Sermons on Sure And Steadfast:

Passing The Tests Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 15, 2017

Pass the tests of life when you rejoice in the trial, remain through the trial, and request wisdom from the trial.

Three old men were at the doctor for a memory test. The doctor said to the first old man, "What is one plus one?" "Two hundred seventy-four," he replied. The doctor said to the second man, "It's your turn. What is one plus one?" "Tuesday," replied the second man. The doctor said to the third ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Embracing Uncertainty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 7, 2023

To embrace the uncertainties of life, enjoy the good days, grow in the bad days, but trust God every day.

In his book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson writes about a vacation he took with his family to Orlando, Florida: One morning they were sitting at a stoplight in their rental van. The light turned green, and the car in front of us didn't go, so Mark decided to give them a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12, Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13, Acts 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pay Attention Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

The writer encourages us to give “earnest heed to the things we have heard.” Or as the NIV puts it, “Pay more careful attention therefore to what we have heard.” As I examine this passage, I find at least three reasons why we should pay careful attentio

PAY ATTENTION Hebrews 2:1-4 “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.” Pay attention! Teachers, how many times have you had to say this to your students? You are teaching something they need to know but their minds are somewhere else. How ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004

Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Favor Of The Lord - Part Four

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 19, 2003

The Favor of God is a neglected topic that robs every believer of the blessings of God.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Walking in the Favor of the Lord By Pastor Jerry C. Vargo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year - 2013

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2012

Friend, you cannot fight the enemy with a complacent spirit! A passive attitude will not conquer and possess! Are you listening to me?

Begin with a bang! Possess the land - 2013! Leviticus 20:24 But I have said to you, "You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey." I am the LORD your God, who has separated you from the peoples.” Friend, you cannot fight the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can We Depend On God

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012

In uncertain times can we depend on God? God is present with us, God knows all about us; including our strengths and weaknesses, God continues to call us forward

CAN WE DEPEND ON GOD? September 2, 2012 Jay Robison GEN 28:10-17 PS 91:1-11 Though he’s remembered as hero, Jacob was surely a scoundrel He was not kind of person you’d want to go in business with Or the kind of man you’d want to marry your sister Jacob=heal grabber one who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Record Say?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2008

We are a record keeping age. We keep records on everything under the sun, but there is only one record we should be concerned about. The record in heaven (the Book of Life).

What Does the Record Say? 2 Cor. 5:10 Intro We are a record keeping age. Even from the time of your birth a medical record is started. The first day you start school, a scholastic record is kept and will follow you all the way through college. Salespersons must keep accurate records. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Christian Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Balance Of Grace And Principles

Contributed by Shaka Abraham on Mar 14, 2018

Any person without principles is a very dangerous person, so is any believer in Christ that walks without principles.

In the teaching of grace and principles there's no contradictions unless one would want to create those contradictions. From the word go in a famous quotation grace itself works by or through given principles as we are going to see in the next passages. In Ephesians 2:8-10 For by grace are you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

God's Christmas Gifts

Contributed by John Crowe on Dec 27, 2016

A christmas day sermon. A member in the congregation would open a present to intorduce each topic. The present would correspond to the point.

God’s Christmas gifts December 25, 2016 River Bend Baptist Church INTRO: Merry Christmas – for real, today is Christmas. There a lot of things which make Christmas special… -Jesus’ birth -Christmas Carols -Favorite Bible passages and stories There are some other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

From Agonizing Fear To Asolute Faith

Contributed by Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. on Jan 27, 2017

An analysis of John 4:46-53. Looking at the progression of faith in the royal official and showing such can be manifested in us today

From Agonizing Fear to Absolute Faith John 4:46-53. Were this title a pharmaceutical advertisement for a pill just approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the market could expect huge profits in a short time. As you know, such is not the case so far as the pharmaceutical industries having ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Baby Dedication For Ethan Jadusingh

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 22, 2020

Baby dedications are wonderful moments when we can point parents and churches to their responsibilities in the process of spiritual formation of our children.

Ethan Charles Myers Jadusingh Acknowledge those in attendance. Grandparents: Elanor and Donald Jadusingh (Sarad's parents) Jerry and Laura Thompson (Natasha's parents) Tonya Sandefer (Natasha's mom) Rhonda (Natasha's stepmom) Jerry Charles Thompson, Sr. (Natasha's deceased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have A Fresh Start

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 7, 2022

How to have a fresh start

HOW TO HAVE A FRESH START Zechariah 10:6 - I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph and I will give them a fresh start. I will have mercy upon them: and make them new as if nothing ever happened, for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them. Hosea 14:5 - I will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational