Sermons on Be Kind To Unkind:

Sensing God During The Storm Part #2

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 15, 2009

sensing Him in the storm of life.

Waiting on the Lord Isaiah 31 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up as wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary, They shall walk and not faint." Turn on your thermostat. SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, I Matthew 14:22-32 "He (God) makes the sun ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Sep 17, 2009

An outline of Revelation Chapter One

The Revelation of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 Introduction: Nature never taught me that there exists a God of glory and of infinite majesty. I had to learn that in other ways. But nature gave the word glory a meaning for me. C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves. 1. The source of the book. a. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Wearing The Right Shoes? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2008

An important part of the Armor of God are the shoes we are wearing as believers. Are you wearing the shoes you need to be wearing?

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 3, 2008 Date Preached: October 5, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle! Sermon Title: Are You Wearing the Right Shoes? Sermon Text: Mark 2:1-12 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Screen Doors On A Submarine Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 7, 2008

To go onto the battlefield for the Lord, all believers need to be properly outfitted and equipped with the FULL armor of God. The Shield of Faith is an important and vital part of that armor!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2008 Date Preached: October 12, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle Sermon Title: Screen Doors on a Submarine Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare: The Flesh Vs. The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2009

1) The Warfare Command (Galatians 5:16), 2) The Warfare Parties (Galatians 5:17), and 3) The Warfare Warning (Galatians 5:18).

One of the most tragic elements of warfare is the event of collateral damage. Often in military operations, civilians are caught in the crossfire. Whether it is in Palestine or Iraq, civilians often get hurt between two fighting forces. Sometimes, one side, usually the weaker one, deliberately puts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

Let's Play Ball Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 20, 2009

We are not to judge others or make plans without consulting God because if we do we are playing God.

LET’S PLAY BALL James 4:11-17 Those of you who have been around for my Tuesday night class know of a little game we like to play. I have this ball, and I’ll think of a topic. For example I’ll say, “Tell me something you do every day.” And I’ll start by saying, “I drink a Dr Pepper.” Then I’ll ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Defiled Religion, Defiled Hearts"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 25, 2008

God is concerned with true worship from the heart, not outward observances.

“The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Orthodox

A Church That Heals - Pt 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2008

A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life.

A Church that Heals - pt 2 Thesis: A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life. Scripture Text: Philippians 2:1-5: 14, 15: 1If you have any encouragement from being united with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Little Things Mattere

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009

Human Obstacles to God

story begin with Naaman, commander of the army of the king, a great man in high favor with his master. The narrator paints a very big picture. This is an important man, a four-star general, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated for military victories, in favor with the king, one of the inner ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming Conflict Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009

Conflict is unavoidable and spiritual conflict is no different. This message looks at how Paul deals with spiritual conflict amongst the religious and how we still today battle between being religious and being saved by faith alone.

Illuminate Part 6- Conquering Conflict Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you will never be good enough? Job- no matter how hard you work, how many extra hours you put in, how much you give up to be the best you always seem to get passed over for promotions, or your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not Holding Back Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2009

True treasure is found only in Christ.

Not Holding Back Matthew 13:44-46 Rev. Brian Bill 7/26/09 [Demonstrate use of metal detector] Because people have always been fascinated with the idea of finding hidden treasure, NBC has produced a reality-based TV show called “Treasure Hunters.” While I’ve not seen the show, here’s the promo: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Tonight....we Wrestle

Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Jul 30, 2009

Every man has a "Jacob" in him and an "Esau" they are running from. This sermon gives powerful & direct insight into the things Men and Women to a lesser degree wrestle with.

Tonight….We Wrestle! - By Minister Russell M. Rillie Genesis 32:24-32 As a boy, I would love to get up on Saturday mornings, turn to channel 9 about 10 am & watch wrestling. Before the WWF ended up on cable, before there was a Wrestle mania, before they changed their name to WWE….there was simply ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Four Things A Loving God Wants Us To Know About Death And Dying

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

Death is a gate. All of us have to pass through it. It may be expected or unexpected. But if you trust Christ, that gate will be wide enough for two - you and your Savior. And the One who has led you all through life will not desert you then.

Ted Springer, a former professional baseball umpire once made the comment, "Life is a lot like a baseball game. It has its start and its excitement, its lively and its dull moments, and it has its finish. Sometimes a game is called off unexpectedly because of a sudden storm. Sometimes it lasts the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Worship

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 14, 2009

One of the most misunderstood terms in our English language is the word “worship”. We often confuse the word worship with thanksgiving and praise. This sermon will help people to understand the difference.

John 4:23-24 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. INTRODUCTION There are many venues in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Miracle: Thanking God For Salvation Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

If our giving thanks are functional, perfunctory, ho-hum, half-heartedness, and joyless, it is because we have ceased pondering the specifics of just what God has done for us in salvation at the cross.

1. Title: It’s a Miracle! 2. Big Idea: We can be captivated by joy rather than captured by unworthiness. 3. Introduction: a. Read: Colossians 1:12-14 b. Prayer: c. We are continuing our sermon series from the book of Colossians. So far we have applied the gospel to vision, mission and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: *other