Sermons on Boast In The Cross:

The Birth Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 4, 2012

Today we learn about the birth of Jesus Christ so that we can understand the reason for his birth.

Scripture We are studying the Gospel of Luke in a series of sermons I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study one of the best-known passages in all of Scripture. It is read every Christmas in almost every church all over the world. It is Luke’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Decree For America

Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Nov 6, 2012

Sparked from Aaron Fruh's Decree for America this sermon looks at the acceptance of sin in the American church and the need fore true repentance with full acceptance to the Great Commision as the real solution to the downward spiritual spiral.

While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. “Welcome to heaven,” says St. Peter. “Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a high official ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 7, 2012

The Holy Spirit is the answer to three of the greatest needs of our day: conviction of sin leading to repentance, glorifying Christ is the universal Savior, and producing the fruit of the Spirit.

. The Gospel of the Holy Spirit. I believe that all of us here today have two great spiritual needs. The first is the need for forgiveness, to be right with God. The need for pardon and peace within. Secondly, there is a need for strengths of character, the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Master The Bible? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

You can’t master the Bible, but the Bible can master you. This sermon teaches how to study the Bible.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Melvin Myers on Nov 12, 2012

who is your neighbor? why would we not love them?

The hospital's consulting dietician was giving a lecture to several community nurses from the. 'The rubbish we put into our stomachs and consume should have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is terrible. Fizzy drinks attack your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with msg. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Bible Church

The Response To Jesus: Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

So, Zacchaeus was named bright, clean or pure. Unfortunately he grew up to be the complete opposite. One of the first things we learn of Zacchaues from Luke 19 is that he is the chief tax collector in the region. He’s not just a tax collector like Matt

The Hebrew name Zacchaeus is taken from a Hebrew word Zakak which means to be bright, clean or pure. I can imagine that when Zaccheaus was a wee little baby his mom and dad had bright hopes for him. Names had significant meaning for the ancient Jew. Mary named her son Jesus the Greek version of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Response To Jesus: Judas And Peter Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

The betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter came within hours of each other. The responses were similar, but, the overall outcome of each of these men was completely different. This morning I want to take a look at the betrayal of Judas and the denial

Last week we discussed the response to Jesus by Zacchaeus. His response was immediate. We talked last week about how our response to Jesus needs to be like this tax collector. We must own up to our mistakes. Repent, and then offer our lives as an example of what a follower of Jesus looks like. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-63

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Victorious Declaration Part 2 Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you getting stressed out because of all the problems, hardships coming your way? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that your problem is not yours, but it's GOD's if you're one with CHRIST IV. TEX

I. EXORDIUM: Are you getting stressed out because of all the problems, hardships coming your way? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that your problem is not yours, but it's GOD's if you're one with CHRIST IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:46-47 (New Living Translation, Second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Church? A People Group Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012

We are a people group with the privilege and the honor of living the Word of God as witnesses. I believe that if we start accepting ourselves as the people group of heaven who are in place on earth to share the Gospel of Jesus as we are empowered by the

I did a google search for why folks find church boring and I came across a forum in wikihow.com called, “How to Stay Entertained in Church.” The post begins with this statement, “Church is always boring, if you don’t think it is, then why are you reading this? This article ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unfailing Love To The Unfaithful

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 29, 2012

Even though God suffers when we sin, He finds a way for us to come back to Him.

INTRODUCTION How many men were in the delivery room with your wife when your children were born? God used the occurrence of child birth to teach us about salvation. Salvation is like getting a whole new life. You are forgiven and start fresh with God. It is like being born again. On the other ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 30, 2012

This final chapter of 2 Peter is probably where the idea of meeting Peter at the pearly gates comes from. And while that is cute, the one who will really be interviewing us is Jesus himself. I thought the interview with a typical Christian in the waiting

So, you call me Lord, how did you do the will of my Father? (Mt 7:21) Ahhh well I went to church most Sundays, I read some parts of my Bible once in a while, I prayed, gave 2 or 3 percent of my income to the church when times were good. How did you love your enemies? (Mt 6:44) “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Proclaiming Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 30, 2012

As we approach Christmas this year, I call on all of us to look at the 2 great examples of proclaiming Messiah that we find in Luke 2...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 24, 2012 Date Preached: November 25, 2012 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Approaching the Manger Sermon: Tracing Messiah! Text: Isaiah 53:2-6 [HCSB] Introduction: Have you ever heard of an auto-stereo-gram? Well it is one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Traditionalism Vs. Real Biblical Truth

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

The work of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in biblical revelation (not religious traditionalism.)Tradition is the living faith of those who are now dead while traditionalism is the dead faith of those now living.Often times we try to press human, denomi

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Series Traditionalism vs. Real Biblical Truth 6/20/2012 A The work of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in biblical revelation (not religious traditionalism.) 1 Tradition is the living faith of those who are now dead while traditionalism is the dead faith of those now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Duty Calls

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2012

"When Duty Calls" is an exposition of Jesus' instructions to his disciples in Luke 17:1-10. This passage teaches that obedience to Jesus requires holy fear, unlimited forgiveness, genuine faith, and total submission.

WHEN DUTY CALLS Luke 17:1-10 On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hope That Lives

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 18, 2012

Believers have a living hope because the death and resurrection of Jesus guarantees their salvation.

Title: Hope That Lives Text: 1 Peter 1:3-13, 18-21 Truth: Believers have a living hope because the death and resurrection of Jesus guarantees their salvation. Aim: to give people hope based on the certainties of salvation. INTRODUCTION Hope is central to our lives. Our life is filled with hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-21

Denomination: Baptist