Sermons on Stephens Sermon:

Prayer, Providence, And Predestination Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011

A sermon on Romans 8:26-30 (Material adapted from a sermon by Glenn Bourne)

Introduction: A. Several years ago there was a car on the side of the road with its hood up. One man, dressed in a suit, passed by and looked at the engine and told the owner how to fix the car with a simple procedure. It worked great and the owner asked him, “How did you know this?” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2018

This sermon is a part of the Names of Jesus series. Today's sermon looks at Jesus as Prince of Peace.

Names of Jesus Prince of Peace Picture in your mind a massive hurricane. Violent winds are whipping the water into a frenzy, and giant waves are beginning the pound the shoreline. Chaos is reigning on both land and sea. Crews are working desperately to anchor their vessels so they are not beached, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Lent 1: Temptation Is A Good Thing

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

A sermon on growing through temptations and not repressing them. The sermon centers around the temptation of Jesus.

Title: Temptation Is A Good Thing The Rev. Rian Adams Spiritual growth happens in the desert. That’s spiritual and literal for me! Every year Lent begins with Jesus in the desert as he prepared for his ministry. Throughout the scriptures, deserts are places of purification. I lived in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

When The Tree Looks Dead

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025

This is the first sermon in an Advent sermon Series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

Introduction: When the Tree Looks Dead The first Sunday of December reminds us that we are entering the Advent season. This is the time when we prepare our hearts to remember the Lord’s first coming and to look forward to His return. Isaiah begins this journey in an unexpected place. He does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Get Closer To God- A Full Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 23, 2023

This is the 159th sermon in the series Action". This is the 5th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#159] GET CLOSER TO GOD- A FULL LIFE Colossians 2:6-15 Introduction: I had something happen at work that has made me think about my life. I work all day at the Schools, I come home and work on Church things until bedtime, and I go to sleep and do the same thing the next day. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Get Closer To God- What To Avoid Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2023

This is the 160th sermon in the series Action". This is the 6th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#160] GET CLOSER TO GOD- WHAT TO AVOID Colossians 2:16-23 Introduction: After telling the Colossians about their freedom from sin, Paul warns them to not go back. They had been bound by traditions and sin; but now they were set free in Christ. Paul shows us what to avoid so ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Get Closer To God- Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2023

This is the 161st sermon in the series Action". This is the 7th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#161] GET CLOSER TO GOD- ALIVE IN CHRIST Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: We had another funeral this week. Thank you for your help, prayers, and providing a meal for the family. The funeral was for Rusty Mercer who was 28 years old. The family expected 25 people and there were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Get Closer To God- Everything In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2023

This is the 162nd sermon in the series Action". This is the 8th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#162] GET CLOSER TO GOD- EVERYTHING IN THE NAME OF JESUS Colossians 3:5-17 Introduction: What a challenging week. School started on Wednesday and it was the toughest 1st day of School that I have had in 13 years. Karen is teaching 2nd Grade for Hobbs Schools this year at Will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Get Closer To God- Relationships Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2023

This is the 163rd sermon in the series Action". This is the 9th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#163] GET CLOSER TO GOD- RELATIONSHIPS Colossians 3:18-4:18 Introduction: Life is about relationships- Your relationship with your family, your classmates, those you work with, those you attend Church with, your neighbors, and many others. The most important relationship that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Checkbook- Blessed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 27, 2023

This is the 164th sermon in the series Action". This is the 1st sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#164] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- BLESSED Ephesians 1:1-6 Introduction: I was talking with a young man that worked for us during the Summer about a fundraiser that he is doing at school, and I asked if he accepted checks. He gave me a strange look and asked, “What are you talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Checkbook- Benefits Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 3, 2023

This is the 165th sermon in the series Action". This is the 2nd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#165] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- BENEFITS Ephesians 1:7-12 Introduction: Last week, we looked at how blessed we are as Christians. Verses 3-6 showed us the blessings of God the Father. Our text today, shows us the blessings of God the Son. As I was preparing this sermon, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Checkbook- Security Deposit Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 10, 2023

This is the 166th sermon in the series Action". This is the 3rd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#166] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- SECURITY DEPOSIT Ephesians 1:13-14 Introduction: As I have discussed over the last couple of weeks, Ephesians tells us how spiritually rich we are in Christ. I have talked about the fact that many young people do not know what a checkbook is; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Do The Math Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 16, 2023

This is the 167th sermon in the series Action". This is the 4th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#167] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- DO THE MATH Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: Paul opened the chapter describing our blessings in the Father, our benefits in the Son, and our belongings in the Holy Spirit. We are blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, accepted, sealed, and sanctified ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Spiritual Bailout Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2023

This is the 168th sermon in the series Action". This is the 5th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#168] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- SPIRITUAL BAILOUT Ephesians 2:1-7 Introduction: As we continue in our series, “Accounting”; I want us to talk about what a bailout is in financial terms. In 2008, President Obama bailed out some large industries- The Auto Industry, the Banking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2023

This is the 179th sermon in the series Action". This is the 16th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#179] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- LIGHT Ephesians 5:8-14 Introduction: We began our Service with a song that we learned this year, “Christmas Day”. The lyrics of the chorus are a great explanation for our Sermon title. “Christmas Day” (Chorus) Sing all you people, The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist