Sermons on abiding in the word:

Mr. Gorbecheve, Tear Down This Wall Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 1, 2008

The faith of the people builds day after day and God through the faith of his people God brings the wall down. They thought they were just walking around the city,that they were just being useless, – but God was using that time to build up their faith.

Our tour bus arrived in the downtown square, we all piled out as tourists do, things seemed a little tense with the locals, they gave us the eye and went back to their business. We walked up this steep dusty dirt hill, void of any vegetation, just a lot of dirt and rock. Even though it was early ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Injustice Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006

3rd in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE GREAT INJUSTICE: Caiaphas’ Conspiracy CSI: Murder of God - Week 4 MATT.26:57-68 INTRODUCTION: (Intro mpeg to CSI:31) It’s amazing that sometimes in our twisted world that what’s right can be unjust - that some things that are legal don’t give justice to others. Perennially perky lawyer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian Church

Partner In The Work Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 4, 2010

God provides for those with faith to partner in the work of the Gospel.

Scripture Introduction In his bestselling book, How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie explains that when he met a businessman for the first time, he asked which sign of the Zodiac he was born under. Almost none of the guys knew, so Carnegie would ask the day of his birth so he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Save Me, I'm Drowning! - Debt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 8, 2010

God threw His Son into the waters of sin to save us from drowning. Now, what can He do for us who are drowning in debt and financial bondage? Here's the steps to freedom! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Save Me, I'm Drowning! Nehemiah 5:1-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Drowning.html If you saw someone drowning and God said the only way to save them was to throw in your child, would you do it? I wouldn't. But that's exactly what God did in order to save our souls. We were going under, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

When our physical hunger is satisfied, what can satisfy our hunger for security and satisfaction of the soul?

In his book entitled God‘s Psychiatry, Charles Allen tells this story: As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son's Brother

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

Chapter 15 of Luke is the start of a new discussion as Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem to fulfill his ultimate sacrificial mission. It begins with the Scribes and Pharisees grumbling because Jesus always allowed sinners to listen to him and eat with hi

This would be similar to having a pastor who spent most of his time trying to reach the lost while neglecting those in the congregation who are just sitting around trying to be Holy. Often the people who are just in church to be served are the ones who complain when they don’t get enough of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Rendering Judgment Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

Explores the subject of final judgment and hell.

Introduction I remember a telephone call a number of years ago here at Tenth. The caller had seen an evangelism tract with Tenth’s name and phone number stamped on it. The tract was about the subject of hell. The caller, who was pleasant, asked this question: For me to become a Christian, must I ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:4-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Proverbs has one primary “keep-in-mind” consideration that overhangs all its maxims. It is this: Keep in mind that God is in charge. Every proverb here specifically calls that truth to mind.

Introduction Here is a common phrase intended to make us pause – “keep in mind.” How many times have you said or it has been said to you? “Keep in mind that you must be home before dark.” “Keep in mind that your boss is keeping an eye on you.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 23, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, in this sermon we examine what the Bible says about life.

Scripture “Stop! In the name of Christ, stop!” Eighty thousand people watched as a man jumped over the railing, ran onto the field, held up his hands, and shouted, “Stop! In the name of Christ, stop!” He ran in between two combatants, two gladiators who were fighting to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rest Area Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 30, 2014

Relationships, Gentleness and Humility, GPS God's Positioning Spirit

Road Trip #4 – Rest Area Matthew 11:28-30 (p. 682) August 3, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever taken a road trip and you got so tired you had to pull over? I remember driving down to Florida after mid-terms one time, by the time I got to Atlanta I was bone tired...so I pulled over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fortified Bronze Wall

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2014

To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us.

I. EXORDIUM: How well are you protected from your enemies and your haters? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 15:20 (Amplified Bible) 15:20 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inspecting Our Church Field-1(2012)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012

1 of 2. Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. Upon examining our church field we discover people given to...

INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-I—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Upon close examination, our perception of a situation may be much different than the reality. Need: Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Sin My Business

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 18, 2012

A Sermon about human accountability before God

During our mission work in Germany, my family were making a visit to a family in the city. It was a snowy day. But since it snows a lot in eastern Germany, you go on about your business no matter the weather. On this day, the snow had already accumulated on the car, and I reached to scoop a big ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A New Life In Christ–what Does It Mean? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 29, 2012

So if we are eternally justified and declared 'not guilty' in God's court of law, what does this mean for us? Can we now live as we please? Paul addresses that very issue in our passage this morning turn to Rom 6:1-14

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 23, 2012 Date Preached: February 26, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: A New Life In Christ–What Does It Mean? Sermon Text: Romans 6:1-14 [ESV] Introduction: Now over the past ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Least Of These Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 5, 2012

A sermon on charity and missions designed to allow time to introduce a missionary to give a short presentation.

An umpire named Babe Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was ball, tomato head." Suspecting that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist