Sermons on Shacking Up:

Respectable Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

One of the greatest threats to the church is that we become Politically Correct and accept "respectable sins."

RESPECTABLE SIN 2 Timothy 4:2 Have you ever heard of "outing?" "Coming out party" Used to mean going out for picnic and a party to celebrate a girl becoming a teenager. Now mean "Corning out of closet" Now it means to become openly ungodly and defying public opinion used of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Windows Of Heaven # 2

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 28, 2012

How we can open the windows of Heaven

OPENING WINDOWS OF HEAVEN # 2 Malachi 3: 10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Present Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Sep 5, 2025

Every healthy relationship we have in life requires us to show up! We need to make a proactive effort if we want to grow closer to someone. This story about Zacchaeus shows us that our relationship with Jesus can also benefit from doing what is necessary to move closer to Him.

When was the last time that you just sat in the silence and waited on God? Every day we are bombarded By noise. In fact, scientists are starting to study what different types of noise do to individuals. If you were to go to my office at work and walk through the behavioral health hallway, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shut Up Devil, God’s Just Not Shown Up Yet

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 12, 2018

The devil always taunts God's people when troubles come, but faith reminds us that God is faithful, and that victory is on the way! We look at the dilemma of unanswered prayer, why God doesn’t answer, and what to do until He does answer.

SHUT UP DEVIL, GOD’S JUST NOT SHOWN UP YET! INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $500 loan 1. An old Native American wanted a loan for $500. The banker asked, "What are you going to do with the money?" he asks the Indian. "Buy Silver, make jewelry, and sell it," was the response. 2. "What have you got for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You’re Shut Up, Don’t Shut Up!

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 27, 2020

What do we do when shut away during coronavirus Covid-19?

When you’re shut up, don’t shut up! Acts 16:16-33 Into Being shut up, is never nice on a long term. We can do it for a while. But we like freedom. We like to walk out. Do things for ourselves. It’s one reason why being in prison is a punishment: Freedom is taken away. Now we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-33

A Call To Action – "Get Up! Pick Up Your Bed And Walk”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 12, 2024

I always enjoy reading the gospels and I regularly recommend to new converts to read the gospels for two reasons:

(1) Some parts of the scriptures are difficult for a new convert to understand, so I recommend they start off their Christian life reading the gospels that a child can understand. (2) Also, I recommend to new converts to read the gospels because it has many things to teach old converts and new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spots In Your Feasts Of Charity

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

To show that we are not at all perfect people

JUDE 8 - 13 "SPOTS IN YOUR FEASTS OF CHARITY" * A lot of people back in the old days would gather together in homes and worship God. * They called this "Feasts of Charity." * Well, God looked through the roof of this home, and He saw spots! * Your Pastor would like to say that Faith Church is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spots In Your Feasts Of Charity

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

In every church are spots!

JUDE 8 - 13 "SPOTS IN YOUR FEASTS OF CHARITY" * A lot of people back in the old days would gather together in homes and worship God. * They called this "Feasts of Charity." * Well, God looked through the roof of this home, and He saw spots! * Your Pastor would like to say that Faith Church is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Trust God's Principles And Promises Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 26, 2011

The principles of God's word point to God's person. So if we trust His principles it is because we trust Him. If we do not live by His principles we miss out on all there is found in His person.

Intro: Romans 15:4 “For whatever was written before was written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.” What truths are found in the Old Testament that will instruct and encourage us to a deeper trust with ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It So Hard To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008

WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR CHRISTIANS TO LIVE LIKE THE BIBLE TELLS US?

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO THE RIGHT THING? Text: Romans 7:14-25 Intro: The church sign at White Springs Baptist church has this on it. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PERSON WHO IS NOT SAVED TO DO THE RIGHT THING? A) Satan is against them. Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers That Were Meant To Be Broken

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Feb 4, 2005

Certain laws in our world are unbreakable, whether of mathmatics, physics, or natural science. Sin, circumstances, and life, often place barriers that seem impossible to break through, but to Christ, they are barriers meant to be broken.

“BARRIERS THAT WERE MEANT TO BE BROKEN” Mark McCool TEXT: John 5:19-20 19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. 20 For the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Up About Conflict Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2002

Six steps to applying God’s wisdom to relationship conflicts.

When the first Lord of the Rings movie came out--The Fellowship of the Ring--my 12 year old son begged me to take him to see it. So we went; not just once, but twice. Since I’d never read the J. R. Tolkien books, my son had to explain parts of the movie to me as the story unfolded. As I watched, I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Up About Alcohol Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002

Three actions to take in order to wise up about alcohol and other kinds of drugs.

I always feel a little strange on Memorial Day weekend. You see, when I was as sophomore in high school, my parents went away for Memorial day and left me at home alone. Big mistake!  I threw the party to end all parties. There were people there I’d never seen before, a band, people drinking beer ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Up About Sharing Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002

Four reasons why it is wise to share what we have with those in need around us.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "The Offering" People share what they have for very different reasons, as we saw illustrated in the drama. Some people share what they have out of guilt. Others share what they have to be seen by others. But still other people give out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missions: A Wake-Up Call Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 1, 2002

As Paul rebuked Peter to his face, we sometimes need a challenge in Missions.

During the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979, Greg Livingstone was asked to give a “missions minute” at a large evangelical church on the East Coast. Since he had only one minute to speak, he decided to ask them only two questions. The first one was, “How many of you are praying for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34, Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist