Sermons on Weights That Hinder:

The Election Of The Rejected

Contributed by Rev. Richard Adesola on Feb 15, 2013

The Lord appoints the rejected

THE ELECTION OF THE REJECTED SCRIPTURAL READING : Judges Chapter 11 Jephthah was a mighty and courageous man who was tremendously used in his generation to bring victory in battle unto his people; the Israelites. Despite all his achievements, the devil did not hesitate to truncate his joy and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk In Love And Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

If we want to be effective in winning the lost, we must be imitators of God. There are two ways to do this: walk in love and walk in light. (Part of a series)

WALK IN LOVE AND LIGHT Text: Ephesians 5:1 – 16 Introduction: · “Followers” = imitators (v. 1) · If we want to be effective in winning the lost, we must be imitators of God · Two ways to do this: walk in love and walk in light Body: A. Walk in love 1. Meaning (v. 2) · Sacrificial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships God's Way Part #2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Difference between man and woman.

Last week we talked about how women communicate in feelings and men communicate in facts. Since, men and women are different and God has also designed specific roles for each. Relationships God’s Way—The Roles of Husband and Wife 1. It takes God to be a wife, the way God intended ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Why The Storm?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 25, 2008

It seems like we are always in a storm. Everyone is going through a hard time? After meditating on today’s text, the Lord laid upon my heart the following five reasons for the storm:

Title: “Why the storm?” Introduction: Last week was our Daily Vacation Bible School for the children. Every day I told the children a bible story about some ship on the water that went through the storm. Jonah was in a storm on day one. A storm came up when Jesus was sleeping in the back of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Realationships Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. Teenagers today are very relational. In this lesson we take a contrast what the Bible and the World have to say about relationships

Opening thoughts: Relationship websites, everyone wants to be in a relationship I. Introduction a. God made us to be relational people i. Our relationships should honor God ii. Broken relationships can hinder our relationship with God 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: *other

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Successfully Deal With Peer Pressure, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

Teaching our youth and children, ways in which to successfully deal with peer pressure.

Peer pressure Part 5 Ways to successfully deal with peer pressure 1. Choose friends wisely by surrounding yourselves with friends whose values are similar a. Studies have shown that when friends stand with you, it is much easier to withstand peer pressure Read Eccl. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 19, 2011

FOCAL POINT; WHAT CAN SATAN AND DEMONS DO TO BELIEVERS?

CHRISTIAN WARFARE PART TWO OF A SERIES EPHESIANS 6:10-13 KEY VERSE: EPHESIANS 6: 12 FOCAL POINT; WHAT CAN SATAN AND DEMONS DO TO BELIEVERS? INTRODUCTION: BELIEVER, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBEY GOD AND RESIST SATAN, YOU ARE IN FOR A LIFETIME STRUGGLE. BEING A MATURE CHRISTIAN IS TIME INTENSIVE AND ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

James Intro Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 21, 2011

A study of the book of James

Who are these Tribes? Well this is a reference to Israel to the Jews! For the early Church primarily consisted of Jews. These Jews had been scattered abroad because of their Faith in Christ. This word-scattered means that they were scattered like seed. God permitted this test of the Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Why be baptized?

Baptism; Romans 6:3-11 Spirit & Water Baptism. Why water baptism? In Acts 2:38, “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Matthew 14:26, “And when the disciples saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-11

Determining An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Some ways to identify if a person is an authentic Christian.

DETERMINING AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN John 15:1-11 INTRO: How do you determine an authentic Christian? Many people could profess to be believers, but they may only speak words. Jesus gave a means of determining the real Christian. Look at their lives to see if they are bearing fruit. The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blowing Your Own Whistle

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007

In the world that we live in mankind has come to believe that the only thing that matters is ones self.

1. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." In this world that we live in mankind thinks that wisdom comes from their own devices. Mankinds own knowledge and understanding, deceives their eyes and heart. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mansion Or Pup Tent?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2013

The house isn Heaven is in good shape, but how is the temple here looking?

John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV I once got into a bit of trouble because I suggested that these mansions are not of the antebellum Tara type, but possibly just a prayer closet where we can be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Craftsmen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2014

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts (Zechariah 4:6).

THE FOUR CRAFTSMEN. Zechariah 1:18-21. The four horns (Zechariah 1:18) in this vision represent the nations which have scattered Israel (Zechariah 1:19; Zechariah 1:21). Horns are also used in Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation. Animals use horns to thrust and to overpower. The four craftsmen ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Perseverance Finish Its Work Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 7, 2020

True faith is a faith that works!

James 1 Let Perseverance Finish Its Work May 24, 2020 James was the half-brother of Jesus. The book of James is the oldest of the 27 New Testament books. James did not believe Jesus was the Messiah until after the resurrection. He became the leader of the persecuted church of Jerusalem. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational