Sermons on Roy Gustafson:

The Christian Walk Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

We who claim to be Christians must be sure they are on the true path.

The Christian Walk 1 John 2:7-14 Introduction Last week we learned that sin is not normal in the Christian. The Christian’s sin does not affect just that person, but the entire body of Christ. We saw from the plural "we have an advocate" that there has to at least be a sense in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does Your Money Own You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2013

No man can serve two masters. And the allure of wealth has destroyed the faith of many. So, how can I make sure that my money doesn’t own me? That it doesn’t become my "god"?

OPEN: In 1347, the Black Plague was raging through Europe and thousands of people died. Many people saw it as judgment of God. And so, hoping to appease God’s wrath, the citizens of Lubeck, Germany surrounded the churches and monasteries of their city and offered them enormous amounts of money and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry Motivation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 27, 2013

Having opened the epistle with a statement concerning his call to the ministry of proclamation, he returns to the theme as he reveals the heart & soul of a mighty servant of God. Here the Apostle opens his heart to the Romans about his ministry motive & h

ROMANS 15: 14-21 MINISTRY MOTIVATION [Acts 28:28-33] ANDREW CARNEGIE, a poor Scottish immigrant turned powerful industrialist, became one of the richest men of the nineteenth century-and one of the most generous. It's estimated he gave nine out of every ten dollars he earned in oil, railroads, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up

Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013

God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2013

Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with the Fairland Christian Church, Fairland, OK (population 1025) my friend Truman Brady from Seneca, MO, began preaching at the Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Truman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Directable Hearts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 10, 2012

Strengthen in and through God’s faithfulness we become able to direct our inner man, our hearts into the love of God and into the perseverance that comes from Christ. It is the directed heart that dwells in the love of God and in the endurance of Christ.

[ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE SERIES] 2 THESSALONIANS 3: 1-5 DIRECTABLE HEARTS [Acts 17:5-9] This last major section of the epistle calls on its readers to live in the light of the truth of God’s Word. If we believe the truth it will change our lives so that we can live out the truth. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Richey Rich Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 20, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 10: 17 –22

Mark 10: 17 –22 Richey Rich 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Making Of A Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 17, 2013

Homes need a dad & fathers obviously need help. In our passage of Scripture, God teaches us a great lesson on becoming a man from His man David. We become men of God by maintaining our spiritual duties & by wisely fulfilling our practical responsibili

1 KINGS 2: 1-4 THE MAKING OF A MAN / BECOMING A MAN [2 Samuel 7:12-16 / Deuteronomy 17:18-20] The final words of a father to a son are profoundly significant, especially when a transfer of divine purpose and responsibility are involved. King David had some advice for his son Solomon as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing In The Harvest Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

MY316 is a 5 week Small group study put out by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma that we did at our church. It's a study that focuses on evangelism. I preached 5 sermons that went along with each weeks study.

MY316 “Bringing in the Harvest” Matthew 9:35-38 In the movie, Schindler's List, one of the most moving scenes is near the end of the three-hour drama. Oscar Schindler had invested his energy and his fortune in saving the lives of hundreds of Jews who would have otherwise been killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Parting Words From Paul

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 21, 2011

Knowing that he would soon face death at the hands of the Roman government, Paul issues some solemn commands to Timothy that were to guide him in carrying on the mission of spreading the Gospel of Christ.

Parting Words from Paul Text: 2 Tim. 4:7 Intro: A dying person’s last words are generally considered very weighty. In fact, a person’s dying words are admissible as evidence in a court of law. For some reason, society seems to display great interest in a person’s final ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In Critical Condition Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2013

These sayings picture the harm done by those who deliberately use their tongues or words to damage the reputations of others. The contentious spark strife and thus disrupt the peace of the community, fellowship or assembly.

PROVERBS 26:20-28 IN CRITICAL CONDITION According to the Associated Press, on a windy day in March [1997] a father and his son came to Valley Forge National Historical Park, where George Washington stationed the revolutionary Army during the difficult winter of 1777-1778. The father and son had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No To Our Dreams Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013

In this chapter Nathan presents two different oracles from God to David, tied together by different understandings of the word "house." David wants to build a house for God; God instead intends to build David's house.

2 SAMUEL 7: 1-17 [The Life of David] WHEN GOD SAYS NO TO OUR DREAMS [Luke 22:14-20] In this chapter Nathan presents two different oracles from God to David, tied together by different understandings of the word "house." David wants to build a house for God; God instead intends to build ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Do You Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 21, 2013

A study of Psalm 5 verses 1 through 10

Psalm 5: 1 – 10 How Much Do You Love Jesus? 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray. My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Precious Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 28, 2014

To face & overcome the problems within & without the Christian needs to grow spiritually. Peter would have believers learn the lesson of faithful living in difficult times through his insightful letter.

2 PETER 1: 1-2 [Our Precious Faith Series] OUR PRECIOUS FAITH [Matthew 16:13-19] The apostle opens and closes 2 Peter with the theme of victory. It opens with how to gain the victory of grace and peace and then closes with the victory of the ages for those who have grown in the grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Change Our Walk~walk Our Change Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Conventional wisdom. It may truly be conventional, but it may not always be wise. In fact, we are not called to live by conventional wisdom. We are called to live by obedience to the Word of God.

Ephesians: Part 18 ~ 4:17-5:2 Change our walk~Walk our Change 17. So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18. being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel