Sermons on Wrong Turns:

Psalm 148:1-5, Angels

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

angels are just as real as you and I, and we’re going to see that from the source that ends all controversy about any subject and that of coarse is the Word of God.

Psalm 148:1-5, Angels 4-5-08 Today we’re going to talk about “ANGELS”, we don’t hear a lot about angels today but angels are just as real as you and I, and we’re going to see that from the source that ends all controversy about any subject ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let The Lord Have To Cut You Down

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

This is a parable of the unbarren fig tree

Last Week we spoke about the parable of the weeds. This week we will be talking about the parable of fig tree. How many of you remember what we said a parable was last week? A parable is a earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The reason Jesus spoke in parables so that we might get a better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Comforting Song

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

This sermon demonstrates how Psalm 23 brings God’s children comfort through its words.

Have you ever listened to a song that was comforting to you? This was a song that gave you relief in affliction, a song that brought you to a state of ease and satisfaction. It was a song that consoled you and brought you reassurance that everything would be alright. It was a comforting song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008

Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Sets Captives Free

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 23, 2008

Jesus Christ is the great Liberator of His people. Come and see how He sets captives free.

John 8. Zanzibar is an old city in East Africa. It is the home of the Swahili Institute, the official guardians of the Swahili language. But, for nearly 300 years it was the home of one of East Africa’s largest slave markets. But, something happened in Zanzibar. About 150 years ago a man walked ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whose House Is It?

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

Surely there can be no dispute that the "house" referred to in this passage belongs to the Lord. I thought, with myself, what a royal waste of everyone’s time to be given a subject like this.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III WHOSE HOUSE IS IT? Hebrews 3:2-5 PRELIMINARIES In the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus, it’s good to be here. We’ve been having a good time here in Kansas City, all the lectures have been encouraging and many have been enlightening, and the fellowship that we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:2-5

What's That Smell

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Mesage on the sense of smell in the Bible. there are some things that are a stench to God and others that are a sweet savor.

“What’s That Smell?” Introduction Steak sizzling on the barbecue grill. Limburger cheese melting on the manifold. Fresh bread baking in the oven. Lost Easter egg breaking in the house a year later. Freshly perked coffee creating a fragrant morning atmosphere. Freshly filled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Holding Your Hand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008

We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With God's Help, I Can Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2008

Last sermon in this series. What could be more positivie than "I can do all things through Christ"?

A. It’s with a touch of sadness on my part, maybe not yours, that I bring this series to an end. 1. All this Fall, we have been focusing on some fundamental, transforming truths. 2. We have tried to understand and appreciate transforming truths like: God loves us, God forgives us, and God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Absolute Assurance Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 19, 2008

Is it possible to know for sure that you are on your way to heaven? The writer of Hebrews gives five ominous warnings to those who may be deceived into thinking that they are Christians. But he is careful to also show us that we CAN know for sure if we

Absolute Assurance Hebrews 6:9-12 Purpose: To display the richness of God’s salvation. Aim: I want the listener to exult in God’s awesome redemption. INTRODUCTION: Is it possible to know for sure that you are on your way to heaven? John said that he wrote his gospel, “so that you may believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be Home By 11 Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008

A series to call the Baptist Church back to its fundamental root.

Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be In By 11 (Knowing Your Heritage) Rev 2:1-5 Intro: We had a good year last year we were able to regain some financial footing, many of us can say that we grew spiritually last year as a result of the Discovery Project and we added new members as well ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gr3ed Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 22, 2008

When people think about greed, a lot of us picture Scrooge. But this an extreme picture. The truth is none of are immune to the effects of greed that runs rampant in our culture. We look at the manifestation of greed and how to deal with it.

SE7EN: GR3ED 1 Timothy 6:6-12 May 18, 2008 True or false. The bible says that money is the root of all evil. Who votes for true? False? It is false. The bible says (and this is our passage of focus today) that the love of money is the root of evil. The love of money is also known as greed. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

I Will Be The First To Stop Fighting Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 26, 2008

The Seventh beatitude calls us to be peacemakers. Jesus has called us to a special mission to help make peace or restore people back to a sound relationships, first with one another and ultimately with God himself. The peace Jesus speaks of has nothing

Introduction: A henpecked husband was tired of being nagged by his abusive wife so he decided to take a course in being self-assertive. After a few weeks, he felt he had regained his confidence and decided to lay the law down at his home. At the dinner table he announced, “Woman from now on there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work And Weapons

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

In Nehemiah 4 we see this struggle between Satan and God’s people On Satan’s side are Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabians, the Ammonites and the Ashdodites On God’s side are Nehemiah and the Jewish people who are trying so hard to rebuild the wall of Jerusa

Since the beginning of time people have fought with each other A group of historians has compiled the following info. In the last 5600 years the world has seen only 292 years of peace During this same period there have been 14,351 wars In which 3.64 billion people have been killed The property ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ryan Reed on May 30, 2008

Luke gives us an opportunity to hear Christ teach on gratitude.

Attitude of Gratitude Luke 7:36–50 A recent report by Salary.com stated: If the typical stay-at-home mother in the United States were paid for her work as a housekeeper, cook and psychologist among other roles, she would earn $138,095 a year. The additional jobs comprising a mother’s work were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God