Sermons on Vengeance Of Our God:

Express Positive Thoughts Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

The way we communicate communicates a lot. Strong families look for the good in each other without ignoring the bad, but they emphasize the good.

Family Security: Expressing Positive Thoughts Ephesians 4:29-32 We are basing this series on an acrostic I came across in an article by John Maxwell, citing a study that discovered six keys to strong families. Six Keys To A Strong Family S = Spiritual Bonding E= Express Positive Thoughts C= ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Questions And More Questions Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 14th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: “From The Cradle To The Cross” [#14] QUESTIONS AND MORE QUESTIONS Matthew 27:22 Introduction: 1. When Jesus was arrested, the disciples scattered. 2. Those who arrested Jesus took Him to Annas, the father-in-law of Caiphas the High Priest, and Annas sent Him to Caiphas. Caiphas sent Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Baptist

Promises

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Misunderstandings are often very difficult to untangle, because one misunderstanding often leads to another. This is what had happened to Paul as he was forced to make a change of plans. In Paul’s initial itinerary, he had intended to go immediately from

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: C.S. Lewis in his biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This friend was worried about the care of his wife and small daughter if he should be killed in battle, so Lewis assured him that if that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Concern

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004

Jesus leaves Capernaum and travels north forty or fifty miles to the borders of Tyre and Sidon which is modern Lebanon. It is here that we see a woman coming to Jesus to ask help for her daughter. She asked Jesus to cast a demon out of her daughter.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one year and the lines were particularly long. Someone pointed out that there was no need to wait in line ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Jesus is tempted by Peter

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The Jews always regarded the greatest days in their history as the days of David; and they dreamed of a day when there would be another king of David’s line, a king who would make them great in righteousness and in power. (Isaiah 9:7; 11:1; Jeremiah 22:4, 23:5; 30:9.) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like You And I Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 21, 2001

There are many Sheep out there today who have wandered away from the Fold. You and I as Preachers of the Gospel should cry loud and spare not the good news of safety, security, and the Shepherd who cares for us.

Sheep have a Shepherd. Sheep have a Leader. Sheep need good grass and still waters to feed on. The Lord Jesus is and all they need to survive. The Prophet Isaiah said in chapter 53: ALL we LIKE SHEEP have gone astray. Peter said for ye were AS SHEEP going astry but are now returned unto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:175-176, Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Baptist

Is Abortion Murder

Contributed by Ron Owen on Dec 23, 2000

A scriptural look at the sanctity of life of the unbord child.

Psalms 139:13-16 "Is Abortion Murder" Intro: What is your standard for morality? The Bible? I. The Unborn is a living soul. Exod 21:22 If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

What Paul is about to do in this passage is contrary to his character. He never had any problem boasting about Christ and telling of His sufferings, but he was always hesitant to speak of his own painful experience as a servant of the Lord. However, bec

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A sightseeing bus was making the rounds through Washington, D. C., and the driver was pointing out spots of interest. As they passed the Pentagon building, he mentioned that it cost taxpayers millions of dollars and that it took a year and a half to build. A little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Alpha And Omega Of Temptations

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This passage of scripture deals with the birth, fruition and the conclusion of temptations.

“THE ALPHA AND OMEGA OF TEMPTATIONS” JAMES 1:13-15 1. Temptations do not COME from God. (v. 13) Genesis 3:12; 18:25; Isaiah 63:17; Habakkuk 2:12-13; James 1:2, 12; Exodus 8:32; 1 Chronicles 21:1; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Job 8:3; 34:10; 36:23; 37:23; Psalm 92:15; 101:3; Proverbs 12:26; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Even Higher: Necessary Notions

Contributed by Calvin Turner on Mar 4, 2003

4 "TIONS" for Spiritual and Ministry Growth

Climbing Ever Higher: "Necessary NoTIONS" Talk about the climbing wall. Talk about the excitement. Talk about the difficulty. Talk about someone who is not ready to climb! ME! If I were going to make the climb up the new wall, there would be some necessary "NoTIONS" that I would need! The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Christ

Contributed by David Etter on Aug 15, 2002

A message from Colossians 2 dealing with what it means to Walk in Christ.

Walk in Christ Colossians 2:6 - "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him" Walk is an action word. Christ�s call to the disciples was a call to action not one of inaction. They were called to be fishers of men. You can�t stand on the shore and catch a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Job For Job Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Sep 20, 2002

How might Job have qualified for the HOF!

I. Who was Job? A. He was a Godly man: 1. He was blameless (1) Psalm 15:2, Proverbs 19:1, 28:18) 2. He was upright (1) (Psalm 33:1, Proverbs 2:7, 21:29) 3. He feared God & shunned evil (1) (Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 8:13, 19:23) B. He was a wealthy man: 1. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Games Played At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Doug Blackmon on Feb 27, 2002

The soilders played games at the foot of the cross and we are so quick to judge them but do not we do the same thing?

A song from an Easter musical which spoke to the truth: "Playing Games at the foot of the Cross" The soilders played a game of chance-we are so quick to judge them-but do not we do the same thing? The Israelites ate, drank and rose up to play- I Corinthians calls it "idolatry" Do church folks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-37, 1 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Thirst Quencher

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus performs the miracle of water to wine.

THE REAL THIRST QUENCHER John 7:37-39 INTRO: Soft drink advertisements on television present either an parched environment or energy draining exercises as a background for their products. The viewer can see the need for refreshment, and then the advertisers present their drink as the real thirst ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist