Sermons on Straining Toward What Is Ahead:

What God Is Looking For Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 20, 2020

What God is Looking For Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 22, 2020 – Brad Bailey

What God is Looking For Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 22, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #63 / Text: Luke 22:54-62 Note: The following message was given during the season of the coronavirus pandemic in which churches were unable to meet and were live streaming. The text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Response Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 17, 2020

This is the 29th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#29] WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE? Acts 13:42-52 Introduction: Last week, we studied Paul’s 1st recorded sermon. In our passage today, we are going to notice several different reactions to Paul’s sermon. These reactions still hold true today, when people hear God’s Word. Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Repent

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 27, 2020

This message is about Repentrance - what it means in Scripture and how it starts with the heart versus the mouth. True repentance is not just saying you're sorry , it's actually being sorry and willing to stop and change.

What It Means To Repent Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2; 4:17; Mark 6:12; Acts 2:38; 3:19 Second Chronicles 7:14 says, “If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 4:17, Mark 6:12, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A (Resurrected) Body!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020

There is a verse in the Bible that tells us that when Jesus returns "we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is". In what ways will we be like Him? In what ways will we NOT be like Him?

What A (Resurrected) Body! Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 20:14-15, Daniel 12:2, Philippians 3:21, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, 1 Corinthians 15:35-44, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Hebrews 9:28, Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

What's Wrong With Halloween?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2013

Have you ever wondered, "What's wrong with Halloween?" This message takes a Biblical examination of this holiday's origins and provides guidance on how Christians should view this "holiday".

What’s wrong with Halloween? (Ephesians 5:11-17 & Deuteronomy 18:9-12) Introduction Small detour from the current series in Acts for this week only Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Ressurection Will Be Like Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016

When the roll is called up yonder, when we all go to heaven what a day of rejoicing that will be. when we all see Jesus we will sing and shout the victory.

1 Corinthians 15:54 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. I’ve never been on a cruise ship, yet when a Web site for a cruise line ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Brand?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 1, 2016

Are you wearing His brand or yours??

I have a branding iron that depending on how you turn it you could brand the cattle with a large I or a wide H. For those not from Texas or other cattle states, you branded the cattle to mark them as yours. Hence a design like Rocking R or Lazy S is used to distinguish your cattle on an open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Wicked People?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show what are wicked people like. To learn that wicked people are not wicked because they do wicked things, but because they rejected the LORD JESUS who is the solution to the wickedness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you wicked? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what are wicked people like. To learn that wicked people are not wicked because they do wicked things, but because they rejected the LORD JESUS who is the solution to the wickedness. John 3:19 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What? Me Worry?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 3, 2015

Thanksgiving is more than just a day. It is a lifestyle. It is more about our attitude than it is about platitudes; about the virtue of giving thanks for all that we have received from God. It is an attitude of gratitude for everything God has provided.

A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday to spend the day hiking in the wilderness. Rounding a sharp bend in the trail, he collided with a bear and was sent tumbling down a steep grade. He landed on a rock and broke both legs. With the angry bear charging at him from a distance, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Anglican

What's Your Pleasure? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 5, 2015

Solomon looked for pleasure in his achievements, his possessions and in his entertainment and yet finds it all to be empty and meaningless. Is there something wrong with seeking pleasure, or is there another problem?

OPEN: It was a 4th of July weekend and the family had gathered for a big meal together. In the kitchen was little 4 year old Johnny… and there on the edge of the cabinet sat the one thing he loved so much. It was a big, round, sure to be juicy, watermelon. He just couldn’t stop staring ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Wants

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 29, 2014

God wants us to do justice, love kindness, and walk in humility.

What God Wants October 26, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God wants us to do justice, love kindness, and walk in humility. Focus Passage: Micah 6:6-8 Introduction: Some of the most dreaded words from any parent: “Find something to do or ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hallelujah What A Savior Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 2, 2014

1. Hallelujah What A Savior 2. Hallelujah For Our God 3. Hallelujah For The Resurrection 4. Hallelujah For the Evidence 5. Hallelujah For Salvation

Heb. 1:1-3 - Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 - Written…short¬ly before his death - He wrote 15 songs in our hymn book Philip (38) and Lucy (35) Bliss It was December 29, 1876, Philip (38) and Lucy (35) Bliss were on a train shortly after 7 p.m. in a blinding snow storm. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Drives You

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2014

The story of Balaam teaches us the need to watch our motivation and our attitude in seeking God's will. God will speak, but we must be ready to listen and obey Him.

What does God want me to do? This is a question we all wrestles with. If not yet, then sometime in the future. • It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. KNOWING GOD’S WILL is the subject we’re discussing through in our DG for these 2 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are Competent Leaders?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014

To show the qualities and characteristics of an able or competent leader. In the T-A-G-S acronymn namely: Talents - Abilities - Gifts - Skills , never look for any of these T.A.G.S. but look for the A as Able.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an able or competent leader? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities and characteristics of an able or competent leader. In the T-A-G-S acronymn namely: Talents - Abilities - Gifts - Skills , never look for any of these T.A.G.S. but look for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 11, 2014

In the midst of the turmoil and distress of the birth of Jesus, God chose certain individuals to reveal his plan and his Son. This sermon looks at seven people or groups that were selected and why they were.

There was a man who strolled out of a hardware store with a smile on his face and a brand-new chainsaw in his hands. He was told it could cut down five big oak trees in an hour. Twenty-four hours later, however, his smile was gone. Frustrated, he was back at the store complaining that the saw ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare