Sermons on Watch And Pray:

The Work In Athens Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2017

Paul works among Gentiles for eighteen months in Corinth and for nearly three years in Ephesus, but no example of his preaching is given. The reason is that it has already been given—in Athens, in the very center of Gentile culture and intellect.

March 21, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: The Work in Athens (17:15-34) Acts 17:15-34 (KJV) 15 And they that conducted Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 45: A Song Of Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 4, 2020

This is a messianic psalm. This is another maschil psalm, written by the sons of Korah, and is inscribed “To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim” (Shoshannim identifies the tune to which it was to be sung)."It is a picture of Christ as the Messiah.

Home Lessons May 15, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 45 Title: A Song of Love Theme: The coming of Christ to establish His kingdom on this earth. Psalm 45 (KJV) 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Renunciation By An Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2020

Reading this passage brings to mind four words which may reveal the objective of the Apostle: SELF-DENIAL—ZEAL—MINISTER—EVIL

January 27, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.5: Renunciation By an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2018

In John’s vision, he saw a heaven and earth that might appropriately be called new, having such transformations and such changes in their appearance that they seemed to be just created.

Tom Lowe 12/29/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.D.1: The New Heaven and New Earth, God Dwelling with His People in the New Jerusalem Coming Down Out of Heaven (21:1-8) Dear reader, please know that I didn’t intend to be so wordy [long-winded]; but I found this passage so interesting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Visions Of Judgment Against Rome Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 31, 2017

This is a chapter of “great things.” Take note of “a great wonder” (verse one), “a great red dragon” (verse 3), “great wrath” (verse 12), and “two wings of a great eagle” (verse 14).

By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/12/16 Series:Verse By Verse Through Revelation Lesson: IV .A.1: The Woman, Child, Dragon, and Rest of the Woman’s Offspring (12:1-17) Revelation 12:1-17 (KJV) 1 And ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The First 3 Kings Of Israel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

There are four major characters to this time period in Israel’s history: the prophet and judge Samuel, King Saul, King David, and King Solomon.

When we are touring around Israel in recent trips, my friend and tour guide, Nir likes to say “It’s Good to be King” when he explains certain periods of history and how the monarch availed himself of certain privileges. It’s reference to Monty Python movies of old. Several decades ago, Tom Petty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:14-15, 1 Samuel 11:1-13, 1 Samuel 14:13-15, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 2 Samuel 7:18-22, 1 Kings 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized Into Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2025

To establish when one has been baptized into Christ, he was baptized into His death so that the body of sin might be destroyed, and he might rise to walk in a new life having been justified from sin.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Baptized into His death 2. Baptized into His burial 3. Baptized into His resurrection Introductory Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul has just concluded his discussion of the “one man Adam,” comparing him to the “one man Christ.” By Adam's one offense (disobedience), sin and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 2:11-13, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Offers Grace To All (Ephesians 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 5, 2025

And that grace is offered to all people, Jew and Gentile, through Jesus, not Moses, to be received by faith in Jesus, not by commitment to the Mosaic covenant.

Today, we have the privilege of working through Ephesians 2:1-10. But let's start by rereading a little bit from last week. Ephesians 1:22-23: (22) And all things/beings He subjected under his feet, and him He gave as head over all things to/for the church, (23) which is his body--the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Lord Who Hath Believed Our Report? (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 2, 2021

To establish that Isaiah’s report was the “good news of the coming Messiah.” He came to be offered in sacrifice for the sins of the world. Israel rejected this message, but the Gentile nations gladly received it. This lesson deals with ones' faith and obedience to the gospel.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Lord Who Hath Believed Our Report? 2. Israel Hath Rejected Isaiah’s Report 3. Gentiles Hath Received Isaiah’s Report Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson, we will discuss the theme: “Lord who hath believed our report?” The question originates from the prophet Isaiah, in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, John 12:38, Romans 10:16-21, Mark 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tithing, Is It For Today

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005

Many preachers demand that the members of their church tithes whether they are poor or rich. What does the Scriptures teach?

Tithing - Is If For Today As I have presented this to people before they got totally the wrong impression of what my intentions are so I am going to begin this paper explaining a little bit of what I intend. This paper isn’t written to come down on anyone who is tithing because they are led of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betrayed Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 16 verses 13 through 38

Ezekiel 16: 13 – 38 ‘Betrayed’ Part 2 8 “When I passed by you again and looked upon you, indeed your time was the time of love; so I spread My wing over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I swore an oath to you and entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine,” says the Lord GOD. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:13-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Engaging Today's Spirituality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

How to engage the "New Spirituality" that is prevalent in our culture.

1 Engaging Today’s “New Spirituality” (The following was shared in part on April 27, 2008 by Brad Bailey as part of the series entitled: Holy Conversation. The extent of material could not be shared in full so one will find more here than was communicated in that message. A more developed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Engaging Today's "New Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

What initially appeared as simply a temporary "New Age Movement" trend has become a more dominant cultural shift that I would refer to as simply the ‘new spirituality.’

Introduction Over the past few weeks we’ve been considering how to engage in Holy Conversation… that is.. how to talk about God in everyday life. One aspect that deserves some consideration…is that of engaging some of the increasingly popular ideas regarding spirituality. Several years ago… these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mediating The New Covenant-2--The Death Of The Underwriter

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2011

The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. But How/Why has Christ succeeded? Mediation of the New Covenant is underwritten with a Superior...

MEDIATING The NEW COVENANT-II—Hebrews 9:15-28 A. SECURITY Of CHRIST’s MEDIATION *B. The DEATH Of The UNDERWRITER Attention: Many Government promises are Underwritten with nothing more valuable than the paper they are written on! Establishment of a private charitable foundation which outlives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Direct And Protect Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

No one has ever regretted establishing a guardrail—ever—but there are plenty of us and there are plenty of people who look back and wish that they had.

We’re starting this brand new series, Guardrails, and if you can’t remember the name of the series—this should be unforgettable. We’re pretty excited about this. Now, everybody knows what a guardrail is, but you probably don’t know the official definition of a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational