Sermons on Restraints:

Back To School-Paul's Final Message Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 17, 2023

The book of 2 Timothy is Paul's last letter. In chapter 4 Paul gives what could be called his last message to Timothy. Look for the four types of disciples Paul mentions in verses 9-11.

(Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription) Introduction: Paul had been convicted and sentenced to death. Before this happened, though, he wrote this second letter to Timothy. In keeping with our August “back-to-school” theme, we could say that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blindness In Misinterpreting God’s Way-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2025

4 of 6. YHWH God answered the frustrations experienced by His prophet Habakkūk, when he misinterpreted God’s way. Spiritual blindness results from misinterpreting God’s way. But, ?What characterizes that blindness? Misinterpreting God’s way, blinds you to...

*!!Due to time restraints I had to end this sermon with having preached :6b-c only!!* The BLINDNESS In MISINTERPRETING GOD’s WAY--IV—Habakkuk 1:6b-c(:5-11) Attention: I was watching a 'Hallmark Movie’ the other day. Actress Candice Cameron Bure(a Hallmark staple)—was sitting at a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:6, Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Moral Issues: Sex Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

When sex is about intimacy in marriage it is beautiful. When it is about lust and lewdness it is tarnished.

INTRO: Many people who are unfamiliar with the Bible think that it presents sex as an ugly—although necessary—thing for the purpose of procreation. Many Christians who are unfamiliar with the Bible think the same thing. Both are wrong. And both of those misguided perspectives have caused problems ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4, Proverbs 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secrets Of Success From The Life Of Queen Esther

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

this sermon is a study of Queen Esther and the factors that contributed to her greatness.

SECRETS OF SUCCESS FROM THE LIFE OF QUEEN ESTHER OUTLINE 1.SUPPORTERS 2.SUBMISSION 3.SINCERITY 4.SUPPLICATION 5.SACRIFICE 6.STRATEGY ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16, Esther 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Different Roles Of Men And Women In The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE CHURCH NEEDS BOTH GODLY MEN AND GODLY WOMEN TO FULFILL THEIR PROPER ROLES

BIG IDEA: THE CHURCH NEEDS BOTH GODLY MEN AND GODLY WOMEN TO FULFILL THEIR PROPER ROLES I. EXPLANATION OF THE DIFFERENT ROLES A. Men Need to Lead in Prayer in the Public Assembly 1. Action -- "Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray" Wuest: "The word ’therefore’ is resumptive, picking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Not To Invite Into Your Home

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006

If your body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit, you must also keep your home holy.

WHO NOT TO INVITE INTO YOUR HOME 2 John 10 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 1. 1 Cor 5:11-13 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Be...or Not To Be

Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Jun 27, 2006

A short devotional that was written for our Father/Son cookout.

INTRODUCTION: Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, ’We need some four-by-twos. ’The clerk said, ’You mean two-by-fours, don’t you?’ The man said, ’I’ll go check,’ and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, ’Yeah, I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 22, 2009

Our Ultimate Purpose on Earth

A. INTRODUCTION, v.1 1. PRISONER, (v. 1). Not seeking sympathy, but accepts circumstances. 2. WALK WORTHY. a. Arrange your life to be worthy. b. Walking involves direction, planning, advancement, and step by step. 3. VOCATION, (Gk. kleiss your life’s work). Walk “Even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Or Man?

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

The early apostles, arrested for a second time boldly declared that they should obey not man but God.

There was an item in the news recently, concerning the Bishop of Hereford. The Bishop had turned down a man for an appointment in his diocese because of his gay lifestyle, and found himself in court being charged under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations. Actually, as the Bishop explained to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Reasons To Be Happy In Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 6, 2008

Although the blessings of God are more in number then we can count we are sharing some of the reasons listed in the Word why we should be happy. How many of these can you say you are enjoying in your Christian Life? In this outline we are listing only 14

Reasons to be Happy in Christ! Although the blessings of God are more in number then we can count we are sharing some of the reasons listed in the Word why we should be happy. How many of these can you say you are enjoying in your Christian Life? In this outline we are listing only 14 of the many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-10

It’s Possible- Just Believe

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 12, 2012

In 1975 filmmaker George Lucas begin to think, inquire and dream of visual effects all of his friends and coworkers agreed couldn’t be done. They all told Lucas that it was technically impossible- thus the making of “Star Wars” was created. (The rest is h

It’s Possible- Just believe Mark 11:22-25NLT Nothing is so embarrassing as watching someone do something that you said could not be done. (Sam Ewing) In 1975 filmmaker George Lucas begin to think, inquire and dream of visual effects all of his friends and coworkers agreed couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Poverty Can Be Caused By Excessive Consumption Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017

Part 14 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way. Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags" (Prov. 23:19-21). The wise writer particularly addresses his words to a young ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:19-21, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 23:29-30, Deuteronomy 2:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Of Redemption

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

The importance of recieving the free gift of redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.

Romans 3:23-26 “The Gift of Redemption” I. The Reason for the Gift (23) • Gifts are always given for a reason, special event or even out of need. • “All have sinned.” o Not will or might, but have sinned aorist tense- one time past event that is affecting the current condition. o Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Complacency

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

God has a purpose for your life. God has a plan for your life. How are you treating it?

Three psychiatric patients are eager to be released from the hospital, but the doctor has an examination of their judgment skills that must be passed in order for them to go home. One by one he takes them to the edge of a swimming pool without water and tells them to jump in or not. Take the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32

Denomination: Baptist