Sermons on Rapture Ready:

Revisit Your Ministry

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013

Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Conqueror Of Death Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 19, 2014

1) Why Death was Conquered (Acts 10:34-35), 2) Who Conquered Death (Acts 10:36-38) 3) How Death was Conquered (Acts 10:39-43).

In our lives we tend to follow people of interest. We find particular people fascinating in their struggle over adversity, persistence in the face of opposition, and the accomplishments they achieved along the way. When they die, like many have in recent days, we consider their accomplishments, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

Appointing Elders In Every Town Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2013

God's design appears to be a plurality of elders to oversee the labours of a congregation.

“This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you—if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Waste Your Sorrows Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

One reason God allows suffering is so we will depend on him. Suffering shows us the value of God’s grace. Sometimes we think grace was just something way back yonder when we got saved. But we forget that God’s grace is active right now, present tense.

INTRODUCTION I felt the tugging of the Holy Spirit this week telling me to go back and look at verses 3 and 4 of Romans 5 because I know some of you are going through some very difficult times right now, struggling with suffering and pain and tribulation. I hope the Holy Spirit will use this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living As A Reflection Of God's Future Kingdom/ Part 3 Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

Reflecting God's Future Kingdom

Living as a Reflection of God's Future Kingdom Matthew 18:2-3; Acts 17:6; Matthew 18:22 We're going to continue this morning in part three of Identity Check as we travel through the book of 1 Peter. I hope you have been reading that book, and I hope that book has been reading you. As always, one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-3, Acts 17:6, Matthew 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Discipline Of Secrecy Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2014

A sermon on the importance of practicing the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and service in a manner that does not draw attention to you but to God.

If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the sixth chapter of the book of Matthew starting at verse 1 and going down to verse 18. Matthew 6:1-18. While you are looking for that, I just have a question. I am sure I have asked you before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Blameless Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2014

1) Our Past is already taken care of (1 Corinthians 1:3-4, 6), 2) Our Present is provided for (1 Corinthians 1:5, 7a), and 3) Our Future is assured (1 Corinthians 1:7b-9).

There's a certain degree of optimism at the start of a new school year. There are no late homework assignments or projects. There are no low results from tests, no absences and no detentions from bad behavior. In essence, there is a flawless report and a blameless record. The challenge naturally is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Other

Living Diligent Faith

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Jun 28, 2016

2 Peter chapter 1 instructs us to live a diligent faith, one which continues to grow from the time we accept Christ as our personal Savior and Lord. In the process, Peter shares in this chapter 7 attributes we grow in as we become more spiritually mature.

LIVING DILIGENT FAITH - 2 PETER 1:1-11 Michael K. Farrar, O.D. God's Breath Publications: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/ Audio Sermon: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/living-diligent-faith/ SERMON OUTLINE: INTRODUCTION: CHRISTIANS LIVING UNDER CORRUPT ROMAN RULE - SURROUNDED BY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Security And Significance Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2020

A ministry mindset in marriage means serving your spouse.

If you’re married, are you in the crazy cycle right now? Actually, this can be more like a selfishness spiral where unmet needs turn into unbridled nastiness. Many can relate to comedian George Burns who said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” Rodney Dangerfield, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Psalm 127:1, 1 Peter 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Movement Begins Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 26, 2020

This message is about the birth of the church on the day of Pentecost. And we will look at - the mission, the message, the means and the movement.

The Movement Begins! In the beginning God (the One who is, and was and is to come) created EVERYTHING… HE created; • Galaxies – millions of them • Stars – trillions • HE created our planet and He filled it with breath-taking beauty… sunrises, sunsets, oceans, mountains, rivers, streams, forests… ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Busy For The Lord

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Here are some examples of how I've grown spiritually

Being busy for the Lord An 80 year old lady called the police station on her cell phone and requested assistance. It seems someone had broken into her car when she was in the mall and totally destroyed the interior. They had ripped out both the steering wheel and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The First Of Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Paul is writing to these Ephesians and some say this that in this book he's condensing the book of Romans

Ephesians 1:1-14 The first message Let’s begin with an easy question? Who wrote most of the New Testament? Yes, the answer is Luke. Paul wrote the most books but Luke actually wrote more words when he wrote the books of Luke and Acts. Now, this book of Ephesians begins like the rest of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Roadblock Ahead Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Paul's concern for the Thessalonian believers in troubled times

Roadblock Ahead 1 Thessalonians 2:17- 3:13 My uncle Duffy was a tough old man who worked in the coal mines of Glace Bay and he began when he was just thirteen years old and he used to tell me, how he worked out toughen himself up in order to stand the hard work down in the mine. He said he had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What A Way To Ruin A Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

When Jesus was around the dead couldn't stay dead and the living couldn't stay silent

What a way to ruin a funeral Luke 7:11-17 I heard about a gifted public speaker, who was asked, what was his most difficult speaking assignment? He said, "That's easy. It was a speech I gave to the National Conference of Undertakers and the topic was 'How to Look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Is Free But It's Not Cheap Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Salvation is revealed through the parables

Salvation is free but it’s not cheap Matthew 13:44-50 The perfect Pastor The perfect Pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. The perfect pastor works from 8 a.m. until midnight, is always on call, and ready to fill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Baptist