Sermons on Solid Food:

Are You A "Reasonable" Believer? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

How often do we miss out on what God has for us b/c we use the ’excuse’ that we have OTHER responsibilities?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 10, 2010 Date Preached: February 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit - The Great Adventure Sermon Title: Are You A Reasonable Believer! - Part 2 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Neh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Unworkable Solution Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2010

Discipline has become, not simply the neglected command of the Master, but it is dismissed as the unworkable solution as the churches attempt to apply psychology to do the work of God.

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Joy Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 14, 2010

Joy is the heritage of the believer. If we do not have joy in our Christian walk, it is either because we do not know the author of joy, or we are disobedient to His will.

“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

What A Girl Wants Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2006

The Bible has a lot to say about how men and women are designed, about relationships, how they break down, and how to keep them going. Student Ministry PowerPoint Format

[What a Girl Wants] This Material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint deck, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [What a Girl Wants] Slide graphic: picture of girl sitting by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

When All Hell Breaks Loose

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2007

How shall the Christian respond to problems?

Job 1:1-22 When all hell breaks loose “There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. There were born to him seven sons and three daughters. He possessed 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: A Woman Of Faith

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2007

Women of faith 1)exhibit real problems 2)express vibrant prayers. 3)experience God’s provision 4) excel at keeping their promises, and 5)explode with praise

Debbie Trickett from Atlanta, Georgia, knows the heart-wrenching challenge of infertility. But Debbie also knows the heart-changing power of savoring God’s presence and goodness. (Taken from True Women by Susan Hunt, (c)1997. Crossway Books, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, ...read more

Denomination: Other

Ministry Under The Microscope

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007

This message seeks to instruct church leaders to honor the name of God above all other matters.

Ministry under the Microscope On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton was a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Understanding God’s Guidance Series: Letting God Guide You April 10, 2005 A few months ago, I decided to read and study the book of Esther. If you’ve never read this book of the bible, Esther is the story of how God used one woman to change the fate of an entire nation. However, as I read, I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pleading For Sodom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2009

As Christians, we are responsible to pray for wicked people. Though their actions invoke divine censure, our responsibility is to pray for God’s glory through turning the wicked to righteousness.

“The men set out from [the oaks of Mamre where Abraham had set up his tent], and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The Lord said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Alive Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 13, 2009

The 1) COMPASSION 2) TERROR 3) JOY 4) WORSHIP & 5)HOPE of the Resurrection

This week has seen some tremendous devastation. At least 1,500 have been injured and tens of thousands left homeless in Italy’s deadliest quake in nearly 30 years. One official said between 10,000 and 15,000 buildings were damaged by the earthquake. By Friday morning the death toll from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Other

The Holy Spirit's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe ministry of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit’s ministry John 15: 26-16:11 William Randolph Hearst was one of the wealthiest men in the world of his time and he was known as a passionate collector of fine art. One day he was looking through a catalog of rare paintings and he saw a piece he just had to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Message Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

This is the end of the upper room discourse

The end of the message John 16:23-33 One guy said, “I’m really concerned about my wife. She walks around the house talking to herself all day long.” His friend asked, “Does she know you can hear her?” He said, “That’s the funny part. She thinks I’m actually ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things God Hates Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

Seven ways we can offend God

Proverbs 6:16-19 I’ve always admired people who can wear a T-shirt that’s so outrageous that you wonder what made them wear it in the first place. For instance, there was a retired guy who wore one that said, “At my age I’ve seen it all, heard it all, done it all. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Man Of God Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

My goal here is to lay a foundation for our understanding of who Joshua is, by pointing out a few references to him prior to his assuming the leadership of the nation and the events or situations that led to his spiritual development

The making of a man of God Exodus 17:8-14 Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan asked the woman sitting next to him who’s it was. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “You know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise Of Islam And The Last Days Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

IS THE RISE OF ISLAM A CONCRETE EXAMPLE THAT WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE ONE ASPECT TO CONSIDER.

THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE LAST DAYS JOHN 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I HOPE THAT YOU CAN SEE THAT A PICTURE IS UNFOLDING IN THIS SERIES OF MESSAGES. I BELIEVE THAT THE COMING OF THE LORD FOR HIS BRIDE, THE CHURCH, IS IMMINENT. EVENTS PROPHECIED IN SCRIPTURE, SUCH AS IN MATTHEW 24 HAVE COME TO PASS, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist