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The Allure Of Sin

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must not give in to our temptation and be overtaken by our lusts.

The Allure of Sin August 5, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not give in to our temptation and be overtaken by our lusts. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 13:1-14 Supplemental Passage: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonica Church Of Love Evangelism Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

Love evangelism and the growth of the early church.

A. INTRODUCTION Love evangelism begins with the immediate family, then branches out to all relationships, but doesn’t stop there. Love evangelism includes neighbors, extended family and strangers. Perhaps love evangelism is best described by the acrostic F.R.A.N. (Friends, Relatives, Associates ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19, 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 30, 2024

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#8] THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP Judges 9:1-57 Introduction: Leadership is a calling that demands more than just charisma or authority; it requires a deep understanding of what true leadership embodies. The story of Abimelech in Judges 9 serves as a poignant reminder of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

What If

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 16, 2024

What if we really sought God's will and not ours?

What If Mark 3:24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 1 Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:24-25, 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer.

Praying Like Elijah Text: James 5.13-18 Thesis: To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer. Introduction: (1) James believed in prayer. He prayed so often that his knees became ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Free Your Mind From Bad Memories

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions."

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions." Illustration: Behind the scenes of an Arizona circus, Bobb Biehl started chatting with a man who trains ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities Of A Good Christian

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 9, 2001

This sermon is about some of the most important qualities that should be evident in the life of a beleiver.

QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN OUTLINE 1.LOVE 2.LIBERALITY 3.LABOUR 4.LOWLINESS 5.LAUGHTER 6.LEADERSHIP 7.LIFE THE MESSAGE QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN 1.LOVE Matthew 22:36-40 I Corinthians 13;1-3 The foremost quality that God expects of a Christian is Love.The greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 22:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Basics Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 9, 2007

People are crying out for something they count on. The basics of New Testament Christianity are the foundation of just that.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BASICS INTRO: Bible believers sometimes cry “Let’s get back to basics.” They want what God offers and not preacher talk or church propaganda. “Give me something real, something I can trust in, something from God!” I wish to do a couple of lessons on “Back To Basics”. Today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You're At The End Of Your Rope

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 7, 2004

This sermon brings for the biblical truth that we shouldn’t be "hanging on" when we’re at the end of our rope - we should be letting go!

What To Do When You’re At The End Of Your Rope: 1. Recognize you’re a lost cause. - vv. 8-10. - I mean, of course, a lost cause to solve the problem on your own. - we follow our brilliant plans, but end up at the end of our rope. - they probably chose this route because they hoped to gain the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is God So Willing To Answer Our Prayers?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 10, 2004

This message focuses on the 4 passages that specifically point us to God’s motives and reasons for answering our prayers.

Jesus On Prayer: 1. Most passages deal with the conditions of answered prayer: a. You’ve got to have faith. - Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21-22; Mark 9:23; Mark 11:22-24; John 14:12. b. You’ve got to be obedient. - John 14:15; John 15:7, 16. - also, James 5:16; 1 John 3:22. c. You’ve got to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Personal Stewardship Testimony

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 27, 2007

I am called to manage God’s resources not consume them.

My practical training to better understand my role as a steward of God’s resources started when Doreen and I bought a Medicine Shoppe Franchise way back in 1978. This purchase gave me an excellent working paradigm to apply to my future life as a steward. This was a store that had been open for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does This Mean?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011

Sermon for Pentecost, 2011

Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Children love to celebrate their birthday with a party, cake, ice cream and most importantly, presents. But as we get older, we are less prone to celebrate our birthdays. I don’t like to put candles on my birthday cake because the sheer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Truthful

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christians should be truthful in words and deeds.

BE TRUTHFUL Matthew 5:33-37 ILLUSTRATION Some years ago UPI reported this prayer by the Chaplain of the Kansas Senate: “Omniscient Father: Help us to know who is telling the truth. One side tells us one thing, and the other just the opposite. And if neither side is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted: Floodlight Of Treasure To Undo The Works Of Darkness! Series

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 14, 2013

Welcome to the arena of rude speech (2 Cor.11:6). Every child or student that fails to do the assignment of the father or teacher, is qualified for many stripes!(Luke 12:47-48). Are you still in doubt or wondering why things seem to have turned against yo

'Jesus answered, are there not twelve hours in a day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, becaue he seeth the light of this world. But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him...'(John 11:9-10) '...and when thou hast found it, then there shall be a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, 1 John 11:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wisdom Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

a look at the two paths of the Bible and which one God rewards

THE WISDOM OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Text: Ps. 1 Intro: 1.One of the first passages of Scripture I ever memorized was Psalm 1 2. It is packed full of picture and teaching and still holds a special place in my heart. 3. Let’s look at it together. 4. As is true throughout the Bible, it presents two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ