Sermons on Toxic People:

Neighbors

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 3, 2018

We must engage people that God has allowed us to encounter.

Neighbors September 30, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must engage people that God has allowed us to encounter. Focus Passage: Luke 10:25-37 Supplemental Passage: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, "Teacher, which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Continues

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 24, 2018

A sermon examining the fact that Jesus is still working in people's lives today.

The Work Continues Matthew 15:29-31 The story of Jesus Christ truly is the greatest story ever told. One of the greatest aspects of that story is the fact that it is not over. Though Jesus ascended to Heaven, He is still working here on earth. Jesus is still changing the hearts and lives of people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Specific Jobs? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2018

God calls people to work but equips them to do godly work!

God calls people to work but gifts and also calls for rest and instructs! Part of God's plan for everyone is to do work using what God has given each person BUT also calls every person to rest in God and listen to His instructions! Are we putting God’s gifts to work? Are we resting God’s Way? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 31: Preach A Contrast Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 9, 2018

Teach people to think by contrasting two or more sides of a theological argument.

Lesson Goal Preach a sermon that contrasts different sides. Lesson Intro When we spoke of a false dichotomy, we realized that some stories have more than two sides. However, some stories have only two options, or sides and that is not a false dichotomy, but a genuine one. Let's contrast two or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

The words we say have a huge impact on people around us.

James 3:1–12 1Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. 3We can ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Everybody Knows My Name

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

importance of having relationships where people and God know our names

How many of you have watched the television show, 'Cheers'? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television set in a bar with a mishmash of characters came every day after work: an alcoholic ex-pro baseball playing bartender, know-it-all postman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, James 4:11-12, Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Robbing Hell

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 4, 2018

When we lead people to the Lord, we are robbing Hell of souls!

Robbing Hell February 4, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we lead people to the Lord, we are robbing Hell of souls! Focus Passage: Matthew 16:13-18 (Pew Bible page 1131) Supplemental Passage: But thanks be to God, who always leads us in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Love Has Come

Contributed by Craig Smith on Feb 6, 2018

Christmas Eve message. Helping people find their place in the Christmas Story.

Merry Christmas. I am so glad that you’re here. So honored that you would give us this time together as we get ready to celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow. I also, if I’m gonna be completely honest, I’m also just a little bit intimidated because Christmas Eve is the hardest message of the year for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be Patient Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2015

A sermon designed to help up to become more patient with people and with circumstances.

"Relaunch 2015" pt. 4 - I Will Be Patient Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 4 of a new ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tackle Tough Jobs Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Feb 13, 2015

Giving people wisdom for living daily and for the Kingdom through the life of Nehemiah.

HOW TO TACKLE TOUGH JOBS! NEHEMIAH 2:1-9 February 8, Dr. Jim Bohrer It’s amazing how much we forget as we get older. I guess it’s true that if you don’t use it, you lose it. A popular gameshow hosted by Jeff Foxworthy asked ordinary adults to test their smarts with a series ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Mercy: Epiphany 7, Year C

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019

The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon informs people to rest in the mercy of God.

Sermon: “God Is Mercy” Epiphany 7, Year C The Rev. Rian Adams Introduction: Mercy as Listening Jesus says, “Be merciful as your Father is merciful." In Matthew's version, Jesus goes a bit farther, "Go and learn what this means; I want mercy and not sacrifice." Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal

A Humble Walk

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2018

God desires justice, kindness and humility in the lives of God’s people

Micah 5:2-5, 6:6-8 “A Humble Walk” INTRODUCTION The world of the people to whom the prophet Micah spoke was in shambles. Jerusalem was under siege. The rulers were self-serving and corrupt. They were forsaking the Lord and causing the people to seek other gods and worship idols. There was no ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Straight The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 27, 2020

Pray for Opportunities; Study the Scriptures; Live Honestly; Point People to Jesus

MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY JOHN 1:19-28 #JOHN1 CHILDREN’S SERMON BEFORE THE SERMON (kid's staying in the service this particular day) Today in the sermon, I will be talking all about a guy by the name of John the Baptist. I am not sure what you all know about John the Baptist. What do you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Benefit In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021

To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Isaiah 8:12-13, Genesis 3:15, Mark 10:38, Jude 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Esther, Ezra And Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021

God chooses to use Ordinary people to accomplish Extra Ordinary tasks.

May 15, 2021 Today we are discussing 3 more books of the Bible - Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah. My Favorite Thing About each book is the revelation that God chooses to use ordinary people to accomplish extra ordinary things and they, in turn, choose to cooperate: Zerubbabel and Joshua were just ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist