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The Challenge

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 22, 2024

Second Timothy was a letter written by the Apostle Paul, who finds himself a prisoner confined in a Roman prison awaiting certain execution. Here, we find the Apostle challenging one of his young converts (Timothy) not to be timid because God gives the spirit of power, love and of a sound mind.

The Challenge (2 Timothy 1:7) Second Timothy was a letter written by the Apostle Paul, who finds himself a prisoner confined in a Roman prison awaiting certain execution. Here, we find the Apostle challenging one of his young converts (Timothy) not to be timid because God gives the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 2:20, 2 Timothy 1:6, 2 Timothy 1:8, 2 Corinthians 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Vs Rules (John 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2025

Which comes first compassion or man-made rules? Let's look at John 5.

Is Jesus divine? Did He put compassion above man-made rules? Did religious leaders want to murder Him? Do we believe Jesus’ words? Let's look at John 5. What did Jesus come across at the pool of Bethesda? The section in square brackets is not found in early manuscripts. Some time later, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 17:1-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2022

Paul, Silas, and Timothy left Philippi and made their way to Thessalonica and later Berea. They preached, people believed, but others did not. This is an action-packed episode in Paul's life and ministry.

Introduction: Paul, Silas and Timothy had left Philippi. Now they’re heading towards Thessalonica and later Berea. People believed the Gospel, but others did not, so Paul and the others had to move on to other locations. 1 The Ministry in Thessalonica Text: Acts 17:1-9, KJV: 1 Now when they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Apr 4, 2025

The Power of Prayer

Acts 12 The Power of Prayer 1. Herod’s Plan - The Time - 1 Now about that time The Terror - Herod the king stretched forth his hands The Target - to vex certain of the church. and The Treatment - 2 he killed James the brother of John with the sword 2. Herod’s Pleasure - 3 And because he ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the importance, process, and benefits of practicing discipleship in the home, encouraging believers to transform their households into platforms for raising disciples for God's kingdom.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that hits close to home – literally! We're exploring the necessity, the process, and the bountiful benefits that come from practicing discipleship within our very own households. Brennan Manning once said, "What makes authentic ...read more

Topics: Discipleship, Home

Praises Through Instruments PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of praising God through music, understand the divine blessing on musicians, and learn how to uplift God's Kingdom through the universal language of music.

Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I welcome you all to today's sermon. We're gonna delve into a very special topic today, one that's sometimes overlooked in our worship but holds immense power - the power of praise through instruments, God's blessing on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-3

Topics: Musician Appreciation

With My Whole Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of serving God wholeheartedly and living a life of obedience, as our actions and character are a reflection of our dedication to God.

Good morning, church family! Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together to uplift each other and glorify our God. Today, we’re going to dive into a message that cuts straight to the heart of Christian living, that is, serving God wholeheartedly and living a life of obedience. Our main ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:7

Topics: Honor

It's Harvest Time! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Recognize the lostness around us, understand our surroundings, and feel the urgency to participate in God's work, as illustrated in John 4:27-42, where a Samaritan woman's testimony led many to believe in Jesus.

Good morning, family! You know, it's so easy to get caught up in our own bubbles that we often forget to look at the broader picture. We may forget to see the lostness, to truly know our surroundings, and to feel the urgency of involvement. Today, we're gonna dig into John 4:27-42, and I pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Topics: Evangelism, Involvement

That Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the certainty of Jesus Christ's return and the urgency of preparing for it, as guided by the scripture from 2 Peter 3:10.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today to delve into the heart of a powerful promise from the scriptures. It's a promise that has been passed down through generations, one that stirs our hearts with both anticipation and a sense of urgency. It's the promise of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10

Topics: Second Coming

The Wake-Up Call From Complacency PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive deep into the words of Jesus found in Luke 16:19-31. I’m sure many of you are familiar with this parable, often referred to as the story of the rich man and Lazarus. It's a powerful tale that warns us about the danger of complacency, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Wake Up Call, All

Keep The Oil Flowing

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

The widows cruse of oil was all she had, but oh how much it became the full provision for her life. That's the type of the Holy Spirit anointing, or unction, within the heart of the Believer.

Keep the Oil Flowing Sunday, April 3, 2016 By Rev James May Our God is an awesome God! Jesus is a Risen Savior and he is alive! Before he left this world to go into Heaven and sit down at the Father’s right hand as King of Kings forever, he promised to send us a Comforter. That Comforter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mere Stones/Reminders-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 15, 2016

4 of ? Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-IV—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Little reminders can make all the difference in a person’s life! And little things can make all the difference in your Christian life! Need: Joshua had twelve stones ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2022

To decide to delay is to decide to deny.

When I was around 10 years old, my grandma gave me a bunch of unused stamps and told me to hang on to them because they’d be worth a lot of money in the future. For the past 50 years I’ve known I had them in a file but never got around to checking on their value. Thinking this would make for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals The Lame Man At Bethesada Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004

Eighth in a series on the Miracles of Jesus.

Miracle # 8 “Jesus Heals the Lame Man At Bethesada” John 5:1-18 It must be pointed out that all of the healing miracles of Jesus do not fit into a neat pattern. In the last miracle we examined (Luke 5:18-26), the friends of an invalid broke ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18, John 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Cookout Brings Faith

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Eater Jesus appears to the disciples on the shore

3rd Sunday after Easter John 21:1-19 " A Cookout Brings Faith"   "After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran