Sermons on Selfish Ambition:

John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 23, 2024

When John wrote these words, Jews would have thought God would love only the righteous. But the Bible doesn’t say God loves good-looking people. The Bible doesn’t say God loves rich and successful people.

Think with me about some of the most famous sayings in history. Martin Luther King Jr said famously, “I have a dream…” John Fitzgerald Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” Perhaps there is no more famous sentence anywhere than John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Worthy Woman

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2024

A worthy woman is a worshipping woman.

Becoming a Worthy Woman Ruth 3:11 Rev. Brian Bill May 11-12, 2024 Beth and I returned on Tuesday after doing some intensive grandparenting with some of our grandsons while their parents were out of the country. We were also able to spend time with one of our granddaughter for a few days. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Be Justified? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 11, 2024

The apostle spells out the means of man's justification and the one who is the judge of all.

2:10 “… glory, honor and peace…” Remember who they are? We just read about them in verse 7 above. They are the ones who “work what is good…” And you will recall that we concluded, based on context, that these are not just some ordinary earthlings that tried a little harder than their neighbors; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

By Grace Through Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 29, 2024

God saves dead sinners by His grace for His glory, leading us to deeds of service.

By Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill January 27-28, 2024 Last weekend, we were in the Chicago suburbs to witness our grandson Mack’s baby dedication while you heard Pastor Chris do a superb job preaching on the sanctity of life with both conviction and compassion! On Saturday, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In Trying Times Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 18, 2025

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way.

Trusting God in Trying Times Psalm 56 Rev. Brian Bill August 16-17, 2025 I’ve shared this true story on Facebook before. I may have also shared it in a sermon, but it bears repeating. Over 15 years ago, on a Saturday night as I was preparing to get my much-needed beauty rest, I heard a clarion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Humans Rule - Psalm 8:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 20, 2025

God commanded man to fill the earth and subdue it. Our responsibility goes beyond stewardship. This message describes what “subduing” the earth involves and how to understand your role in that.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O Yahweh our Adonai, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5-8

Babbling For Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Since the gospel is the POWER of God unto salvation, we can PROCLAIM it to any audience, knowing God’s PURPOSE will be fulfilled.

Babbling For Jesus Acts 17:16-34 Turn to Acts 17 in your Bible. I'm going to be preaching a message I've entitled "Babbling For Jesus." I heard about a preacher's son that asked his dad, "Dad, what's the highest number you've ever counted to?" The preacher ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: How To Call On God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2024

1. Look back at the Lord's faithfulness (vs. 9). 2. Admit our sinful shortcomings (vs. 10). 3. Keep trusting in God's truth (vs. 9,10,12). 4. Keep serving our Savior (vs. 10). 5. Give God the glory for the good things in your life (vs. 10). 6. Tell God about your troubles (vs. 11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 3: How to Call on God in a Crisis Genesis 32:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study another great prayer from the Old Testament. But first, remember that the Holy Spirit put over 200 prayers in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 25, 2023

Here God shows us... 1. His sure plan for our salvation (vs. 1-5). 2. The great evil of His enemies (vs. 3-5, 14-16). 3. The great love we should have for our Lord (vs. 6-7). 4. Some great reasons why we should love Jesus (vs. 8-13).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ: Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In today's Scripture Jesus was just two days away from dying on the cross for our sins. And here, the Holy Spirit shows us some of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of The Farm

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon about the parable of the sower: preparing the soil, sowing the seed, watering the seed, pulling weeds, and waiting for the harvest.

Luke, Chapter 8: We’re going to talk this morning…If I had to say there were three or four passages of Scripture that I think are very important to my life personally, I would say the prodigal son is by far my favorite, my favorite parable that’s ever been written. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pair Are Tempted Into Sin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2018

Up to this point, God’s voice is the only one we have heard; creating and commanding. Now another “voice” is heard, the voice of Satan, the deceiver. Eve was deceived when she ate, but Adam was not; he sinned with his eyes wide open.

July 19, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.4: The Pair Are Tempted into Sin. Gen. 3.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God is eternal, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, and merciful.

Characteristics of God Part Two What are some other characteristics of God? We have looked at the fact that he is spirit; he does not have a human body. He is a person, meaning he demonstrates characteristics of personhood such as: personality, consciousness, anger, love, and jealousy. God is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Series

Contributed by Matt Smith on Jan 3, 2013

From what do you get your identity? Is it in your career? Your Spouse? Your Looks? Maybe it is even something such as Your Ministry or how much you Read The Bible. In this message Pastor Matt Smith shows us through scripture that our primary identity

Identity [Ephesians 2:1-10] *Pastor’s Note: All of my sermons are transcribed by the amazing saints at Barabbas Road Church. The sermons will have minor spelling, gramatical and contextual errors. If you wish to listen or view a sermon from Barabbas Road Church please visit our website at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist