Sermons on 18th Sunday After Trinity:

How Jesus Presumed The Best In Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people.

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy: A Virtuous Woman

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002

After much sorrow, painful meditations and many prayers, I undertake an unpleasant task: a eulogy on the death of a virtuous woman.

........................................................................................................... Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hornet Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Aug 8, 2007

Continuing the series of the skipped over books (Ex, Lev, Num, Deut) after the laws there are the gems of historical narrative in these books.

The Skipped Over Books of the Bible List after List of Laws - Absolute Laws – to be obeyed then AND now - Holiness Laws – to show how we can love God - Civil Laws – to show how we can love each other - Health and Wellness Laws – to show how we can love ourselves Law and Promise - If you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heart Seekers

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2010

God has opened the way to having a close, personal and intimate relationship with Him. Are we seeking after that type of relationship?

LONG AGO, EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST RECORDED WORDS OF GENESIS 1:1 SAID, "IN THE BEGINNING," GOD LOVED US AND CHOSE US IN CHRIST JESUS TO BE HOLY AND WITHOUT FAULT IN HIS EYES. HIS UNCHANGING PLAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO ADOPT US INTO HIS OWN FAMILY BY BRINGING US TO HIMSELF THROUGH JESUS CHRIST IN ORDER TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Satisfaction Guarantee Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

A challenging message in our series through the Beatitudes which explores hungering and thirsting after righteousness and the satisfaction that God provides.

God’s Satisfaction Guarantee • Matthew 5:6 Introduction: The challenge of this Beatitude is rooted in the reality that it is possible for a Christian to be DISGUSTED and DISTRESSED by the world while VOLUNTARILY clinging to the world. Example: If you consider the life of Lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

More Gospel Connections To Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2009

Since the Messiah is God’s anointed messenger, embracing contrary religious beliefs after professing faith in Him is inexcusable.

More Gospel Connections to Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 with John 10:1-30, selected; Deut. 29:18-21 with Matthew 12:25-32) 1. When I first began dating Marylu, she was a waitress. 2. Fortunately, I was brought up with good etiquette, & knew to tip 15% for good service. 3. Now the protocol ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take The Boat Out Jesus

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon came together after spending a week in Canada fishing so it’s about fish, water and boats.

Three men were out fishing one day & caught a mermaid. The mermaid said she would grant them each a wish if they would let her go. So the 1st man said, “make me twice as smart as I already am." The mermaid said, your wish is granted & immediately the man started quoting Shakespeare & had this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Islam—and Back Again: Muslim Influence In The West

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

After September 11, interest in Islam soared, and everyone, it seemed, looked for ways to appease it or put a smiley face on it.

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- After September 11, interest in Islam soared, and everyone, it seemed, looked for ways to appease it or put a smiley face on it. For example, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2008

The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus brings to light the reality of a need to make a choice for God in THIS life...after which there is no choice!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 20, 2008 Date Preached: August 20, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31 (HCSB) 19 "There was a rich man who would dress ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2008

A very last-minute message given during a service after the death of my father-in-law the previous week.

Note: this message was put together in about 2 minutes during the singing portion of the service, and was not the message I had intended to give! Therefore this is a very sparse outline. The audio version fleshes this out, and I would encourage you to listen to that as you look at this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spring Forward

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 13, 2008

This message looks at how God invites us into relationship and calls us to enjoy the "newness" of spring again after winter...

Last night, hopefully, you reset your clocks. This time of your we spring forward - we move the clock ahead, and we lose an hour. We, of course, also gain some daylight at the end of the day... Which is something I am looking forward to! - This week I started thinking about Spring - about springing ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

After reminding us of His faithfulness in the PAST God encourages us with what He is doing NOW in our lives.

A New Thing Isaiah 43:16-21[1] 1-1-06 “This is what the LORD says-- he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, 17 who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

What Shall We Then Say?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

After discussion our sin and need for a Saviour, Paul asks five pertinent quesions and then proceeds to answer each one.

What Shall We Then Say? Romans 8:31-39 Reading: Psalm 27:1-6 Intro: Romans 8:1 -In the previous 7 chapters of Romans, Paul has spent a great deal of time talking about our sin. -How all have sinned. Roman 3:23 -How man worshipped the creation rather then the creator. -How the law does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Must Follow The Experience Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Nov 1, 2006

From a series in the book of Mark...This sermon is a look at the importance of obedience to the Lord AFTER He answers our prayers

"Obedience Must Follow the Experience" Mark 1:40-45 This morning, we will break this passage down in four sections: 1. The CRY FOR AN EXPERIENCE 2. A COMPASSIONATE DELIVERANCE 3. A COMMAND FOR OBEDIENCE 4. The CALAMITY OF DISOBEDINCE First, let?s take a look at the central character in this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Throwing Your Life Away

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message calls for greater commitment and sacrifice. I found the inspiration for this message after having gone to Romania on a missions trip.

Mark 12:41-44 KJV And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. [42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. [43] And he called unto him his disciples, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal