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Feed The Dogs Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2009

Jesus is not impressed with an outward show of self-righteousness, but with an inner heart of dependence upon Him, which he found among the Gentile "dogs."

I like this thought posted by Mike Atkinson in his daily email humor list some time ago. If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sacrifices: Multiple Choice Or True Or False Lifestyle Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2009

This message focuses on swearing an oath and the use of profanity.

Sacrifices Part 5: Multiple Choice or True/False Christian Living Scripture: Exodus 20:7-17; Matthew 5:13-7:27 Introduction For the last couple of weeks we have been discussing how we live our lives as Christians as either as a multiple choice question or as a true or false question. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wind Beneath My Wings

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Mentoring

THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS (2 TIMOTHY 1) I could not pass up the chance to talk about my mentor Herman Tang. Herman is a native son of Yuen Long, Hong Kong, and a graduate of Alliance Bible Seminary in 1975 and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Everyone has something good and nothing bad to say ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Give To God? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 2, 2015

Part 3 of a 3 part series on Stewardship

Why Give to God? Series: Stewardship Chuck Sligh March 2, 2015 TEXT: 2 Corinthians 8 INTRODUCTION Joke: Today we’re going to talk about giving, and it reminded me of a story I once heard: Two men were shipwrecked on an island and the minute they got there one of them started frantically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Lessons About Hard Times Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 9, 2015

Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character change.

Hard Lessons About Hard Times 1 Peter 4:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 7-8, 2015 Several years ago I took one of our daughters to a Demolition Derby. I loved watching the drivers demolish and destroy one another. We saw some great smash-ups and did a lot of laughing. I didn’t know much about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Religious Fundamentalism

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 12, 2015

The United States has a very long history of unsuccessful conflicts with Islamic fundamentalists. The reason is that the only person who can really understand the dedication of a religious fundamentalist is another religious fundamentalist.

UNDERSTANDING RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM ILLUSTRATION THE GATHERS There was a very wise man who one day decided to journey to a neighboring city with three of his followers. They were not long into their journey when they came upon a man picking berries. In his quest to get the largest and best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Life After Death: Heaven

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015

2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing Them To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2015

Your story and God's power are a dynamic force.

Bringing Them To Jesus Text: John 4:27-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend, which recounts the return of Jesus to glory after His time on earth. Even in heaven He bore the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Methodist

Countering The Critics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015

Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

His Purpose – Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2015

Jesus gave witness to God's love through His actions.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 13, 2015 Date Preached: March 15, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: His Purpose – Why did Jesus Come ? Text: Luke 19:1-10 (NLT) ETS: Jesus gives witness to God’s love thru His actions! ESS: We must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Kiss The Son Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 25, 2015

Don’t listen to the voice of rebellion. Instead, listen to the Father’s voice of rebuke, the Son’s voice of resolve, and the Spirit’s voice of reason: Jesus is King. Worship, honor, and trust Him.

S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, “Are you a leader?” Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, “No,” and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Ride Into Jersusalem

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 26, 2015

This would be the most expensive trip in history and it would impact ever human born afterwards.

How many of you like to travel? Sometimes, going on trips is exciting, isn’t it? And when most people travel, they do not plan on being gone for long, and even so, when they get to where they are going, the first thing they do is unpack their belongings and find places to put them. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-38

Denomination: *other

The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2015

The parable of the gracious father in Luke 15:17-24 shows us the amazing grace of God.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 I. Introduction A. A woman saw a father shopping with a fussy two-year old in his grocery cart. "Be patient, Billy," he whispers. "You can handle this, Billy. It's okay, Billy." The woman said to him, "I don't mean to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-20 I. Introduction A. How many of you take some sort of supplement or vitamin every day? How many of you hate to take your vitamins? Hard to swallow, bad taste.Discuss Kay giving me One A Day vitamins and them finding a stash of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist