Topical Sermons

Endurance

Finding the Strength to Go On (Lamentations 2:11; 3:47-48)

A sermon by Rob Jackson based on Lamentations 2:11 and 3:47-48

Don’t Quit! (Matthew 25:40)

A sermon by Rob Jackson about perseverance based on Matthew 25:40.

Evangelism

Letting Go (Matthew 11:28-30)

A sermon by Rob Jackson about salvation based on Matthew 11:28-30.

How do you know you're saved? (1 John 5:13)

A sermon outline by Rob Jackson based on 1 John 5:13.

Ethics, Christian

On Top of Mt. Carmel

A sermon by Joe Bob Mizzell on Christian Ethics.

Faith

A Church That Makes a Difference (Matthew 16:13-20)

A sermon outline by Rob Jackson on Church, Faith, Prayer and Love based on Matthew 16:13-20.

Fathers

A Blueprint for Brotherhood: Surveying God's Plan of Salvation (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14)

A sermon by Franklin L. Kirksey about salvation, based on 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14.

Gambling

The Bible and gambling (Matthew 6:24-34)

A sermon by Fred Lackey on the way the Bible's view gambling, based on Matthew 6:24-34.

Don’t Just Make A Living, Make A Life! (Luke 12:15)

A sermon by Sidney W. Nichols on gambling based on Luke 12:15.

What the Bible Has To Say About Gambling (Isaiah 65:11)

Information and sermon starter by Joe Bob Mizzell.

Giving

How to give when you have been set free

A sermon starter by Teman Knight from Exodus 35:20-29 and 36:1-7.

A Bed for a Bank (Matthew 6:19-21, 24; Luke 15:8-10; 21:1-4, 16:9; 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19)

A sermon starter by Franklin L. Kirksey based on the Israeli woman who threw away $1 million in a mattress.

Cooperative Program giving is a matter of principle (Matthew 28:19-20)

By Karen L. Willoughby on Billy Van Camp of the San Tan Heights Church which continues to give 10% San Tan Heights Church in spite of the economy.

The Great Commission

A Fresh Look at the Old Commission

A sermon recording based on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) preached by Harper Shannon during Bold Mission Thrust. The BMT theme is dated, but the message is fresh and salient.
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Don’t Just Stand There (Acts 1:8-11)

A sermon by Rob Jackson based on Acts 1:8-11.

Worshiping THE SAVIOR, not a Celebrity

A sermon by Rick Lance

Matthew 28:16-20

Keeping Your Heart for the World (Romans 5:5)

A sermon outline by State Missionary Otis Corbitt

We must guard our hearts if we are to be of use to God in building His Kingdom on this Earth!

Is This Trip Necessary? (Romans 10:8-15)

A sermon outline by State Missionary Otis Corbitt
Even Willam Carey was told by an older colleague, “Sit down, young man. You are a miserable enthusiast to ask such a question. When God wants to convert the world he can do it without your help!”

A Fresh Look at the Old Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)

A sermon recording based on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) preached by Harper Shannon during Bold Mission Thrust. The BMT theme is dated, but the message is fresh and salient.
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What Does it Mean to be a Missionary? (Romans 15:14-33)

A sermon outline by State Missionary Otis Corbitt based on Romans 15:14-33 .

Cooperative Program giving is a matter of principle (Matthew 28:18-20)

By Karen L. Willoughby on Billy Van Camp of the San Tan Heights Church which continues to give 10% San Tan Heights Church in spite of the economy.

Holy Week (see Easter; Palm Sunday)

Hope

When Hope Comes True at Christmas

A sermon from LifeWay.com based on Luke 2:36-39 by Jim Henry dealing with the Biblical character Anna.

This Hope Which Does Not Disappoint

A sermon by State Missionary Rick Lance based on Romans 5:1-5.

Judgement

Prepare to Meet Thy God (Amos 4:1-13)

A sermon starter outline by Teman Knight based on Amos 4:1-13.

Leadership

Connection, Conversation and Conversion (John 4)

Mike Northcutt

Alabama Baptist State Convention - Convention Sermon - 2007

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The Leader Can’t Do It All by Himself

A sermon outline based on Exodus 18:17-23 written by State Missionary Teman Knight.

The Legacy of a Leader (2 Chronicles 29)

Roger Willmore

Alabama Baptist State Convention - President's Address - 2007

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The Kind of Person God Uses (Psalm 78:70-72)

A sermon by State Missionary Rick Lance based on Psalm 78:70-72.

The Lord's Supper

All Things are New (Revelation 21:5-7)

A sermon by Rob Jackson on The Lord's Supper, based on Revelation 21:5-7.

Lordship of Christ

Jesus is Lord! (Colossians 1)

Henry Cox, Alabama Baptist State Convention - President's Address - 2006

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Love

A Church That Makes a Difference (Matthew 16:13-20)

A sermon outline by Rob Jackson on Church, Faith, Prayer and Love based on Matthew 16:13-20.

The Love Chapter (1 Corinthians 13:1–13)

A three-part sermon by State Missionary Marcus Merritt about love, based on 1 Corinthians 13.

Marriage

Fireproof Your Marriage

A sermon from LifeWay.com by Michael C. Catt (the Sr. Pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church, Albany, Georgia) based on the film Fireproof.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:4-5; Song of Solomon: 2:15; Exodus: 16; Ephesians: 5:22-25; 1: Peter: 3; and Ephesians: 5:21
Includes manusript and PowerPoint template.

Fix it up! (Song of Solomon)

Marriage is not just a legal document. One sermon in a series on home improvement by Rob Jackson. From Song of Solomon .

My House is Worth What? (Romans 2:1-24)

Second sermon in a series on home improvement by Rob Jackson.

Ministers

Ministers and Success (2 Corinthians 2:15)

A sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Missions

What Does it Mean to be a Missionary? (Romans 15:14-33)

A sermon outline by State Missionary Otis Corbitt based on Romans 15:14-33.

Don’t Just Stand There (Acts 1:8-11)

A sermon by Rob Jackson based on Acts 1:8-11.

Worshiping THE SAVIOR, not a Celebrity

A sermon by Rick Lance

Matthew 28:16-20

Keeping Your Heart for the World (Romans 5:5)

A sermon outline by State Missionary Otis Corbitt

We must guard our hearts if we are to be of use to God in building His Kingdom on this Earth!

Is This Trip Necessary? (Romans 10:8-15)

A Fresh Look at the Old Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)

A sermon recording based on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) preached by Harper Shannon during Bold Mission Thrust. The BMT theme is dated, but the message is fresh and salient.
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Money

How to Give When You Have Been Set Free (Exodus 35:20-29 and 36:1-7)

A sermon starter by Teman Knight from Exodus 35:20-29 and 36:1-7.

A Bed for a Bank (Matthew 6:19-21, 24; Luke 15:8-10; 21:1-4, 16:9; 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19)

A sermon starter by Franklin L. Kirksey based on the Israeli woman who threw away $1 million in a mattress.

Cooperative Program giving is a matter of principle (Matthew 28:19-20)

By Karen L. Willoughby on Billy Van Camp of the San Tan Heights Church which continues to give 10% San Tan Heights Church in spite of the economy.

Morals

Don’t Just Make A Living, Make A Life! (Luke 12:15)

A sermon by Sidney W. Nichols on gambling based on Luke 12:15.

Nativity (see Christmas

New Year

Revive Us, O Lord (Isaiah 57:15-16)

A sermon by Franklin L. Kirksey, based on Isaiah 57:15-16.

Obedience

The Kind of Person God Uses (Psalm 78:70-72)

A sermon by State Missionary Rick Lance based on Psalm 78:70-72.

Does God expect too much from us? (Micah 6:1-8)

A sermon starter outline by Teman Knight based on Micah 6:1-8.

Palm Sunday

The Parade: People Who Would Never Forget (John 12:12-19)

from Rick Ezell at LifeWay.com

Jesus Died For Us (Colossians 1:19-23) Palm Sunday

A sermon by Craig Webb from LifeWay.com based on Colossians 1:19-23 for Palm Sunday.

What Kind of Savior Are You Looking For? (John 12)

A sermon by Craig Webb from LifeWay.com based on John 12f or Palm Sunday. This includes a complimentary download of the manuscript, powerpoint, and audio.

Peace

Discovering the Prince of Peace

An evangelistic Christmas message written by Rick Ezell. From LifeWay.com

Perseverance

Don’t Quit! (Matthew 25:40)

A sermon by Rob Jackson about perseverance based on Matthew 25:40.

Prayer

God Answers Prayer

A model sermon based on Exodus 32, written by Calvin Wittman for January Bible Study 2009.

A Church That Makes a Difference (Matthew 16:13-20)

A sermon outline by Rob Jackson on Church, Faith, Prayer and Love based on Matthew 16:13-20.

"Prayer that Changed History: 7 Brief Studies of Prayer"

Written by Rick Ezell at LifeWay.com

Prayer is to be prominent, primary, and prestigious in the life of a church and its members. Our prayers should move beyond the walls of the church and embrace the concerns of our communities with the power of God.

The Indispensable and Distinguishing Feature (Acts 2:42)
Prayer Brings God to Us (Acts 4:24)
Prayer Changes Us (Acts 4:13)
Prayer Unleashes the Power of God (Acts 4:31)
Prayer Prepares Us to Share Our Faith Boldly (Acts 4:31)
What Happens When A Church Prays? (Acts 12:5)
The Prayer Force (Acts 6:1-4)

Relationships

Building Lasting Relationships (Ruth)

sermons by Jerry Giffordf

Free download from LifeWay.com: Relationships PowerPoint and Images (1 MB .ZIP file)

Salvation

Prepare to Meet Thy God (Amos 4:1-13)

A sermon starter outline by Teman Knight based on Amos 4:1-13.

Letting Go (Matthew 11:28-30)

A sermon by Rob Jackson about salvation based on Matthew 11:28-30.

Cooperative Program giving is a matter of principle (Matthew 28:19-20)

By Karen L. Willoughby on Billy Van Camp of the San Tan Heights Church which continues to and reach people in the San Tan Heights Church in spite of the economy.