Sermons on The Song Of Solomon 5:16:

Two Fathers/Two Phases

Contributed by Jack Warford on Jun 14, 2002

We men and boys are Two Fathers going through Two Phases required by God’s Holy Word. We are either a father doing what God has instructed us to do, or we are a father-to-be learning by discipline how to someday be a father after God’s own heart.

This is the first Father’s Day I will have without my father. Let me say, that in heaven there is only one Father, and that is God himself, but my dad recently went there, and so while I am on this earth, I have two fathers in Heaven now. God gave him over 85 years on this earth, and he gave me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-14, 1 Kings 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself.

WAR PROBLEMS, WICKED PASSIONS AND WRONG PRAYING James 4: 1 -- 12 There are two ways for a person to live his life. You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself. The Bible says that Jesus pleased not Himself. He said He always did those things that pleased ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Www.ecc5.com Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

If we ever hope to discover the true meaning of life, then we must address these three "W".

www.ecc5.com ECCLESIASTES 5:1-20 Introduction: What is this title all about? It’s simple. I want to communicate (.com) with you from Ecclesiastes 5 (ECCS) about three issues that all start with the letter “W.” A few sermons back we talked about the letter “I.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009

A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building According To The Pattern Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Building according to God’s pattern is not about rigidity but about divine alignment. It calls for humility to receive instructions, discipline to follow through, and patience to wait for divine timing.

BUILDING ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:11-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:8-9, Hebrews 8:5, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, God seeks people who will carry out His assignments with precision, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Returnees (Ezra 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 28, 2025

Where do we find the faith once delivered?

What would it be like returning to your land after 70 years of exile? How important are a faith community, a legacy of faithfulness and restoration of the faith? Let’s begin in Ezra 2. Who led the captive exiles from Babylon back to Jerusalem? These now are the people of the province who came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Fight Comparison Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

Comparison Cripples. Third sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai

How to Fight Comparison - Haggai 2:1-5 Comparison cripples. Have you ever been compared to someone else? I have. My brother Phil is two years older than me and when I was growing up I always lived in his shadow. It didn't help that my brother was smarter than I was and was the go-getter of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Morals Of Motherhood

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

God gives wisdom to raise your children.

Morals of Motherhood May 11, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives wisdom to raise your children. Focus Passage: I Kings 3:16-28 Introduction: I. There is no such thing as a perfect mother. (This is not to drag mothers down, but to build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Never Seek The Counsel Of Negative,toxic And Ungodly People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2025

Let's explore why seeking counsel from ungodly, unbelievers, compromise Christians, namesake Christians, and sinful Christians can be detrimental to our lives.

When faced with decisions or challenges, seeking advice from others can be a wise and prudent approach. However, as Christians, it's crucial to consider the source of our counsel. The Bible warns us about the dangers of seeking advice from those who don't share our values, principles, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Descendants Of David (1 Chronicles 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2025

Who were the most notable descendants of David?

Were David, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Jotham, Hezekiah and Josiah the most faithful kings of Judah? Why was Josiah deemed the most righteous? Why was Zerubbabel important? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 3. Which sons were born to David in Hebron before he ruled over the whole of Israel? These were David’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Bible Church

A Christmas Story

Contributed by Troy Richards on May 8, 2009

A look at the 8 prophecies of the Christmas Story.

-I want us to do something a little different today. I think if I asked you to most of you could tell me the Christmas story pretty much without a problem. So I want to look at it from the other side of the coin. -here’s a simple fact: God plans ahead. There were prophecies about Jesus before He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

This 'n That Series

Contributed by Phillip Ross on Nov 25, 2001

Finding Christ in Proverbs, applying Christ to life.

This And That Proverbs 1:1-4 The Book of Proverbs is attributed to Solomon, the son of David. Whether or not Solomon personally wrote the various proverbs or simply collected them--or both--is immaterial because the Holy Spirit is the real author of them all. Attributing them to Solomon provides ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 3, 2007

Looking at the world around us it would be so easy to give up. The cycles of problems and the ever declining situations we wittness. Persons of faith look through the problems and find God in the mists of trouble and pain and we can keep going.

Why am I here? Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 This week we are looking at the first chapter of Ecclesiastes and it sounds like the most depressing scripture you could ever find. Reading the Book of Job is pretty bad, but today’s reading is so much worse. I think it is because in many ways it sounds so ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

The Apostles Respected By People

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2017

The multitudes believed that their sick ones could be healed without the touch of the hands of the apostles, since they laid the sick on cots and couches in the streets in hopes that the shadow of Peter might pass over them.

November 18, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.D.2.a: The Apostle's Respected By People (2:12-16) Acts 5.12-16 (KJV) 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist