Sermons on Ray Stedman:

Equipped #3: Help Out Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 29, 2025

One definition of serving is “the ability to engage in practical deeds of kindness for the benefit of others.” Thom Rainer wrote, “A servant mindset is totally counterintuitive in our culture today.”

Equipped 3: HELP OUT Romans 12:7 Introduction In Matthew 20, the mother of James and John made an unthinkable request of Jesus. “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.” (Matthew 20:21 NLT).. Seats next to a king ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Promise Of Deliverance

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 34:19 Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Psalms 34:19 Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. There are two promises in this verse. We can expect to be afflicted if we want to be men and women of God. You’re going to be where everything that is happening will test your strength. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Guide Our Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 29, 2007

There are three principles to guide our prayer that I want to show from Romans 1:9-12.

Scripture Today is the first Sunday of our Annual Week of Prayer. And so it seems appropriate to skip a few verses ahead to Romans 1:9-12 to learn about some of the Apostle Paul’s principles as they relate to prayer. Let’s read Romans 1:9-12: "9 God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pioneer, The Apostle, And The High Priest

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The primary purpose of the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews is to present " C __ __ __ __ __ P __ __ - e __ __ __ __ __ __." In the process our author demonstrates an exquisite mastery of the Greek language, an impressive knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures, and an ...read more

A Walk In The Dark Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 3, 2001

Three Truths we must face about God, ourselves, and Jesus

 Last Sunday we studied the first 4 verses of chapter 1. 1) John alerted us to the missing ingredient in life of church and in most Christian’s experience: TRUE FELLOWSHIP. 2) The foundation of this kind of fellowship is not an agreement of facts or ideas but is a Person(1:1-2) 3) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Do Not Be Afraid!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Mar 22, 2004

Because Jesus Christ has conquered death and paid the price for our sins, we can live lives free from fear.

“Do Not Be Afraid!” Revelation 1:17-19 World events seem to crowd in upon us. Tragedies, catastrophes, and crises seem to descend upon us without any let-up. All too often when we turn on the news we hear of another terrorist attack, like the one that killed 200 people in Madrid, Spain just over a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, Revelation 1:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

All In All Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 5, 2019

Have you ever just wanted God to whisper in your ear? To tell you why it hurts right now? which choice to make? God would tell you to listen to Jesus!

JESUS IS OUR ALL IN ALL Introduction 1. Have you ever just wanted God to whisper in your ear? To tell you why it hurts right now? which choice to make? How to handle your conflicted desires? How to forgive hurt? To point the way to starting life over? To explain why He did or didn’t act in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipped #2: Speak Truth Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 22, 2025

Today we are going to focus on two gifts - what some call ‘the speaking gifts’. Although speaking in front of others is a major fear factor, it is necessary for sharing the good news.

Equipped 2: Speak Truth Introduction You probably wouldn’t have any trouble identifying the top five fears that human beings face. -The number one fear is Acrophobia (Fear of Heights) -Number two: Arachnophobia (Fear of Spiders) -Third is Claustrophobia (Fear of Enclosed Spaces) -Aerophobia (Fear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way.

• You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way

• You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Ace In The Hole = The Lord's Lovingkindness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS BAILS OUT THE DISTRESSED WHEN THEY CEASE THEIR REBELLION AND HUMBLY CRY OUT FOR HELP

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS BAILS OUT THE DISTRESSED WHEN THEY CEASE THEIR REBELLION AND HUMBLY CRY OUT FOR HELP (:1-3) INTRODUCTION: THE REDEEMED SHOULD THANK THE LORD FOR HIS LOVINGKINDNESS A. Call to Thanksgiving Focused on the Lord "Oh give thanks to the Lord" 1. For His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Special Honor For Elders Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM I. (:6) THESIS: CONTENTMENT CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TOWARDS GODLINESS A. Review: The Pursuit of Godliness Can be Misguided (Apart from Contentment) Remember the False Teachers from vs. 5: "who suppose that godliness is a means of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ