Sermons on Beyond Our Strength:

Our Victorious King Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

Is there not hope for the dark chaos of your fallen nature?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 21 October 2012 "To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house."-Isaiah 42:7. I. Looking at the first verses/chapter/we will consider who it is that sends Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ: Our Head" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2002

He is Head over all things to the church. (#14 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

As we come to the close of this amazing first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we note once again, Paul’s Holy Spirit-inspired propensity for mentioning his Lord’s name as often as possible; for exalting and magnifying His Lordship over all things. All things are under His feet ~ He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Orthodox

What Is Our Message? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 28, 2019

What is the Good News? God loves you, wants to heal you and wants to use you to reach others.

WHAT IS OUR MESSAGE? In this award winning film called “The Mission,” Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary named Mendoza who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Secret Fears Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

We overcome the deepest fears that negatively impact our marriages by learning to be content in Christ alone.

OPENING SENTENCE: Sometimes when you hear someone like myself preach on an issue you wonder if we can really understand what you are dealing with in your own life. INTRODUCTION: Let’s face it, sometimes life can be hard and the admonition to trust Jesus, or let God take control, etc. can come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discovery Of The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009

The secret of contentment is found in a personal relationship with the living Christ who loves us and who is able to gives adequate strength to cope with life in spite of our circumstances.

DISCOVERY OF THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT Philippians 4:7-13 Proposition: The secret of contentment is found in a personal relationship with the living Christ who loves us and who is able to gives adequate strength to cope with life in spite of our circumstances. Objective: My purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Place

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the human tendency to think that our life is all about us, instead of being all about God.

Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Place

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon discusses the fact that Christ is the center of God’s plan for the world not us, and the need for Christians to accept their place in His plan.

Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the things that hinder our faith.

Faith Part 7: Hindrances To Your Faith Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6, 12; Galatians 6:5 Introduction As we have begun our bible study lesson series on faith, this will be the final sermon on faith in this series at this time – more could come later. During the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Greatest Passion

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 13, 2024

Are we clear on what our greatest passion must be?

NOTE: This was a family service. Early in the service I tell the children’s story ‘Wherever you go, I want you to know’ by Melissa Kruger. You can download the images for the story free from the Good Book Company. I made them into a PowerPoint to accompany the story. EARLY IN THE SERVICE: Today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Beat Of Our Heart

Contributed by Je Layugan on Aug 3, 2023

Our heart matters to God. And our heart will either lead us towards God, or away from God. When you listen to your heart now, and every heartbeat is translated into words, what words would you hear?

A heart beats about 115,000 times each day. A heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day. A woman’s heart beats slightly faster than a man’s heart. Most heart attacks happen on a Monday. A heart is a symbol of love, life, or anything that is at the center of utmost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Jeremiah 17:9, Luke 6:45, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatness Of Our God

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 15, 2025

Great is an overused word today, but right to describe our Great God. Awesome is even better

Watching the Browns’ exhibition game last week, I was very critical of the announcer’s overuse, even misuse of the adjective ‘great’. Ask Cathy. Their effusive descriptions focused on one rookie, who wasn’t even chosen until late in the draft because of concerns about his ability to play ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-22, Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Methodist

Our Reasonable Faith

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 1, 2025

A sermon seeking to show that our faith is reasonable.

OUR REASONABLE FAITH Warsaw Christian Church, 9/7/25, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Is it reasonable to believe in Christianity, or is it a matter of blind faith? I hope to convince you in this sermon that the Christian worldview can be supported by reason. If Christianity is unreasonable and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Jars Of Clay - By Design

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 7, 2025

When we think we aren’t enough, we’re right! We’re not supposed to be.

Recently, something very strange happened to me. Something that I always knew was theoretically possible, but which still came as a shock. A couple of weeks ago, I woke up one morning and realized that I was now — wait for it — a “Grandpa”. Now, the event which brought about this transformation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 14: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 20, 2018

Paul asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings; strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/30/17 Lesson 14: The Content of the Prayer (3:14-19) Ephesians 3:14-19 (KJV) 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Clear Vision In A Cloudy World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

Today is a dark and cloudy world… but for those of us who have Christ in our life… the clouds of this world do not bring darkness or dim vision on our part… but because of who we serve our vision in this world should be clear!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2009 Date Preached: April 26, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Clear Vision in a Cloudy World Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2 Introduction: In our world today life is filled with severe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist