Sermons on Wiles:

Living A God Approved Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010

There are many sources that we seek approval from, but our greatest desire should be that God approve our actions, attitudes and words.

LIVING A GOD-APPROVED LIFE GALATIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION We might say trying to win approval from others consumes our lives. We do what our bosses require so that they might approve us and therefore give us our paycheck. Children seek approval from their parents. This means a lot to them and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation's Bottom Line

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010

This sermon deals with the importance of recognizing and accepting the fact that salvation is by grace through faith and nothing else.

SALVATION'S BOTTOM LINE GALATIANS 2:11-21 INTRODUCTION Humanity suffers a universal plague. It is guilt. Every person experiences this emotion and tries to find some way to alleviate it. Primitive people tried to assuage it by appealing to many gods through the sacrifice of animals and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Security In Salvation

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 31, 2010

Our security in salvation is discovered through faith in Christ and not by dependence on anything or anyone else.

SECURITY IN SALVATION GALATIANS 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION It is interesting to note the things that people find security in. Many find security in material possessions. Among these may be a fine house, a boat, hunting equipment, a nice car, fine furniture and the like. Others find security in insurance ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Answer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 31, 2010

Faith is the link that bonds us to Christ, and works, nor any other mindset or practice, can forge the bond that only faith can secure.

FAITH IS THE ANSWER GALATIANS 3:6-14 INTRODUCTION Consider the question: 'What must I do to be saved?' Time has revealed various answers. Some think they do not need saving because they do not believe they are lost. They reject the idea of a God that we are responsible to. They do not believe in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Christian

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 1, 2010

As Christians, there are some important aspects that should characterize our lives, and only as we put them into pracitce can we enjoy the abundant living Jesus promises.

Portrait of a Christian I Peter 1:14; 2:2,5,11 Many things have been said of religion or Christianity. William James, the famous psychologist, said: "Religion shall mean for us the feelings, acts, and experiences of individual men in their solitude." Paul Tillich (August 20, 1886 – October ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Superiority Of God's Promise

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 1, 2010

God's promise of salvation through faith far exceeds any promise the Old Testament law could give.

THE SUPERIORITY OF GOD'S PROMISE GALATIANS 3:15-22 INTRODUCTION We have many laws in our country. Laws are important for any given society. On the early mining frontier, many towns sprang up around strike areas. These were often terrible places to visit or live. For a long time, there were no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way To Freedom

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 2, 2010

This sermon contrasts life under the Old Covenant with the freedom found in Christ under the New Covenant.

GOD'S WAY TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 3:23-29 INTRODUCTION We can imagine how terrible it is to be in prison. Here many freedoms are taken away. Having to support the prison system is an economic drain on the taxpayer even though they provide jobs. Though some prisons have modern conveniences, many of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Childhood Responsibilities

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 2, 2010

The Christian life is more than a list of do's and don't's; it is a relationship wherein we have responsibilities.

CHILDHOOD RESPONSIBILITIES GALATIANS 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION John Newton, author of the beloved hymn Amazing Grace, was an only child who lost his mother when he was seven. At the age of eleven, he went to sea as a sailor and became involved in the inhuman African slave trade. He was soon hardened by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Appeals From The Heart

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

In this sermon, Paul offers some appeals to believers that are very handy for successful Christian living.

APPEALS FROM THE HEART GALATIANS 4:12-20 INTRODUCTION Have you ever stopped to think of the many appeals that are made on any given day? There is the appeal from the pastor to his flock for greater commitment to God's work. He appeals to his leadership for more excitement about their work. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Being A Spiritual Child

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

Benefits are always attractive when applying for a job, but the benefits of being God's child surpass anything an employer could offer us.

RESULTS OF BEING A SPIRITUAL CHILD GALATIANS 4:21-5:1 INTRODUCTION When we stop to think, there are many blessings we receive from our parents. It is the cooperation of the parents in the first place that makes our birth possible. If it were not because of the demonstration of love by a man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dependable Salvation

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010

There are many things in life that are undependable, but the salvation God gives is dependable and everlasting.

DEPENDABLE SALVATION GALATIANS 5:2-12 INTRODUCTION It is nothing quite like an item or person that is dependable. The young girl is impressed by the young man who shows up on time and shows up period to take her to the movies. The employer is impressed by the employee who shows up for work on a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010

The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Side Effects Of Suffering

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 27, 2012

Redeem your suffering by searching for understanding, asking the right questions, comforting others, developing a teachable spirit, identifying with Christ, and by becoming sensitized to other’s suffering.

The psalmist asked; Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain (Psalm 73:13-14 NLT). After shooting his mother in the head four times while she lay asleep, Adam Lanza dressed himself in black, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Condemned? Condoned? Forgiven!

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jul 8, 2014

We can’t overlook or diminish the reality of sin and its consequences, but we can rest in God’s forgiveness of all our sins.

Introduction A. A huge thanks to my Sunday School class for the lively discussion last week which made the preparation of this sermon extremely easy and hopefully timely. B. Dr. Chris Thurman, in his book The Lies We Believe, tells the story of Jill. 1. Jill had been a Christian for a long time, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Perfect Church

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 29, 2012

Christians should love others, and the way we show it is through relationships. We cannot keep God’s love hemmed by the church’s four walls but must let it flow freely to all people.

Picture Perfect was a 1995 movie about two teenagers from neighboring families who joined their families in hopes of winning a soda company’s grand prize for the perfect family. What they didn’t know was the company CEO had to live with the family for a week before making a decision. The two teens ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist