Sermons on What Alleth Thee Hagar:

Why?

Contributed by Greg Stine on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon was preached two days after the 19 year old brother of one of our deacons was tragically killed; it deals with the tough questions of life.

"WHY?" - Romans 8 2/20/00 Romans 8:1, 15-39 One of the unpleasant realities of the human existence is the fact that there are many more questions than answers. Adolph Hitler - 6 million Jews? Why? Lenin, Stalin - 30 million+. Why? Charles Manson Ted Bundy Jeffrey Dahmer Columbine? Divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-39

Denomination: Baptist

Detours Off The Straight And Narrow

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000

Isaiah warns us of several pitfalls into which the people of Judah fell and into which we can fall! Let’s look at some of these pitfalls, and then look at the way to come out of them. So let’s look at the negative, and then the positive.

Detours off the Straight and Narrow Isaiah 29-30 Intro 1. Life has many problems... 2. Some people seem to attract trouble 3. All of us, though, fight a constant battle, continuing to grow in the Lord.... It is easy to get stagnant. 4. There is no once and for all fix, outside of death... 5. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Man Called Job

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002

Biblical Character Study

INTRO: We have all known men or heard stories of men who have had a great tragedy befall them. But none of these men have lost all of their possessions, their family, and their health. Today, we want to look at a man who lost all of these things, and who still put all his faith and trust in ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heal Me, Lord!

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Short message on three very importance people who were healed miraculously.

HEAL ME LORD! MATT 8:16-17 Sunpm 01/20/02 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and carried our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Attitude Of Courage Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son's Mother

Contributed by Tony Trott on Jun 14, 2002

Mother’s Day

THE PRODIGAL SON’S MOTHER Luke 15:11-24 ILLUSTRATION: A woman telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible, my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me...and the house is a mess, and the kids are simply driving me crazy." "Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over and cook ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Place Like Home

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 7, 2005

BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING.

INTRODUCTION: EVERY NOW AND THEN, FOR REASONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, ALL OF US HAVE A NEED TO BE INDEPENDENT. JUST BECAUSE WE DO NOT SEE EYE TO EYE ON SOME THINGS, OR WE DON’T ALWAYS AGREE WITH THIS OR THAT; WE VENTURE OUT, LOOKING FOR GREENER PASTURES, ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THE GRASS IS NOT AS GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry Of The Martyrs

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 16 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 16 “ The Cry of the Martyrs” Date: October 2, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 6: 9-11 Introduction As we looked last week, we saw what is the beginning of the Great Tribulation. The 1st seal was opened and the white horse is seen with the rider we said is the great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remove Not The Ancient Landmarks

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 17, 2001

This message examines the partners, purpose, and protection of marriage.

"Remove Not the Ancient Landmarks" Text: Proverbs 22:28 & 23:10 Intro: -God repeats almost the same exact statement. -When He does this placing an emphasis on the subject matter. -In other words the particular subject is very important to Him. *Ancient = Old, that happened or existed in former ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Unbelief! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 10, 2003

This sermon deals with the dangers of unbelief. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 3:7-19 (KJV) ETS: Paul warns the Hebrew believers of the dangers of unbelief. ESS: Failure to believe God can be costly. OSS: Believers will choose to trust God in all things. PQ: What harm is there in lacking faith? UW: Points TOPIC: “Beware of Unbelief!” INTRODUCTION: I. A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

Jesus made some clear statements introducing Himself to the world and letting us know who He is. This series explores a few of those statements.

I Am The Way Context: John 14 Text: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Philosophers, and scholars throughout the centuries have debated about who Jesus is and what He has to do with our everyday lives. Some have mocked ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Holiness

Unwrapping God's Purpose Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 22, 2004

Jesus purpose was to bridge the gap between God and man. His birth as a man and the sacrifice he made brings us into relationship with God. God had a purpose for Jesus and he has a purpose for each of us.

Four Christmas Gifts Worth Unwrapping “Unwrapping God’s Purpose” 12/26/04 Intro: Merry Christmas! I hope you had a great day of celebrating the arrival of Jesus. Hopefully your day was filled with friends, family and a beauty of soul. We have been looking at gifts God has given us this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Intimate Savior

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Christ comes as the intimate savior willing to ’get His hands dirty’ for the sake of saving a lost, hurting, and dying world.

The Intimate Savior Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: illustration of uncleanness (Trying to get Shelley dirty after working) I. Leper What it means to be a leper diseased -any number of skin diseases -affects skin, but goes deeper; exposing raw flesh feared-fear of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Holiness

The Reliable Resurrection

Contributed by Micah Fries on Apr 16, 2003

A sermon describing why Jesus’ resurrection must be trusted by believers and why it can be trusted by non-believers.

Introduction: A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!"... For each of us Easter carries a different meaning. Yet in all reality Easter is simply about the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Privately

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

An expository lesson stressing the need for private time and private involvement in prayer.

PRAYING PRIVATELY Matthew 6:5,6 INTRODUCTION: Opening remarks about the resurgence of prayer and lack of opposition. READ TEXT First of all, it needs to be clearly understood that this is not a prohibition against public prayer. Unfortunately some have made it out to be as such when in fact we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ