Sermons on Roland Allen:

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The final message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus challenges His disciples to follow His example and love their enemies.

God Is Love • Matthew 5:43-48 • Easter Weekend INTRODUCTION: God is not focused on MODIFYING BEHAVIOR by His laws. He wants to TRANSFORM LIVES by His love. This is the power of the resurrection! I. God loves without DISCRIMINATION. (v. 43-45a) Many read Jesus’ words here and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Preservation Of The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 15, 2009

The idea of preservation holds that God has faithfully superintended His Word down through the ages, so that even today, some 3,500 years after portions of the Bible were written down, we can say that what we possess, what we love and what we read are the

God’s Perfect Word The Preservation of the Holy Scriptures Psalm 12:6-7 Intro: The last time we meet, we examined evidence for the inspiration of the Word of God. We learned the blessed truth that God literally “breathed” His Word through man to give us an inerrant, infallible and inspired record ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And The Saint Of God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 15, 2009

These verses before us today portray a horrible failure in the life of one of God’s choice servants. If you remember Abraham’s journey down into Egypt in Genesis 12:10-20, you will notice some similarities between this event and that one.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith Series Sin and the Saint of God Genesis 20:1-18 Intro: These verses before us today portray a horrible failure in the life of one of God’s choice servants. If you remember Abraham’s journey down into Egypt in Genesis 12:10-20, you will notice some similarities ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009

When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009

Why did God give us the Bible? Why did He feel that He needed to inspire man to write the words that lay before us. These are just a few of the questions that I believe are answered in the text for today.

God’s Perfect Word The Purpose of the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Intro: In our text tonight, Timothy is challenged to maintain a close relationship with the Word of God. Paul tells him of the benefits that come from such a relationship. He is reminded that it is the Scriptures which have taught ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith Genesis 11:27-12:3 Series Intro: Few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This man is revered by over one-half the world’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abram's Commitment To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Abraham sets the example for you and me today. He shows us how to live out our lives in absolute faith in and total commitment to the Lord.

ABRAM’S COMMITMENT TO A LIFE OF FAITH Genesis 12:4-9 Intro: I remember as a young boy, that we moved around from place to place for awhile. I was born in Colorado, then we moved to the country Turkey, and then we moved to San Antonio.. In a sense, I was a pilgrim in my first four years of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Trumpets Fade Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

I want to draw your attention to one common theme that punctuates each of these references. That common theme is the mention of the "trumpet". We are told in clear language that the Rapture will be a time that will be heralded with the sound of trumpets.

A Biblical View of the End Times WHEN TRUMPETS FADE 1 Cor. 15:51-57; 1 Thess. 4:13-17 Intro: These verses give us a little insight into a future event known as "The Rapture". While the word “Rapture” itself does not appear in the Bible, the event is real nonetheless. We get the word "Rapture" from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Savior, Like A Shepherd Led Us Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Prayers that we sing in church, and we should really listen to and beleive

Savior Like a Shepherd Led Us John 10:27 Intro One of the most meaningful prayers that has ever been spoken by the lips of a believer is this hymn written by Dorothy A. Thrupp. This prayer has been put to music and churches everywhere have been joined in singing it. Let’s sing this hymn of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Me To Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Music is the medley of the soul. And when we have a song to sing we are joyous. So tonight I want us to look at another hymn, one that is not found in our Baptist hymnal though, but none the same a very good song to pray each day.

Prayers We Sing Series Teach Me to Pray Luke 11:1 Intro Music is the medley of the soul. And when we have a song to sing we are joyous. So tonight I want us to look at another hymn, one that is not found in our Baptist hymnal though, but none the same a very good song to pray each day. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Satan's Superman Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

This sermon will focus on the life and work of the person who is known as the Antichrist

A Biblical View Of The End Times THE TRUTH ABOUT SATAN’S SUPERMAN Daniel 8:23-27 Intro: To say the least, the Bible is a complex book. Nowhere is this more true than in the area of prophecy. Just about every Bible teacher has his on opinion about how things will work out. What this results in is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Magnificat Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 8, 2009

A message exploring Mary’s song of praise recorded in Luke 1:46f.

INTRODUCTION: Example of life not always working out based upon our expectations. KEY THOUGHT: Mary’s song of praise should serve as a REMINDER that God is worthy of our praise because of WHO HE IS regardless of our CIRCUMSTANCES. THREE REASONS WHY HE IS WORTHY OF PRAISE I. God is MINDFUL of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Your Savior Is Born: As Promised

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Dec 13, 2009

The reality of the Virgin birth and other prophesies fulfilled by Christ’s birth gives us overwhelming evidence of the power, love and faithfulness of God.

Your Savior is Born: AS PROMISED Isaiah 7:14 INTRODUCTION If you have spent any time traveling down Hwy 61 between Troy and Wentzville you have probably noticed the signs MODot has placed along the road to mark the various road improvement projects that have been recently undertaken. When MODot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sending Of A Savior Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 29, 2009

This first message in our Advent 2009 Series, explores Gabriel’s announcement to Mary in Luke 1.

The Sending of the Savior • Luke 1:26-28 • Advent Week 1 KEY THOUGHT: Often times God interrupts the ORDINARY to do the EXTRAORDINARY. I. The APPEARANCE of the Angel (vv 26-27) God commissions the angel Gabriel. apo tou qeou – sent from God’s dwelling A) Gabriel appears in an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Have Thine Own Way, Lord Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009

At the beginning of his Christian pilgrimage, Saul who was to become Paul, asked, “Lord, what will you have me to do?” This question was the expression of the surrender of his heart to the complete sovereignty of Jesus Christ.

Prayers We Sing Series Have Thine Own Way, Lord Acts 9:6 Intro At the beginning of his Christian pilgrimage, Saul who was to become Paul, asked, “Lord, what will you have me to do?” This question was the expression of the surrender of his heart to the complete sovereignty of Jesus Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6

Denomination: Baptist