Sermons on Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God:

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Sep 30, 2015

Determining the qualities of a true friend.

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS John 15: 12-15 Today we are here to celebrate Family and Friends Day. I want us today to think about what the word friend means. The word friend has been used so much and so casually, until it’s true meaning has become lost. It is my task this afternoon to shed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-15, John 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 30, 2020

Ultimate joy is found in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever tried to do something that was literally impossible to do? • For instance, when I was young, I was not the tallest person on the block. • I wanted to do things that would make me taller, As you can see, it worked! :) • There was really nothing I could do to make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Turned Aside Generation

Contributed by Lamar Denby on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. Background on Samuel.

Intro. Background on Samuel. His sons. Today there is a generation that has... I. Turned Aside From The Word of God. (2 Tim. 4:1-4) II. Turned Aside From The Church of The Living God. (Matt. 16:18) III. Turned Aside From Righteousness. (text; Rom. 6:13; 1 Cor. 6:18-20) IV. Turned Aside ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-14

Thankful Hearts: Family Series

Contributed by James Stewart on Nov 17, 2006

Joseph loved his family and was thankful for them even when they didn’t love him. We should be thankful for our families and productive by influencing our families with forgiveness and faith.

I. Family is Complex. They were terrified at his presence. vs. 3 II. Family Requires Love. Come close to me. vs. 4 III. Family is Important. God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. vs. 7 IV. Thank God for Your Family. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Seventy Weeks Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

the last days

The Seventy Weeks Daniel 9:24-27 3 concerns in prophecy A. Who is God dealing with? World, Israel, Church B. What is God's purpose? judgment, correction, completion C. When will this take place? 2 coming Messiah's in prophesy A. Revelation of Christ the Messiah - vs. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unsolved Mysteries Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Paul explains the previously unsolved mystery of the church

1. The Mystery Concealed (v. 1-5) 2. The Mystery Revealed (v. 6) A. We are powerful (v. 6a) B. We are God’s possession (v. 6b) C. We are privileged (v. 6c) 3. The Mystery Fulfilled A. The mystery is fulfilled by declaration (v. 8) B. The mystery is fulfilled by disclosure (v. 9-11) C. The mystery ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Justification: My Standing Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 14, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation?

1. The mystery: God's grace executes a way [vs. 24, Titus 3:7; Ephesians 2:8] 2. The method: Christ's blood became the solution [vs. 25, Romans 5:9] 3. The means: My faith responds to God's declaration [vs. 26, Romans 5:1, Acts 13:39; Galatians 3:24] 4. The manifestation: My works an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Understanding Fear

Fear: Hebrew word is “yara” to dread, terror to stand in awe to revere / respect. The last description (revere / respect) is most biblically accurate for fear of the lord. Role in the life of a Christian: Fear God, not man. Walk in fear of God. Work out salvation with fear. We ought ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 14, 2008

Jesus teaches us a pattern and a promise of prayer.

Let’s look at part 2 of what Jesus teaches us concerning prayer. 1. the PATTERN of prayer (Matthew 6:5-15) A. your ATTITUDE of prayer (vs. 5,6) B. your BEHAVIOR of prayer (vs. 7,8) C. your CONTENT of prayer (vs. 9 - 15) 2. the PROMISE of prayer (Matthew 7:7-12) A. God will HEAR OUR ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare To Pray

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

prayer

Prepare to Pray Habakkuk 2:20-3:1 I. Our connection with God - II Chronicles 20:6-7, 12: John 17:23 2. Our confession of sin - Jonah 3:5-10; I John 1:9 3. Our commitment to obey - II Chronicles 14:3-4; John 14:15 4. Our confidence before God - Ezra 10:1-2; I John 5:14 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Greetings From An Unlikely Place"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Apr 3, 2003

The story of Pfc. Jessica Lynch is a story that stirs faith and renews hope. She found herself in an unlikely place…greeting her rescuers with deep gratitude. She offered and received "Greetings from an unlikely place"!

Southern Hills Baptist Church April 6 2003 Philippians 4: 21-23 “Greetings from an unlikely place” Pastor Mark Hensley Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. 22All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Throwing Dirt, Clay Balls?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2003

We look at how easy it is to throw away things of great value, like time, minutes.

AM I THROWING AWAY DIRT, CLAY BALLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder time! 1 Cor. 9:27    But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection; lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 2 Cor. 6:2 NOW IS THE ACCEPTED ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2, Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Pain, Our Gain

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 26, 2005

Jesus pain was our gain! This is an Easter sermon

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #2 „X Today we are here to celebrate Easter Sunday, or Resurrection Sunday. „X This day is unique in the sense that we are celebrating something that changed the course of history and the destiny of mankind forever! „X Christianity is the only faith where we do not come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Crisis To Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 30, 2006

Funeral sermon for Andrew Maybin, Navy veteran who had gone through a spiritual crisis about a forced retirement.

When you reach a crisis point in your life, you have only a few choices about how to respond. When those crisis moments come, all you can do in response can be boiled down to three things and three things only: either you can give up; or you can stand and fight; or you can learn something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Concern That Never Dies Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 8, 2006

This is the third message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

The Concern that Never Dies —John 19:16-27 John was the only disciple who stood by Jesus until the very end. I am reminded of Ben E. King’s 1986 hit song “Stand by Me”: When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we see No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Methodist