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Spotlight On Missions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 23, 2014

A brief challenge about supporting missionaries through the Faith Promise Plan, explaining why to give to missions, what faith promise giving is and the blessings that attend giving to missions.

Spotlight on Missions Chuck Sligh March 23, 2014 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION When someone leaves this earth, their last words take on added import. You gather around the bedside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Frantic Work Or Focused Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2009

Wisdom lies in knowing when to be busy and when to be reflective. Both Martha and Mary wanted the affirmation of Jesus. But it always comes by grace alone.

Author Sam Keen, in his provocative little book called Apology for Wonder, tells us the lesson he learned as young boy swimming in the Indian River inlet on the Delaware coast. Keen says that swimming there was very tricky, because the outgoing waters from the bay met the incoming tides waves from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Triple Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 30, 2016

A look at giving of your knowledge, your time, and your money for the common good. The message discussed our need to use what we have been given to lift up the Body of Christ. The need to use the gift we have been given in accordance with our faith.

It is better to give than to receive. That is what Paul quoted Jesus as saying. It is more blessed to give than to receive. Today we will conclude our series on giving by talking about HOW we give. Last week, you’ll remember, that we said if you are in Christ Jesus, the question was not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-35

Denomination: Bible Church

Phoebe The Deaconess Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Phoebe was a deaconess in a town about 8 miles from Corinth. She was likely a wealthy widow, and like Lydia was able to travel because of her independence and resources. Such women have been key people in the progress of the church all through history.

In May of 1972 deacons from Baptist churches throughout Virginia gathered for a special conference dealing with the work of the deacon. The leader noted a number of women in the crowd. He welcomed them as wives of the deacons. He was quickly set straight when it was pointed out to him that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Lord, Let Me Imitate Isaac's Trust

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jan 6, 2021

I am drawn to the trust & submission of Isaac to his father & the challenge it presents of whether I trust God to that same extent!

Last month was the Academy Awards – which, just so you know – I did not watch nor cared to watch. But each year at this ceremony they give out awards for all sort of things related to movies & movie making. I guess the top or most important or most anticipated awards are the “Best Actor,” ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Death In The Pot

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2021

So, what does this passage in 2 Kings 4 have to do with us? I told you at the beginning that this was an odd passage in the life of the prophet Elisha and it has an important message for us today. That message is all about the action word “faith.”

DEATH IN THE POT 2 KINGS 4:38-44 #faith #deathinthepot INTRODUCTION… Bad Meal Last Week (p) I do the majority of the dinner preparation in our home. I think I am a fantastic cook. My family would probably say I am an average cook because when I decide to throw together things in my own way that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Your Worship Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan loves to make situations which require simple faith and obedience complicated and confusing in order to get us off track. Jehoshaphat was able to overcome doubt - and ultimately defeat - through worshiping the Lord.

God’s strategy was clear . . . the worshipers went first into the battlefield, and . . . the Lord miraculously defeated their enemies. - Mike Harland(1) If the Lord has ever asked you to do something for Him and you struck out early, then this message is for you! We’re going to find out that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Your Name: Martha Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Martha Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/21/2016 For the last few of weeks, we’ve been talking about how you might respond if God called your name—not just once, but twice. As I mentioned before, God calls plenty of people in the Bible often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Initiating The Turn-2(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2023

2 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-II—Luke 1:8-9(:5-25) Attention: Deciduous tree leaves are known & expected to ‘turn’ colors & fall to the ground in the fall of the year. Losing leaves is what deciduous trees do in order to prepare for & to survive the below freezing temperatures of winter. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-9, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah Is The Prepared Prophet – Youth To God’s Man Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 2, 2022

The call of Jeremiah has challenges for us and we look at them. Abortion and the unborn are examined from God's perspective. How many sit down and laboriously draft and redraft some message straining to “polish” some sermon. Just speak what God has given!

JEREMIAH IS THE PREPARED PROPHET – YOUTH TO GOD’S MAN {{Jeremiah 1:1-3 “The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah, the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Psalm 139:7-12, Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 1:6-10, Isaiah 6:6-8, Ezekiel 2:1-4, Jeremiah 1:9-10, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteous Joseph Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the theme of Christmas. But do you know there is a man who stands silently next to the manger in the nativity scene? He is not even given a single line to speak! Then he disappears completely from history after the teenage years of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION There is a story of courage that took place in the very first Christmas. It is about righteous Joseph. But it is a story we often miss because people’s Christmas focus is mostly around a young mother Mary and her son, Jesus. People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:24, 1 Peter 4:8, Proverbs 21:26, 1 John 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receiving The Spirit And Gifts Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 12, 2023

Session 1: This introduction to "spiritual gifts" discusses the promise of the Holy Spirit, how and when we receive the Spirit, the meaning of being filled with the Spirit, and the reason why spiritual gifts are given to believers.

Tonight, we will begin our study on spiritual gifts. Most of us are familiar with Matthew 28:19-20, in which Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commission to “go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, John 3:1-6, Acts 2:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 1 Corinthians 14:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Pentecost Effect: Keeping Focused On The Mission

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2024

These Spirit filled leaders were able to keep the church focused, united and on mission. The people came together to address the conflict which resulted in more cooperation and additional church growth.

Sermon – Keeping Focused on The Mission Scripture Lesson- Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 2, 2025

Because the race belongs to Christ alone, we are called not to carry its full weight but to run our leg with faithfulness—working, resting, and trusting that our part in God’s eternal plan matters.

The Race Is His But Your Faithfulness Matters Time is short, eternity is long, so live your life wisely Longevity is a grace—an extension of time from the hand of God. But with it often comes a sobering awareness: the words of Genesis 3:19 still echo through time—“for you are dust, and to dust ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Right Conduct: Employment Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 7, 2025

The teaching of Peter as to how Christian slaves are to conduct themselves equips us with a biblical approach to "live good" as Christian employees.

You can listen to this, and all NPBC sermons, at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 3rd August 2025 1 Peter 2:18-25 “Right Conduct: Employment” Today we are going to focus on a section of Peter that deals with slaves and slavery. I’ll read the section in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist