Sermons on X Rays:

Days For Heroes Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A Father's Day message - geared to challenge men to uphold their calling as men and as leaders in their homes, the Church, and society.

Judges 4:1-5:31; 9:50-57; I Timothy 2:8 Introduction: One night a wife found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. She kept silent, and hid in the shadows to watch him. As he stood there looking down at their little child, she looked at the mixture of emotions on his face: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. The church must subdue the threat of insubordinate teaching. How /Where is it subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Arrival Of The Christ-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2011

Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord? Christ the Lord is reve

ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-I—Luke 2:1-20 Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. The circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord are revelatory. What are the revelatory/telling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2017

1 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING (American)PRIVILEGE-I—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: A reading of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ Need: We are A Privileged & Proud Nation/People...But many Americans, including yourselves, may find your ‘privilege & pride’ are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Knowing that life is filled with choices , we must as Jacob of old, wait upon the Lord (Gen. 49:18). Jacob’s descendants likewise had to make choices, but they chose to go against God and His love:

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Eamon De Valera was an Irish statesman who served three times as prime minister of Ireland and subsequently as her president. After the Easter rebellion of 1916, De Valera was sentenced to penal servitude. While traveling to prison, he took out his pipe and was about to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Rescue Of Righteous Jabez

Contributed by Chuck Brocka on Oct 18, 2000

From Ruinous Restraint to a Radiant Recovery (I Chronicles 4:9-10) Now the reputation of Jabez rose above the respect of his refined relatives: however his mother had little regard as she rather underrated him, relegating him to the rank of wretchedness by referring to him as a remorseful Jab

From Ruinous Restraint to a Radiant Recovery (I Chronicles 4:9-10) Now the reputation of Jabez rose above the respect of his refined relatives: however his mother had little regard as she rather underrated him, relegating him to the rank of wretchedness by referring to him as a remorseful Jabez, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

The Paycheck Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

The final part in a four part series on handling finances...

God promises to meet our NEEDS! Matthew 6:24-34 P erspective of ownership is wrong R ationale of needs is skewed O bsession with material gain is futile B udget of income is lacking L ifestyle demands more spending E ternal perspective is “in the future” M aster is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 25, 2018

The glory of God is Him and His presence and in His presence is His power and authority

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE GLORY OF GOD John 17:1 King James Version (KJV) 17 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: It is only when we have eternal life that we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Swamp Or A Lake

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 24, 2015

Our lives reflect the fact that we are one of the two, a swamp or a lake.

A Swamp or a Lake Some notes from “That the World May Know Ministries” Ray Vander Laan July 15, 2010 John 4:14 Monte T. Brown Introduction At the Men’s Retreat God woke me up at 3:00 AM and I received this message that I believe God wants me to share with you this morning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Disciples! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 20, 2021

On this Inauguration Day of America, 2,000 years ago, our Commander In Chief selected 12 Men to be on his Cabinet.

"When God sent His Son into all the world He went all in. When Jesus went to the cross to die for our sins, He went all in. When He went to find the very best to follow Him and to learn with Him, to travel with Him and even die with Him, He chose 12 men. to go all out for Him!" (James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Letter Of Concern- Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 91st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 22nd sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#91] A LETTER OF CONCERN- YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Introduction: Brother Ray and I was talking about his great grand baby on the way. He was going to a baby shower, and he took gifts. When a child is born, we give gifts; and when a person is born again, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision For Christlikeness

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003

The primary purpose of God is to form us into Christlikeness.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! A Vision for Christlikeness Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sufficient Grace

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to entrust him/herself fully to the care, provision, and protection of God.

SUFFICIENT GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 TEXT: And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Other Types Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2002

A word study on prayer and some suggested study resources.

Types of Prayer It has been said that Bible Study is God talking to us and in prayer we are talking to God. This has also been likened to breathing. Bible Study is inhaling and prayer is exhaling. We have talked in this series about the acronym ACTS. There are many other types of prayers in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Apollos: - ¡§they Explained To Him The Way Of God More Accurately¡¨ Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 20, 2002

Apollos was a man who knew 1) The Scriptures 2) the Saviour- but he still needed 3) The Spirit

Apollos: - ¡§they explained to him the way of God more accurately¡¨ Acts 18:24-28 WBC 20/10/02 pm Illustr: Kathy, Bea and Kate¡¦s current Alpha Gen(the south African) said today that she has been dying to tell me(but gadding off to Paris) that she left "on a real high " last week and on the way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist