Sermons on The Truth Shall Set You Free:

God Is Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE BEST FORTRESS IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE BEST FORTRESS IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD I. (:1-3) THE FORTRESS OF GOD PROTECTS AGAINST ALL ATTACKS WE WILL NOT FEAR "A Mighty Fortress is our God" A. (:1) The Security of Our Fortress B. (:2-3) The Power of the Attacks Pictured as the Powerful Forces of Nature II. (:4-6) THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Man Who Would Not Bow To Peer Pressure, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

Daniel purposed deep within his heart, that regardless what others would do, he would respectfully not bow to the king’s request.

Peer pressure- A man who would not yield to peer pressure Part 3 Text: Romans 14:23, …for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Daniel 1 A. Daniel purposed in his heart 1. Purposed a. Heb. #7760- The basic root idea of this verb is to put, place something somewhere. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

A lesson that can be learned even in death!

Isaiah 41:10 Prayer Song Job 19:25-27 Things that Job cared about were now gone his childern,livestock,land, servants, crops and his health and yet he is able to make this statement. He was certain about three things: 1-That there is a God! 2-And that he would stand before Him! 3-And he was ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Triumphant

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 6, 2008

Christ triumphed over the devil at Calvary. Because of this every Christian can triumph over the powers of darkness.

TEXT “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it”. INTRODUCTION The terms used in this verse are all military. Calvary was a battleground. 1. AT CALVARY CHRIST DISARMED THE POWERS OF DARKNESS “spoiled principalities and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

The Power Of One Life

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Jan 6, 2009

A New Year Challenge

At different times and occasions many people entertain feelings of inferiority, solitude and lack of value. This is part of Satan’s whispering to cause us to feel useless. In verses 1-7, Elijah said: <Take my life>. He is what we would call a suicidal. In our text, God comes to the prophet and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 16, 2008

A study of the first request in The Lord’s Prayer.

INTRODUCTION The name of the LORD is a recurring theme in scripture. There are 90 references to it in the Psalms alone. To the Jews, God’s name is so sacred they won’t even say it. If you went into a synagogue and said ‘Yahweh’ you’d probably get stoned. TEXT “Hallowed be thy name”. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Halftime

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 9, 2006

The road to victory may depend greatly upon the right halftime adjustments.

Have you considered the time as it relates to your life? In our text, Paul viewed his life from past to present. It was a kind of halftime assessment of his life. H e realized that he had accomplished much but the prize remained before him. In this halftime assessment, Paul decided to forget the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Of Our Thanks

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

An acrostical outline designed to encourage congregational participation using the word: THANKS. Support scriptures are provided under each of the letters in the word "THANKS".

WORTHY OF OUR THANKS "Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20. The Christian can give thanks for "all things" as we rest in the promise of Romans 8:28. Using each letter in the word "thanks", write in the word which deserves our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

"An Old Man & Heavy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

Some keep God at a convenient distance. Calling on Him only when they want something in return or they need Him to pull them out of trouble. Israel was good at this and it’s the reason why they and we too find ourselves in the mess we’re in!

Introduction While visitng one of our Church members, in the middle of our conversation their phone rang and I watched as they glanced over and checked their caller ID & they immediately said to me, "It’s O.K. Pastor I’ll call them back.." Within a few minutes though, it rang again and I said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith Manifested Through Job

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

Learn the distinguishing qualities of a man of genuine faith.

True Faith Manifested through Job Job 1:1-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ made you a new creature at salvation, you must demonstrate the qualities of a genuine faith in your daily walk. I. True faith manifests itself through a godly life. v. 1 A. A man of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Justice Misconstrued!

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How can I keep from misconstruing God’s justice?

God’s Justice Misconstrued! Job 8:1-22 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is perfect, you must trust in His justice. I. Maintain a biblical view of the character of God. 8:1-7 A. God is just! (1-6) 1. God’s justice defended (1-2). be careful how you speak to God don’t impugn His ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make God Angry

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

We must avoid the things that anger God.

How to Make God Angry January 10, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must avoid the things that anger God. Focus Passage: Zephaniah 1:5-6 Introduction: pushing buttons to make someone mad I. Waiver between God and something else a. 1Kings ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Mercy Promotes Hope! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION Because Christ is merciful, we can experience hope even during periods of God’s judgment.

God’s Mercy Promotes Hope! Lamentations 3:1-26 PROPOSITION Because Christ is merciful, we can experience hope even during periods of God’s judgment. How should I deal with witnessing God’s judgment? I. You ought to experience great despair! v. 1-18 A. Jerusalem was the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Building up others in the Body of Christ.

Romans 14:19 “Let us concentrate on things that make for harmony and the growth of our fellowship together.” (NTME) Question: What is Keeping the Church from growing? Key: Don’t cause a weaker Christian to sin! What We Do Affects Others: Can cause other believers to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wives Don't Fight Unfairly To Help Your Husband Win

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 7, 2011

Wives who fight unfairly to help their husbands win lose their hands.

A 2011 woman will not allow another man to beat her husband down. Well, 2011 women are not the first women to jump in a fight when their husband is getting beat down. Woman in biblical days would also jump in a fight if their husband was getting beat down. If a woman's husband was getting beat down ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:11-12

Denomination: Methodist