Sermons on Stay Longer:

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Viii: Staying Connected To Jesus For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

No one can honestly say he is a Christian "just because". Becoming and being a Christian require a reason and a response: Sinners in need of a Savior who is Christ the Lord must accept Him as such and stay connected to Him.

STAYING CONNECTED TO JESUS FOR PURPOSEFUL LIVING The best time of year to visit Palestine is when fig trees, olive trees, and grape vines are at the height of their new growth. Everywhere you go, you see beautiful landscapes - orchards in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

The Politically Correct Ten Commandments

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 2, 2011

The Bible's Ten Commandments are no longer popular. Here's the new, politically correct Ten Commandments, as followed and believed by a spiritually blind world

The Politically Correct Ten Commandments Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:1-17 1And God spake all these words, saying, 2I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Commandment #1: 3Thou shalt have no other gods ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things You Can't Buy

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

Listed in the outline are a few things that are not For Sale. Items that have been bought and Paid for, and are no longer on the auction block

THINGS YOU CAN’T BUY I Corinthians 6:19-20 Introduction; The text tells us that a price has been paid. That we have been purchased, a slave being purchased at the auction block in no longer his/her own, but to the one who has paid the highest cost. We can look back into the Story of Hosea and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd The Flock Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008

When serving God’s people is no longer viewed as a privilege, man has a tendency to corrupt spiritual leadership.

1. Spiritual leadership is NOT something one takes upon himself. a. It’s a privilege, a stewardship God entrusts to men & women in overseeing the ministry of His flock. 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Justification: The Path Of Least Resistance

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

we lie, we justify, we are no longer aware that we sin also Jame 1:12-18

Scripture: Heb 3:1-13 James 1:12-18 We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. I take an action and I an able to explain why I took that action. How many of us, pulled over by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Sin's Senselessness Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 21, 2011

As believers, we have died and been buried with Christ; therefore, sin no longer has power over us.

Romans 6:1-10 Introduction: A. Even though you are a believer, have you ever struggled with a particular sin? B. Are there areas of sin that you feel powerless over? C. These verses address how sin’s power is broken for the believer, for the one who lives in us is greater than the enemy we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed! A View Of The Passover (Exodus Part 4) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 28, 2018

Exodus transformed the Israelites in the same way the Resurrection transformed the disciples. We start on a new path and are no longer the same.

Exodus 12:14-24 14 This day shall be a day of remembrance for you. You shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord; throughout your generations you shall observe it as a perpetual ordinance. 15 Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread; on the first day you shall remove leaven from your houses, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14-24, Matthew 26:17-19, Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Deuteronomy 16:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let My Enemies Be Ashamed Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Apr 12, 2021

After David's sin with Bathsheba he was no longer viewed with favour by some of his close associates

David had always been the example of virtue and Godliness, but David had now sinned by committing adultery with another man's wife. This sin had become known openly in the palace. Over the years this had led to growing disenchantment within his own close group of advisers and friends, as some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1, Psalm 6:5, Psalm 6:10

"just As He Said"

Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Apr 24, 2022

Yes, Easter has passed…but I think I will remain here, at the tomb, yet a little longer…

RED OAK BAPTIST Pastor Curtis Mathis 4/24/2022 – Sunday AM Matthew 28:6 “…JUST AS HE SAID… Introduction: Well, another Easter has come and gone, the baskets of goodies have been delivered, families have gathered, meals have been eaten, eggs have been hunted, and the peace lilies have left the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Captive Or Captivated

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 18, 2023

The purpose of todays’ word is that we consider, only when we are captivated with God, are we no longer captive to sin.

Did you learn something new in Gods Word this week? Did you read a familiar scripture that had new meaning for you? We are going to look @ three verses today (@ least 3): 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Psalm 27:4 Isaiah 43:13 Are you captive or captivated? Let’s briefly look at two captives from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Psalm 27:4

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Paul challenges us to no longer live as unbelievers but as believers, striving to walk in a life holiness, a life of obedience to Christ.

We are back in our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As a recap, chapters one through three describe what God has done for us in Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done for us, which we are calling Walking Worthy. The first half of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 18 - Great Praise From A Place Of Great Victory Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 18 consists of a series of triumphant thanksgivings to God, with which the writer connects a highly figurative account of his deliverance from danger, an assertion of his own uprightness, and a description of the victories he has won by God's assistance . . .

April 14, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 18 (KJV) PART #1: VERSES 1-12 Title: Great Praise from a Place of Great Victory To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010

To face the future set up a plan, stay in the Word and step out in faith.

FACING THE FUTURE Years ago there was a TV program I was reminded of the other day called "Early Edition." I only saw it once or twice but if I remember the basic storyline centered around a young man who was given tomorrow’s newspaper today. In other words, he was able to know what was going to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Home & Family

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

The image of the family has changed drastically in recent years, and we no longer seem to be sure what makes up a traditional family unit.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Our text this morning is Genesis 1:27-28. Please listen as I read it to you. "So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male & female He created them. God blessed them & said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2016

We must stay in the game, even when we are tired or frustrated by results unseen.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course I can’t ignore the remarkable juxtaposition of the first reading and psalm with the weather events of the past weeks. The northern kingdom of Israel was the richer of the twin Hebrew nations, rich in agriculture, mining and trade. The kingdom of Judah was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic