Sermons on What Could Have Been:

You Have A "Tell”

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 14, 2022

In the game of Poker, a player will look for behaviors to determine what kind of cards another player is holding. In the same way, Satan looks for behaviors in our lives to see if he can get an advantage ver us.

Open your Bibles to First Peter chapter five. We’re going to read verse eight. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.” The word “seeking” means “to seek with the intention of killing.” Now let that sink in. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:12-15, Matthew 4:1, Revelation 12:10, Psalm 103:12, Matthew 4:10, Proverbs 3:25, Mark 4:15, Matthew 13:19, Luke 8:12, Luke 6:45, Matthew 4:3, Matthew 4:5-6, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Hosea 4:6, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Letters

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

This sermon is about being an aroma and letter of Christ to others.

Living Letters 2Cor. 2:12-3:6 Intro.: In our NT reading Challenge last week we read this section of Scripture and when I read through our passage today, it really made me think. Here the Door was opened (presumably by the Lord) and yet Paul had no Peace because Titus was not there, so he said ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Really Free Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2007

Through frequently talked about, few people what freedom is--what they have been saved from and what they have been saved for.

John 8:31-38 “Really Free” INTRODUCTION As American Christians, there are two times when we celebrate our freedom. There’s the Fourth of July when we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and there’s Reformation Sunday when we celebrate the nailing of 95 Theses to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38, 1 John 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Signal Of The Soul

Contributed by Ken Dillingham on Dec 25, 2003

Evangelistic Sermon focused at two things. 1. To draw attention to the unsaved listener to the felt need of salvation. 2. To cause the church to realize that desparate people are all around us.

Signals of the Soul Mark 5:2-6 I. Introduction A. There are various signs, certain signals, that are given by men who are prisoners of war, or floating helplessly on the wreck of a ship, or stranded in some way. Signals that make their presence and peril known to a busy outside world. Signals ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:2-6

Denomination: Apostolic

The Parable Of The Four Soils

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Paul Might Appreciate For Clergy Appreciation Month

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 24, 2023

Paul never had the chance to celebrate Clergy/Pastor Appreciation month, but if he could, he would no doubt have several things to appreciate!

(Based on a sermon preached October 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: October is clergy appreciation month and I’m grateful for the men of God whom our Lord has placed in my life. Words can’t express how much gratitude I feel for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Salty?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001

Why did Jesus call Christians the salt of the earth?

INTRODUCTION READ THE VERSE! Salt, why did Jesus call these disciples the salt of the world. (Talk about salt in the shaker) First of all, Jesus tells His disciples the way that they should be when he started them out with the beatitudes, then, He tells them of the relationship of the citizens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2008

This is a two part message inteneded to show the absolute need we have for the Holy Spirit’s presence in evangelism. God uses us in the process, but it is His work from start to finish.

BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Evangelism – What are we to think? 1. For some Evangelism is a program dilemma. a. Just a quick look in our own Lifeway catalog sets the tone 1) Faith 2) The NET 3) Share Jesus Without Fear 4) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Have It Your Way?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 13, 2002

Many times we seek to understand and manipulate God by our human ideas. We need to get rid of our preconceptions about what God is doing in our lives and let Him direct how we think and pray.

Do you ever watch one of those martial arts movies – pick one, any one, it doesn’t matter – how about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?" There is always a scene, at least one, where the hero or heroine is taking on a whole group of bad guys or gals. Two of them square off in the middle – and when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sharing What You Enjoy Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

Evangelism is the inevitable fruit of true worship.

Sharing What You Enjoy Psalm 9:1-11 I enjoy listening to people's stories. And as a pastor, I get to hear a lot of stories. What I have learned is that people love to talk about who or what they enjoy. Near the top of the list are stories about the successes of children and grandchildren. I also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-11

What Have You Noticed About Your Mother

Contributed by E K Harrill on May 3, 2011

Mom does so many good things for her children but they often go unnoticed.

Mothers are special people and they are one of God’s best gifts to us. Today we need to pause and thank God for our mother. She isn’t perfect but she always seems to know what we need and how to help us. Abraham Lincoln said, All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

We are called to be "fishers of men".

LET’S GO FISHING MARK 1:14-20 Introduction: 1. We all have certain things we like to do with our leisure time and one of my favorite is fishing. a. A couple of weeks ago, my family and I wanted to do some fishing up in the mountains, but due to all of the fires, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Zacchaeus Became Free

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

No matter what the obstacles facing a person, they can find Jesus as Savior if they will sincerely seek Him.

THE DAY ZACCHAEUS BECAME FREE "And Jesus said to him, ’Today salvation has come to this house, because he, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19: 9-10. I. HE FACED FORMIDABLE BARRIERS IN SEEKING JESUS! His profession was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is 1 of 9 in a series.

In a country founded upon god’s truth; it seems strange to say that America today is in a post-church era. The country is not only changing but has changed. Americans look everywhere but to the church for spiritual and moral guidance. But I believe that the sun of the Gospel is far from setting ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here We Go Again

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

A call to Mission Work.

Here we Go Again! Eight years ago, God called one of my best friends to go to the Mission Field. I was mad at God for calling him and mad at Eddie for listening. Eddie Pastored a large, influential church about 100 miles away from where I served. He was my pastor. When I had a problem, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Baptist