Sermons on Rich Man In His Death:

"And Sent Her Away..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004

One degree makes all the difference. For example at 212 degrees water boils. One degree less and it’s just hot water. Abraham’s life took that one degree turn that brought devastation. Let’s see why!

Introduction Did you know that one degree can make all the difference between disaster or discovery for anyones life? For example, at 212 degrees water boils, one degree less and it’s just hot water! Still not convinced, then listen to George Woods as he wrote concerning Korean Airline flight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14, Genesis 26:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Bad Seed

Contributed by Chris Bridges on Feb 10, 2003

In today’s Church there are so many bad seeds. Too many seeds are fake. The Lord tells us to beware of the fake seeds which the devil plants.

In verse 37 of chapter 13 Jesus is speaking of the parable of the true and fake seeds. He tells us in verse 38 who plants which seed. In today’s Church, there are so many fake seeds, and we must be on the watch continually for the fake seeds. The Bible teaches us that we will know a believer by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:37-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Jan 14, 2007

Faith

Text: Matthew 14:25-33 Subject: Faith Theme: Walk by Faith Introduction: Proposition: How to maintain our Faith? Transitional Sentence: We can maintain our Faith by acting the four Principles from the below enlisted in… I. We must Trust Jesus (v. 25-28) A. Trust means reliance on other -Assumed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

S-I-N

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Exploring the effects of sin

Sin affects five areas of our lives. 1. Sin affects our HEALTH A. Because of sin we die (Rom. 5:12; Gen. 2:16-17; 3:19; James 1:14-15) B. Because of sin our relationships are imperfect (Adam and Eve) C. Because of sin our perspective is flawed (1 Cor. 13:12) D. Because of sin our world is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist

Five-Finger Prayer

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 9, 2005

A Guide When Praying For Others

When you fold your hands, the thumb is nearest you. So begin by praying for those closest to you – your loved ones (Philippians 1 : 3 – 5). The index finger is the pointer. Pray for those who teach – Bible teachers and preachers, and those who teach children (1 Thessalonians 5 : 25). The next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How A Family In Philippi Was Saved

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

How God, Paul and Silas, and a family in Philippi all played their parts in a story of salvation.

HOW A FAMILY IN PHILIPPI WAS SAVED Text: Acts 16:25 – 34 Introduction: · What is the most important event that has happened to your family? · For a family in Philippi, it was the day that Paul and Silas preached to them and they all got saved. I. God set up the situation. A. He caused Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Is You

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

You are God’s greatest treasure!

The Treasure is You Text: Matthew 13:44 Introduction: · Show treasure box · What treasure would you like to be in the chest? · Chest contains God’s greatest treasure Body: · Show ultrasound picture of my daughter o Discuss · Read Psalm 139:13 – 16 · Made in the image of God o What does that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

"Set Thine House In Order" By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2006

The purest metal comes out of the greatest heat! It’s amazing what we can discover about ourselves & others when life throws us a curve. We can see this in the life of Hezekiah. Let’s examine it together!

Preached @ Dinsmore Baptist Church (free audio tape upon request) Introduction What would you do IF, today you were told, "You would do well to get all your affairs in order because today at 3:00 PM life as you know it will end!" Panic? Party? Pray? This is exactly the decision Hezekiah was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Crisis! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 26, 2004

(Devotional Series 5/50) Almost immediately Moses finds himself in a difficult position! 1. THE PEOPLE BLAME MOSES! 2. MOSES BLAME GOD!

LEADERSHIP CRISIS! Exodus 5:10-23 (Devotional Series 5) Almost immediately Moses finds himself in a difficult position! He’s hardly been accepted by the people as their chief when he faces a major crisis. His whole leadership hangs in the balance. I. THE PEOPLE BLAME MOSES! That’s how it often ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Importunity In Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2014

A short appeal to persevere in prayer.

IMPORTUNITY IN PRAYER. Matthew 15:21-28. Sometimes in the round of life it seems that we are praying by rote - and sometimes not praying at all, but rather ‘saying prayers’. I was impressed with the importunity of the woman of Canaan who approached Jesus in Matthew 15:21-28. Yes folks, faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Need Everything You Have?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Is there room for God in your life?

I. Sometimes in our lives we get distracted by the things around us. Not on purpose it just happens that way sometimes. We get caught up in the things that we do in life, and sometimes we forget about God. II. Anything that we place before God is not a good thing. It is not a good thing because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: *other

God's Mercy

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Ps. 6:2

God has mercy on us when we don’t do what he tells us to do. God gives us many chances when we mess up in life. Every time we mess up in life God will give us another chance. A lot of the times that we mess up it is because we didn’t listen to God. He knows that we will try to go along ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:2

Denomination: *other

God’s Promises Behind Obedience

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 8, 2011

When God calls, He made promises for those who obey.

GOD’S PROMISES BEHIND OBEDIENCE Genesis 12:1-3 Introduction: When God calls, He made promises for those who obey. Body: I. GUIDANCE The LORD said to Abram: Leave your country, your family, and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you. (v.1) • Challenges: • a. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Short Challenge: Living Water Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009

This is a short challenge on living daily satisfied with Jesus, true living water.

Short Challenge: Living Water Drawing near to Him - that’s the point. Sometimes our walk begins to feel dry. Jesus promised living water to the point of overflowing. James 4:8 - Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. That’s the key to that vibrant relationship with Him. Wherever you are, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 1:1-7 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 7, 2009

God’s calling is not that we "straighten up" and thus become holy. But rather that we actually become "holy ones."

Outline for CBF AM April 26, 2009 Romans 1:1-7 Intro. A. What is the thrust of vv. 2-7? This is basically Paul’s greeting to the Romans. Still, his greeting is full of content! The main "content" of this greeting is sort of a parenthetical commentary on "the gospel of God," v. 1. B. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible