Sermons on The Just Shall Live By Faith:

Triumphant Over Troubles

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 2, 2005

Lifes mountains tops all make for beautiful views, but the valleys of lifes are where the fruit grows. God never promises to remove the troulbes of life from us, but does promise to make them a little easier when we call on him.

TRIUMPHANT OVER TROUBLES PSALM 3 I. Introduction READ 3:1-3 A. This is a Psalm That Meets Us in Times of Trouble David’s son Absalom had decided to take family matters into his own hands and even went as far as trying to convince everyone that the Kingdom would be better off with him as King. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Illumination: Hearing From God Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 6 of The SPIRIT-Led Lifestyle. Can I really hear from God? Will He speak to me in a way I can understand?

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle (Part 6) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Illumination: Hearing From God 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Illumination: direct communication from God to you. Can God really speak to me? Can I really hear Him? The Possibility of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Ain’t Really Surprised You Sinned

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 21, 2010

God knows we fail but loves us and does not give up; therefore we should not give up on ourselves

God Really Ain’t Surprised You Did It by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Sin 1. What is sin? I Jo. 3: 4 – transgression of the law. 2. What does it do? a. Gen. 3: 23-34 (Adam & Eve) b. Mt. 27: 36 (Jesus on the Cross) c. Lk. 16: 19-31(Rich man & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

Do you benefit from your time or cheat yourself by misusing it.

Scripture: EPH. 5:15-21 Theme: REDEEMING THE TIME VS 16 Remembering that time is one of God’s Gifts to everyone with an equal share. It is also the responsibility of each one to use it the way he or she decides to. You either benefit from your time or cheat yourself by misusing it. Lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Become A Generous Christian?

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

5 Life Changing Reasons to Become a Generous Giver

Introduction Key point: We’re often told we "should" do something without being told "why" (i.e. we "should" read our Bible every day and we "should" give to God). This message will give everyone (regardless of their financial circumstances) 5 REASONS "WHY" to faithfully give to God’s work based on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Lord Anyway

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Nov 11, 2002

Over 300 verses in the Word of God command us to praise the Lord. It is the theme of the Bible. God delights to have His children praise Him.

Introduction: 1. Poem: Praise The Lord 2. 17 Old Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 3. 11 New Testament books refer to praising the Lord. 4. 300 verses refer to praising the Lord 5. We must praise the Lord: I. BECAUSE HE IS GOD---Verse 3 A. cf. 1 Kings 18:39 “The LORD He is God…” B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Women Out Of Four

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's care and concern for widows reveals his nature.

Thesis: God's care and concern for widows reveals his nature. Intro.: 1. OPENING STATEMENT: "Moses wrote laws to protect them; the prophets thundered against those who abused them; and Paul set out policies for meeting their needs. Jesus had many among his followers; and the early church nearly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

If You Are Risen With Christ 2

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 24, 2018

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

IF YOU ARE RISEN WITH CHRIST 2 TEXT- COLOSSIANS 3:10-25, ROMANS 7:18-24 INTRODUCTION Believer's begin a new life when they are born again by the Spirit. Regeneration places believers on the road of faith whereby they become new creations and enjoy a divine life in Christ. Inspite of that reality, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Warfare Of The Church

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 30, 2016

THE CHURCH IS BUILT TO WIN AND WIN THE GATES OF HELL.

TOPIC: THE WARFARE OF THE CHURCH TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10-19, 2 COR. 10 3-6 MEMORY VERSE: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds” 2 Corinthians 10”4 CENTRAL TRUTH: The life of a Christian requires being ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2016

Jesus is portrayed as the Good Shepherd who provides, loves, protects, and cares for His sheep. Will we submit to the good that the Shepherd has done and praise Him in our life?

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 Introduction The Shepherd brings many things; provides many things; gives his life for sheep - Read John 10:1-21 / Pray ∆ Point 1 – The Shepherd gives Security Jesus begins to testify about Himself V1 – The sheep pen is familiar to 1st ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In A Nutshell

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2018

“God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

THE GOSPEL IN A NUTSHELL. John 3:16. This Bible verse has been called ‘the Gospel in a nutshell’, because it presents the central theme of Christianity. It consists in a chain of five links, leading from God’s love to our eternal life: 1. God’s love 2. The gift of God’s Son 3. Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Context For The Hymn

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2017

The obedience of Christ elicits, draws out, the obedience of Christians.

A CONTEXT FOR THE HYMN. Philippians 2:1-13. The word “If” that opens this passage might better be translated as “Since” (Philippians 2:1). The sense is, “If there is any encouragement in Christ (and there is), if any consolation in love (and there is), if any fellowship (sharing) in the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moral Vineyard Defiled By Greed

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 1, 2017

The rejection of the Son.

Matthew 21:33-46 Moral Vineyard Defiled by Greed Before we get started with the message gleaned from today’s gospel reading, let’s look first at John 15:1 so as not to get our thoughts crossed. 15 ““I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1 We do not want to confuse the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23, Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Compromise

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 1, 2018

We must not compromise our holiness with worldliness.

The Danger of Compromise October 14, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not compromise our holiness with worldliness. Focus Passage: Introduction: In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began excavating an ancient city in Turkey. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Call Your Harvest

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 14, 2017

We must be positioned to receive His promises! Be diligent, and be rewarded! God bless you! God wants to reward you for being diligent. However, we can’t plead promises and break God’s principles. If we do the Word of God, it will work for us.

THEME- CALL IN YOUR HARVEST LESSON 1- THROUGH DILIGENCE MAIN TEXT- PROVERBS 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION The year of bumper harvest is also approved by God but if God sends the rain and there is no work done on the land he has provided then there will not be a harvest. When a moving train heads to your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal