Sermons on Retain:

Does Your Bucket Have A Hole In It?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A LEAKING BUCKET? MOST OF IT IS LOST ON THE GROUND. SOME CHRISTIANS SEEM TO HAVE A LEAK IN THEIR SPIRITUAL LIFE.

JEREMIAH CH 2: VS 1--13 DOES YOUR BUCKET HAVE A HOLE IN IT? HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A BUCKET THAT LEAKED? ***** EVEN WITH A SMALL HOLE IN IT***** PROBABLY, YOU LOST MORE WATER THAN YOU CARRIED. ENDLESS TRIPS BACK AND FORTH TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: The Mind Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2007

This is what you must know about the mind and its powers.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 2: The Mind of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns September 30, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). 1. What is personality? a. INTELLECT: ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Breastplate Armor

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 15, 2007

A patriotic message using Proverbs 4:23 as the the basis for reminding us to guard our national, ecclesiastical, and personal heart.

Breastplate Armor “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 As we approach our nation’s 231st birthday, we would do well to ask the question, “Is there a word from the Lord for our generation?” I believe there is and I believe it can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Value Of Oil

Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 20, 2006

Throughout the Bible people have learned of the value of oil. Just a little pot of oil filled a multitude of vessels (II Kings 4). Just a cruse of oil made a multitude of loaves (I Kings 17). Just a lamp of oil kept 5 virgins from the wedding (Matt 25).

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Value Of Oil II Kings 4:1-7 Intro: The central theme of this story is the value of the oil. Throughout the Bible we see people learning the lesson of the value of oil. This account and one more come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Right To Condemn Sinners Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 26, 2007

It is common to hear someone with very little, or no, biblical knowledge say, “I don’t see how a good God could send anyone to hell.” There are several things that can be said to you, if you say that: 1) That you don’t see, doesn’t change it; 2) your sta

It is common to hear someone with very little, or no, biblical knowledge say, “I don’t see how a good God could send anyone to hell.” There are several things that can be said to you, if you say that: 1) That you don’t see, doesn’t change it; 2) your statement is your confession that you do not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Believe

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry To The Stray Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 10, 2012

First sermon in the series dealing with God's children straying and being restored.

God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry to the Stray James 5:19-20 I. The Reality of Straying Christians “55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd-King

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 20, 2011

The sermon describes Jesus as a Shepherd King who offers the subjects some amazing stuff such as confidence and access to the King.

“The Shepherd KING” Psalm 23:1-6 The Shepherd-King is according to Scripture the King of Israel. “Then Nathanael declared, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel." (Jn 1:49). The Shepherd - King is also known as King of glory by the Psalmist. 7Lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 22, 2013

In the Garden of Eden sin decided to invade and seperate man from the Kingdom rule of God. However two thousand years ago Jesus came to re-establish that Kingdom rule through us. The Kingdom has come and the battle has begun.

Sermon preached after a presentation by New Horizons. We are beginning a series on Kingdom living today. Often when we hear about the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven we envision a future Kingdom that will one day either take us up to it or will descend upon us. However the Bible teaches us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 13:11-13, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 16:19, Matthew 19:14, James 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

"Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 7, 2016

This was the Lord of Host's battle, and His victory. The strategy was unconventional, but effective, and a reminder of the holy wrath of God upon wickedness.

God is depicted in the Book of Joshua as a Warrior--One who leads His people into battle and gives them victory. Throughout Scripture, God is referred to as the “Lord of Hosts,” literally “armies.” Joshua engaged the enemy in the Name and power of God, a holy conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Congregational

Strange Choices

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Describes the strange choices some of God's people have been called to make.

STRANGE CHOICES 2 Co 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) INTRODUCTION: The Christian life will involve choices that may seem at odds with the world, and even the "believers" around you. If we walk with Christ, the Bible warns us that others will think we're strange. 1 Peter 4:3,4 "For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

We Christians Often Need To Endure Things– What, Why And How?

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure??

We Christians often need to endure things– what, why and how? What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure?? Endure – The Greek word is Hupophero - It means “To bear up under things” – without getting weary, without losing heart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Mother's Special Day

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 24, 2023

Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother’s Day is a day when most offspring will give thanks and show appreciation for all the efforts and love given over many years from a very special person.

William Makepeace Thackeray, a British journalist and novelist once remarked: “Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” Proverbs 31:25-29 confirms: Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Isaiah 66:13, Psalm 127:3, Isaiah 49:15

Sin And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2023

Perhaps the original grievance was resolved, between one brother and another. The brother was ‘regained’ (Matthew 18:15): but what if he offends again?

SIN AND FORGIVENESS. Matthew 18:15-35. 1. Regaining the straying brother. Matthew 18:15-20. ‘The Son of man is come to save that which was lost,’ declared Jesus (Matthew 18:11). The Lord illustrated this with a story of a man who left his ninety-nine sheep to seek out just one lost sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024

Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible