Sermons on Secular Guidance:

God Speaks Through His Church Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon eleven in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

One of the problems many evangelical churches face today is that they have so emphasized the doctrine of the priesthood of believers they have lost their sense of corporate identity. Too many Christians think they stand alone before God and that they are not accountable to the church. It is true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Worship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 12, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 5 about David spending some time in the morning in worship of God

Text: Psalm 5:1-12, Title: Personal Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/14/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Lew’s comments about Jesus only making disciples of those who want to be discipled, A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does It Hurt? Children Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

This lesson continues the series "Where Does it Hurt?" discussing the relationship between parents and children.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Text: Matthew 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Children are a great joy given by God to lucky parents. a. Some people have asked me if I thought four was too many and if I would have as many if I had the chance to do it all again. b. I said, "Which one would I give ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Psalm Of The Savior's Sufficiency"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 27, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 23.

Of the 150 psalms, none has been read, sung, quoted from and written about more than the pearl of the psalms - psalm 23. All through the ages the language of this psalm has been precious to the hearts of God’s children. Augustine called psalm 23, the "hymn of the Martyrs," because countless numbers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Victorious Living Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2011

We cannot live a successful Christian life without the presence of and dependence on God’s Spirit.

Romans 8:9-17 Introduction: A. When we talk about the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost, we enter an area uncomfortable for some Christians. B. Charismatic groups give great emphasis to the work of the Spirit while mainline Protestant groups avoid over emphasis for fear it will lead them into worship ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Visioning

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Our Scripture today is from Proverbs 29:18 “Without a vision the people perish.” With a clear vision from Christ, no ocean of difficulty is too great. Without it, we rarely move beyond our current boundaries or comfort zones.

Re-visioning Proverbs 29:18 Lynn Anderson tells the story a shipload of pilgrims who landed on the northeast coast of America 350 years ago. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Said About Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 13, 2009

This message takes a little different look at what Jesus said about evangelism. We don’t look at "what" he told them to do in Mt. 18. We look at "where" He told them to go in Mt. 10.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Evangelism” Michael Wiley Matthew 10:16-23 March 15, 2009 Introduction: We have a message church! Our message today looking at “What Jesus Said,” is what He said about evangelism. In the literal since of the word, Evangelism is “the proclamation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is True Religion? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2013

What does James mean by pure and undefiled religion?

A Study of the Letter of James James 1:26-27 September 18, 2013 Read Scripture:James 1:26-27 [show scripture] 26If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself. 27Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over The New

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 6, 2019

Newness of life

A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother’s Teachings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 3, 2011

It is by trusting & obeying the truth that God keeps us from believing the enemies lies. God watches over us, protects us, & directs us through His Word.

PROVERBS 6: 20-24 A MOTHER’S TEACHINGS The warnings against adultery in Proverbs are prefaced by admonitions to pay attention to the Word of God (5:1-2; 6:10-24; 7:1-5). It is by trusting and obeying the truth that God keeps us from believing the enemies lies. God watches over us, protects ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Through Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Being a genuine disciple of Christ is a very tall order. We are to live in such a way that reflects His character and grace. How is that possible? We must pattern our lives after Christ. We are challenged to imitate the Lord we serve.

The Challenge through Discipleship 2 Timothy 1: 12-14 As we consider discipleship, and our responsibility to follow Christ while investing in others, the Lord Himself stands as the great example. He was fully surrendered to the Father’s will and spent much of His time investing in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavenly Trio

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 3, 2015

The Trinity is a mystery, but this does not mean a riddle. Instead, the Trinity is a reality above our human comprehension that we may begin to grasp, but ultimately must know through worship, symbol and faith.

Most of you have probably heard the legends about St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. One particular legend, which is based on fact, is his understanding of the concept of the Trinity. In his personal confession, he wrote: For there is no other God, nor ever was before, nor shall be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Anglican

Coronavirus, What To Do Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 17, 2021

Coronavirus is still in the news and affecting the health issue of today. The Bible has many steps the modern-day church must take before enjoying God's intervention on the United States of America.

Coronavirus, What to Do Pt. 1 Biblical Restoration of the Church for the Last Days As we enter into this teaching, if a child of God is afflicted with an illness or suffers the consequences of sinful choices made by the church or nation, does not mean that person is being punished, it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul's Erratic Leadership (1 Samuel 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2025

Was Saul erratic, sometimes doing God's will and sometimes not? Let's look at 1 Samuel 14.

Did Jonathan have a living faith that included action? Did Saul vacillate between asking God’s guidance and foolish decisions? Do we? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 14. Did Saul’s son Jonathan want to check out an enemy Philistine garrison? Did he choose an easily defensible position between two large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Times: The Issachar Anointing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 20, 2025

We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be on all sides. However, as believers, God has equipped us with the wisdom and strength to live faithfully in every season, trusting Him.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Narrative of the present Israel-Iran war. Narrative of the condition of the American church and what we must do. Discerning the times, knowing what to do and then taking action! INTRODUCTION: We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational