Sermons on When Faith Doesnt Make Sense:

Strive For Excellence In Pleasing God

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GROWING DISCIPLES MUST STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN PLEASING GOD A.

GROWING DISCIPLES MUST STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN PLEASING GOD A. Our Present Level of Obedience Should Be the Foundation For Striving For Excellence in Pleasing God (:1-2) (rather than the excuse for settling for mediocrity or the mountaintop for sliding to the valley) 1. Growing Disciples Need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

King Of The Ages Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2005

The characteristics, the court, and the coronation of the eternal King of the Ages.

"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." Paul’s famous doxology gives great praise to God and great confidence in God. 1. The Characteristics of the King of the ages: eternal, immortal, invisible. The word "eternal" here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hesitation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

Just as the Israelites were hesitant to clear out all the wicked people, it is easy for me to be hesitant to clear out all the sin that may be in my life.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: We, as the people of God, have been given a promise. We have a land awaiting us in which we have yet to inherit. It is already ours but for us to receive it, we like the Israelites need some instruction. The land I am talking about is not the blessed promised land of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Truly Free?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Freedom comes to us at great cost. This passage explores the cost that the Heavenly Father paid to set us free from our bondage to sin.

“ARE YOU REALLY FREE?” JOHN 8:36 1. He is the SOURCE of your freedom. (v. 36a) If the Son therefore Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-21; Romans 5:21; 7:24-25; 8:2; John 3:36; 4:10, 14; 6:40, 47, 63; 7:37-39; 14:6; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Job 33:4; Micah 7:19; John 11:25-26; Colossians ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Part #2 "The Miracle Of The Message." Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

Question: Do you see the miracle of the message? Hebrews 1:1-3 "Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors. But now at last, God sent his Son to bring his message to us. God created the universe by his Son, and everything will someday belong to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Elisha

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Aug 28, 2009

To be called to a place of power, one must learn how to serve first.

The Call of Elisha I Kings 19:18-21 "Bible Passage" I. It was an unexpected/suprising call. A. Elijah didn’t find him in the schools of the prophets, but in the field. Not reading, nor praying, nor sacrificing, but ploughing. B. Idleness is no man’s honor, nor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:18-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Raising Of Lazarus

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

Jesus miracle of raising Lazarus.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS John 11:1-7, 20-46 INTRO: This story is the most mysterious story in the Bible. There are three great scenes to this story that we want to look at. They are: 1. The mystery. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

"Forgetting What Is Behind”

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Forget the past and look forward.

“Forgetting What Is Behind” Phil 3:13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,” Intro: One of our problems within our Human Tendencies is the issue on not forgetting. We always seem to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Plan For Money, Sex & Power

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

Staying stable on the 3-legged stool of life

If you look anywhere in life (sports, religion, politics, business, family), the BIG 3 THINGS IN LIFE THAT WILL MAKE SOMEONE FALL is issues of Money, Sex, and Power. Like a 3 legged stool, if one of these legs breaks, you’re coming down. But in each case, God has a solution. Here they are... 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Additions Jesus Builds

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2007

Jesus is the master carpenter in our lives and he hasJesus is the master carpenter in our lives and he builds additions for us to live in. It’s not our job to start our own additions.

1. He is the Master Designer The addition that Jesus built is his own design. He is the master designer. However Jesus is greater than the addition he builds. We are not to worship the addition Jesus builds, but worship the designer and builder, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In The Church Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010

Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21) begins with “your glory” (v. 13b) and ends with “glory” (v. 21) This is a simple passage on how to pray for each other. These four things give God the glory He deserves/desires:

Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21) begins with “your glory” (v. 13b) and ends with “glory” (v. 21) This is a simple passage on how to pray for each other. Reminder: The Church is not the building, nor the services, but the people (v. 15) These four things give God the glory He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Music Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 4, 2008

A gospel message looking at the misery, discovery and recovery of King Saul.

INTRODUCTION A recent survey has found that music is beneficial to our health. There is something about music which captivates man. People from every corner of the globe proudly sing their national anthem. The great hymn ’Abide with me’ is sung every year at the FA Cup Final in London. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2012

We must be intentional in our thanks to God and others.

A Grateful Heart November 18, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be intentional in our thanks to God and others. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-18 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 100 Introduction: Make personal remarks about Thanksgiving past and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Man

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 6, 2012

Man’s heart is evil and wicked and not to be trusted above God or His Word.

The Heart of Man November 4, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Man’s heart is evil and wicked and not to be trusted above God or His Word. Focus Passage: Mark 7:14-23 Supplemental Passage: Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

Fasting breaks yokes and bondages.

Thank you Rev. Greg Bowman Bible Study-Fasting For Bible Study I go to numerous sources and becomes a sponge then put it all together and with the help of the Lord it works. And Now about Fasting... I look for a lot of either funny stories or illustrations from various sources, books or online ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal