Sermons on Wives Of Deacons:

The Benefits Of Imprisonment Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

When our base drives are confined by the shackles of God’s love, they are morphed into rockets of exploration. I believe Paul and Timothy invite us to join them in prison and slavery, and, thereby, to become agents of unimaginable liberation.

Three stories Boethius had the misfortune of being a well known and well liked Roman Senator, philosopher and teacher at the time a Ostrogothic king came to power in Italy. Boethius was imprisoned probably because of his immense influence on the thinking of the general population. While there, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

They Devoted Themselves

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002

The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Malchus' Ear

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 28, 2006

We see the miracles. We may have even experienced a miracle. Yet we still turn a blind eye and tend to reject Him. Malchus felt the touch of Jesus, yet still arrested Him.

There is a stack of rocks about eight feet tall on the outskirts of a small Georgia town. It has been there for well over a hundred years and everyone knows by the way it was stacked, it is probably a monument of some kind. But, the exact reason for this monument has been kept silent for so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-51

Denomination: *other

Growing Through Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010

How we handle money is an indicator of our spiritual maturity. Have you learned the spiritual disciples of Trusting, Tithing, Saving, Repaying and Enjoying.

GROWING THROUGH GIVING There is a story about a church in the American South with a small but vocal “Amen Corner.” Especially vocal was Deacon Jones, who led the corner. One day the pastor began his sermon with the words, “If this church is going to serve God then it needs to learn how to walk” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 13, 2008

Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and proclaim Him to the watching world.

A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste* Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and draw us into deeper fellowship. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14; Romans 7:25; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Philippians 4:8; 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017

How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message For Today's Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 23, 2015

A message concerning the importance of laboring for the Lord.

God's Message For Today's Church I Corinthians 15:58 - Jerry Clower tells the story of a pastor who went to visit a deacon who was in the hospital. The deacon was asleep so the pastor knelt down beside the bed to pray for him. All of the sudden the deacon woke up and was fighting and struggling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#8] VICTORIOUS (PART 3) Colossians 3:18-4:18 Introduction: To live a victorious life each day you must look upward, inward, and… Outward Our relationship with God and our obedience to His is reflective in our relationship with others. In order to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Men And Women Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Aug 21, 2009

Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challenges and help you develop a stronger, more fulfilli

Men and Women Ephesians 5:21-33 21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 1. To submit is to surrender “self protection” for the benefit of the team. 2. You can only submit from a position of power. 3. Submission is choosing to give and serve. 22Wives, submit to your husbands as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Marriage Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013

5 Steps to a New Marriage

5 Steps To A New Marriage 1. Accept responsibility for your part Ephesians 5:22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. (NLT) Ephesians 5:24 As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. (NLT) Ephesians 5:25 For husbands, this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage.

As Christians, we often wonder what God's plan is for marriage. The Bible provides a wealth of information on this topic, and in this sermon we'll explore what God wants from marriage. A Union Between Two People In Genesis 2:24, we read: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Captivated By My Lover

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 13, 2011

Though increasingly neglected in this day, marriage is given by God for the benefit of mankind. Undoubtedly we find pleasure in marriage, but there is so much more for all who will honour God through the marriage relationship.

“Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Submit?? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

The marriage relationship according to Paul

Submit?? Eph. 5:21-6:9 Steve Simala Grant, Nov. 10/11, 2001 Context: Our journey through Ephesians brings us to a passage that is extremely practical, yet difficult for us to hear today. It is one that I believe has been misinterpreted and misapplied at many points throughout history, and thus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Submission In The Home

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 3, 2001

The Bible sees no contradiction between the equality of men and women before God, and the distinction in roles in marriage.

Last Sunday, I spoke on the issue of male headship in the home. I mentioned that this was a difficult topic to preach on, because this is an area where our society is so far out of synch with God’s plan. I said that today, those who uphold the Biblical pattern for the home are ridiculed and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 13, 2010

This is the final message of the series and focuses on marriage.

What Is Jesus Costing You – Part 5 Scriptures: Ephesians 5:1-30 Introduction: This message will conclude this series. Today we will focus on the last phase of developing a long-term relationship and that is marriage. When I started this series, I focused on the question: “What Is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational