Sermons on Turn From God:

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 8, 2021

Have you ever been at a place in your life when you didn’t know what to do? If not, you will.

What to do when you don’t know what to do Have you ever been at a place in your life when you didn’t know what to do? If not, you will. Have you said to yourself, “I don’t know what to do?” You are at the end of your rope. You will feel that you are in the dark. You will feel confused as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 5 covers the word of wisdom, word of knowledge and discerning of spirits.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Part V  This is the conclusion to this study of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.  The intention of this series is to have an accurate understanding of the gifts 1 Cor 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambitious In The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2003

Power, position and prestige - where do they belong in a Christian’s vocabulary?

Briningham 19-10-03 Mk 10:35-45 - Christian leadership Power, Prestige and Position, where do they belong in a Christian’s vocabulary? Today’s Gospel reading is all about these topic. James and John were trying to use their influence to get into the top positions in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Anglican

The Pillar Of Service

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

# 6 Final in the series - "The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church" - The Pillar of Service Matthew 10:40-42

"The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church" - The Pillar of Service Matthew 10:40-42 Today we close out our time of looking at the six pillars of a powerful church – and this pillar is the culmination of all the others. The reason that this is a required pillar in making a church strong is found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 4, 2006

This is a message on the word Father as it appears in the Lord’s prayer

OUR FATHER TEXT: Matthew 6:5-15 The Lord’s Prayer is familiar not just to the believer but also to the heathen. The saying or the reciting of the Lord’s Prayer offends hardly anyone, with the exception of a few extremist groups. Yet, few have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 9, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 7 of 8

Galatians 6:6-10 – The Law of Sowing and Reaping The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 9, 2011

Understanding persecution and why, as Christians, we will be persecuted and how to handle it.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011

How to deal with persecution as Christians.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do It Yourself Soil Analysis

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Sermon on the Parable of the Soils

Do-it-yourself Soil Analysis Matthew 13:3-23 This morning I preached the parable of the Thumb. Tonight I have one of my favorite parables--parable of the SOILS Let's read vv. 3-9 Interpretation: Sower = God "as He sowed" --many ways… preaching, music, bible, friend, etc. Seed = ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Ii: Love Found A Way Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians choose to follow the New Testament model of giving and sharing as practiced by first century disciples of Christ.

LOVE FOUND A WAY TO REDEEM OUR SOULS, MAKE US WHOLE, BIND US TOGETHER My doctor reminded me that it’s about time for me to undergo my wellness checkup. At our age and stage in life, it’s a good idea to do this on a regular basis, is it not, in keeping with the axiom, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Sow A Seed And Watch It Grow

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 10, 2023

Summary: When our spirits are low, and we are ready to give up, ask the Lord, and He will renew our strength.

Father God, Lord over all creation, we come before you again, humbling ourselves before your mighty throne. We take this opportunity to thank You for sending workers to harvest the seeds You have sown. Thank you for sowing a seed of forgiveness and giving us a mind to cultivate the seed as we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Proverbs 11:18, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Other

Answer Eight: Stop Kidding Yourself--Renounce Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 17, 2015

The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew.

The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Eight: Stop Kidding Yourself - Renounce Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew.

The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Labor Day Message

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 8, 2023

Labor Day has been an American holiday for over 100 years. It's important to remember those who labor, especially those who labor for the Lord Jesus Christ.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on September 3, 2023; not an exact transcription). Introduction: This is Labor Day Sunday and a lot of folks are taking advantage of this holiday. We’re going to take a look at a passage that deals with what people can do with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Life Shine

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 5, 2024

If we want to have influence in this world, we had better shine. We need to let our life shine so that others will be attracted to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Alba 1-28-24 LET YOUR LIFE SHINE I Thessalonians 4:9-12 The military has a history of requiring that boots be polished until they shine. If you have served in the military, you are probably familiar with the involved process that it takes to achieve that shine. There are websites that explain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ