Sermons on Surrendered Will:

The Pearl Of Greatest Price

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2017

This is a study of the Pearl of Great Price -- Jesus Christ. It's also a study of the Merchant who's seeking fine pearls. We also look at the ancient practice of pearl diving & how those pearls were traded until they reached the civilized world.

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE Matt. 13:44-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Many Kids -- Katlyn Yoder 1. Desperate for a child, a couple asked their priest to pray for them. "I'm going on sabbatical to Rome," he replied. "I'll light a candle in St. Peter's for you." 2. When the priest returned three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Superiority Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 18, 2015

John's Gospel is known for revealing the Deity of Christ and John 3:31-36 are astounding verses which explain the Supremacy and Superiority of Christ.

The Savior’s Superiority John 3:31-36 One the first things people seem to ask when they meet someone for the first time is: Where do you come from? We don’t mean which hospital or heritage (not thinking of your family tree) or which planet or universe did you come from because we are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

This World Is Not Our Home Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 23, 2015

examining the fact that we are pilgrims and strangers in this world.

This World Is Not Our Home I Peter 2:10-12 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ C. S Lewis once said - "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 25, 2015

Influence, Lifestyle, Accountability, Transformation

FOLLOW THE LEADER – A Life of Influence 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (pg. 825) August 30, 2015 Introduction: There is a huge difference between love and lust that this world will never grasp...Love always flourishes and grows when “the need and desires of the other person are put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready For His Arrival Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012

The Bible prepares us for the second coming of Christ - but what will that day actually be like? Malachi reveals several characteristics of the day he returns.

“Are we there yet? How much farther is it? I’m bored! I can’t stand it any longer!” Have you heard that before? Flights can be agonizingly long. Recently we flew back from Poland for 8 ½ hours arriving finally in Chicago. It’s a long flight especially for someone with ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Fagedabowdit!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

If we are going to be able to move forward then we need to forget what is behind.

FAGEDABOWDIT Last week I talked about how we need to have confidence in God. We need to have confidence in God so we can overcome sin and get through the difficulties in life. If we lack confidence we won’t grow and reach our full potential. Today, in carrying on the theme of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protective Clothing Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2011

Only the armor of God can prevail against the great lie that there is no truth outside our own experience.

I've spent a good part of this week since coming back on vacation catching up on the mail - sorting things, answering letters and reading. I subscribe to a lot of publications; probably about half are directly related to religious issues; the rest are mostly news or public policy oriented. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 30, 2011

Time for a true confession. Mine won’t compete with celebrity scandals on TV or show up on papers at the checkout line. I confess that I struggle with doubt. I struggle with the thought that it is possible to not doubt. Doubting seems so natural.

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Father Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 6, 2011

Sermon 6 of 6 in the Calvary 2003 Series on the Family. On Father's Day, we return to the classic biblical story of Abraham. Looking at the characteristics of a godly father as evidenced in Abraham's life, we also take time to look at the principles behin

A GODLY FATHER Genesis 18:19 Calvary Baptist Church June 15, 2003 This is message number 6 of 6 in our 2003 series on the family, beginning Mothers Day and ending Fathers Day. INTRODUCTION: • In chapter 19, God is about to destroy Sodom. • Abraham is so faithful that God will not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: A Word From The Lord

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 1, 2012

A message about receiving and running from the call of God

Note: Thanks to Aldon Johnson and Mike Wilkins (The Run Away Prophet) for their thoughts and ideas on Jonah chapter 1. Title: The Word of the Lord Theme: Show the importance of following God’s Word spoken to us. Text: Jonah 1 Introduction Jonah is mentioned in 2Ki_14:25. He prophesied ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

How's Your Hearing?

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 18, 2012

Sermon outlining God's call on our lives

Text: 1 Samuel 3: 1- 10. How’s your hearing? Have you ever noticed how some people have selective hearing? They only hear things they want to hear, usually when it benefits them; my dad was a bit like that. In the days before I met Lorraine and well before I crossed the threshold of an Army ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Chosen To Believe - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012

God has chosen us to believe in Him for our eternal redemption...

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 23, 2012 Date Preached: June 24, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Chosen – to believe (part 2)! Sermon Text: Romans 9:14-21 [HCSB] Introduction: Now I want us to remember back 2 wks ago when we looked at the how God CHOSE us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant's Power Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

As we come to the rest of Mark 1, we are confronted with the amazing power & authority of God’s servant – Jesus Christ. Today, let’s look at the amazing power of God’s Servant!

The Gospel of Mark # 3 – “The Servant’s Power” Mark 1:16-45 Intro – 1. Have you ever known someone who abused their power or authority? 2. ILL - In Cuba, nothing was bigger than baseball, except for Fidel Castro. When he was 74, he grabbed an aluminum bat & walked to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Getting Up

Contributed by Ray Swift on Oct 22, 2011

The hardest part of our day may be the getting up in the morning. Most are aware that there is a direct correlation between the getting up in the morning and what is going to take place on that day. Jesus always had a reson to get up while He was here o

FBMB October 2, 2011 Sunday Morning “Getting Up” Mark 10:1 Intro.: What gets you up in the mornings? Your electronic alarm clock or your internal alarm clock? Is it your spouse, your pet, a pain, or indigestion? Excitement about something in that day? Mornings can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

Three Reasons To Lift Your Hands In The Heat Of Battle

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 11, 2011

We are in a spiritual battle but we don't have to fight alone.

November 13, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Exodus 17:8-16 Subject: Fight Against the Enemy Title: Three Reasons to Lift Your Hands in the Heat of Battle I want to begin today by asking you to take the time to look around the whole church. Look at each person. Take a minute or so and look at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God