Sermons on Self Transformation:

Legacy

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 16, 2013

The greatest thing we can leave our offspring is a godly legacy. This sermon speaks of 3 things necessary to leave godly legacy and features a powerful personal testimony by a young man impacted by the legacy of his godly grandfather.

Legacy Chuck Sligh June 16, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The basic skeleton is borrowed from Gerald Flurry’s sermon, “Leaving a Lasting Legacy” found on Sermoncetral.com; the meat on the skeleton is all my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

"Dadly" Stewardship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 17, 2013

We are all called as stewards of the resources God provides, and there is not a more important steward than that of a dad and how he manages the resources of the family and life God provides to Him! Dads must stand sure and shameless on the Word of God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 13, 2013 Date Preached: June16, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Giving Our All Sermon Title: "Dadly" Stewardship Sermon Text: Eph 5:1 [NLT] Introduction: 1Imitate God, therefore in everything you do, because you are His dear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Boy's & Girl's Hell In The Hall Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013

Each of us have experience with bullying: either as the one wounded or the one doing the wounding.

Bullying: Far From Harmless March 3, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction A Each of us have experience with bullying: either as the one wounded or the one doing the wounding. 1 Maybe you’re there right now! a Someone is stabbing you with words, kicking you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

Running From God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2013

This is the first in a series of sermons preached on the Book of Jonah. In this sermon we discuss chapter one and we look at the motivations behind Jonah's rebellion

Jonah Series 2013 (You Can Run on For a Long Time) Running From God Text: Jonah 1:1 – 17 Open your Bibles to the Book of Jonah… We’re going to be spending the next few weeks looking through this book… and while you’re turning there; let me just start by saying that I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desktop Computer Christian Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 13, 2013

Part 3 focuses on the tablet Chjristian - one who places a lot of restrictions on how to be a Christian.

Desktop Computer Christians Part 3 Tablet Computer Christians Scriptures: Matt. 15:1-9; Matthew 23 Introduction: This morning I will continue with part 3 of my series I’ve titled “Desktop Computer Christians” by focusing on tablet computer Christian. As you recall from my ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising Your Kids To Be Followers Of Jesus Rather Than Fans

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

If you approach the Bible as a book that you have to read, a bunch of rules that you have to memorize, then that is how your kids will approach it, too.

I read a story recently about three ladies who were sitting around and bragging about their children. The first one said, "You know my son, he graduated first in his class from Stanford, he’s now a doctor making $250,000 a year in Chicago." The second woman said, "You know my son, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forget Not All Your Benefits Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 9, 2013

The Psalmist lists our benefits from God that we must not forget. 1- Forget not your forgiveness 2- Forget not your healing 3- Forget not your redemption 4- Forget not your crowns

INTRO.- Forget not all your benefits. Have you counted up your benefits lately? Your benefits from the Lord? ILL.- In a speech made in 1863, Abraham Lincoln said “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Bible Says About Fathers

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 10, 2014

Men are dropping out of the roles of father and husband, especially in American society. The Bible has a pattern that is as relevant today as it has ever been.

What the bible says about Husbands A transcript from Tech Support: This is a very common problem that men complain about. Many people upgrade from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0, thinking that it is just a Utilities and Entertainment program. Wife 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and is designed by its ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 17, 2014

God's wisdom is higher than human wisdom and His weakness is greater than our strength. Let's submit to the wisdom of God.

A couple months ago a snake handling pastor in Kentucky died from a rattlesnake bite after refusing treatment when he went home after the service. This has happened more than a few times and continues to be quite a common practice in some churches in that area. There’s even a reality show ...read more

Conquering The Mountains

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014

Many have convinced themselves that once you have surrendered your life to Christ, there is an easy pathway that is leveled out for you to follow, one that is clearly marked, one that just takes you right to the peak of spirituality.

Title: Conquering The Mountains Theme: Surviving the Ascent to the Height of Spirituality Introduction: There is a misunderstanding about the Christian walk. Many have convinced themselves that once you have surrendered your life to Christ, there is an easy pathway that is leveled out for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dads That Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2014

God wants to help you be a dad who makes a difference. 1. He will take away your guilt (vs. 4&13). 2. He will give you the goodness you need (vs. 5-10). 3. He will give you the guidance you need (vs. 11-12). 4. He will give you a grateful heart (vs.13 ).

Dads that Make a Difference 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 15, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church June 18, 2006) *To all of the dads here this morning: I hope you have a great Father's Day. We thank God for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Know The Audience Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

You can be speaking clearly and saying nothing unless you speak to the audience.

Once you know the message and the entreater you must know the audience. Those who are in evangelism and revival ministries understand this principle. When they stand up to speak to an audience they have never met before they have to make some basic choices based on the the pastor, if they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Would You React?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014

When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fire On The Mountain

Contributed by Kyle Morrow on Jul 11, 2014

An original sermon on Elijah at Mount Carmel dealing with idols and God's fire.

Fire On The Mountain 1 Kings 18:20-39 Introduction: • I want to direct your attention to a fire today. We find it burning in the pages of 1 Kings 18, specifically verses 36-39. In this chapter we find the story of Elijah, the prophet of God confronting the wicked prophets of Baal. For those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Baptists And Reformed Theology

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

The reformation gave rise to many denominations, including the baptists. In this lesson we see how reformed theology is an important part of baptist history.

When I began this series, I listed 14 individual lessons which we were going to cover regarding the history of the church. The goal of this course was not to cover every historical event in the past 2,000 years, as that would be beyond our grasp. But instead, it was to show the clear consistent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational