Sermons on Staying The Course:

3:16 The Numbers Of Hope

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This sermon is based on Max Lucado’s book 3:16 The Numbers of Hope. I tried to distill his entire book into one single sermon. Of course, all the credit for this one goes to Max.

John 3:16 by Scott Bayles adapted from Max Lucado First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Max Lucado just released a new book titled simply 3:16. The entire book focuses in on just one single verse from the Bible--John 3:16. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy, sent to Family Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:40-45

Denomination: Christian Church

Star Wars: The Original Version

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 30, 2015

Today God is looking for some Baraks who will put their faith and feet together and will believe that God will order the stars in their courses for our good and for His glory. And we will win the battle of Star Wars - the original version!

Star Wars: The Original Version By Dr. James O. Davis (Hebrews 11:1, 6, 32; Judges 4:1-9; and 5:19-21 NASB) When Michel Gorbechev was President of the former Soviet Union in the late 1980s, a good friend of his became an astronaut and was sent into space for a short, routine mission. The trip ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Believe About The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 30, 2022

Let's see what God intends for us to do and not do on what we now call the Lord's Day. (And we will see why we call it that, of course.)

Anybody going on vacation anytime soon? Somebody tell me where you are going. What are you going to do? A buddy of mine said his wife wanted to go on a vacation but he wanted to have a staycation. So, they compromised and had an altercation. How often do you usually go on a vacation? I know, not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Big Is God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 16, 2009

Is God bigger than my mistakes? Is God big enough to love the whole world? Of course God is, but sometimes we need to ask ourselves if our God is too small

HOW BIG IS GOD? April 13, 2008 Jay Davis Robison ISAIAH 12:1-6 She was a precocious 6 year old with a pink bow in her hair It was after worship service at church one Sunday When she turned and asked her mommy How Big is God? Is God bigger than our dog, or daddy or a mountain? Perceptive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Telling Someone About Jesus

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006

Research indicates that it takes the average American church in the course of a year 85 members to bring one person to faith in Christ. What are we doing wrong? What should we be doing?

Telling Someone about Jesus Matthew 28:16-20 Research indicates that it takes the average American church in the course of a year 85 members to bring one person to faith in Christ. Its like doubt is built into our system. How can we tell people about Jesus if we ourselves are not convinced of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

National Refelctions

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 9, 2017

There is a lack of understanding of the Biblical truths on which the Founding Fathers of this nation laid this country's foundation. This ignorance erodes the Christian values the Founding Fathers had set for a course for the United States of America.

National Reflections Grasping the Faith of Our Founding Fathers It has been well said, "If we do not know the foundation on which the Founding Fathers laid for this nation, then we as a nation have no understanding on what we are to be today, thus we are a nation that has no clear vision for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Sacrifice

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012

Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place:

Mothers Day Dr. Mike Fogerson May 13, 2012 Introduction A Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place: 1 Perhaps their greatest contribution is The things moms teach us a About RECEIVING: "You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Vision Of Future Events Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022

Chapter 7 as a whole is probably the most important chapter dealing with end time prophecy in the Old Testament. In this chapter, the very course of future events was laid out for Daniel and his generation.

Tonight we are going to look at Daniel 7:1-14. Chapter 7 as a whole is probably the most important chapter dealing with end time prophecy in the Old Testament. In this chapter, the very course of future events was laid out for Daniel and his generation. Some of the events have already been ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Be A King Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2018

Jesus was born in a stable, but He was born to be the King of Kings. Unfortunately there are many people who prefer He stay a baby in a manger and are upset when He is presented as a King.

OPEN: In New York City there is a 15,000 square foot mansion that you can rent for a mere $35,000 a month. (purchase price: $13.5 million). It sits on 2.3 acres of land in the Bronx and it’s a fit for a King. In fact, it was built for a King… the King of Kings. Back in 1928 a religious order ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message To The Church In Thyatira Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 11, 2022

The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. He commends, He confronts and He comforts the church.

Revelation 2:18-26 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA December 11, 2022 The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. The name Thyatira means “Unceasing Sacrifice”. Thyatira was known for its woolen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

At Least Peter Got Out Of The Boat...

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 27, 2002

Don’t crtitize Peter too much. At least he did get out of the boat. But what about the 11 other disciples who stayed on the boat?

Matthew 14:22-31 Topic: At least Peter did get out of the boat… When we think about Peter walking on water with Jesus, we usually think what could have happen if Peter did not take his eyes off of Jesus. As long Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, he was able to walk on water. But when he began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Him To Direct Thy Paths

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 16, 2021

We are to do the trusting and God is to do the directing. Proverbs 20:24

Lamentations 3:9; path is a course of life. Have you ever hit a detour in the road? A deviation? Truth is, life is full of surprises and sometimes as we are heading down the path of life, God puts up a detour. He alters our path, course of life! Remember we travel down a road we never wanted ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For The Messiah

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004

Jesus ONLY reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition).

(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2003

Through 4:16. There is no way to eliminate the frustrations of life. But we can embrace a strategy to help us to handle those frustrations in the best way. Of course that starts with a personal relationship to God, and Solomon will get to that later in

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration (Ecclesiastes 3:17-4:16) Intro 1. There are many frustrations in life, some of them are very serious: Mixed with bitter sorrow and emptiness is often the feeling of frustration. My Moody buddy John Smith ministers in Mexico. When he lived in the U.S., no ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Set My Resolve Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 10, 2020

Now because I am a Christian and I love God, I do not want to take advantage of do-overs. I want as few do-overs as possible in my Christian life.

Introduction The past several sermons that I have preached I have been talking about do-overs. I showed you from daily life, there are do-overs and I gave you several examples. And I used those examples to introduce you to the fact that in our Christian life, there are do overs. I pointed to a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist