Sermons on Wise Builders:

The Hope That Comes From Encouragement Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 29, 2017

This is the 39th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#39] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM ENCOURAGEMENT Hebrews 3:16 Introduction: I cannot speak for everyone; but many of us have had a tough week. As I have been preparing for this sermon, the direction of this sermon has changed many times. I originally did not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Seat Of Christ For Believers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 1, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical basis for the Judgment Seat of Christ and provide few examples of its significance for believers.

The Judgment Seat of Christ, also known as the Bema Seat, is a biblical concept that refers to the judgment of believers in Christ. This event is distinct from the Great White Throne Judgment, which is for unbelievers. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical basis for the Judgment Seat of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Lessons We Learn From 9.1.1. Series

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Nov 10, 2001

This sermon is about the hope we have in Christ in spite of the tragedy of 9.1.1.

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. [8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; [9] persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. [10] We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Christmas - Joy Or Despair?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

Herod issues an order that all little boys two years old & younger in Bethlehem are to be murdered. In horror, we wonder how anyone could have reacted that way to a baby’s birth.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Please listen as I read these familiar words found in Matthew 2:1-12. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem & asked, ‘Where is the one who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To Know God - Adonai Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God - Adonai - The Lord and the need for us to found out lives on Him

Getting to Know God – Adonai – The Lord Drama Buyer: "I want this pearl. How much is it?" Seller: "Well," "it’s very expensive." Buyer: "But, how much?". Seller: "Well, a very large amount." Buyer: "Do you think I could buy it?" Seller: "Oh, of course, everyone can buy it." Buyer: "But, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Life According To Plumb

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 10, 2008

We are drowning in a sea of impurity. Everywhere we look we find temptation to lead impure lives. The psalmist asked a question that troubles us all: how do we stay pure and holy in a filthy environment? Where can we find that strength and wisdom?

Opening illustration: Charlie Riggs has been called “the man behind Billy Graham.” For nearly 40 years, Riggs was the director of counseling and follow-up for Mr. Graham’s evangelistic meetings. In his counselor training classes, Charlie taught thousands of people the basic principles of how to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soldiers Of Christ

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

One of the most challenging metaphors of the Christian life is presented in this simple passage. Here, as in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul compares Christian life to a soldier called to wage spiritual warfare. (Eph. 6:10-18)

Soldiers Of Christ II Tim. 2:1-15 The Word of God compares the Christian life to many things. Christians are to be fishermen of men; witnessing and winning souls in the waters of the world in which they live. (Matt. 4:19, Acts 1:8) Christians are also called to be dutiful and diligent farmers; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Inheritance Any Parent Can Leave Is Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

It has been said that children are a great comfort in your old age, and they also help you reach it faster! Wise parenting and grand parenting is when each generation passes the baton of Biblical values on to the next generation. It is my strong desire and hope that I will not drop the baton in my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

Show Your Love For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2016

How can we show our love for the Lord Jesus Christ? 1. Give glory to the Lord (vs. 7-11). 2. Speak up about His salvation (vs. 10-12). 3. Demonstrate the difference Jesus has made in your life (vs. 13).

Show Your Love for the Lord Acts 4:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 26, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In Acts 3, Peter and John were on their way to pray at the Temple. But they were stopped by a beggar who had been lame for all of his life. The man asked for money, but: 6. . . ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Witness In The House? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013

When was the last time shared your faith journey?

Church Planting Is There a Witness in the House? Acts 4:1-22 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Danger Of Easy Believism

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022

A salesman was telling some folks he got a job as a salesman. They provided him with a kit where he could go into people’s homes with products and show them some of the products this company sold.

Basically this is what the Lord Jesus has done. He has given us the gospel of Christ to take into the homes of people and show them what the Lord can do for them if they will accept Him. The gospel of Christ is all that God has given to the church to reach a lost world. But there are some who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Easy Believism

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

A salesman was telling some folks he got a job as a salesman.

They provided him with a kit where he could go into people’s homes with products and show them some of the products this company sold. Basically this is what the Lord Jesus has done. He has given us the gospel of Christ to take into the homes of people and show them what the Lord can do for them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

When Ego Rules

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025

When ego rules, possibility collapses; when Christ reigns, humanity rises — sharing His life, not His throne, through divine power and grace.

The Tower in the Heart “If God exists, then everything is possible.” That single conviction built the ark, parted the sea, and rolled the stone away. The moment a man or woman believes there is a living, limitless God, the boundaries of human reason start to melt like frost in sunlight. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5, Isaiah 14:14, John 15:5, 2 Peter 1:3-10, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Look At Joseph, Husband Of Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 18, 2024

Joseph, the husband-to-be of Mary of Nazareth, was looking forward to his wedding day! But he received some news that almost made him change his mind. After a word from the Lord, he followed the Lord's instructions.

(Based on a sermon preached December 15, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Zacharias and Elisabeth as two important people in the first Christmas story. Last week we studied the message of the angel Gabriel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable Foundations Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025

The importance of building everything we do in life on the foundation of Jesus Christ

Unshakable Foundation 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 8-3-25 Scripture- 1 Corinthians 3 Within a year of God calling me to the ministry, we had a large blowup in our church. Our senior pastors to suddenly resigned and moved away. Eventually, so did the youth pastor, leaving me, the rookie pastor to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-16, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God