Sermons on A Hand Of Power:

The Cross Of Rejection... Hurting With Jesus! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2012

As we reflect on our own experiences with personal rejection we understand and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Rejection… Hurting with Jesus! Text: Mark 14:27-46 Thesis: As we reflect on our own experience with personal rejection we share in and understand the suffering of Christ. Series Key Verse: Philippians 3:10-11 I want to know Christ and experience the power of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Happy Year

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

In order to have a happy year we have to take care of the past, before we can work on the future.

Ephesians 4:15, 25 Matthew 18:15-17 Luke 17:3-4 Matthew 5:43-48 Purpose: To lay out the major pit falls that come when discord is evident in the church. Aim: I want the listener to demonstrate love through forgiveness and avoiding gossip. INTRODUCTION: Two men who lived in a small town got into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noah - Committed To Obeying God Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Oct 16, 2011

Part one of a series on committment. Noah is an example of a person that was committed to obeying God. Scriptures are from the New Living Translation.

NOAH – COMMITTED TO OBEYING GOD The Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says that the word “commit” means “to obligate or pledge oneself.” A person who is committed has made a personal pledge to be faithful to a person, an organization, or an idea. Commitment is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of True Stewardship

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 17, 2011

We give and we give to this and to that... we take up offerings and write out tithe checks, but what is the most important aspect about giving? In our story today we find 2 people whose heart was NOT right when giving to God and they are harshly dealt wit

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 10, 2011 Date Preached: October 16, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Sermon On Stewardship Sermon Title: The Heart of True Stewardship Sermon Text: Acts 5:1-11 [ESV] 1But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When You’re Ready To Be Useful Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A study of sanctification and the necessary place it holds in our relationship with Christ.

I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Intro – Somewhere, out there, is a list of things without which I expect I can still make it to heaven. I think you can not be a Cubs fan and still make it into Heaven. I think you’d be OK not understanding the difference between licentiousness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Sin Entered In-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011

3 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-III—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: “Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the law of God. Then sin is a disposition of the heart, it is a bent.”....“It is...any violation of the character or law of God, the moral character or the law of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

He Prepares A Table Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 3, 2011

The table that is prepared is the highland where the sheep will spend the summer, what does it mean that God prepares this table for us.

A forest ranger is making rounds in a remote part of the wooded reserve when he comes across an unkempt man, sitting at a make-shift campfire, and, to the ranger’s astonishment, eating a fish and a bald eagle. The man is consequently put in jail for the crime. He was soon brought to trial ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Harold Camping Missed

Contributed by Timothy Craver on May 31, 2011

This Sermon was written as a response to Harold Camping's prophecy that the world would end on May 21, 2011.

Well friends, we’ve spent the last few weeks looking at 1 Peter. It’s been both challenging and uplifting. We’ll continue in that letter next week, but for this week, I thought we’d take some time out to discuss an issue that has been talked about a lot lately. Unless ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Brethren

And There He Was. . . Gone Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 3, 2011

Week two of our look into Hebrews 11, this week I look at Enoch and what we learn from his life and "translation".

No Ordinary Family 2 Enoch Every story has a beginning and this story has a strange beginning. In most of the stories that are told in Hebrews 11 there are some really neat things happening, nations begin, arks are built, people are rescued. But listen again to the scripture that was read earlier ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Warning Label Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2010

Romans 11 lists a "warning" for those who would take their relationship with God for granted. But there’s a tendency to focus more on the "warning" than on the powerfully positive message found in these verses. Do you know what that positive message could

Over the years, “The Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch” has sponsored an annual contest of the most absurd warning labels. Among their top place winners have been: "Do not use this snow blower on the roof." "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." A Clothes Iron had this advice: "Warning! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Day Talk - A Godly Example.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Mothers Day Talk - A Godly Example.

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 1 verse 5 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 15. “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also”. “And how from infancy you have known the holy ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

God Is Good All The Time!

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2010

"God Is God All The Time" is an exposition of James 1:16-18 in which God’s goodness and immutability are emphasized. The outline explains how the goodness of God is defended (v. 16), declared (v. 17), and demonstrated (v. 18) in the text.

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME! James 1:16-18 In his book, Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome, R. KENT HUGHES tells of a dark night of the soul that he went through and how the Lord brought him out. Kent Hughes had been groomed for success. It was no surprise that he was chosen to plant a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

To The Praise Of His Glory Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2012

This sermon shows how many Christian activities in the NT are directly tied to bringing glory to God. Thus, everything we do, every word we speak and every thought we think should be evaluated on the basis of whether it brings glory to God.

To the Praise of His Glory Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh April 22, 2012 TEXT: Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 1 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When we lived in Wiesbaden, some missionary friends bought a German toaster. When they got home, they plugged it in, placed some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Submarine Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 28, 2012

Despite the fact that we do not deserve it, and cannot earn it, God bestows His amazing grace upon us.

Submarine Of Grace Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Introduction 1. Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Mt. Horeb Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith: “Prescription for Depression” 1 Kings 19:1-21 Last week we looked at the challenge of Elijah and the 450 prophets of Baal. We talked about the “Chains of Complacency.” We identified the chains that are keeping us bound to the launch pad of life, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist