Sermons on Strife:

Practical Work Ethic Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

Paul moves from the words of encouragement to Timothy in Chapter 1 to words of wisdom in a credible work ethic that all Christians should strive to maintain.

Practical Work Ethic 2 Timothy 2:1-26 I. Work’s Zeal (v. 1-7) a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10) b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27) c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6) II. Work’s Motivation (v. 8-13) a. Jesus is alive (v. 8) b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lamentations Over Jerusalem

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

"Your house is left desolate." This is one of the saddest declarations coming from the mouth of Jesus. What brought this declaration?

April 21, 20001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Review of Previous Topics 1. Sunday—Called to Repentance 2. Monday—Called to Godliness 3. Tuesday—Called to Service 4. Wednesday—Called to Victory 5. Friday—Called to Glory B. Today’s Topic—Lamentations Over Jerusalem 1. This title is perhaps an oxymoron ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Adventist

There Is Hope

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon describes the Hope we have in Jesus Christ, not as the world would give, but only as He can give.

There Is Hope I Corinthians 15:19-20 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. I. The Hope This World Offers · A Hopeless Present Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unashamed Of The Message

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

We should never be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ

I. The Position of Confidence - I am not ashamed. A. Some are ashamed of the Gospel’s Clarity - vs. 17 1. The Clarity of Sin, Ro 3:23, Ga 3:22 2. The Clarity of a Saviour - not merely a man, but God in the flesh, 1Co 15:3 B. Some are ashamed of the Gospel’s Condition 1. From the Old ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Above And Beyond Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009

This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. – Proverbs 1:32 Illustration – I. The trap of “just doing your best” A. Being “good enough” can turn into a special hazard. 1. We become complacent in our lives 2. We stop doing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that patience is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

-Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at joy and peace -Tonight we are going to look at patience -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Joy was symbolized by the lemon -The kiwi symbolized the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Get It Right When You Have It All Wrong

Contributed by Larry Finley on Feb 16, 2010

We are tempted to keep a stiff upper lip and take a deep breath and go on with our life when we have really messed up.

HOW TO GET IT RIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG 2/3/10 Genesis 13:1-8 S__ L__ R __ 1. RECOGNITION IS REQUIRED 1-7 A. UNSATISFIED LIVING 1-4 1. No Purpose 2. No Passion 3. No Power B. UNUSABLE TESTIMONY 5-7 1. Compromise 5 2. Conflict 6-7 2. SEPARATION IS REQUIRED 8-13 A. SEDUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Favor In The Sight Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 27, 2014

Favor in the sight of God is an exciting and fruitful place to be.

Favor in the Sight of God August 24, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Favor in the sight of God is an exciting and fruitful place to be. Focus Passage: Genesis 6:5-8 Supplemental Passage: "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Love Cover A Multitude Of Someone’s Sins?

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014

Love does not expose someone’s sins to other people, but instead overlooks them.

How does love cover a multitude of someone’s sins? 1. Love does not expose someone’s sins to other people, but instead overlooks them. 1 Pe 4:8 Have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins. Pro 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Context For The Hymn

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2017

The obedience of Christ elicits, draws out, the obedience of Christians.

A CONTEXT FOR THE HYMN. Philippians 2:1-13. The word “If” that opens this passage might better be translated as “Since” (Philippians 2:1). The sense is, “If there is any encouragement in Christ (and there is), if any consolation in love (and there is), if any fellowship (sharing) in the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Motivates Us Pray? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

We need prayers most when we are most blessed. It is those times the enemy of our souls is hardest at work. He hates the blessings of the blessed.

Colossians 1:9 What motivates you to pray? Is it needs? Is it stresses? Do you pray primarily when it’s time to eat, taking advantage of an opportunity to give thanks and ask blessings? Do you pray just because you love the Lord and want to commune with Him & ask His will? Whatever it is that ...read more

Denomination: *other

Deeds Of The Flesh

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012

It is obvious when we walk by our own power.

Deeds of the Flesh February 24, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It is obvious when we walk by our own power. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:16-21 Supplemental Passage: Galatians 5:19-21 It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Resolution - The Believer’s Way

Contributed by Lucky Ekentason on Feb 13, 2013

God expects us to come up higher in every area of our lives. He told the children of Israel to take a long and lasting look at the Egyptians (who oppressed them), because they were about to embark on a journey of no return to the past bondage.

TOPIC: NEW YEAR RESOLUTION – THE BELIEVER’S WAY TEXT: Joshua 24:13-15; Haggai 1:5-7 Resolution is the act or process of resolving: as - the act of determining - the act of answering: solving - “making a resolution to mend my ways” Resolution can also be in a form ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

"Peace In The Storm "

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"PEACE IN THE STORM "

PSALM 46 "PEACE IN THE STORM " The psalmist rests assured that God's people are safe and secure under God's mighty protection. I. THE PROTECTION FROM GOD (1-3): God is our refuge and strength ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Is Church Hospitality Still There? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

Where is our hospitality? Are we a Diotrephes or a Demetrius?

In verses 1-8: • Letter gives important glimpse into early church • John is telling how he felt after hearing about Gaius. • Concerned for health and well-being • Romans 12:13, Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. • In early church days, traveling preachers/teachers were ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible