Sermons on Running From God:

#4 The Foolishness Of Laughter Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

In this fourth and final message we discover that THE FIX FOR THE LAUGHTER OF SCORN IS THE RESURRECTION!!!

I marvel at the Awesome Wisdom of God: He gave us the Gift of Laughter! To Laugh is to show mirth, Joy or Scorn with a smile or chuckle or explosive sound. To Laugh is to find pleasure or amusement in something. Some things are Laughable, Funny. Some are Ludicrous - so absurd or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Over Temptation

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Nov 2, 2000

How do we conquer temptations in our life

WINNING OVER TEMPTATION I COR 10:13 I. Introduction A. Why temptation troubles us all 1. All are targets of the tempter 2. All feel the lure of the world 3. All experience the appetites of the flesh B. A Text to bring the Victory of the Tempted II. Body A. The Tempter we Face 1. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ichthys - The Symbol Of A Fish

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003

The symbol of a fish - <>< - was a code message to tell a stranger that the person who drew it was a Christian.

ICHTHYS - THE CHRISTIAN FISH SYMBOL I’ve got a picture here - <><. Do you know what it is? Yes, it’s a symbol of a fish. But it’s more than that, it’s a Christian symbol going back to the time of the first years of the Christian church. In the first century Christians were a persecuted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed No Matter What State I'm In Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Finding contentment in Jesus, no matter what your circumstances of life might be.

Blessed No Matter What State I’m In James 1:9-11 I. The Poor Man A. Lacking in a material or social sense 1. money 2. status 3. friends 4. family B. Generally looked down upon by others C. Take pride 1. The ability to look past circumstances 2. See themselves as children ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices, Choices

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006

Life is full of choices. Some have effects on our lives, but The Bible gives us eternal choices to make.

CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Discipline Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul gives addresses unscriptural teaching and living, and gives the guideline for sound discipline in a Christian’s life.

Biblical Discipline 1 Timothy 4:1-16 I. The Undisciplined Atmosphere of the Last Days (v. 1-5) a. Satan’s deceptive power (v. 1; 1 John 4:6; James 3:15) b. False teachers with no spiritual guidance (v. 2; Ephesians 4:19) c. Unscriptural teaching (v. 3-5) i. Unnecessary sacrifices (v. 3; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict And Crucifixion

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 30, 2011

How saved people are to live.

CONFLICT AND CRUCIFIXION 1.The conflict Gal.5;17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. The flesh lusted against the Spirit The spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Tithing Brings

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2006

Scripture describing what tithing brings

Tithing Brings: Order and Wisdom to your finances and helps curb materialism. Mt 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: Mt 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Holiness

Choices, Choices

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Apr 28, 2007

There are two gates both are say this way to Heaven, but only one will get you there.

CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Soldier

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2009

This message shows how the Christian is to equip himself for warfare.

THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRODUCTION: The Christian is in a battle. Ruth Paxton many years ago said that the Book of Ephesians could be divided into three sections: 1. The Wealth of the Believer 2. The Walk of the Believer and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ministers

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 12, 2007

This is a message that shows the qualities of a minister or servant by studying the lives of the builders of the tabernacle.

MINISTERS Exodus 31:1-6. W. Max Alderman Introduction: The clear instructions needed for the making of the tabernacle, its furniture, and the priest’s dresses were given to Moses. Now God takes the responsibility of selecting His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Prosperity And Adversity

Contributed by Joe W. Theus on Aug 5, 2011

To encourage beliver's in spiritual prosperity

Text: Ecclesiastes 7:14 The writer intends to instruct us regarding understanding prosperity and adversity in the light of spirituality. Prosperity is no indication of spiritual accomplishments, neither is adversity a sure sign of spiritual failure in life. Beware of teachings of prosperity and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Love

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 21, 2013

A CHRISTIAN WALK DEMANDS TRUTH AND LOVE.

TRUTH AND LOVE INTRODUCTION: MOST SCHOLARS BELIEVE THE APOSTLE JOHN WROTE 2 JOHN DUE TO THE STYLE OF THE WRITINGS SOME SCHOLARS BELIEVE THE “ELECT LADY” AND CHILDREN WERE AN ACTUAL FAMILY. OTHERS SUGGEST JOHN WAS REFERRING TO A LOCAL CHURCH AND ITS MEMBER. MOST SCHOLARS DATE ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Personal Victory!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 4, 2019

This outline will help to show how we do not have to live a life of defeat but rather one of victory.

The Path to Personal Victory! Romans 12:12 (KJV) Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; I. Rejoicing in hope; A. . Psalms 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust (HOPE) also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 1. Hope in God and His Word is like a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Psalm 37:5, Psalm 37:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

My Year Of No Limits

Contributed by Bishop Dr. Bernard K. Kimani on Jan 17, 2021

This is a sermon outline on breaking limitations

7 unlimited things 1. Unlimited Opportunities. Ephesians 5:16: Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. 2. Unlimited breakthrough leading to glory, restoration, and miracles. Micah 2:13: the breaker has gone ahead of you... 3. Unlimited growth, Deut ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Pentecostal