Sermons on Assertiveness:

A Little Further

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

The need to go a little further will make us better men and women for God.

Matthew 26:39 KJV And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Luke 22:41 KJV And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Creator's Plan Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2012

Our passage for tonight continues the review of God's sovereign activity by presenting another difficulty. If God is acting unilaterally, fashioning each & all according to His own will & purpose, would He not remove the reason & basis for judging man's

ROMANS 9: 19-26-29 THE CREATOR'S PLAN Before we get started let me state that this is a difficult and controversial passage. If Romans 9 has raised more questions than answers for you, you're not alone. Because of these difficulties many interpretations have been offered. As the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Verse Wise Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2012

The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!”

Practical Proverbs Opening Illustration: A Riddle: Who am I? What is more valuable than gold or silver? What has the power to make our life fulfilling? What can assist us to achieve our God given destinies? What insight can make me financially fit? What force is able to restore and maintain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2012

Thanksgiving or Advent reminder to be grateful as believers.

Intro: A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand.“Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, and wrote what the older man dictated to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 6, 2012

A prayer from protection from tempation.

are asking for? Do we really know what it will require? Do we take it seriously? Do we even know how to do it? Or does our prayer life sometimes look a little too much like the one in this clip. TIM HAWKINS “BEDTIME PRAYER” Obviously when we pray, we don’t pray like that and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Messiah On Trial Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2012

Once we have honestly and objectively examined the truth about Jesus we can only come to one conclusion: He is who He said He was, the Son of God.

Messiah On Trial Text: Matt. 26:57-68 Introduction 1. Illustration: When C.S. Lewis came to Oxford University he was an atheist. He had lost his mother at nine and the rest of his life was spent in boarding schools. But had no use or belief in God. But while at Oxford he met a man who became his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Methodist

When The Buck Stops With You Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2012

As Pontius Pilate did, every man faces a decision about what he will do with Jesus Christ who claimed to be the Son of God. What will you do with Jesus? Principles for making critical spiritual decisions based on Pilate's dilemma in deciding what to do

Pastor James Dana Wallace Risen King Community Church Sparks, Nevada March 11, 2012 When the Buck Stops with You (Deciding about Jesus) John 19:1-16 We come to the fateful moment of decision for the Lord Jesus Christ, the God-Man, in his earthly sojourn—that moment when the judges among ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Bible Church

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 19, 2012

He stands with us when evil tries to attack us.  He directs our thoughts and guides our actions.  We just need to choose to follow His directions.

I Am, the Good Shepherd Date: March 18, 2012 Scripture: John 10:11-15, 18 Introduction As you may know by personal experience, most of us go through an identity crisis of sorts at some point in our lives. For some reason, when we get to this particular stage in life many of us become unsure as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 20, 2012

Paul wrote this section to clarify what would precede the Day of the Lord. Several events must occur before the Great Tribulation will arrive.

2 THESSALONIANS 2: 1-5 THE DAY OF THE LORD [1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11] This section contains truths found nowhere else in the Bible. It is key to understanding future events and it is central to the letter. The church at Thessalonica found itself, much as we are at times, in a state of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Response Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 15, 2012

These verses could be considered a summary of the core expectations of supernatural living. If we love the way Christ loves us we should be willing to love others. If we have experienced God's grace we are able to, and should want to, pass it on to other

ROMANS 12: 14-21 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] THE RESPONSE OF GRACE [Luke 6:27-33] [Last week we learned that God calls us to supernatural living which is having our outer life transformed by the inner life being conformed to Christ-likeness. In that text we looked at the believer's duty toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Before You Act (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 12, 2011

In Sermon 4 of the series, PAUSE Before You Act, we admonish the believer to see if what he or she is about to do violates God’s commands. I.e., am I about to commit a sin in my response to a situation?

Please note that, while this sermon may be preached in stand-alone fashion, it is part of a series. You may wish to take a look at the first three sermons. Especially helpful would be sermon one which lays the foundation. Also, there is a companion sermon called THINK Before You Speak. IV. S – ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Assured Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013

Three wonderful blessings are promised in these verses to those that continue believing in Jesus and loving the brethren. These blessing are assurance in God's presence, answered prayers, & the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.

1 JOHN 3: 18-24 THE ASSURED HEART [Hebrews 9:13-22] There is a warm assurance, a sound persuasion of heart, that loving people in deed and truth gives the believer. Such love provides us with a confidence that we can go into God's presence and ask and receive whatever we need. These requests, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2013

Nehemiah had challenged the people with the plan God had given him and now it was time to put that plan into action. Nehemiah leads the people to move forward and rebuild the wall in spite of and in the face of stiff opposition

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 25, 2013 Date Preached: January 27, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 2 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 3-4 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah heard about Jerusalem lying in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Up Is Hard To Do

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 16, 2010

A study of chapter 6 verses 1 through 13

Songs of Songs 6: 1 – 13 Making Up Is Hard To Do 1 Where has your beloved gone, O fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned aside, that we may seek him with you? 2 My beloved has gone to his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed his flock in the gardens, and to gather lilies. 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Accidental Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Let's look at this accidental death of a New Testament teenager and see what we can learn about the cause and cure of suffering.

The Cherynoble nuclear accident in Russia was one of the most headline grabbing events of the 20th century. But what we do not realize is that many accidents are not spectacular explosions, fiery crashes, or powerful events of violence. There are also very silent accidents which are equally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12