Sermons on Stake Your Claim:

Learning God’s Attributes Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Claim God’s goodness and righteousness.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An attribute of God is that which: a. Uniquely identifies only Him. b. Uniquely possessed only by Him, and reflects Him. c. Uniquely expresses His nature, and defines His abilities. 2. Humans do not have these unlimited abilities, but possess only an understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: Jesus- The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Dealing with the claim that there are many ways to heaven.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Current non-Christian belief. Candidate Barack Obama on August 17, 2008 at Saddleback Church, California was asked by Rick Warren. “Is Jesus the only way to Heaven?” He responded, “I believe that there are many paths to the same place . . . all people of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:61

Denomination: Baptist

You're A Winner! - Genesis 25 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

It’s fun to listen to the birds out there, isn’t it? Alright. Question: Who knows the longest running game show on TV? What do you know? What do you think it is? Not Jeopardy. What else? The Price Is Right! Not the Wheel of Fortune. The Price Is Right. In 1956 The Price is Right came out. It’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing Jesus Deeper Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 28, 2006

Christianity claims that salvation can only be found in Christ Jesus.This claim may sound extreme, radical, and narrow-minded. We must therefore be compelled to examine the truthfulness of this claim with honesty and without prejudice.

Knowing Jesus Deeper INTRODUCTION: Christianity claims that salvation can only be found in Christ Jesus. The Apostle Peter declared in the hearing of the Jews saying, “And there is no salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Character Arc

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 30, 2011

If you’re a person of faith, you are a person in process. It’s process guided by the Holy Spirit, of course, and what he’s doing is -- he’s transforming you from building your life around yourself to building it around God.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 31, 2011 YOUR CHARACTER ARC Isaac Butterworth Genesis 32:22-32 (NIV) 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

When we pray Your kingdom come we are saying, “Lord rule us by Your Spirit”. Luke shows us how we allow this rule to take place.

Message Luke 17:20-21 “Your Kingdom Comes” History has such a powerful impact doesn’t it. In Australia 26th January 1788 is celebrated as Australia Day – the day our nation was born. But for some people, especially those with an Aboriginal heritage, the day is also known as invasion day. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Messes To Messages - Genesis 29-30 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Life can get messy. There's a hundred shopping carts, but I pick the one that has the broken wheel that thumps every time it goes around and has a mind of its own and it turns itself into unsuspecting customers.

Life can get messy. There's a hundred shopping carts, but I pick the one that has the broken wheel that thumps every time it goes around and has a mind of its own and it turns itself into unsuspecting customers. You know messy is probably an easier word than some people would say. When I talk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"It's Time To Stop Staring At The Clouds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2012

A sermon about the Ascension.

“It’s Time to Stop Staring at the Clouds” Acts 1:1-11 The two men in white robes asked the disciples kind of a strange question, did they not: “why are you standing here looking toward heaven?” But, if you saw Jesus rising into the clouds, wouldn’t you look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Why People Follow Jesus

Contributed by George Rennau on Jul 1, 2005

Why are you a follower of JESUS? Is it because of His claims and promises. Is it because of His signs and wonders. Or is it because He is the only source to fill the need of your life.

Title: Why People Follow Jesus Text: John 6:35, 47-54, 60-69 Introduction: 1. Some because they like what he said Luke 6:20-23 "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Anatomy Of A Miracle: The Lystra Cripple Healed

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 22, 2019

We’re look this morning at the possibility of miracles, 5 reasons why it’s God’s will for you to be healed, and how to lay claim to your healing.

THE ANATOMY OF A MIRACLE: THE LYSTRA CRIPPLE HEALED Acts 14:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HE CAUGHT ON QUICKLY 1. A Jewish man moved into a Catholic neighborhood. Every Friday the Catholic's went crazy because, while they were morosely eating fish, the Jew was outside barbecuing steaks. So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Goliath

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004

What can we do when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Like David, we often have more resources than we realize, especially our Great Resource. Let’s look at some principles David displayed in this great conflict that can strengthen our resolve today.

David Beirne, Pastor Fox Ave Baptist Lewisville, TX 1 Samuel 17:4-11 Facing Goliath Intro. A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heart's Desire Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

God knows our heart and wants us to know His desire for us.

What is it you want most in your life? What is it that makes you tick? What’s your heart’s desire? Physically the human heart is amazing instrument of God’s creation: From the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops, the human heart works tirelessly. In an average ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Feet On The Ground And Your Eye On Heaven

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 22, 2024

A balanced Christian life tends to common daily duties without complaint but also pursues spiritual revitalization through communion with the Lord and feeding on God's word. This balance is particularly important during turbulent times.

Intro As we approach the November election, we find ourselves in an intense time in our history. The attempted assassination of President Trump testifies to that fact. The Republican convention concluded last Thursday. The Democrat convention is coming up in August. Who knows what decisions will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12, 2 Peter 3:1-12, Proverbs 16:27, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Matthew 25:1-21, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:1-36, Luke 24:49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Fan Follower Or Disciple?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational