Sermons on Roland Allen:

Suffering

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 17, 2003

Suffering, no one likes it. However, it is something we all experience at sometime or another. Here is what the Scriptures say concerning it.

SUFFERING 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations [vs. 1-6], for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me – to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I implored the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Anger

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 23, 2003

Anger is something we all experience. How does the Bible deal with it? Our text says, "Be angry and do not sin ..." Let us deal with that today.

ANGER EPHESIANS 4:26 Be Angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Who this week has been angry? Just out and out mad at someone or something? ▪ You have been stuck in a long traffic jam or you have got behind the slowest driver in the whole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

"Man, There's Hope!" Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Aug 22, 2002

While many place their hope in those things which will ultimately disappoint, Peter shares a hope that will transform your life, assure your future, and keep you going through every trial.

200231.ser “MAN, THERE’S HOPE’ BREBC August 11, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Glory of our Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 1 - 9 Is there any hope for a fellow who always has his foot in his mouth? For a fellow who blows hot and cold? For a fellow who can say things that bring high ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Nothing Cheap About Grace" Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 5, 2002

It is important for believers to be aware of the cost of their salvation which, though free to us, required the greatest price ever known to man.

200234.ser “Nothing Cheap About Grace” BREBC Sept. 1, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Cost of Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 17 - 21 Who doesn’t like to get something that is free? But we have become pretty sceptical. When we see something that is free, we tend to look behind the scenes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21, 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Hungry, Lord" Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 13, 2002

The growth of our salvation is impossible without spiritual birth and a hunger for spiritual food.

“I’m Hungry, Lord” BREBC September 8, 2002 a.m. Subject: Spiritual Growth Theme: The Means of Spiritual Growth Passage: 1 Peter 1: 22 - 2:3 Jocelyn fell off the couch the other day. You remember Jocelyn, our newest granddaughter who was here in July? She was born 3 weeks early so took a little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Head Scratching In Prophet Land Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 14, 2002

The salvation we take for granted was the subject of the most intense searching by the prophets and even by the angels in heaven.

200232.ser The Search for Our Salvation: “HEAD SCRATCHING IN PROPHET LAND” BREBC August 17, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Search for Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 10 - 12 It’s funny, this term - head scratching - it has nothing to do with having an itchy head. It is simply a figure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fear

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 30, 2003

How do we deal with fear? Should we fear? If so, then what kind of fear should we have? Our Text answers theses questions.

FEAR Luke 12:4-7 I say to you My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has the authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! Are not five sparrows sold ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - His Name ... His Mission ... His People

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 6, 2003

"There’s Something About That Name" - See how the text reveals - His Name ... His Mission ... His People.

Jesus - His Name…His Mission…His People Matthew 1:18-25 (Focus - vs. 21) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Together

Contributed by Michael Allen on Sep 6, 2003

how we can learn our corporate responsibility as a body of God’s people

The people met ‘When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns, all the people assembled as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel.’ The people met ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity For Brotherhood

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

As Christian men, we need to surround ourselves with other God fearing men that will keep us accountabile and lifted up. If we cannot be there for our brother in Christ, then how will we be there for God when He calls.

The Necessity for Christian Brotherhood 2 Timothy 4:2 *When you think about Timothy, what comes to mind? -Student of Paul -Disciplined in the Word -Servant -Preacher -Obedient *Where would Timothy be, if he had not been in the company of his Christian Brother Paul? *Fellowship in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Find Hope?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

How can we find hope, when the world is falling down around us. Where do we turn to?

"HOW DO YOU FIND HOPE?" PSALMS 62:5-7 I was recently reading an article in the magazine, "In Christianity Today" that caught my interest. The author was recounting an event that recently took place which George Bush Sr. attended in Russia. The author wrote, "As Vice President, George Bush ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Pre-Existence Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

How can we witness to others of the Life of Christ, unless we are sure that we know it for ourselves. Christ did not life for only 33 years on earth. Christ was and is still alive today.

The Pre-existence Of Christ John 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION 1. The gospel of John was written for a simple purpose... a. To produce faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God b. To share the "life" that comes through such faith 2. To encourage us in such a faith in Jesus Christ John begins his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Alcohol And Christianity

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

Alcohol and Christianity do not go together. If we are truly temples for Christ and we are to glorify God in all we do, we should remain clean and pure.

Alcohol and Christianity Several scriptures encourage us to stay away from alcohol. It doesn’t actually forbid everyone from drinking alcoholic beverages. Old Testament Leviticus 10:9 Numbers 6:3 Deuteronomy 14:26; 29:6 Judges 13:4.7,14 1 Samuel 1:15 Proverbs 20:1; 31:4,6 Isaiah 5:11,22; 24:9; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Facts About God's Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

There is nothing like God’s love. It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God has ever did for me.

WHAT ARE THE FACTS ABOUT GOD’S LOVE 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction: There is nothing like the love of God! It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God ever did for any of us! The reason I can say that is this, because He loved us, He was moved to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Sure You Have Eternal Security

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

Are you sure of your eternal security. There only one way to know for sure.

HOW TO BE SURE YOU HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY John 10:27-29 INTRODUCTION: Golden Gate Bridge – 23 workers fell to their deaths in the San Francisco Bay. After that, the city erected huge nets beneath the bridge. After they were in place, only a handful fell, and they were safe, and the work was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist