Sermons on Rebuker:

Pressure

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 13, 2004

Do I ever feel like I am in a pressure cooker, or that I am being pulled and pushed in every direction? Well, I can respond like Herod. I can be manipulated by it to the point where I am forced to make decisions contrary to what I know is right. Or I can

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The Hope College Women’s basketball team had made it to the national playoffs. The final game saw Hope 20 points behind with 10 minutes left to play. The team remained calm and began to narrow the gap. Then with just 5 seconds remaining, a 3 point basket tied the game. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Jesus is tempted by Peter

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The Jews always regarded the greatest days in their history as the days of David; and they dreamed of a day when there would be another king of David’s line, a king who would make them great in righteousness and in power. (Isaiah 9:7; 11:1; Jeremiah 22:4, 23:5; 30:9.) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd That Gathered Around The Cross

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 16, 2013

Matthew’s account of the crucifixion scene.

THE CROWD THAT GATHERED AROUND THE CROSS “And sitting down they watched Him there.” Matthew 27:36 KJV I. THE ROMAN SOLDIERS: “Then the soldiers of the governor took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna!

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2013

We must be careful that we are consistent with our praise to God.

Hosanna! March 24, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be careful that we are consistent with our praise to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 21:1-11 Supplemental Passage: Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Shun

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013

Save the Church and Soul by Shunning

1 Cor 5:9-13 9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Criticism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 14, 2012

here is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God.

Handling Criticism November 11, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14 Supplemental Passage: Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfill Your Ministry Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 2, 2011

FOCAL POINT: BRING YOUR MINISTRY TO FULL CAPACITY

FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY 2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 KEY VERSE: 2 TIMOTHY 4: 5 FOCAL POINT: BRING YOUR MINISTRY TO FULL CAPACITY INTRODUCTION: READ 2 TIMOTHY 4: 1-5 PAUL CONTINUES TO EXHORT AND ENCOURAGE HIS PROTÉGÉ, TIMOTHY. ENCOURAGEMENT OF OTHERS IS NECESSARY FOR FULFILLMENT OF MINISTRY. PAUL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Splinters And Logs

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 21, 2012

The reasons we're told "Do not judge" is because most of us aren't responsible or mature enough to do it with fairness. We must exercise mercy with each other.

Splinters and Logs February 19, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must exercise mercy with each other. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Supplemental Passage: Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who Forgave You

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 16, 2009

Our Future in Christ relies on our ability to forgive. Forgiveness is a very critical element in our christian walk.

Future In Forgiveness Collosians 3: 12,13 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Returning To Your Alter

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

When we get away from our worship (alter) we will find ourselves far away from God

Intro: Have you ever wondered what to do when you have failed God? - What is an alter? I. Return to your alter (v.1-4) - Failure means we have left true worship - 12:10-20 - The first thing to go is our trust in God (12:13) - So we handle things without God - The next thing to go is our peace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible In Church Life Today Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

The Bible is the written Word of God. How we view the truth recorded in the Bible is crucial for the church today. In the Bible, God has chosen to unfold for us His nature, character, plan and purposes.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is the written Word of God. How we view the truth recorded in the Bible is crucial for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaching The Un-Generation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2011

we live in the Un-generation--they are unloved, untold, unchurched, unsaved

Intro: years ago a new soft drink was introduced to America—it was called the UnCola—we know it better by the name 7-up. The ad campaign was to say that this was unlike any other cola, it was unique and different. Today, I would like to give you message simple entitled, “Reaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:30-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vengeance Is The Lord's

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

The scripture made us to know that as human beings living together in a community or a society we cannot do without offending each other.

Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” (Proverbs 20:22). The dictionary defines vengeance as the punishing of someone for harming you, your friend or your family. It is an action against someone to punish them for hurting you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:22, Luke 17:3, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 29, 2017

To be a good shepherd you need to be a lion and also a lamb

May the peace of the Lord be with you. TOPIC: THE GOOD SHEPHERD John 10:11King James Version (KJV) 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Beloved, we serve a Lord who does not only talk but talks and does what He says. We serve a Jesus who does not only ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Still Dreaming?

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

I have a dream • To see you reach your destiny. • To see you go deeper with God than ever before. • To see you get victory over the things that you struggle over and over with. • To see you step out in ministry. • To see you mature as a Christian and live

I have a Dream Acts 2: ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams. 18 And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational