Sermons on Usefulness:

First Step Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

Why God leads us into problems.

A. BECOMING A FAITH-WALKER “So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Then Abram took Sarai his wife and Lot, his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people whom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Tested Over Possessions Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

When our possessions control us

A. INTRODUCTION: POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS – GENESIS 21:22-34 1. Why does God give us possessions? a. To serve Him. b. To care for our needs. c. To worship or please the Father. d. For our enjoyment. e. To make life easier. 2. When our possessions control us. a. Pride. b. We get our identity ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication: Journey Back To God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

What pulls us from God?

A. WHAT PULLS US FROM GOD? 1. Money, making it, spending it, not having it 2. Difficulties 3. Job 4. Striving for acceptance or recognition of people 5. Family problems, divorce, spouse, etc. 6. Sin 7. Addiction to sports, sex, porn, alcohol, etc. “God told Jacob to move his family back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ripped Off

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Satan tries to rip us off

Ripped Off ? (John 10:10- Proverbs 6:31) TEXT: (John 10:10) 10 A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest. (PROVERBS 6:31) 31 And thieves who get caught must pay back seven times what was stolen and lose ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2013

Using the Word of God to defeat the devil.

THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS. Matthew 4:1-11. The wilderness (Matthew 4:1). When God created man, He placed him in a garden (Genesis 2:15). The world when it was created resembled something more like a garden than it does today. God created all things ‘very good‘ (Genesis 1:31), but man’s collective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christ Is All You Need"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 25, 2013

Learning to accept God's love for us.

"Christ is All You Need" Colossians 2:6-23 Have you ever wondered if God really loves you? Author and speaker Brennan Manning has a pretty cool story about how he got the name "Brennan." While growing up, his best friend was a guy named Ray. The two of them did everything together: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Opportunities

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 18, 2013

Paul gives us more opportunities.

Opportunity To Work Verse 4-5-But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another (NKJV) Verse 4-5-Be sure to do what you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well, and you won't need to compare ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Upon Grace

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2017

God's grace covers us all.

Sunday Night: Grace Upon Grace Place: BLCC Date: 12/10/17 Text: John 1.6-18 CT: God’s grace covers us all. In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Unceasing Thanks-Giving Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 9, 2018

God's will is for us to be thankful in all situations.

1. Seconds A soldier stationed on an island of the Philippines during WW II told this story: “Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate our food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, once worked himself into the noontime chow line. Our camp cook ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door Of Faith

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 19, 2014

How faith should work in us.

THE DOOR OF FAITH Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. When we believe that God has a purpose and place for each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Near Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Christ came near to us at Christmas

He is Near Series: Prepare the Way Luke 1:1-25 December 1, 2013 Morning Service This message is adapted from the Wesleyan Church materials called Prepare the Way The season of Advent seems to be filled with a need to wait. Waiting is not always the biggest strong suit of people. We live in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

God Has A Plan For You

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

God has a plan for each of us

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Episcopal

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 24, 2014

God expects us to thank Him.

An Attitude of Gratitude November 23, 2014 Community Thanksgiving Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God expects us to thank Him. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Supplemental Passage: A Psalm for Thanksgiving. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fight With Confidence

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Nov 14, 2018

God is with us on the mountain tops and in the valleys.

Fight with Confidence 1 Kings 20:1-30 It should be quite obvious and apparent to us today that we all face different trials, struggles, temptations, and even battles in our lives. One of the greatest tools that we have in our disposal in spiritual warfare is confidence. Confidence: Firm belief, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-30

Denomination: Baptist