Sermons on Step 4:

What Is An Angel? Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

Angels are holy beings, whose job is to worship God, crying “Holy, holy, holy.”

A. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? 1. They carry out the will of God. The name aggelo means messenger. 2. They do not have a body, but can appear in a body. They are spirit (incorporeal beings). “He makes His angels spirits” (Hebrews 1:7). “Are they not ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-8, Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Names Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

The birth names of Jesus. “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given."

1. Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation. 2. Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is A Resurrection Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Belief is impossible if no resurrection.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. All of the world’s leaders died and none claim to be raised again, Muhammad, Buddha, Confucius, Stalin, Lenin, etc. 2. Question, “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). 3. Focus of attacks. The opponents of Christianity almost always concentrate their attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, John 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Change Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Growth equals change; you cannot grow unless you change

“Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-7, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Opposition (Acts 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 15, 2025

Do some love the tongues of Acts 2 but not the example of Acts 4?

Did opposition grow along with increasing church numbers? Were the apostles cowed by hostility or were they bold? How was the atmosphere in local churches? Let’s look at Acts 4. Did both persecution and the number of believers grow? The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 Rules (Acts 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2025

What four rules would help Jew and Gentile fellowship over a meal?

Did four rules promote table fellowship between Jew and Gentile? Were the seven laws of Noah a basis for this decision? Let’s look at Acts 15. Did some early Christians believe that circumcision and the law of Moses were still required? But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Wisdom-4(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 9, 2025

4 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-IV—1Corinthians 1:22-25[part-1--:22-23](1:18--2:5) Attention: Something misunderstood. I & my wife are both ‘bird-watching nerds.’ The other day I happened to look out one of the back windows of the house. I noticed a bird moving in the grass. I didn’t have my glasses on, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Festival Of Weeks (Pt.4) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 11, 2025

We are continuing our study of the 7 Feasts of Israel, or Levitical Feasts.

Quick recap of what we have covered so far: All 7 Feasts are found in Leviticus Chapter 23. We have covered 3 of the 7, and today we will learn about The Festival of Weeks. For each of these Feasts we have been taking into consideration these 5 things: Understand the Hebrew calendar Historical ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-23, Exodus 12:1-2

Self-Sacrifice (Esther 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2025

Are we willing to sacrifice selfish desires?

Are we willing to sacrifice ourselves in order to save others? Let’s look at Esther 4. What did Mordecai and other Jews do when they heard of the planned genocide? Now Mordecai came to know of all that had been done. And he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew Part 4 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 25, 2025

Notes by biblegateway.com

Matthew 13: Are we just dust in the wind? 1. INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND Matthew was the son of Alphaeus, and was a tax collector in Capernaum for the Roman government. Just as the IRS is not our favorite agency to deal with, so others probably despised Matthew. He gave a large reception for ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Applying The Blessing Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026

Picturing a special future for the one being blessed.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition: To bless a person is to add value or prosper them. 2. Review: a. God wants to bless people. b. God uses His people to bless others. c. We must be blessed before we can bless others. d. God has a formula to bless others. e. A person has added value when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:16, Deuteronomy 28:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

# 4 - Letter To The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 16, 2025

This is a sermon on the letter to Church at Thyatira

Letter # 4 – Letter to the Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18 - “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass:’” Son of God As Jesus commences His letter to the Church at Thyatira, He introduces ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:15, Revelation 19:12, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 2:9, Revelation 22:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Year C, Proper 4. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10. A). THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL. 1 Kings 18:20-39. The prophet Elijah is nothing if not bold in his confrontation with King Ahab. The king accused Elijah of being “he that troubles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 4: Jesus Is Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Encourages understanding and embodying Jesus' teachings of truth, justice, and joy, guided by the wisdom and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear congregation. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of our shared faith, in the heartening presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, on the precipice of understanding, looking towards the horizon of enlightenment that our faith promises ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Topics: Presents, Presence

Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 13, 2026

4 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-IV— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-1--5-7a of :5-8](2:1-18) *THIS WAS A BARE-BONES SERMON, DUE TO TIME-CONSTRAINTS RESULTING FROM A CONSECUTIVE CELEBRATION OF 'THE LORD'S SUPPER' AS A PART OF THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.* Those who ‘play ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist