Sermons on Unmuzzling The Ox:

United We Stand

Contributed by Francis Balla on Aug 24, 2012

This sermon highlights the need for the Church body to be united in "mind and purpose" in the midst of conflicting, and constantly changing ideologies and trends.

SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 UNITED WE STAND Let me read one of Aesop’s Greek fables; In the forest, there lived four oxen. They were very good friends and always went together to graze in the fields. However, every time they went, a hungry lion tried to attack them. The lion longed for their meat. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 19, 2015

A discussion of how seeds grow, and how seemingly careless God is in sowing them.

Seeds PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 main text Mr 4:26 And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; Mr 4:27 and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows — how, he himself does not know. Mr 4:28 "The soil produces crops by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honouring Our Shepherds Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 1, 2025

Paul gives practical advice to Timothy about honouring and disciplining elders for the protection of the church.

1 Timothy 5:17-25 Honouring God’s Shepherds If the church is the Body of Christ with each member being given different gifts and responsibilities, then every part matters. • Paul has been giving instructions on the responsibilities of overseers, deacons, and the members of the church, and how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25, 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Hope And Trust”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 17, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust” The heading of this psalm attributes it to David, but Jeremiah could have written it, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Worthy Of Double Honor Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 10 in series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how we are to honor those who serve in leadership of the local church.

Living for Christ in a Confused and Confusing World A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon # 10 The Office of Pastor 1Timothy 5:17-25 In our last study we examined the first part of chapter five (5:1-16). This part of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The False Prophet Balaam: When Opportunity Knocked, He Answered Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 28, 2025

The king of Moab had a problem: Israel was near his territory. He called on Balaam to come and curse Israel. This king gave Balaam what might be considered the opportunity of a lifetime. How did Balaam respond?

(Edited from and based on a message preached Sunday evening, 2-16-25 at New Hope Baptist Church of Fulton, MO; this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The story of Balaam is, or at least used to be, one of the saddest in the entire Bible. It seems he knew the One True God and could ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at the hands of Jesus and their incredible power of healing

“God and Human Hands” “Healing Hands” March 20, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to look at the hands of Jesus. We are not going to focus on the scenes from the events leading to the cross, but we are going to look at the incredible power of the healing hands of Christ. *Quote from Dr. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord`s House Is A Good Place To Be

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

EVERYWHERE THAT JESUS WENT IN HIS 3 AND A HALF YEARS OF PUBLIC MINISTRY HE ALWAYS SEEMS TO DRAW ATTENTION FOR PEOPLE WE`RE CONSTANLY SCRUTINIZING HIS TEACHING EVALUATING HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL AMAZED AT HIS MIRACLES

LUKE 13: 10-17 10.AND HE WAS TEACHING IN ONE OF THE SYNAGOGUES ON THE SABBATH 11.AND BEHOLD ,THERE WAS A WOMAN WHICH HAD A SPIRIT OF IMFIRMITY EIGHTEEN YEARS ,AND WAS BOWED TOGETHER ,AND COULD IN NO WISE LIFT UP HERSELF 12.AND WHEN JESUS SAW HER ,HE CALLED HER TO HIM, AND SAID UNTO HER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Four Yokes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2017

God will break the yokes that are not from him.

14A A yoke is a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the cart or plow that they are to pull. There are four kinds of yokes-- (1).Unyoked means single. Many of you are unyoked (single). For some, it is a gift from God and your vocation. (2). Unequally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

Church And Profession Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

During Paul’s time slaves in Roman empire were about 60 Lakhs. Rome was mistress of the World. All work was done by slaves- from doctors, engineers and teachers to the men force were slaves. The entire economy and social structure depended upon them.

Text: Ephesians 6:5-9 Topic: Church and Professional Ethics Introduction: Professional Ethics Professionally accepted standards of personal, business behaviour, values and guiding principles. Professional Ethics governs our behaviour within the context of a particular profession. Abel offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Part 4: Grace In Groaning Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Jul 14, 2021

Grace is God’s extending favor toward us that we do not deserve.

Definition of Grace: Grace is God extending favor toward us that we do not deserve. - Both Ephesians 2:5 and 2:8 state it is "by grace you have been saved." God's salvation comes from His grace. - Some describe grace as unmerited or unearned favor. In theology, two kinds ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Break

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010

In this crazy time obsessed world is it time to reclaim God's gift of a Sabbath Rest?

What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

They Met With God

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 9: 1 – 24

Leviticus 9: 1 – 24 They met with God 9 It came to pass on the eighth day that Moses called Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. 2 And he said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull as a sin offering and a ram as a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD. 3 And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Respect For? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2012

Respect for Elders (Church Leaders) & Masters (Employers), (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Respect for Elders (5:17-25): • Financial Support (vs 17-18) • Fair Treatment (vs 19-21) • Faithful & Honest (vs 22-25) Respect for Masters (6:1-2): • Slaves with believing masters • Slaves with unbelieving masters SERMON BODY: Ill: • The ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

What To Look For In A Mate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2020

If you’re searching for a mate, make sure there’s a spiritual match.

One popular dating site makes this intriguing claim: “What happens when you apply scientific research to dating behavior? A whole lotta love! But this isn’t destiny, it’s deliberate.” This site asks subscribers to answer 80 questions to determine “32 Compatibility Dimensions.” No doubt some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist