Sermons on Belong Belonging:

The Deeper Magic Of Narnia

Contributed by David Woodward on Dec 21, 2005

The Deeper Magic of Narnia explains the substitutionary atonement of Christ as portrayed in the book and movie, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

The Deeper Magic of Narnia Good morning, children. Are you ready for a story from Pastor Woody? Aslan the Lion created the Land of Narnia. It was a land of beauty and peace, but the White Witch was now ruling. How she came to power, we just don’t know. Why Aslan left the land of Narnia, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Or False - Discerning The Authentic From The Counterfeit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

5th in first John series

True or False - Discerning the Authentic from the Counterfeit 1 John 2:18-27 Recognizing Counterfeit Christianity They have Departed the Fellowship (2:19) Denied the Faith (2:22-23) Deceived the Faithful (2:26) Recognizing Authentic (genuine)Christianity They Acknowledgement of the Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Behaviors That Always Betray You Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 18, 2011

We don’t just give up bad behaviors; we put to death the old self.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 20, 2011 BAD BEHAVIORS THAT ALWAYS BETRAY YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning: Part 2 Isaac Butterworth Colossians 3:1-17 (NIV) 1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redemption Continues Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2012

Reconciliation and Redemption are key subjects for these verses...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 25, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 2:4-13 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Last week we saw how redemption was happening for Naomi and Ruth & how this ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 13, 2009

How to make wise decisions.

Decisions (Part 2) Financial Decisions Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17 NASB “Therefore, I was not vacillating when I intended to do this, was I? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that with me there will be yes, yes and no, no at the same time?” This message is the second in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Faith Samuel Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

Part of a series on the Heroes od Faith from Hebrews 11. This is an expository, alliterated sermon on Sameul.

Chapter 17 Samuel Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV Long ago in the sun-baked land of Canaan, a woman prayed for a son. Hannah was one of two women married to a man named ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Becoming The Tither You Secretly Desire

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

Encouraging people to take the next step to tithing.

Theme: Tithing Task: To help God’s people make this the year of their tithe. Title: Help for Becoming the Tither You Secretly Desire Time: November 12, 2006 I am so very excited to be able to preach today. I get to proclaim one of the most exciting activities in the Christian life. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

Chosen, Changed And Cleansed Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 2, 2017

God is eternal, He knows the end from the beginning and everything in-between, He knew you from the start of time as we understand time, and He loved you and chose you to be His.

As you know our preaching theme is Discovering your Destiny, and this morning we are going to consider how we have been chosen, changed and cleansed by God. To focus our thoughts I want us to start with a single verse from a letter written by the Apostle Peter to the followers of Christ who were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children Of God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015

Are you a child of God? That is the main source of assurance. But, how can you know if your faith is genuine? Is the Holy Spirit confirming to you the wonderful truth that God has adopted you into His family?

Opening illustration: When John F. Kennedy was president of the US, photographers sometimes captured a winsome scene. Seated around the president’s desk in the Oval Office, cabinet members are debating matters of world consequence. Meanwhile, a toddler, the 2-year-old John-John, crawls around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

Today we will talk about the priority of the tithe. Not only does it show who you trust, but it shows who is first in your life.

Putting God First -Intro: Last week we talked about the tithe being a “trust” fund. Why did we call it that? Because whoever you give the tithe (the first tenth of your income), that is where you are putting your trust. Every time you receive income there is a test. Every time you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Connected Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

We’re made for connection Why? Because we’re created in the image of God, who is a relational God, and more than anything wants to have a personal relationship with you.

Spiritually Connected Ephesians 2:10-18 Stephen Arterburn and Bill Farrel tell the story of a small boy pleading with his parents for the gifts he wants for Christmas and when he doesn’t think he’s getting anywhere writes a letter to God about the Christmas presents he wanted. "I've ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Great And Intimate Relationship With God, The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 14, 2021

Once we have learned about God, the Father, and God, the Son, it is equally crucial that we understand our relationship with the Holy Spirit. He is our counselor, comforter, and guide.

"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27, Proverbs 2:1-5, Psalm 103:8-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, Jeremiah 29:11-13, 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 3:2-3, Ephesians 2:6-7, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Causing The Trouble?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

There are many things a congregation of this size will disagree on, but one thing we all would agree on is that we live in a world that has a lot of trouble.

What we need to do is find out WHO IS CAUSING ALL THE TROUBLE! For example, we constantly hear about the TROUBLE we are having in our schools in America. Consider the shootings, cursing, fighting, rebellion, and low academic achievements. This may sound simplistic, but anyone with common sense ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Surety Of The Truth

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022

False teachers will attempt to mess up the truth about Christ. Their primary goal is to deceive. God's word, however, declares who Christ is and what He has done. We can know the truth!

We've been involved in a series of messages concerning what we can be sure of. We have found so far that we can be sure of God's forgiveness if we ask. And we can be sure of a relationship with God if we walk daily with Him. Today I want to take it one step further. Can we be sure of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Causing The Trouble?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

There are many things a congregation of this size will disagree on, but one thing we all would agree on is that we live in a world that has a lot of trouble.

What we need to do is find out WHO IS CAUSING ALL THE TROUBLE! For example, we constantly hear about the TROUBLE we are having in our schools in America. Consider the shootings, cursing, fighting, rebellion, and low academic achievements. This may sound simplistic, but anyone with common sense ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist