Sermons on Speak Up:

Bow Now Or Later!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 27, 2012

It doesn’t matter who the president is (If you like him or not like him), or who your boss is (If you got a good one or a mean one) Jesus Is In Charge!!!

Philippians 2:9-11-Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

If . . . Then

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2012

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

IF . . . THEN / John 15: 9 – 17 Intro: When I was in college I date a young lady. The relationship was getting kind of serious and I said to her one evening, “Do you love me?” Her answer, “What do you think?” I thought the answer was yes; but, she had other ideas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ruth: The Story Of King David's Great Grandmother Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2012

Good mothers may be tough because they have to be, but their outstanding quality is kindness. Because they are kind, sometime kindness comes back to them. Moms, see how many of her experiences you can relate to.

Ruth: The Story of King David’s Great Grandmother (Ruth 1-4) 1. Davon Huss tells this story about kindness: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver's license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native's ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commitment To Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 21, 2012

he extraordinary and miraculous power of God through us will only be as good as our commitment to Jesus Christ!

Last week we looked at the first 5 of the 10 Commandments given by God to the people of Israel. Although the focus of that message last week was for encouraging and honoring our mothers, we noted that people must have a right relationship with God in order to have a right relationship with other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Sure You’re Saved?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

You can be sure you’re saved, just make sure.

Are You Sure You’re Saved? October 4, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can be sure you’re saved, just make sure. Focus Passage: 1 John 5:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: John says “These things have I written”… what things? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Remain In The Lord = Fruitfulness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you eaten a delicious fruit, wanted to eat it again and again and wants to know the name of the tree? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with no fruits III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage them to bear fruits IV. TEXT: John 1

I. EXORDIUM: Have you eaten a delicious fruit, wanted to eat it again and again and wants to know the name of the tree? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with no fruits III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage them to bear fruits IV. TEXT: John 15:4 (NLT) 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Your Access To Glory

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 1, 2012

Understanding the connection between God's grace and His glory

GRACE YOUR ACCESS TO GLORY Bishop David Ibeleme Jn. 1:1, 14-17; 17:1ff Glory is equivalent to;  All that God is – Jn. 1:1; 4:24.  All that God has – Jn. 16:12ff; Ps. 24:1ff.  All that God can do – Mk. 10:27; Lk. 1:37; Jn. 14:1ff. All these were evident in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved From Longsuffering

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus can heal, and save, those who have suffered long, Those who are hopeless.

Title: Saved from Long Suffering John 5: 1-9, 18 John’s gospel was written, the author states, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (20:31). By the time John penned this account of the life ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Reason?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 8, 2010

When atheist and others attack Christmas, should Christians be intimidated? Is believing in God a crutch for weak minded people? (part of this sermon was adapted from a sermon by Craig Groeschel entitled What Child is This)

Albert Schweitzer, accepting the Nobel Pease Prize- Humanism, in all its simplicity, is the only genuine spirituality. Christmas is a time of celebration for many, but it has increasingly become a source of controversy. David Silverman, president, American Humanist, said- The invisible man in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Emotions Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2010

What emotions from the first Christmas do we need to recapture today?

If you were to select one word to use in describing the atmosphere at Christmas time, what would it be? One word that comes to mind is “emotional.” All the elements that combine to make the Christmas celebration tend to fill our hearts with emotion. In our text, Luke attempts to describe the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

Message for the International Day for the Persecuted Church. This was delivered a week after the actual Day of Prayer, since I was out of town on November 14.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Hebrews 13:3 November 21, 2010 Me: This is probably going to be a shorter message today, because I want us to spend a bit of time actually praying today. Last week was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I delayed our participation in it until ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 5: Why I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Reasons for belief in the Divinely inspired Word of God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Voltaire, an atheist and opponent of Christianity, tried to translate Psalm 51 into a poem, i.e., “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” He got a great horror of hell. 2. A. W. Pink, “Christianity is a religion of the Book. The entire edifice of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Could I Do With That? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 24, 2011

We all have gifts given to us by God but are we using them the way He wants us to?

“What Could I Do With That?” January 23, 2011 Do you have someone you have a hard time buying a gift for? Not necessarily because they have everything but because they are never satisfied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impact Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 24, 2011

Unbelief in God will impact even those who believe, but the good news is belief will also have an impact on unbelievers!

This afternoon, the Green Bay Packers will be going against the Chicago Bears for the National Football Conference Title. Here’s a question: What do you think will happen if 50% of the Green Bay Packers do not believe they can win?? You know, even if just 1 major player like Aaron Rodgers, Clay ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 2, 2011

Learning how to pray against those who attempt to harm you or your family.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist