Sermons on Awaiting His Return:

When God Has His Own Way

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 21, 2016

Changes God makes when we let Him have His own way

“When God Has His Own Way” John 6:38 / Matthew 26:39 David P. Nolte It is a human tendency to want to be in control. We want to be right. We want our own way. We want to win. We want to be in charge. But there is risk in that because the Bible says, “There is a way ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting Jesus At His Table - Come And Dine Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2022

Many of us start out well but tend to lose our focus. Goals are simply abandoned, and dreams are forgotten. They seem to spend all their time responding to crisis rather than preparing for the future. Come and dine!

Subject: Meeting Jesus at His Table - Come and Dine Text: John 21:1-23 Introduction: What do expect to accomplish in your ministry assignment? What will capture your attention? Who will direct your path? What has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus? When I am talking about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:19, John 21:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Death, Be Not Proud Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

Death is a terrible curse, but death will not have the last word. For death will die and what awaits those who are in Christ is glory.

Introduction The first funeral I presided over was for Mitch Mitchell. He died in his seventies of cancer. He died with his loving wife and family around him. The sanctuary was full for his funeral, even though he had not held important jobs and positions. He was simply a well-loved man. Soon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 24 - The King Comes Home Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2019

This psalm speaks of the coming of the Chief Shepherd. Tradition says it was composed by David and sung when he brought the ark from the house of Obed-edom to mount Zion.

May 21, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 24 (KJV) Title: The King Comes Home A psalm of David. Psalm 24 (KJV) 1 The earth is the LORD'S, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Hides The Coming Glory

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2025

A message about Palm Sunday and how it pre-enacts Christ coming in glory.

Palm Sunday Sermon - April 13, 2025 It is Palm Sunday! Palm Sunday is always a pretty upbeat and engaging time, as we enter into the joy of the crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey. In fact, Palm Sunday is an essential part of the Easter experience, of the Resurrection Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 1:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Destruction To Come Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 20, 2012

What I do want to leave you with is a firm belief in Christ’s return and with a wonder and joy of that last wondrous event for which we are waiting.

Introduction Let’s begin by reviewing briefly the message from last week which covered verses 1-13. First, the goal of this series. It is not so much to convince you of one view, as it is to have a charitable attitude towards the different opinions. I want you to realize how complex this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How A Man Loves His Wife & Children

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2011

This sermon deals with the challenge of men seeing their family as God's tool to make men holy rather than happy.

How Does A Man Show Love For His Family God has placed within every man the potential for greatness when it comes to being a leader in his family. One can be a great husband or a great father regardless of the amount of money he has in the bank, regardless of the color of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007

In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Focus: Not His Rights But What Is Right Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

This is the 1st in a 3part series from 1 Cor 9: Paul's Focus: What made Paul such a great servant of God was his LASER focus on what God desired &called him to do! Our focus must be like Paul's so that we too can serve God where He has called us to serve

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Paul's FOCUS: A 3 Sermon Series in 1 Cor 9 Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

His Final Words, Our First Work Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

For twelve weeks we have been studying the life of Moses, the greatest Old Testament prophet. A prophet, by definition, is one who speaks just as a preacher does today.

For twelve weeks we have been studying the life of Moses, the greatest Old Testament prophet. A prophet, by definition, is one who speaks just as a preacher does today. Do you remember one of the first things we heard Moses say during this series? After God appeared in the burning bush to an ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Back To The One Who Gave His All

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon provides an introductory look at the topic of Stewardship. Beginning with the recognition of four realities - God’s Ownership, Our Blessing, Our Opportunity, and Our Responsibility.

A few weeks ago we looked at a word that was not very reflective of American culture. Anyone remember the word? Content. Content. We talked about how there are many words to describe us as Americans, but content is probably not one of them. Today I want to look at another word that is probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Awake And Prepare!

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 12, 2023

This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins.

Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom hidden within the pages of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. This is a parable spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, a story that holds timeless truths that resonate with the core of our faith. The Parable of the Ten Virgins. As we dive into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Man Took Jesus At His Word And Departed Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Real belief in the power and character of Jesus takes us past human limitations

Every once in a while, God does it to me. I can’t anticipate it. That would ruin the whole effect. No, it’s not in my planner for the day. It has to come out of the blue. But, just the same, I can count on it to happen. Has He done it to you? You know, have something happen that wakes you up, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Shows His Excellence In All The Earth

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 12, 2021

God’s excellence shines so clearly in all his works. The Lord could have crushed those who bore his image when we sinned, yet God was mindful of us. The glorious God who first stooped down to create us, then stooped down to save us through his only Son.

As we lead busy lives each week, we need to slow down. In the middle of the activity of work and school and home life and church life, we need to pause and ponder. For how often do we really think about who God is, who we are, and what to do with the few days on earth that God has given? It’s easy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Characteristics

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2015

Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.

Characteristics Luke 4:16-21NKJ Jessica Hagy speaking at Pop! Tech 2007, gives 10 Characteristics of very interesting people: Adventurous, Generous, Active, Strange, Caring, Humble, Daring, Original, Brave, Self-assured Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal