Sermons on Benefits Of Adversity:

Transformation - Four Lessons From Paul.

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon that begins with a small script - acted or read and discussess four keys to transformation as seen in Saqul’Pauls Damascus road experience. I left in a couple of NIV studies on Paul for those who may find it helpful.

Tom – Your tea is on the table!!!!! Yes, yes!!! I’m coming – be there in a minute. Tom , I’ve been slaving over a hot stove you get here this minute young man!!!! Yes – I have only one more nut to put on Mum then I’ll be there!!! Tom – What are you doing? Well I lost the nut – it must be here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Shall See God (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007

Our failure to “see God” is not a matter of His invisibility or unavailability.

THE WAY OF THE KING A Heart That Sees God "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Your God-lifed heart has the ability to • show great mercy, • see great value, • extend extreme forgiveness, • believe for the impossible, • endure the unbearable, • love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Torn Between Two Loves Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pain Reveals Our Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008

Trials in our lives show us how much faith we have in the Lord.

1. Remember that Peter is writing this letter AS A PASTOR to those who were suffering greatly for their faith. • Scattered. Suffering. Confused. Perplexed. • They are going through some seriously tough times. • Nero is taking some & using them for his own sick entertainment. • Society at this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Is Restored - Job Chapter Fourty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 3, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter fourty two.

Job 42 could be outlined: Job Humbly Submits To God (Job 42:1-6) The Lord Speaks To Job’s Friends (Job 42:7-9) Job Is Restored (Job 42:10-17) We have reached the final chapter of Job. In chapter one Job is put to the test. Satan has asked God to test Job. The testing becomes more ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17, Job 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things We Cannot Do Without

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 25, 2009

There are several things that the Bible tells us we cannot do without

Things We Can’t Do Without 22nd February 2009 pm I. Blood – Hebrews 9:22 John Philips - “Today many look with revulsion on the shedding of blood that formed such an essential feature of the Old Testament religion. They consider with equal horror the New Testament’s teaching concerning Christ’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A True Brother, An Honest Teacher Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008

Ministering among the church with integrity and in sincerity.

1. The church in Thessalonica is new & strong. 2. The leadership is growing, their influence is spreading, and their love is expanding. a. I’m sure it was an exciting time for them. b. In a place where there was no church, now Jesus is turning their lives right side up. c. And with their new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Moment Of Holy Attraction Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THIS MESSAE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN OUR LIVES WHICH WE RECOGNIZE ARE FROM GOD AND DRAW US APART FROM THE CONCERNS OF THE WORLD AND CLOSER TO HIM

THE GOD MOMENT OF HOLY ATTRACTION LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: I’VE BEEN TRYING OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS TO INTRODUCE YOU TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE MANY WAYS THAT GOD HAS BEEN RADICALLY EFFECTING YOUR LIVES. THEY ARE CALLED GOD MOMENTS. THESE ARE MOMENTS WHEN GOD INTERVENES IN YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Allows Suffering In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 6, 2003

In this sermon we discuss why God allows suffering in the life of a believer.

Why God allows suffering in our lives James 1 Trials and Temptations 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

"Thou Speakest As One Of The Foolish"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 4, 2006

describes how a foolish person speaks

Job 2:1-10 "THOU SPEAKEST AS ONE OF THE FOOLISH" If ever an individual faced adversity, it was Job. In one day Job was stripped of his fortune and his family (seven sons and three daughters). What grief this man must have experienced. Then on another ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is All About Relationships Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

This is a series based on Dr. Gary Smalley’s book, The DNA of Relationships. Dr. Smalley reveals in this first lesson that we are created for three relationships...with God, others, and ourselves.

LIFE IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS (THE DNA OF RELATIONSHIPS PART 1) A. We are starting a new series of lessons today entitled: The DNA of Relationships based on the book written by the renowned Family and Relationships Expert, Dr. Gary Smalley. 1. Today’s lesson is: LIFE IS ALL ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go With The Flow Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008

If we just give out the Word, God’s work will begin.

1. Lots of things happen when a person gets saved, born again. a. He’s made right with GOD… justified. Romans 3.28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. b. He’s under the ongoing change of the Holy Spirit… Sanctified. 2 Cor. 3.18 But we all, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Promotion Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our growth in Christ

Preparation For Promotion Part 2: Test of Security Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:2; Luke 4:1-4; Ephesians 4:13-15 Introduction: In my message last week, I shared with you that God has a desire to promote us, to bring us to a stronger place within Him so that He can fully utilize us for the work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friend Day

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 20, 2011

To share the importance friends.

Everyone needs friends. What is a friend? Friends are people with whom you dare to be yourself. Your soul can be naked with them. They ask you to put on nothing, only to be what you are. They do not want you to be better or worse. When you are with them, you feel as a prisoner feels who has been ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:10

Denomination: Other

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 4, 2011

Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to WALK the TALK, and live their faith out loud in a world where they would suffer because of that faith. We are called to WALK the TALK and live our faith out loud...

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 30, 2011 Date Preached: July 31, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Walking the Talk – Living the Life Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: “Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist