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How Great Thou Art

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 4, 2018

The 2nd most well-known song in the English language, after Amazing Grace, is How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, Psalm 145 mirrors the verses of this great hymn. This sermon extols God's greatness and goodness.

How Great Thou Art March 27, 2022 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon upon request by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2019

Contentment is the key to overcoming consumerism and materialism. Contentment comes from learning to be thankful, thrifty, generous, and focused.

A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” 3. One boy wrote, “On Thanksgiving, I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

# 6~ Four~pt.2 The Meaning Of Bible Numbers Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 5, 2011

The number four always has reference to all that is created. It is the number of things that have a beginning, of things that are made, of material things, and matter itself. It is the number of material completeness. Therefore it is the number of the W

# 6~ FOUR~pt.2 THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS 11-5-11 Today Lord be willing we’ll continue to talk about the meaning of Bible numbers, this is the 6th week of our study, and let me say that if you have access to the internet you can see, read, hear or copy all of them, also you can ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Better Banking Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2024

There’s the “bank of earth" and there’s the bank of heaven, and the one in heaven gives a far better rate of interest. But what's wrong with "banking" my wealth on earth?

A man told of buying his 7-year-old daughter a game called “The Game of Life”. It was the SpongeBob SquarePants version of The Game of Life and his daughter thought it was very cool. His daughter Tabitha thought the person who got to the end of the game first was the winner. But that wasn’t what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Releases The Power Of God

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

In this sermon, you will see the kind of faith that was demonstrated by the woman who was suffering for 12 long years. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Faith that releases the power of God (Preached on 01/05/05, Sunday evening) Text: Mk. 5:25-34; Parallels – Mt. 9:20-22; Lk. 8:43-48 This woman suffered for 12 long years – amplify and explain. Her condition grew worse because of doctors. What is that faith that releases the power of God? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Kinds Of Love That Build The Home

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 15, 2001

Materials for construction of a Christian home...a Father’s Day sermon.

June 17, 2001 In a pensive mood, reflecting on their long marriage, Ralph asked Henrietta the dreaded “If I die first” question: Etta, dear, if I die first, would you remarry? Henrietta replied, Probably, dear...our marriage has been so wonderful, and you’re so thoughtful I know you would want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Jun 10, 2003

A Patriotic sermon for the 4th of July based on material by Vance Elzinga

Blessed is The Nation! It was the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13 a man found himself sloshing around in a small boat. He was on a mission. He’d volunteered to take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

This is a sermon about how people can get caught up in materialism

THE LOVE OF MONEY 1 Timothy 6:6-12 I. THE DESIRE FOR MONEY (vs. 10). A. Most of us desire money, at least to some extent. Money is needed to pay for the necessities of life. B. We must guard against an excessive love of money and keep a proper perspective concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Truly Good Life

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

Ways to Rise Above the Pull of Materialism Highlights from 1 Timothy

1) A goal to strive for: Godliness with contentment 1 Tim 6:6,8 Godliness (=devoted to Christ living) with contentment (=satisfaction) is great gain… if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Luke 12:15 (Jesus said) "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Okay, You Have It - Now What To Do With It

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 27, 2018

Giving and sharing isn't meant to be limited to finances or material wealth.

Mid-week Message/Devotion June 27, 2018 Mark 5:21-43 Okay, You Have It – Now What to Do with It You may be thinking; “Here we go again, another message about money and giving!” This reading certainly does address the giving of and from our resources. However, I want to talk about an aspect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 1 Corinthians 13:2-4, Romans 12:15-16, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 12, 2024

from material by Floyd McClung and John Dawson of Youth With A Mission

A PERFECT FATHER (only God!) Authority - Parents are from God. Trust - We know Who we can trust. Values - Modeled by Christ Affection - God loves us. Presence - Always there for us Acceptance - Always accessible Communication - Incarnation PARENTS IN THE LORD ARE NEEDED HEALING FROM A LOVING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14

Denomination: Vineyard

The Allure Of Worldly Wealth

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

True wealth is found in our relationship with God, not in the accumulation of material possessions.

In the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, many individuals find themselves enticed by the allure of worldly wealth and possessions. The Bible, however, offers a unique perspective on this temporal and momentry pursuit. The Deception of Wealth Jesus cautioned His disciples about the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:5

Will God Destroy The World With A Nuclear Bomb? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2014

Lot's of people speculate on how the world will end. Some think it will be destroyed by an asteroid, others by nuclear war, still others by .... Zombies? But they're all wrong. Find out why the 2nd Coming should be important to us as Christians.

OPEN: There are a lot of people who seem to agree that the world is going to end. They just don’t all agree on how it’s going to happen. I visited website that reviewed several theories about how the world would end. Among them: 1. Some believe an Asteroid will destroy the earth. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 20, 2013

In order to live out our Christian faith, we must be grounded with a foundation of thankfulness in our walk with God. The 1st piling in that foundation is that God is God, the 2nd piling is that Jesus is Savior... this morning we will look at piling #3

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 15, 2013 Date Preached: November 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Sermon Text: John 16:5-15 [HCSB] Essence of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Double Exposure

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2023

The photographic process is mysterious; a piece of film is exposed to light and images are left. Our lives are like that film. We present what we want others to see, but God sees beneath it. A 2nd exposure will happen - now or later!

DOUBLE EXPOSURE Eph. 5:8-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Squeaky clean 1. One young woman decided to try clean her purse by throwing it into the washing machine—with the rest of the laundry. Her younger brother was startled, and asked, “Why are you washing your purse?” 2. Their father, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God