Sermons on Utility:

Prepared For War

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2020

A look at our need to be prepared for the battles our enemy throws at us.

The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 January 26, 2020 Prior to world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles on the NE border ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What I Spend

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

A message for stewardship

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series on stewardship. Now, stewardship seems to be one of those difficult subjects to talk about, because it always seems to center on how we spend our money. But, stewardship is really much more than dollars. Instead of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

PÈre, Glorifie Ton Fils

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 25, 2022

"Père, l'heure est venue. Glorifie ton Fils, afin que ton Fils puisse aussi te glorifier." Lorsque Dieu ordonnera à sa gloire d'éclipser notre église, nos bouches seront pleines de louanges et nos lèvres d'actions de grâce pour toujours.

PÈRE, GLORIFIE TON FILS. "Jésus prononça ces paroles, leva les yeux au ciel et dit : "Père, l'heure est venue. Glorifie ton Fils, afin que ton Fils aussi te glorifie, puisque tu lui as donné autorité sur toute chair, pour qu'il donne la vie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Psalm 31:5, Psalm 42:1, Revelation 22:17, Romans 8:17, John 17:1, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: Total Dependence (Key Two) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 17, 2023

Learning to totally depend on the Lord is the second key to spiritual buoyancy.

The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: Total Dependence (Key Two) Introduction Last week we began our journey into discovering the secrets of the apostle Paul's resilient spiritual life. We are calling them keys to spiritual buoyancy. Buoyancy is "the ability or tendency to float in water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free From Fear

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

Fear, especially the fear of death, can turn us into slaves living in bondage. The devil uses fear to rob us of our freedom and abundant life. He uses fear to seize us, take hold of us, and suck the life right out of us! But the Son sets us free!

In John 8:36 we read, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” We all desire abundant life, but if we are held in bondage then we are not experiencing true life; and one major thing that holds us captive is “fear.” Frank Herbert, in his Dune Chronicles, says that the “fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 29, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Romans 12:1-2 and suggest knowing God's will for our individual lives is dependent on knowing, obeying His word and drawing nearer to Him as He draws nearer to us!

Knowing God’s Will Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If Jesus Christ appeared in the flesh before your eyes and you could ask Him any question that you would like what would your question be? For example, you might ask Him why so many tragic events happened in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

This message contrasts religion and relationship, showing that religion is not to be desired. However, a relationship with Jesus is to be highly treasured. Why? Religion brings about death, but relationship brings about life.

Whenever you hear of the word “religion,” what comes to mind? Perhaps attending a church service, someone worshipping a Buddha statue, a baptismal service, someone reciting a chant or prayer, someone fasting, people praying to the east every hour, someone making an animal sacrifice, or someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Our Mountains

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

In a spiritual sense, a mountain can represent any obstacle that stands in the way of victory. This message looks at how to overcome the obstacles and trials that are trying to pull us down into the valley of hardship and defeat below.

In the Christian walk we often refer to “entering the valley” and “having mountaintop experiences.” The valleys are the low points in our life, and those times in which we experience hardship and trials. King David said in Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8, Joshua 14:9-12, Mark 11:22-24, Zechariah 4:6-7, Isaiah 40:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles - Do You Believe In Them?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 7, 2023

Somehow some people can ignore what's right in front of their faces if it doesn't correspond to what they already believe.

Can you think of a time when you were part of an unbelievable moment? Can you think of a time when you saw a miracle? Throughout my time as pastor here at SEBC I have experienced many miracles. One that immediately comes to mind occurred a few years ago. I received a call from a man's family ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-26, John 14:8-14, Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 7, 2023

Satan’s wicked schemes – what are they? On this occasion we consider the satanic reaping of children’s impressionable minds; the increase in the occult in various forms; and the murder of the unborn in abortion. We ought to know Satan’s schemes because 2Corinthians 2:11 says we do know them.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 8 [26]. SATAN CLAIMS THE IMPRESSIONABLE MIND WHICH HE CHAINS FOR LIFE Children tend to be trusting before they have learned that their peers and adults can not be trusted. Trust is a great Christian word and carries confidence and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:11-14, John 8:44, Mark 10:14, Leviticus 18:21, Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Of Christ

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022

If we desire to impact our community for Jesus Christ, then we need to be unified. Using the illustration of the church as a human body, Paul shared how a church that is divided will fail to function properly; or perhaps, even fail to survive.

“A father asked his young son to break a bundle of sticks. He returned a little later to find the boy frustrated in the task. He had raised the bundle high and smashed it on his knee, but he only bruised his knee. He had set the bundle against a wall and stomped real hard with his foot, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Investing Our Talents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Believers are supposed to invest their spiritual gifts, and multiply them by winning other people to faith in Christ. If we fail to labor in the kingdom, then perhaps we don’t know Christ after all, and we will be cast into outer darkness.

This evening’s sermon is entitled, “Investing Our Talents,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Talents.” In reference to this passage, Donald S. Whitney states, “[God] said in Matthew 25:14-30, that we are accountable for all the talents we have received and how we use them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hoarder Or Steward? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

This parable illustrates the deceitfulness of guarded wealth. It is a stewardship parable, in the fact that it addresses the issue of our use of resources, both monetary and spiritual. The lesson we will learn is “use it, or lose it.”

This morning’s message is entitled “Hoarder or Steward?” O. S. Hawkins, who is with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, asks, “At the end of your life will you be considered a hoarder or a steward?”(1) We’re going to look at a parable this morning; one which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Forgiveness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 16, 2021

The purpose of confession is to find forgiveness in Jesus.

4.18.21 1 John 1:8–2:2 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar, and his Word ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Standard Of Justification

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a lawyer trying to justify himself as being good enough for heaven. This message looks at two standards: Our standard of righteousness (or right living), which is the Law; and our standard of justification, which is Jesus.

I’ve entitled our message this evening “The Standard of Justification.” So, what is the standard by which we are justified before God and made free to enter heaven when we die? There are actually two standards that we’ll discover: One is our standard of righteousness (or right living), which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Baptist