Sermons on Wiersbe:

Church Order

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Corinth has been long noted as a church with problems… and one of those problems was disruptions, disruptions during worship.

I read Warren Wiersbe exposition of this passage and some of the comments are from him and Richard Pratt, "Holman New Testament Commentary." I Cor. 11:1-16 "Church Order" He came shuffling in… the service had already begun… almost no one noticed him yet everyone noticed him. He smelled of B.O., ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Romance Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 2:1-23

Text: Ruth 2:1-23 Title: Preparation for Romance Date/Place: LSCC, 5/7/06, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joshua Harris’ mother used to have a saying, “hustle while you wait.” She meant that while you wait for things, be productive. In his book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, there is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 3:1-18

Text: Ruth 3:1-18, Title: Discerning God’s Will, Date/Place: LSCC, 5/28/06, AM A. Opening illustration: an ad was printed in a paper read: SBF seeks male companionship, ethnicity not important, good-looking, I love to play, long walks in the woods, hunting, camping, fishing, riding in your pick-up ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Cures For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2012

Peace comes through Christ in spite of our circumstances.

INTRODUCTION All around are signs people have troubled hearts. In the United States of America, it’s common for Congress and the president to disagree on the country’s budget. Occasionally it reaches the point where there is the threat of the federal government shutting down. Prison ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 18, 2015

“If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.”(Isaiah 50:10)

The Discipline of Darkness Text -Isaiah 50:1-11, 51:1-6 What do we do when the lights go out? Many people struggle with the darkness, physically and emotionally. Darkness can be scary and can bring fear and hopelessness. How many times have you seen days of dark, dull weather suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Act Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014

Mary is remembered as a devoted disciple of Christ. She honored Him by giving her best. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Judas conspired with the religious leaders in betraying Jesus.

Mark 14:1-11 An Act of Remembrance We are headed towards Jerusalem! 33 "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles; 34 and they will mock Him, and scourge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 19, 2014

We must pay more careful attention ... so that we do not drift away (Hebrews 2:1).

WHAT MUST I DO? GUARD YOUR HEART HEBREWS 2:1-3 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Waiting On A Word During Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 7, 2013

It is no strange thing when the godly encounter persecution by those who refuse to yield to God & His Word. May the understanding that God has brought His servants before us through persecutions minister comfort & encouragement to us in our own tribulatio

PSALM 119: 81-88 [The Ministry of The Word Series] WAITING ON A WORD DURING SUFFERING [John 16:33] We have arrived at the eleventh section of the 22 letter alphabetic Psalm. Here the psalm reveals the dark and dreary midnight of a distraught soul. The psalmist is in anguish. His soul faints ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2014

Courage is not the absence of fear. Biblical courage is facing your fears with the power of God's word and the presence of God's Spirit. These are applied to our lives to give us freedom.

Intro: One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I can't dear. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Victory In Christ! Series

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 16, 2020

We have victory in Christ! Live from the position Christ won for you. Be fixed in your faith and God will use you mightily!

Get your walk right! July 14, 2019 1 Corinthians 15:57-58, Romans 8:1, 5 1. We fight from victory; not for victory. 1 Corinthians 15:57; Romans 8:1 2. Be immovable in 2019. 1 Cor. 15:58 3. Give your best to Kingdom work. 1 Cor. 15:58, Romans 8:5 Key words: victory, work, firm, kingdom Key ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Add It Up

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018

Love is the greatest need of humans and it also the greatest obligation of humans. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Many years ago a shabbily dressed boy trudged several miles through the snowy streets of Chicago, determined to attend a Bible class that was conducted by D. L. Moody. When he arrived, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abba Father

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 16, 2019

In this teaching we are going to look at the Biblical accounts of the term “Abba, Father" – taking time to enjoy God as our Father in Heaven.

Abba Father Grasping God as Our Father In this teaching we are going to look at the Biblical accounts of the term “Abba, Father" – taking time to enjoy God as our Father in Heaven. In Mark we read of Jesus praying, “‘Abba, Father’ ‘…everything is possible for you. Take this cup from Me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:6, Mark 14:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Following God

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 19, 2019

The cost of following God, Jesus Christ, could cost everything. Anyone can come to the altar and say a prayer. Anyone can cry out to Jesus and call upon Him. But will anyone be willing to forsake everything they have for Christ?

Ezekiel 24 WHY WE CONTINUE TO STUDY ON EZEKIEL 1. It helps us to see our sins more clearly. The fact that God called Ezekiel to be a watchman tells us a lot of what we need to know. God noticed that the people did not truly see what they were doing that was so wrong and they needed someone to hold ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Bibilical Deacon

Contributed by Dwight Kennedy on Feb 22, 2018

I want us to look at what the BIBLE gives as qualifications of a deacon. Also, the question sometimes comes up, "Do we really need deacons now?" I believe that stems from a misunderstanding of what a deacon should actually be.

The church has many positions that are filled with Godly men and Godly woman, but the Bible only teaches of two offices: 1) Bishop, Elder, Overseer, or Pastor, and 2) Deacon. Churches today are filled with men who may hold the TITLE of deacon, but their lives disqualify them from actually being a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist