Sermons on Suspicion:

Be Enriched Through Giving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2005

People give most when they see how they will be enriched by contributing to a vision that will last for eternity. Paul wrote, "You will be enriched in every way so you can give even more generously." Ten principles

How to Be Enriched By Giving (2 Cor 9:1-15) Most people like to give to a dynamic vision. Contributors do not like having to just give regularly to just meet needs. People want to give to something that is significant that will give them a sense of eternal enrichment. Jesus promised those who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Of Apostasy Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2024

Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ.

Now we see a clear picture of betrayal and apostasy. Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ. READ v. 18-20. Here is the heartbreak of betrayal. When ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Boundless Grace, Even Through Judgment

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005

God’s wonderful banquet is free for all.

I wonder if you’ve ever bought a new car? Different things appeal to different people, don’t they. Some people are concerned with the technical details about the engine, others are keen to buy from a local dealer, others want to stick with a manufacturer they’ve bought from before, others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Thoughts Can Control You

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012

Your mind is a battlefield. Prepare and win the battle.

Your thoughts can control you!!! There is spiritual war fare going every day. Can we all agree on that? We are in the middle of spiritual war fare right now. Where? IN OUR MINDS!! There is a tug of war going on. I don’t care how strong of a Christian you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Man And His Marriage

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

This topic suggests that there is a man who had victory in almost every area of his life and he deserves to be praised for this but we still have to examine his marriage before we can finally say that his victory is complete

THE VICTORIOUS HUSBAND AND HIS MARRIAGE Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. 21 Evil shall slay the wicked Psalms 34:19-21 I want to thank the Chairman of the Redeemers Men Fellowship for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hiding Place

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 11: 1 – 21

2 Kings 11: 1 – 21 The Hiding Place 11 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal heirs. 2 But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons who were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do I Still Lack? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2008

The young man raising this question with Jesus lacked historical memory, lacked self-awareness, and lacked a vision for one compelling pursuit. For Maundy Thursday

I: Remember The third of our ultimate questions sounds almost like a throwaway. Like a sarcastic castoff. “What do I still lack?” The young man had already asked the most sweeping question possible, “What good deed must I do to have eternal life?” As you may remember if you were here two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Father’s Provision For Purification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 3, 2011

In response to repentance & faith in Jesus, God cleanses you both inside & out. Sorrow over sin is not an end in itself. Those who repent & follow God find He revives the heart of the contrite & blots out their sins.

ZECHARIAH 13: 1-6 THE FATHER’S PROVISION FOR PURIFICATION Following the great outpouring of the Spirit who brings spiritual illumination, recognition of the Crucified One, and the resulting sorrow of repentance (12:10-14), the Spirit then brings cleansing. Sorrow over sin is not an end in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Bold - Be Strong

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 8, 2025

As children of God we are engaged in a spiritual battle and whenever we feel weak and faint-hearted, the Lord reminds us to be strong and courageous. Jesus conquered sin, death and Satan and He has promised to give us His peace, His power and to lead us onto victory.

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 1:6, "Be strong and courageous, because you'll be leading this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors.” (ISV) The Almighty God who created the heavens and the earth, spoke these words to Joshua. God spoke these words, ‘be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, 2 Corinthians 10:3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Christmas Greetings

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today.

Christmas Greetings December 14, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today. Focus Passage: Luke 2:8-20 Supplemental Passage: ‘Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Supporting Our New Deacons

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016

A message delivered as a charge to the church on the occasion of the ordination of new Deacons.

This passage not only speaks to the qualifications for new Deacons (v. 3 - faithful, reputable, spiritual, maturing, responsible), but to the primary purpose for Deacons in a local church. The purpose for Deacons is to guard the unity of the church. In the Book of Acts, Satan attacks the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Baggage - Cast Your Cares Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of letting go of personal anxieties and burdens by entrusting them to Jesus, as part of the final week of the Baggage Series.

Welcome to the final week of our Baggage Series. As a brief recap of our first 2 weeks I would like to share this one sentence. Let go of the baggage in your life and travel freely into a life filled with expectation and anticipation of all that God can do in and through you. That sounds like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Topics: Anxiety, Trust In Jesus, Letting Go

Sermon Series: Baggage

Lord, Open The Eyes Of Our Young Men

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 30, 2007

This sermon encourages our young men to look beyond the difficulties of life to the unseen power of God.

Intro. Oh that God would open the eyes of our young men. What a tremendous prayer for our times. We often tell our sons and our daughters that they need to open thier eyes. If our daughters or sons meet the wrong person base on our opinion, we encourage them to open thier eyes. But how often do we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Because God alone does the judging, I am freed up to encourage others in their spiritual journey.

August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 2 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – At the start of the 20th Century, the world’s most distinguished astronomer was a man named Sir Percival Lowell. He had a particular fascination with the planet Mars – largely because he was sure through his telescope, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Saints Of God: Suspicious Or Supportive?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

God's people should encourage one another.

THE SAINTS OF GOD: Suspicious or Supportive? Acts 9:19-32 I do not know anyone who does not want to succeed. Deep in our hearts some of us may feel like we have lost or that we have no chance of winning, but feeling like we are fumbling around in the dark is quite different from wanting to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ