Sermons on Backup Team:

Who's On First? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Who’s on First? The old Abbott and Costello routine asks a pertinent question about perspective and priority!

Who’s on First Matthew 19:28-20:16 Matthew 19:28-20:16 28 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Meeting The Challenge

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 28, 2009

To be a Missional Church means we must "understand the times" and "know what to do."

Meeting the Challenge 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 (32) * Consider the word,”challenge” with me. What comes to your mind when you hear this word? Does it “challenge you” a little? Candidly, I had only to look in one dictionary and discovered this word had almost 2 dozen meanings and can be used as 3 or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Trust God Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

Third in he series, which looks at the new year in the light of limitless possibilites as modeled by the election. The life of Samuel gives us a biblical model by which we examine those possibilities.

The Possibilities are Limitless: When You Trust God 1 Samuel 7.1-13 This week is labeled super Sunday and the justification is because the 2007/8 football season comes to an end as it crowns its champion. This year different than those of the recent past the entire week is filled with super ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Anointing Of God

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013

This sermon answers the question concerning the Anointing of God. God is the one who anoints but it man who confirms that anointing. But like Jesus Christ, not everyone will accept our anointing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANOINTING OF GOD! TEXT: Isaiah 61:1-3 THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD IS UPON ME; BECAUSE THE LORD HAS ANOINTED ME TO PREACH GOOD TIDINGS TO THE POOR; HE HAS SENT ME TO HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED, TO PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES, AND THE OPENING OF THE PRISON TO THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Six Factors That Make A Leader Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 27, 2017

True leadership is not about superiority, position, or prestige. It’s about revealing and releasing the potential of those around us

What is leadership? Every one of us is a leader in our own right. Before you can lead someone else, a group, or an organization, you must be able to lead yourself. That means decisiveness, dedication, determination, discipline, self-actualization, sense of purpose, and humility. True leadership ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Worthy In Our Diversity Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006

As the body of Christ God has called us to unity in our diversity.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ WALKING WORTHY IN OUR DIVERSITY Ephesians 4:7-16 (Eph 4:1) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, “Worth”: value: Is God getting what He paid for - Walk with a Godly Attitude ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 24, 2011

Concrete plans have to be made and executed to prepare for thr Final Judgment. Just saying you want to be saved and doing nothing ab out it is hardly enough preparation. Just thinking you live a good live must be supplemented by well designed plans, dedic

An Attitude of Gratitude Several places in the Gospels deal with preparedness for the Final Judgment,‭ ‬including this one in Mark.‭ ‬One strategy is to wait for the start of signs to begin preparing.‭ ‬However,‭ ‬the signs won’t necessarily ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Teamwork Among Church Workers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

The church is not built by one person but through the united efforts of many who faithfully serve together.

THE POWER OF TEAMWORK AMONG CHURCH WORKERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, Nehemiah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: The church is not built by one person but through the united efforts of many who faithfully ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 Marks Of Great Leaders

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008

The mark or traits of leadership is all important in the 21st century.

5 Marks of Great Leaders Text: John 13:1-9 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Wrestling

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 18, 2013

Wrestling is a challenging sport. It takes strength, endurance and real self-sacrifice. These guys train and work out hours each day to stay in shape. I’m sure they have a diet they stick too without compromise. It’s what they live and breathe

Christian wrestling Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom In Marriage Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Understand the importance of self-sacrifice, avoiding comparison, and seeking guidance in building a strong marriage.

You know how in team sports, you have to work together to win? It's the same in relationships. Proverbs tells us that a good partner is like a treasure. That means we should put others before ourselves. Remember how Jesus did that for us? He gave up His life because He loves us. That's the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 12:11, Proverbs 12:14

Topics: Marriage Wisdom, Proverbs Interpretation, Strong Relationships, Biblical Marriage

True Reality - The Amazing Race Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 10, 2005

Through the lens of a popular reality TV show, this sermon encourages believers to commit to the amazing race of the Christian life.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - THE AMAZING RACE 13 November 2005 How many of you have ever been in a foot race or marathon? Wow! I really admire people who can put out the physical effort needed to run in a race like that. Words like endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions For Life

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 27, 2008

God’s has given us an instruction book that deals with every area of or lives.

Introduction Have you ever been given instructions on how to do something, but you were pretty sure that you could figure it out, so you threw out the instructions? I did that one time with a brand new entertainment center. I had put all kinds of furniture together before and I just knew that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Errors And Home Runs

Contributed by Larry East on Oct 9, 2016

Baseball is a game where players fail more often than they succeed. And sometimes our Christian life can be like baseball.

How many of you are watching the baseball playoffs this week? It's that time of year when the Division winners and wildcard teams are vying for the World Series. Now most of you know that I’m a big baseball fan of the Atlanta Braves and have been since 1966 when the Braves moved from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Calling To Service – You’ve Been Drafted! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 22, 2014

Many believers ask the question, "Where does God want me to serve?" -- Paul gives us some clear teaching on 'where' God has called each believer to serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2014 Date Preached: June 22, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: God’s Calling to Service – You’ve Been Drafted! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:17-31 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-31

Denomination: Baptist