Sermons on Running A Race:

A Samaritan Reject Series

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002

This is the first of a 3 part series on What Can I Learn From A Reject? (Part 1)

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY John 4:4-9 4 (Jesus) had to go through Samaria on the way (to Galilee). 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-9

Denomination: Holiness

Lesson 9: What We Believe About People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. WHO ARE PEOPLE? 1. The biblical view of people recognizes the existence of both a physical and spiritual aspect of their being. a. The material part of a person is the body. The Bible teaches that people have: (1) A created body (Gen. 2:7). (2) A physical body (I Cor. 15:38-40). (3) A body ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Priorities

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 30, 2012

We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities.

Eternal Priorities September 30, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Come now, you who say, "Today or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Family

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2012

A Family is: ❶ Responsible ❷ United ❸ Determined

Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few remarks about the snail's pace of the other. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Goal Is To Press On To Claim The Prize Of The Calling Of Christ Jesus.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 1, 2001

As we press on to be like Christ, we should examine our lives and identify those things that tempt or lead us to temptation.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 1ST OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PHILIPPIANS 3: 12-14 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Paradise - Lost And Regained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Our first parents were place in Paradise and through wilful disobedience it turned to Paradise Lost bringing discord and death but God in Christ made possible Paradise Regained by redemption.

PARADISE - LOST AND REGAINED The Internet has been both a boon and a blight. On 11 May 2000 a lady found a new e-mail message on her computer, which simply said, "I love you". It looked innocent enough, perhaps even romantic. Like most of us would, she clicked to open the message, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Redemptive Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003

I feel very strongly that the commencement of Celebrating our Cultural and Spiritual Heritage as African descendants must begin with a recognition and appreciation of the Role of the Holy Spirit in our Redemptive History. For He was and is and is yet to p

“God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Baptist

Welfare Of Ecosystem Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 20, 2020

Romans 8:18-25 discusses the place of suffering in the lives of God's people. A parallel experience shared between creation and the children of God. Three principles for peaceful coexistence with God’s creation in the post-COVID-19 era.

Theme: Welfare of Ecosystem Text: Romans 8:18-22 Introduction: Romans 8:18-25 discusses the place of suffering in the lives of God's people. A parallel experience shared between creation and the children of God. All created beings animate and inanimate are waiting for the revelation of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Four Myths Concerning Our Busy, Busy, Busy Lives

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001

Discussion of four of the biggest lies the world believes about living hurried lives.

Myth #1: Busy equals important. - we think when you’re really busy it means you’re really living. - actually, being overly busy cuts us off from the time we need to spend cultivating the important relationships in our life: with our spouse, our kids, our friends, our God. Myth #2: Someone wins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

No Favorites

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

don’t assume that one person is more important than another – don’t treat people differently.

"No Favorites" James 2:1-13 OPEN: So today we are going to continue our expository study through the book of James and this morning we are starting into chapter two of this marvelous book. This morning Pastor James -- the pastor of the church in Jerusalem - wants to talk to us about the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Such A Time As This Part 1

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

We learn that our lives belong to God. He created us, called us, gifted us, and now wants to use us.

A True Fairy Tale? Everybody seems to like a fairy tale (especially little girls). My granddaughters love for me to make up fairy tales, and they always want to be in them. They act out the parts as I tell the story and they always want there to be princesses, fairies, and of course a wicked ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Your Mama? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

God promised Abraham that he would have thousands of descendants. Abraham and Sarah showed a lack of faith when they launched the Hagar Solution.

INTRODUCTION The term “who’s your daddy?” has become a part of our cultural vernacular. My golf buddy, Dean Cagle, yells it every time he makes a long putt, which is more often than I like. In fact, the guys who know Dean know him by that phrase. So, a couple of years ago when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Laid Up For You

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2021

To establish hope is laid up for us in heaven, through faithful obedience to the word of the truth of the gospel; the grace of God; having been deposed from the power of darkness and seated in the Kingdom of God's dear Son.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Gospel: The Word of the Truth 2. The Gospel: The Grace of God in Truth 3. The Gospel: The Glory of God’s Inheritance Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Hope Laid Up For You.” This is another expository sermon. The outline of the study ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We All Get To Heaven Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 9, 2023

A look at what we as Christians will do when we get to Heaven.

If you have your Bible, please open it to 2nd Timothy Chapter 4. A friend in front of me was coming out of the church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always did to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. Then the pastor said to him, “You need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Is My Bible A Pinto Or A Viper.

Contributed by Chris Summers on Nov 19, 2007

Our Bible is a book , like all books your not going to get anything out of it unless you read it .

Is my Bible a Pinto or a Viper. Good morning every one . I have a question for us today . I want you to grab a hold of your Bible and look at it . Hold it in you hand and look at it and ask your self is this a Pinto or a Viper ? Is it a miser that is only brought out when needed or am I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist