Sermons on Waxed Cold:

The Miseries Of Surrendering To Temptation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2010

We never get to the point where we do not have to resist temptation – at least while at home on earth in our mortal bodies.

The Miseries of Surrendering to Temptation (I Corinthians 10:1-13) 1. In the Spring, Marylu and I spent a day at one of our State Parks, McCormick's Creek (my personal favorite). But we could not go into the cave there because of a deadly disease that is annihilating bats. 2. This week, an AP ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What's A Mother To Do?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 15, 2006

Good Mother’s Day message. Ten things things that Mary did that are good examples for us to follow in raising a godly child.

Title: “What’s a Mother to do?” Introduction: If you want to raise godly children, let me encourage you to follow the example of Mary! There are ten things for a mother to do... 1. A Mother who is a good cook. (Luke 2:40 KJV) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Children And Employees Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

The principles that make a good employee or good offspring are the same. Be sincere, and work like God is your boss.

Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord . . . 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-25

Denomination: *other

The Implanted Word Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011

There is a danger that we can read into the Bible instead of reading from the Bible.

James 1:21-22-Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Lay Aside….Get rid of, to put of, to strip away. The word can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ekg

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 5, 2002

This is a sermon from the theme of the Southern Baptist for Empowering Kingdom Growth. It deals with the proper lifestyle for Christians.

EKG 11/2/02 Have you ever had, or know someone who has, an EKG. I never have but I know the principle behind it. You basically have a bunch of suction cups on you to monitor and check your heart. Today I want to go along with the thyme of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: *other

Who Is On The Lord's Side?

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 1, 2001

Moses had the courage of conviction.

WHO IS ON THE LORD’S SIDE? (Exodus 32:19-26) And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount. And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:19-26, Exodus 32:26

Denomination: Baptist

When Faith Moves Mountains. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2024

Our faith will not ‘move mountains’ unless we act upon it.

"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” - Matthew 17:20 In the Bible, mountains are often used as a metaphor for challenges and obstacles that seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2009

5 Ministry Maxims from Romans 12:9-10.

Putting Others First Romans 12:9-10 Rev. Brian Bill 9/20/09 I really appreciated Pastor Dick preaching last week when I felt too weak to do so. I liked everything he said with the exception of his opening illustration in which he made a crack about the Pack. I’m showing incredible restraint by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - 1 And 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Christian leadership is different from other forms of leadership because it is focused on God's longer term goal over the immediate task at hand.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-12, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on May 11, 2001

The new church is one where our community discovers a love that is expressed and experienced as sincere.

Being God’s church in the new millennium means… Our Love Must Be Sincere (Lesson 6 of our New Millennium, New Church series) What kids say about marriage How do you decide who to marry? - “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dead Promise And A Living Anointing

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004

An amazing turn in the story of the child who was raised from the dead by Elisha’s prayer.

2 Kings 4:32-35 KJV And when Elisha was come into the house, behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed. [33] He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD. [34] And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:32-35, 2 Kings 4:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fourth Sunday Of Advent C- The Visitation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 14, 2021

Heart-based people look out at reality with soft eyes, so we can become encouragers of one another. It’s easy to be critical or withdrawn. It’s not so easy to offer encouragement in healthy ways.

Elizabeth and Mary teach us a few things today in our Gospel- 1.Mary’s Service- Luis Angel is a professional cleaner. A new client texted him the address and said the key was under the mat. Luis Angel arrived, found the key, and got to work. After three hours of mopping and scrubbing, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

The Word Of God As A Fire Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Fifth in a Series on Bible Metaphors - Compares the Word of God to a Fire

SERIES: THE WORD OF GOD AS A FIRE – SERMON FIVE Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Spiritual Progress

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life.

A PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL PROGRESS—Philippians 1:9-11 Proposition; For more spiritual growth to take place in our lives, we need to pray that others may experience spiritual progress now in their spiritual life. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make progress in their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Molding Of God

Contributed by Norm Day on Feb 13, 2007

to be molded by the hand of GOD must become our everything

Only melted gold is minted , only moistened clayis molded , only softened wax recevies the seal. "only broken & contrite hearts receive the markas the potter turns us on his wheel. To be molded by the hand of GOD must become our everything our all consuming desire. When it’s,every trial is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Church Of God