Sermons on Retain:

Fellowship - Commitment Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 1, 2009

The believers were committed to 1. Grace 2. Personal Growth 3. Gathering, 4. Giving, and 5. Growing the Church

Fellowship - Commitment Acts 2:42-47 Introduction The past few Sundays we have been exploring fellowship in the New Testament. Fellowship is union with God through Jesus Christ. We have access to God Almighty and His desire is to love us as a perfect Father. Fellowship is Christ centered. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 18, 2010

God expects His people to produce good fruit, and He gives this example as a warning for His people to wake up.

The superscription at the top of the page in my Bible says, "A parable of a vineyard." Parables use an obvious situation to bring out a far deeper truth. It has been said that "Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meanings." Let me give you something about the setting of Isaiah 5. When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry That's Youthful

Contributed by Ronald E Flemmings Jr on May 29, 2011

Edification and Encouragement

"A Ministry That's Youthful” 1Tm.4:12-16 Represent the Will of God v.12… “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 4:12. At first Paul’s instruction that Timothy should not let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living The "High Life."

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 30, 2009

How the "High Life" leads to the Low Life.

LIVING THE ‘HIGH LIFE’ June 24, 2009 Esther 1 1. Can You Name a Book of the Bible a. God/Lord/Jehovah never appears? b. Prayer/worship/sacrifice never mentioned? c. Shortest BK in OT Obadiah – 1 Chap. 6xs God/Lord 2. Esther a. Exile of Jews because of their sin – no winking i. 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise Lost Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008

When God created the universe, he created it perfect. We lost that perfection that paradise when we sinned. Through Christ we have paradise regained by being Born Again.

Paradise Lost and regained The original intent of Creation was to live in a Paradise atmosphere where all was peaceful. Jacob understood this. In Genesis 49:28 he blesses the twelve tribes he blessed them appropriately. The writer sums up in unequivocal terms the substance of Jacob’s words to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus? Human Nature (Part 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ’s Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ is the heart of the Christian faith. He is the central fact of Christianity. Without Jesus Christ there is no Christianity. Therefore it is incumbent upon any study of the Christian faith to focus on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. THE HUMANITY OF JESUS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Friends

Joseph Hart Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Oct 17, 2011

Joseph Hart is best known as a Hymn writer, but that was not his only career, he was also a prominent preacher in his day, and was a teacher of literature. He also wrote a number of books. Here is his story

Joseph Hart Joseph Hart is not so well known now as he had been in previous times and yet he is still an important part of our Church History. Joseph Hart is best known as a Hymn writer, but that was not his only career, he was also a prominent preacher in his day, and was a teacher of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing The Realities Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 23, 2015

Being human is generally a good thing. The temptation in our day is to manipulate or engineer human nature and deny its realities. But a church is about real people, redeemed by Jesus, but fully human — even more human — because of that redemption.

Addressing the Realities of Life (I Timothy 5:1-16) 1. Some people have a sanitized view of life. Life, however, is often less glamourous. 'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Outsiders Made Insiders Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 18, 2014

In God's Kingdom there are no outcasts, no outsiders...and gentiles don't have to convert to Judaism to be added to the church. Paul reveals the extent of Christ's embrace.

Introduction: What do the following have in common?...Fraternity & Sorority members, Partners in a law firm, Navy Seals, Congressmen, tenured Professors, licensed electricians, and certified healthcare professionals? They are insiders. Have you ever wanted to be an insider? One thing Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

No Mere Men-2--Sec. 1, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

2 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-II—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... We discovered previously that No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pearl Mystery

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 22, 2014

A treasure of supreme value. What is the mysterious secret to the value of this pearl? Let us see what is so special about a pearl.

Pearl Mystery Matthew 13:45,46 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: (KJV) 45 También el reino de los cielos es semejante a un mercader que busca buenas perlas; (RVG04) 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Are Territorial Demons In Hidden Places

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014

We have to be cautious of our surroundings and what we allow in our circle, for territorial demons are known to be in common place in disguise.

There are Territorial Demons in Hidden Places Acts 28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 28:2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Of Mouth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013

To show that we need to listen to word of mouth taken from the Bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you listen to word of mouth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to listen to word of mouth taken from the Bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (Amplified Bible) So then, brethren, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Community & Relationships

Contributed by Rev. Mark Davis on Dec 1, 2014

Be a light in a world that is searching for God but doesn’t realize it. Be engaged in people’s lives.

Community – Relationships We live in a world where friendships and family relationships can be difficult. There are stresses and personality conflicts that seem to rip through friends and families and no one knows how to fix them. Well stay tuned because I have the answer for you. A study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal