Sermons on The Stranger:

I Believe

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

One sin will keep people out of heaven- unbelief. I must confess that I believe.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe Acts 8:26-39 Intro: Phillip leaves great success in the city of Samaria to follow the word and will of the Lord into the desert. It seems to be an unusual move, seeing there was no one to preach to in the desert, but God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2004 - Thats A Wrap!

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2004

A Year End Wind Up with some basic goals for next year.

19, December 2004 Dakota Community Church 2004 – That’s A Wrap Introduction: Last year around this time I was feeling very positive about the church and our prospects for the New Year. One of the statements I made was that I thought 2004 was going to be our best year ever. In fact the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:19-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Salvation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

Salvation theme

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2007 Date Preached: May 20, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study on 1 Peter Sermon Title: Salvation and You Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction: 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Submission Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 23, 2007

Our lifestyle, including our attitude and actions toward the government, will either glorify or shame the name of Christ.

Our Identity: We are people who do not BELONG to this world. “Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world…” (v. 11a). “Aliens” = a permanently resident alien (example: a Permanent Resident, formerly known as a Landed Immigrant, in Canada). “Strangers” = a foreigner who is only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Brokenness That Heals

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 4, 2008

Like the disciples at Emmaus, our hearts burn within us as we experience Jesus’ healing presence.

THE BROKENNESS THAT HEALS Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Church Could My Church Be?

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011

THE KIND OF CHURCH WE NEED

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH COULD WE HAVE? Text: Acts 2:41-47 Intro: Sing “What kind of church could my church be” WHAT KIND OF CHURCH COULD MY CHURCH BE IF... 1. EVERY MEMBER WERE SAVED Ac 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Pilgrimage

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 17, 2009

This sermon is to show you how YOU are a pilgrim if you are a Christian. We are just traveling through...

Read Text… A pilgrim is defined by Webster as “one who journeys in foreign lands.” We, of course, learn that a pilgrim wears a funny hat and shoots turkeys every November… If you watch television news you know that every year around Easter and Christmas there are millions who make their way to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Behavior Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 18, 2008

Just how should we as Christians relate to "Others" and "Ourselves".

Christian Behavior Hebrews 13 Intro The first eleven chapters of Hebrews do not emphasize specific commands to Christians. It is pure doctrine and is almost entirely directed to Jews who have received the gospel but need to be affirmed in the superiority of the New Covenant. The exhortations in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 Part Iii "He Makes Me Lie Down" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 3, 2011

God loves us enought to allow things in our lives to slow us down. It is only when we slow down that God becomes clearer.

In the 3rd part of our two week series on the 23rd Psalm we will be going over Psalm 23:2 “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters.” How many times have you told God “NO”? Have you ever felt that prompting to stop for someone in need, give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

"The Foundation For Relationships" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011

Trust is the foundation for all relationships. Trust creates security and is necessary for building good relationships.

INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for all healthy relationships. • It is essential for intimacy in marriage. • Trust creates security and openness in relationships. • Trust makes relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 30, 2011

What If The Blood Of Christ had not been shed for our sins?

The Blood Of Christ Robert A. Glass What more precious thing could there ever be than The Blood of Christ? Shed for remission of our sins. (Mt 26:28) For this is my blood of the new testament, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Basics - Stewardship Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

God entrusts us with the care and investment of our time, our resources, and our relationships.

Back to the Basics - Stewardship July 15, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God entrusts us with the care and investment of our time, our resources, and our relationships. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Supplemental Passage: "Do not store up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Us Together

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

Paul showed the Ephesians how God answered the world’s plea for oneness. It was in Christ.

Introduction For the past several weeks, on our “Faith Lessons” we at the ministry of Titus on the Island of Crete. Paul’s mentoring of Titus the same issues he faced at Ephesus. These same issues are present today in our own culture. We live in a world divided. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Inalienable Rights Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007

The idea of Inalienable rights is rooted in Genesis and the fact that human beings are created in the image of God. Neither Secular Humanism or Islam recognize this. This message looks at this in an instructional way.

INALIENABLE RIGHTS Pastor Eric J. Hanson November 26th 2006 A message like this one can stand alone, but I strongly suggest that each one listening to Inalienable Rights also get a CD or tape of my message from two weeks prior to this one. Clash of Civilizations bring out some stark facts about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational