Sermons on Ulterior Motive:

Making Sense When Life Makes No Sense PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

Explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, encouraging us to perceive life's purpose, acknowledge God's power, and pursue His glory.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. Gathered here today, we stand on the precipice of a grand revelation, a divine truth that has the power to transform our lives. We are here to gather wisdom from the sacred words of Ecclesiastes, words that have weathered the test of time and have been a beacon of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Topics: Purpose

What's Next

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 21, 2002

This sermon was preached in honor of graduates. This sermon takes a look at what our focus in life should be.

Sunday Morning, May 19, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Honoring Of Graduates SLIDE 1 WHAT’S NEXT? Ecclesiastes 4:13-5:7 Introduction: 1. On this day that we have honored our graduates, I want to ask a question that may be on the minds of these graduates and others here this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 12

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 12

The use of the terms "the law" and "the prophets" indicates that what the Lord is speaking of in these verses is the whole of the Old Testament. In Luke 24:44 Jesus said, "These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Processes Of Maturity In Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Processes of Maturity in Ministry

Processes of Maturity in Ministry 1. Exposure - When the truth of the scriptures is revealed to people through teaching, life examples, films, conversations, power encounters, healing, answers to prayer, people are able to see the benefits of a mature relationship with Jesus Christ. The difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.

How Can the Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed? by Paul Fritz 2 Timothy 4:9-4:10 What are some of the ways we can deal with human betrayal: 1. Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The lessons to be gl

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Work On The Wheels

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

How God takes something with no beauty and transforms it into a beautiful vessel for His service.

A WORK ON THE WHEELS Jeremiah 18:1-4 Intro: In our reading we find that God has spoken to Jeremiah and told him in verse 2 “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.” Now we know the potter is God but how may of us know what God is talking about when ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Traps Of Negative Conversation Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2007

Biblical examples of negative communication patterns to avoid.

TRAP #1: "Take my side without hearing both sides." "Then Haman said to King Xerxes, ’There is a certain group of people scattered among the other people in all the states of your kingdom. Their customs are different from those of all the other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. It is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut The Apron Strings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2007

For a marriage to become successful “both” have to become emotionally detached from their family. (This doesn’t mean anyone is cut off, but as a couple your number 1 attention has to be your spouse!)

Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut the Apron Strings Text: Genesis 2: 21-25 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith That Endures Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

When Jesus comes again, those who truly believe in Jesus will be on the winning side. Until then, there is need for patient endurance. In 10:26-39, the writer gives a word of caution, a word of commendation, and a word of challenge.

A FAITH THAT ENDURES Hebrews 10:26-39 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some were in danger ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Inseparables

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Sep 13, 2005

There are two eternal things that God has committed to the trust of the church: truth and love.

THE INSEPARABLES Mark McCool 2 John 3 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. KJV There are two eternal things that God has committed to the trust of the church: truth and love. Truth is eternal. Truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything Looks So Good Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005

As Christians, we are invited to have a spiritual perspective on life. Gluttony demonstrates our focus on the physical.

Philippians 3:7-21 “Everything Looks So Good” (Gluttony) INTRODUCTION This is an uncomfortable topic for a sermon. Not only for me, but for many people who are listening to this sermon. Food is a touchy subject. I have struggled with weight and with unhealthy eating practices for years. Many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Message For Missions

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

This sermon helps us clearly understand what the message is that we want people to know as well as for the work of Missions overseas.

The Message for Missions 1Corinthians 15:1-11 Intro.: A. I read recently this past week about the USS Roosevelt Aircraft carrier and its recent deployment during this Iraqi war. - As it returned the statistics were amazing: 5 Mil. Emails during the deployment were sent out from the ship; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Good News For Sale

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A warning against false words and lives.

GOOD NEWS FOR SALE! Micah 3:5-12 At shopping malls throughtout the country there are shops can literally put you on the cover of your favorite magazine. Through photography and computer technology, they can superimpose your face on the figure of your dreams. That’s right, you can be on Time, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:5-12

Denomination: Baptist