took all the wrath of God ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your House Is The Lord's House-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2017

4 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-IV—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Change with no Change: Years ago, there was an old tale in the Marine Corps about a lieutenant who inspected his marines & told the ‘gunny’(gunnery sergeant) that they smelled bad...in fact, they stunk to high heaven! The lieutenant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations Of The Faith: The Last Days

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. THE STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS IS IMPORTANT AS IT SPEAKS TO LIFE AT THE END OF THIS AGE, AND IT CAN GIVE US MORE INSIGHT INTO WHAT LIFE AFTER DEATH WILL BE LIKE.

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: THE LAST DAYS A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. YOUR VIEW OF THE LAST DAYS CAN BE INFLUNCED BY A NUMBER OF ISSUES INCLUDING YOUR BELIEF ON SALVATION, YOUR VIEW OF THE CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, AND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Biblical Church (Part Two)

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 6, 2019

This is the second in a short, end of the year series on being a Biblical Church. In this sermon we are looking at how a Biblical Church must be engaged in learning Scripture.

Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Learning) Text: Acts 2:22-47 So, we’re continuing on with our series that we started last Sunday… We’re looking at how to be a Biblical Church. And if you remember, I said we’re going to look at five marks… or five elements of a Biblical Church. Last Sunday we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 30, 2021

The Bible is also very plain that you do not have to be baptized in order to be saved. Water doesn't save anyone regardless of whether it is a spoon full or a tank full. The only liquid in the Bible that saves is the Blood of Jesus Christ.

Jesus had a ministry that lasted a little more than three years. Of all the things He could have started His ministry with and ended His ministry with, He started it by being baptized and concluded it by commanding the church to make disciples and baptize others. Now, since baptism was the bookends ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Millennial Reign And Judgment Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 25, 2023

Study #11: This study examines the Millennial Reign. Satan is bound and believers reign with Christ for 1000 years. Afterward, the devil is released and rises up against the saints in one final deception and rebellion before the Judgment.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we will be looking at Revelation chapter 20. We are going to start by examining what happens during the 1000-year period after the battle of Armageddon, by observing how Satan is bound and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15, Ezekiel 38:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To The Name (Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 24, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 23, 2022

Paul reminds us that we are to be rooted and built up in Christ so that we live up to the name of what it means to be a Christian within and influential in our witness of Christ to others on the outside.

LIVING UP TO THE NAME Text: Colossians 2:6 – 19 Colossians 2:6-19? As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, ?(7)? rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. ? (8)? See to it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Fed-Up, Filled-Up, Fired Up

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 26, 2024

We are going to see 3 things about the early church; first they got fed-up with the world, then they got filled-up with the Spirit, and then they got fired-up to witness.

FED-UP, FILLED-UP, FIRED UP Acts 4:7-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TEA PARTY FOR DAD 1. A mother had gone shopping and left dad in charge of their 2½ year-old daughter. Someone had given her a little tea cup set as a gift. 2. Daddy was in the living room watching TV, when his little girl ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:7-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Second Generation Christianity

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Genuine faith begets genuine faith.

Thesis: Genuine faith begets genuine faith. Intro.: 1. In the late 4th century a woman named MONICA lived in a small North African village with her family. a. On Nov. 13, 354 she gave birth to a son--bright & intelligent; tried hard to raise him as a Christian, but it was difficult. 1) Husband ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Interdependence

Contributed by John Melms on Jun 24, 2006

Wedding sermon based on Proverbs 18:22 and 1st Cor. 11:11-12

Proverbs 18:22; 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 Wedding Parents, family members, guests, and particularly to you Sarah and Charles – Peace and blessing from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Sarah, Charles: You both have been a pleasant surprise to me. When I received the first call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Might Have Been Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#6] A “MIGHT HAVE BEEN” Judges 13:1-16:31 Introduction: As I look at the youth and children in our church, I see so much potential. There are possible presidents, teachers, scientist, doctors, lawyers, preachers, missionaries, etc… at our church. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist