Sermons on Watchman On The Wall:

"Growing The Church” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2009

What are the biblical characteristics of a growing church?

Last time, as we focused on verses 11 and 12, we made note of the two essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). A church will never rise higher than the skills of the leadership and will go no farther than the commitment of the membership. Gifted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

If You Must Go... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008

Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Putting It Together

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 17, 2026

God is still in control and is allowing him to operate under His control for a season. Although it may seem that his conquest here is an utter victory it is only external with persecution, martyrdom, and political suppression.

Putting it Together By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In 2025 32 people were killed by ICE making it the deadliest year for ICE detainees since 2004 95% percent of these deaths were preventable if adequate medical care had been administered. I have always tried to keep politics out of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:7, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Genesis 41:50-51, Deuteronomy 28:49

Denomination: Apostolic

A Few Good Leaders Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 10 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message explores Nehemiah's choosing of good people for leadership.

"A few Good People" Chico Alliance Church REVIEW Nehemiah's journal recounts a two phase restoration project. Phase one was to rebuild secure walls. Walls provide protection and purity from outside enemies Spiritual walls are constructed through obedience to the truth of Scripture. Nehemiah has ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Now’s The Time To Serve

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

Too many believers are waiting for the perfect scenario before they will serve the Lord. It’s an excuse that is often used for idleness and spiritual inactivity - the excuse that it’s not an ideal time or situation in which to serve.

There is no ideal place to serve God except the place where He has set you down. - Eric Alexander(1) The Lord wants us to bloom where we’re planted, and to serve Him faithfully right where we are. He doesn’t want us to sit around waiting for the “perfect situation” before we serve Him. If we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A "Mega" Church!

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Nov 27, 2005

We trumpet high impact ministry with all of its frills. Our services are filled with video clips, movie clips and unfortunately scripture clips. We take more time and efforts refining our delivery than we do making sure that what we are delivering has H

In practically every gathering of ministers there is a subject that comes up; that subject is church growth. “How do we get people to come to church?” We have answered that question with a thousand books and yet by and large we are losing the battle for souls. In spite of our best efforts, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eternal Security

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 28, 2012

If we are truly saved, then we are truly saved for eternity; we cannot lose our salvation.

Eternal Security August 26, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are truly saved, then we are truly saved for eternity; we cannot lose our salvation. Focus Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Invisible Battle

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 26, 2008

We are in a battle with an enemy that we cannot see, but we see the results of his tactics all around us.

July 27, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Kings 6:8-18 Subject: Winning the Battle Against an Unseen Enemy Title: The Invisible Battle I remember as a child the scary movies we used to watch on Saturday night in St. Louis. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, and the invisible man. I always thought, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing For God’s Truth

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 16, 2023

We live in world of compromise where people are letting go of standards, values, and morals to have recognition, position, titles, clout, and prestige. Society has pushed for the lowering of standards with the so-called premise of improving equality, acceptance, and accessibility.

Standing for God’s Truth By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 119:1-4 says, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Thou hast ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Apostolic

Rebuilding: A Family Affair

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

One of the closest things to the heart of God is the family. God created the family to be in relationship with him. God created the family to be in service of him. God created the family to mentor future generations of followers. It’s a family affair. In

Rebuilding: A Family Affair Nehemiah 3:3,10-12,23 It’s the most powerful institution on earth! No, it’s not the United State Congress or the Supreme Court for that matter. And it isn’t the Presidency, the World Court or the United Nations. Although such institutions are singularly powerful and no ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2007

What does the Bible say about salvation?

John 3:3 Salvation Introduction A. Welcome – comments on Marty Haggard B. People ask me what Missionary Baptists believe. What’s the difference? C. Not my intention to point out differences, but to deal with what we believe. D. Let me remind you these are not MB distinctives, but Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (2)

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 21, 2005

Your biggest blessing- might be your biggest obstacles.

Isaiah 43:18 1 peter 2:9- You are a chosen generation Papa’s Got a brand new Bag It’s time for God to get a chance to work with a people and do something NEW! Everything big thing god has done- Should be a celebrate PASSOVER- FULFILLMENT PENTECOST- POWER Feast of Tabernacle- Celebrated two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day: Psalms 127 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2022

A message about how Father's guide their children.

Title: Guiding Arrows Theme: To show how Father’s and parents guide their children (natural born or organically formed) to a dependence and trust in God. Text: Psalms 127 (Psalms 127:1) A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Hear This And Hear Well

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

All through Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to hear His voice and take heed to His Word.

HEAR THIS AND HEAR WELL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:20-22; Revelation 2:7; Isaiah 55:3; John 10:27 INTRODUCTION All through Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to hear His voice and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Glory In God

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013

Many people boast about their wisdom, might, or riches, but Jeremiah shares in this message the only true reason to glory. If you want to glory in anything, glory in God and proclaim His power throughout the world.

Jeremiah 9:23-24 Intro: Jeremiah was a young priest denouncing the practice of worshiping images. Jeremiah gave reason to worship the true God, His creative power and providential care. Although Jeremiah's message was strong and his faith deep in God, the people would reject his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist