Sermons on What Is Despise:

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 1, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "The Cure". This sermon looks at the many benefits of being saved.

Series: The Cure [#8] WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: As good Christians, I know that we aren’t supposed to be selfish; but be honest, don’t you want to know what’s in the Christian life for you? There is so much after salvation. I’m afraid that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What A Day

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 29, 2015

There was more than just a parade that happened on Palm Sunday

What a day! Normally when we think of the Sunday before Easter we focus on what is traditionally referred to as the “Triumphant Entry”. You remember the story, Jesus comes riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey and the crowds come out to greet him, yelling praises and waving Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

"What Are The Odds?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 12, 2012

A sermon about trusting in God.

John 6:1-21 “What are the odds?” On August 31, 2005, the FEMA Regional Director emailed the Director regarding the situation in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. He wrote: “Sir, I know that you know the situation is past critical. Here are some things you might not ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Now What?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

We can’t let “revival” just be an event on the calendar; we must keep those fires burning.

Now What? April 27, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can’t let “revival” just be an event on the calendar; we must keep those fires burning. Focus Passage: Mark 2:21 Supplemental Passage: (2Ch 7:14) if My people who are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

Just because you call yourself a Christian doesn’t make you one.

What Is a Christian? May 10, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Just because you call yourself a Christian doesn’t make you one. Focus Passage: Acts 11:19-26 Introduction: I. A Christian Shows Evidences of Believing - v. 21 a. Many today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Not To Do

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We MUST learn from the mistakes of others or be doomed to make them ourselves.

What NOT to Do February 15, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We MUST learn from the mistakes of others or be doomed to make them ourselves. Focus Passage: I Corinthians 10:6-11 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Years ago the communist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2012

What is a Christian? What does it mean to be one in today’s post Christian society

What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved one in these terms He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian. That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a Christian So what is a Christian? In Acts ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

"What Is This"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 12, 2012

God patiently turns our cires of disgust into cries of delight.

“What is this?” Is that a question you would welcome from the judges if you were a cooking show contestant? If the judge has screwed up his face as if he’s just been punched in the stomach, “What is this?” is a cry of disgust. There goes your chance of winning the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 22, 2012

What is love? Our society tells us so many deceptive things about love, but what does God’s word say about it...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 22, 2012 Date Taught: August 22, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study of 1 Cor 13 [LOVE] Sermon Title: What is Love - Introduction Text: 1 Cor 13 NIV (read ALL passage here) Introduction: What is love? What does it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Communion?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2015

Answer: "Yes, it is possible, but it’s highly unlikely. It would be like: A student who will not go to school; A soldier who will not join the army; A citizen who does not pay taxes or vote; A salesman with no customers; An explorer with no base camp...

What Is Communion? Text: Hebrews 10:19-25NKJ An old question: "Can I be a Christian without joining a church or attending worship?" Answer: "Yes, it is possible, but it’s highly unlikely. It would be like: A student who will not go to school; A soldier who will not join the army; A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Fellowship

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 2, 2015

Christ-like fellowship is far more than a social get-together or a shared meal. It symbolizes the cultural security, personal and Divine protection, Christian tradition, as well as an experiential reflection/ memory of Jesus' Last Supper.

WHAT A FELLOWSHIP ACTS 2:40-47 Introduction Beloved friends and family, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are upon us and the center of these celebratory days are the moments in which we gather around the table and “feast”/eat together. For Thanksgiving, countless hours will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Was That? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 29, 2015

Pentecost was the fulfillment of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit on a bunch of ordinary people so that they could change the world.

Video Illustration: The Bible the Day of Pentecost. Series: AD Sermon 3: What was that? Who was that? Subject: Pentecost: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit Thesis: Pentecost was the fulfillment of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit on a bunch of ordinary people so that they could change the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 30, 2015

What IS a Christian? Can we be born from our mother as a Christian, or is there MORE to Christianity? The meaning of baptism and the difference between the Greek words "Bapto" and " Baptizo" We must understand that we can never EARN God's grace.

Matthew28:19 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples: "If ANY of you want to be MY followers,you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Grace? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 1, 2015

The definition of God's grace is very simple: It is God's favor even when we do not deserve it. It's been given through Jesus Christ, we are called to live for Him after we receive it, and then we are to show it to others who need it as well.

What is Grace? Grace Sermon Series, Part 1 Titus 2:11-14 - We have two baptisms after the service … A GREAT DAY! Introduction - The word translated "grace" in the New Testament comes from the Greek: -- It is the word “charis”, which means “favor, blessing, or ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational