Sermons on Toughens Our Faith:

Was The Early Church Socialist, Even Communist? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2021

Some commentators and politicians who belong to the Superficialist School of Bible Interpretation really mess up when they say Christians should be socialists because the early Church was.

Jesus told His disciples, "Blessed are you poor" as Luke records it, and Matthew writes "Blessed are the poor in spirit." Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Christians, or many of them, decided to take Jesus literally. They pooled their resources, as Luke records in the Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, Acts 5:1-11, Romans 15:25-26, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Luke 6:20, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Outcome Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 4, 2021

When we have been forgiven, we are able to love and forgive others.

The Outcome of Forgiveness May 2, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we have been forgiven, we are able to love and forgive others. Focus Passage: Luke 7:36-50 Supplemental Passage: and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Belonging

Contributed by John Wright on Aug 24, 2020

There are times in life when you need a good loving snuggle to feel secure. You need someone to wrap their arms around you and let you know that you are loved.

1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37.

Prelude Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Purpose: Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37. Jesus Mark 9:30-31 “Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Song To The God Of Creation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2021

The multifarious Creation by the One who dwells in impenetrable Light.

A SONG TO THE GOD OF CREATION. Psalm 104:1-9, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:35c. The opening of this Psalm, “Bless the LORD, O my soul” (Psalm 104:1a), is familiar from the beginning of the previous chapter (Psalm 103:1). The response of the Psalmist to his own exhortation to “Bless the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-9, Psalm 104:24, Psalm 104:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Persecution Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024

It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

“Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bankrupt Or Rich?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2019

This is the 13th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#13] BANKRUPT OR RICH? Ephesians 4:17-24 Introduction: Statistics show that 80% of millionaires earned the money themselves. Only 20% of millionaires inherited the money. Many of those who earned the money started with nothing. 2nd generation millionaires tend to not end up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep Going

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 18, 2018

Urging people in ministry to take another look at where they are.

HOW TO KEEP GOING Theme Verse: Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Introduction: Paul's life after ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jerusalem- Get Well Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 22, 2023

This is the 23rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#23] JERUSALEM- GET WELL? Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 As Tharon has always said about his being blind, “We all have a disability, mine is just more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of The Kingdom Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2024

A fearsome dream, with a happy conclusion for the "people" known as "the saints of the most High" (cf. Daniel 7:27).

THE TRIUMPH OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM. Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18. Daniel has already reported the last day of Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon (cf. Daniel 5:30). With the beginning of chapter 7, the book changes from narrative to apocalyptic writing, and there is an overlap here as the dating ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only One

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 31, 2022

This message is based on the lyrics of a song made popular by the LeFevre Quartet. Scripture is brought in to establish the truth from each scripture for the lines in the song. Building during the message to show that ONLY ONE - JESUS deserves any and all praise! Scripture references are KJV.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE - Exodus 20:1-6 “And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus As Refugee

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2023

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Fleeing to Egypt Now when they [the wise men] had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Return And Resurrection: Part I Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

The subject is the return of Jesus Christ to earth and the resurrection of the dead. I get more questions asked about this passage than most any other passage in the Bible. So I thought we would spend about three sessions talking about this passage. Thi

1 Thess. 4:13 through 5:3 is a passage about a subject that intrigues people. The subject is the return of Jesus Christ to earth and the resurrection of the dead. I get more questions asked about this passage than most any other passage in the Bible. So I thought we would spend about three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012

There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Smooth Stones (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012

Focus on giants, you stumble Focus on God, and your giants tumble

1 Samuel 17:40-Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. Gaints that we face inside of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist