Sermons on Stiff Necked:

The Greatest Story Ever Written

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008

Charles Dickens described the parable of the prodigal son as "the greatest story ever written". This sermon takes a fresh look at this familiar story.

1. THE SON’S REQUEST "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me" (v.11) This was a shameful request. He was asking for his inheritance. Only the oldest son had the right to make this request. In effect, he was saying “I wish you were dead”. In Middle Eastern culture, such a son would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared with a lost coin.

Ice Breaker: Do you like stories with happy endings? Biblical Reading: Lucas 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Apostolic

I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 16, 2007

Habakkuk had begun with a distorted view of God and His activity. Habakkuk now comes away from His encounter with God with a new perspective on who God really is.

I Can See Clearly Now Habakkuk 3:1-15 Habakkuk 3:1-2 (HCSB) A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. According to Shigionoth. Lord, I have heard the report about You; Lord, I stand in awe of Your deeds. Revive Your work in these years; make it known in these years. In Your wrath remember ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 30, 2008

Part II of a Sermon Series on the Lord’s Prayer.

Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. GOOD NEWS - God’s kingdom is coming - every thing’s gonna be alright - heaven on earth - all of life’s burdens are coming to an end: handling workload, keeping the house clean, making ends meet at the end of the month, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Congregational

What Happened

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 17, 2010

It is good to memorialize the great acts of the Lord. Each new generation must learn what God has done for His people so that they will obey His Word and trust Him for the future.

What Happened Joshua 4:1-24 It is ideally a reality that we have lost sight of the things that attributed great successes to our 21st century people. Back when I was a child we had a reverence for God, because we watched him work in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring Ye All The Tithes

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Bring ye all the tithes

Malachi 3: 6 - 10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Workers earn it, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Holiness

Teaching True Repentance

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

What is true repentance.

TEACHING TRUE REPENTANCE Matt. 14: 1-12 INTRODUCTION: John’s preaching cost him his head. He came out of the wilderness preaching repentance. Repentance is one message that is hated by a sin loving I. WHAT REPENTANCE IS NOT. 1. TEARS. “For many walk, of whom I have told you often, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Color Of Storms

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

As I was watching the weather warnings run across the TV screen I began to think about how we go through life's storms without any warnings. Each one of the storms we go through are painted a different color of severity, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red

Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Weather Forecast.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 1, 2013

As I was watching the weather warnings run across the TV screen I began to think about how we go through life's storms without any warnings. Each one of the storms we go through are painted a different color of severity, Green, Yellow, Orange

The Weather Forecast. Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

God In You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020

We are called to be imitators, not impersonators of Christ.

God In You Philippians 2: 1 - 13 Intro: A turtle in Cleveland, Ohio wanted to go to Florida for the winter. Since it was too far to walk, he convinced 2 geese to tie a rope around their necks and fly south while he hung on with his vise-like jams clamped onto the rope. As they crossed the Ohio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Innocent Blood

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2021

Countries and people who shed innocent blood will not be held guiltless.

Deuteronomy 21:1 If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him: 2 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain: 3 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:1-9, Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Everyday Prophets - Nahum Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 11, 2021

Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever been the victim of someone stronger? Have you ever felt defenseless? Have you ever had someone come to your defense?

Everyday Prophets – Nahum February 14, 2021 Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever been the victim of someone stronger? Have you ever felt defenseless? Have you ever had someone come to your defense? Story of being bullied in high school and my dad rescuing me. Nineveh was a city of 120,000 ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7-8, Nahum 1:13, Psalm 23:5, Colossians 3:12-13, Luke 23:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Destroy A Nation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 8, 2014

We must learn from Israel’s mistakes and follow after God.

How to Destroy A Nation September 7, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn from Israel’s mistakes and follow after God. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 17:6-18 (Pew Bible page 443) Supplemental Passage: "For the eyes of the LORD move to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Operations Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 3, 2023

Whenever the Holy Spirit is given permission to work, the result is peace, wholeness, harmony, and unity, the supernatural becomes normal, and the blessing of God follows us.

For our God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints (1 Cor.14:33) Why are there so much church split, in-house fighting, competitions, division, chaos, anger, and bitterness among the Saints of God? Why is it that the sick and diseased are not healed, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conspiracy Against Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 10, 2021

Two lessons we can learn. Believe the word of God, the promises of God against the threat of men and the circumstances. God would honour his servants.

Acts 23:12-35 Conspiracy against Paul 23:12-22 Men designed to avenge Paul 22:23-35 Safe Passage of Paul Acts 23:12-22 Men designed to avenge Paul Verses 11 and 12 reveal the plan of God and the plan of evil men. God has purposed to take Paul to Rome, but bad people had gone for fasting prayer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Methodist