Sermons on Sufficiency:

The Name We Claim Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: *other

Commit Your Plans Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 14, 2022

Since things have come from the Lord, men cannot overrule their responsibility in planning, and involving in their daily activities. No one could simply sit at ease and tell himself that God would plan for me and execute everything for me. Commit your plans.

Theme: Commit your Plans Text: Proverbs 16:1-3   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: We have entered into this new month and this is our second Sunday. We are thinking about the Secrets of Success throughout this month. I began this month touching the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2022

The Apostle Paul (2Timothy 3:6), spoke of two magicians as the notable opponents of Moses and called them "Jannes and Jambres." (See the Tar-gums of Jerusalem and Jonathan.)

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent Exodus 7:11-12 11. Then Pharaoh also called the wise men[4] and the sorcerers [3]: now the magicians of Egypt[2], they also did in like manner[5] with their enchantments[1]. Magic was practiced in Egypt, and they consisted of the arrangement and employment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Prosperity, By God's Grace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 12, 2024

Jacob worked 14 years for his wives, and family, but he had nothing. He wanted to leave to go home, but used his father-in-law to gain wealth for himself by means of his own. However, it was GOD's GRACE that took over, despite Jacob's actions.

2024.08.11.Sermon Notes. Jacob’s Prosperity by GOD’s Grace William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob has finished his 14 years working off the dowry for his wives. And yet he has nothing. He wants to leave and go home, but realizes that he must provide for his family. And does so, at the expense of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 30:25-43, Genesis 31:1-16, Philippians 2:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 6:10, John 15:5, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Workers Together With Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's grace, the importance of unity in Christ, and the call to serve others with love and endurance.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God. We are about to open the pages of the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians, specifically chapter 6. We stand on the precipice of a grand adventure, not of our own design, ...read more

Topics: Laborers, Together, Him

Don't Take Grace For Granted PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon explores understanding and appreciating God's gift of grace, guarding against ungratefulness, and growing spiritually through accepting and embodying this divine favor.

Good morning, church family. It is indeed a joy to be in the house of the Lord, gathered together as one body, one spirit, under one faith. We are here because we have been touched by an extraordinary love, a love that knows no bounds, a love that is so profound, so deep, so wide, that it surpasses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Topics: Grace

We Believe In The Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2025

Part 1 of a series on the foundational truths of our church

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy chapter 3. We begin a new series this morning on the things we believe. The foundational truths that hold us together as a church and as followers of Jesus. Over the next few weeks we are going to talk about the Bible, prayer, fellowship, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Scenes Of John3:16

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Three simple facts about salvation.

Behind The Scenes Of John 3:16 - John 3:16 Introduction: A man broke into a woman’s house one night to rob her. When the woman saw the thief in her house she picked up her Bible and said, "Acts 2:38!" When she did the robber took off running out of the house. When the police caught up with him, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Trust In Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

This is the first of three sermons in a series that takes a biblical look at dealing with the storms of life.

Who Do You Trust in Life’s Storm’s? Job 13:15 I. Can You Trust God When You in Extreme Suffering? A. Life’s storm attacked Job financially (Job 1:13-17) The Storms will: • Check where our treasure is located • Check who our master is in reality B. Life’s storm attacked Job’s family ( Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does God Come From Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 13, 2006

This is the fourth in a series of dialog based sermons based on A W Tozers book "The Knowledge of The Holy". It is in outline form and is intended for a contemporary dialog series or even a small group setting. This message deals with the question "Where

What is God Like? Pt 4 - Where did God come from? John 1:1-5 Well I don’t know if last week I left you with more questions than answers but if I didn’t do a good enough job then I’ll try again tonight. Tonight we are going to tackle another unanswerable aspect of God as we tackle the question that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Guidance For A Specific Course Of Action Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

How is one to know God’s will in making a choice?

GUIDANCE FOR A SPECIFIC COURSE OF ACTION. Acts 16:10 A decision must be made within a very short time. How is one to know God’s will? We will therefore, lake the principles already given and apply them to a particular problem. 1) Begin with prayer. Tell God all about your difficulty in detail, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

"What To Do When God Doesn't Move Your Mountain"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Mar 10, 2002

Trials in our life are like mountains. Our God is a mountain moving God, but what do Christians do when God does not move their mountain?

1. There must be a Recognition of God’s Prerogative. Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego (Dan. 3) 2. We must be Resigned to God’s Purposes. -Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejecting What We Naturally Know

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REJECTING WHAT WE NATURALLY KNOW ABOUT GOD LEAVES US WITHOUT EXCUSE AND ALWAYS BRINGS GOD'S WRATH 1.

REJECTING WHAT WE NATURALLY KNOW ABOUT GOD LEAVES US WITHOUT EXCUSE AND ALWAYS BRINGS GOD'S WRATH 1. God Always Responds in Wrath Against Those Who Reject His Revealed Truth (:18) -- God by nature is a God of Wrath Why should we believe in God's Wrath? a. Word usage in the Bible -- wrath, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Ichabod To Ebenezer

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

God honors those who honor Him.

From Ichabod to Ebenezer November 21, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God honors those who honor Him. Focus Passage: I Samuel 7:1-14 Supplemental Passage: 2Corinthians 12:9 ‘And he said unto me, “My grace is sufficient for thee: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Scared

Contributed by Billy Noel on Nov 4, 2007

Living By Faith rather than fear

Living Scared Matthew 8: 18-27 Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself— FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, speech (inaugural address, 1933) When our actions do not, Our fears do make us traitors. —SHAKESPEARE, Macbeth Intro: Everybody has a phobia/fear It robs The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church