Sermons on The Merciful:

Convinced!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Nov 6, 2006

This salvation message takes a look at the person of Jesus Christ through the eyes of the Roman Centurion. A powerful testimony of a ruthless man of power who became a changed man of God.

Matt. 27:54, Mark 15:39, and Luke 23:47 This morning, we want to take these three verses and try to look through the eyes of a hardened man. The centurion was a man who was dedicated to the Roman army. He was the highest ranking soldier that a non commissioned officer could achieve, and as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54

Denomination: United Methodist

The Beattitudes

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Life Context Response

The Beatitudes Life Context Response to The Gospel of Matthew 5:3-12 By Kent Wise Introduction This pericope of scripture has captured my attention from my first reading at an early age. I come from a very traditional and conservative background where prosperity, wealth, and power were emphasized ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Methodist

I Hope They Lose Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Stubborn Saints". This sermon looks at serving God with the right motives.

Sunday Evening January 26, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Stubborn Saints” (#3) I HOPE THEY LOSE Jonah 3:1-4:11 Introduction: 1. As we watch the Super Bowl, most people have chosen a team in which they hope wins. The motives for each person wanting a particular team to win are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Blessing

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 6, 2008

This sermon looks at the blessing from God for us found in Numbers 6:22-27.

Next week we start a new series called “Resolution Revolution” based on a passage in Colossians. We’ll cover topics that hopefully will allow us to live out a life resolved to be new in Christ. We’ll talk about the idea that we have been rescued and redeemed by Christ, that we have a new authority ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2013

Who are the Minor Prophets and what can we learn from them? Hosea is the 1st in a list of prophets that we refer to as 'Minor Prophets' but their message is anything BUT minor!

Hosea 1:1 [NLT] February 27, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study Hosea – An Introduction: A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (760-720 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Hebrew word for “Salvation” BACKGROUND If you want some really ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: Behind The Story

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 1, 2009

Some scripture can be perplexing if one is not familiar with times in which it is written.

Jonah: Behind the Story by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. The Timeline 1. Written around 800-750 BC 2. Jeroboam II was the king of Israel. II Kings 14: 25 a. This validates Jonah as a real person. b. Some believe Jonah was a fictional person. 3. Actually occurred ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Comes Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008

Esther now reveals Haman’s plot and causes the sentence of death for Haman. His day goes from bad to worse.

Pride goes before the fall Esther Chapter 7 Discretion and wisdom accompany Esther as she approached the king. Haman however is still prideful. In Gilbert and Sullivan’s play “The Mikado”, the Japanese Emperor contemplates what it means to find the punishment that fist the crime. In this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving God Praise In The Midst Of A Storm

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 22, 2008

No matter what we are going through we should always give God praise. If you really want to get God’s attention, start giving Him praise and thanksgiving in advance for the break through in the midst of a storm and see what will take place.

Introduction: We as believers have already been informed that we are going to face trials and tribulations in this life. Sometimes the hardships of life are so great that we even contemplate about giving up. If you haven’t reached that point in your life, just keep on living because that day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:20-22, 2 Chronicles 20:20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Attitude Means Everything Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008

The heart from which we pray is as important as what we pray.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 18:9-14 Title: “Our Attitude Means Everything” I. The Two People (9-10) • Let’s forget everything we know or perceive when we think about a Pharisee and a tax collector. o We must try and understand how Jesus’ followers would have understood what He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Longsuffering: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 10, 2010

Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, while longsuffe

1. A Patient Endurance – the definition of longsuffering Longsuffering isn’t a word we use much any more; it has nearly faded from modern vocabulary. We often substitute the word ‘patience’ instead - and rightly so, because they are so similar in meaning. Patience has the connotation of waiting, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

Family Worship May 16, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#5] APPROACHING GOD Habakkuk 3:1-3 Introduction: Who do you think you are? You think that you can just go to God because you want to? Do you think God owes you something? He created you! He died for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation: Wisdom For Building An Unshakeable Life Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2014

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for building an unshakeable life.

TRANSFORMATION #1: WISDOM FOR BUILDING AN UNSHAKEABLE LIFE OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: *other

A Willing Spirit Yields A Clean Heart

Contributed by Richelle Smith on May 26, 2018

This sermon speaks of the tragic trash that we accumulate in our hearts when we are no longer willing walk in God's will. This trash leads to a broken relationship with God. The Good News is that God is compassionate and cleanses us.

In 2 Sam. 11, David did not go out to battle as the other kings did during the spring. He should have gone to battle. His heart is not in line with the anointing God placed on him. He shrugs his responsibility as King and does whatever he wanted to do. David allowed the trash of complacency, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Psalm 30 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 7, 2017

When we feel apart from God, perhaps God is trying to get our attention. This week, can you focus on being closer to God by praising Him? Can we be more devoted to living faithfully for Him (instead of ourselves)?

A Study of Psalm 30 Psalm 30 Introduction - Good evening … short intro on new format - Open to all, may allow more to attend due to busy schedules - Comments can be seen by all, questions can be asked through this - Invite: Advent series on SUNDAY mornings at the church - Psalms broken into 5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond When Wronged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2015

This is the 22nd sermon in the series "The Cure". The text shows us how to respond to those who have wronged you.

Series: The Cure [#22] HOW TO RESPOND WHEN WRONGED Romans 12:17-21 Introduction: The cure to all of our problems and challenges is Jesus. We can’t be reminded of that enough. One of the hardest things to do as a Christian is to forgive others. I know that we say we forgive when wronged; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist