Sermons on Strength Of The Ox:

How To Minister To The Minister

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 27, 2005

A message for the church that relates to ministering to those who teach us God’s Word every week.

“How to Minister to the Minister” (I Timothy 5:17-25) Well, this morning we are continuing in our series from the Pastoral Epistles we are calling “Footsteps of the Faithful.” Now let me recap some of what’s been covered in this series of messages. In chapter one we talked about the church and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Meek Is Not Weak Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This may the most misunderstood beatitude. What did Jesus mean by this? How does meekness play itself out in our lives today?

The Jesus Manifesto: Meek is not Weak Matthew 5:5; Psalm 37 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 07-22-18 Video: Meekness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uxNyyJz50Y Rearview Mirror We are continuing our summer sermon on the Sermon on the Mount. We have been studying the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Did Christ Work On The Sabbath?

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jun 30, 2011

By looking at the Bible, we can know with certianty what it tells us about Jesus Christ and His actions pertaining to the Sabbath.

DID CHRIST WORK ON THE SABBATH? John 5: 16-17-18; What does this say to the question of God and Jesus Christ working on the Sabbath? To start with, I wanted to point out some other examples of what one might relate to working on the Sabbath. “Upon another Sabbath, as Jesus entered a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Martha Stewart's Trading Tips Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Feb 1, 2004

Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Analogy: Even with all the pressures facing Martha Stewart, her chow chow dogs do not worry! We can trust God as our "owner"! Tip #1: I am Entrusted, but not Owner Tip #2: Exchange Your Concerns for His Care

What do you think is on Martha Stewart’s Worry List? Can we learn life lessons of how to deal with worry from America’s Decorating Diva, Martha Stewart? Big Idea: Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Today we will explore God as Owner and how that impacts our lives and how we handle ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:3, Matthew 6:27-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christian Basics P3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Today we complete our study into the Christian basics, love is the key. Are you ready to go forth in love?

Christian Basics Christian Basics Part 3 Love forbids covetousness (v.9). Love sums up all the commandments (v.9). Love works no wrong to a neighbor (v.10). Christianity asserts that every individual human being is going to live for ever, and this must either be true or false. Now there are a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 17, 2001

Give your mother the honor she deserves

HONORING YOUR MOTHER ROMANS 13:7 & 1TIM 5:18 I. BACKGROUND OF THESE SCRIPTURES A. Rom 13:7 - taxes are to be paid, respect and honor are to be given to those over you according to their position B. 1 Tim 5:18 - as the ox in the O.T. would turn the mill to grind wheat, barley or other grain it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:18, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008

Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007

Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Candlelight Communion Service

Contributed by Daniel Johnson on Dec 23, 2009

Candlelight Communion Service given on Dec. 23, 2009 at our church.

Opening Prayer Christmas Story— Isaiah 7:14, “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” Luke 1:26-33, "Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 6, 2011

Conversion of Paul. What do we need to learn from it?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Acts 9:1-31 Series: Acts: God’s vision and power for Shell Point Baptist. Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Introduction: Some things just seem to GO TOGETHER naturally • House FULL of family and plates FULL of good food. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Thou Art!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jul 3, 2023

“Oh Lord, my God When I, in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed

“Oh Lord, my God When I, in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Savior God to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Job 38:3-41

Denomination: Baptist

Making The ‘cast’

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2019

A study in Psalm 44: 1 – 26

Psalm 44: 1 – 26 Making the ‘Cast’ To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, the deeds You did in their days, in days of old: 2 You drove out the nations with Your hand, but them You planted; You afflicted the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Striving For Holiness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2010

Why should we be holy? What is holiness? How do we become holy? We try to answer those questions in this sermon.

Introduction: A. Have you ever gotten all cleaned up and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way? 1. There was a very funny commercial that aired during a recent Super Bowl. a. The commercial showed a young man who was in at a job interview with a stain on his shirt. b. As he tried ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing Of The Dropsy Man

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2016

Maybe the most unusual healing in the N.T., Jesus removes many pounds/ gallons of fluid from a man's body in a few seconds. The Greek indicates He may have squeezed the man as part of the healing. Wow!

HEALING OF THE DROPSY MAN Lk. 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COLLATERAL 1. An Amish man wanted a loan for $500. He approached his local banker. The banker looked at the head teller & winked! 2. "What have you got for collateral?" queried the banker. "What is collateral?" "Something of value that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Man Sees The Limitations, God The Opportunities

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2025

We offer many excuses. We tend to limit what God can do. God says the night may be dark, but God can handle this problem. God can use unlikely sources.

MAN SEES THE LIMITATIONS, GOD SEES THE OPPORTUNITIES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Judges 3:12-24, Judges 3:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God