Sermons on Casting Lots:

No Neutrality

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2004

There are no spiritual mugwumps. You are one one side or the other. Do you know which one?

No Neutrality As a retired soldier and a bit of a history buff I know a little about warfare. I also know that in every war there are people who do not want to get involved for various reasons. They may be theological or political pacifists or just folks too young or too old to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Suffered In Our Place

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

many people in those days died on a cross as that was the Roman way of the death penalty for every one that was not a Roman, but Jesus death on the cross was different, as He bore the sins of all mankind, passed present and future.

ISAIAH 53: & psalms 22: JESUS SUFFERED IN OUR PLACE 4-26-08 As we think about how Jesus suffered and died on the cross, people have their own thoughts about what His crucifixion must have been like, but I’m sure that most of us really can not comprehend what He actually endured, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Reason Wholly - We Love Him Because He First Loved Us – 1john 4:16 Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2022

There is the absolute necessity that the life must be free from known sin, that cankerous disease that creeps in and makes God’s love “less abiding” because our knowledge and spirits are clouded, and we are not abiding in His love.

THE WHOLE REASON WHOLLY - WE LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US – 1John 4:16 PART 1 OF 2 INTRODUCTION – A DIFFICULTY May I say that I have a difficulty with a bible verse, understanding exactly what its application is. This is the passage – {{Luke 23 v 33 “and when they came to the place called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, Acts 2:23, Acts 2:36, Luke 7:8, 1 John 4:16-21, Romans 5:3-5, 1 John 3:17-18, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Song of Songs 2:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give, Forgive, And Live

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Keys to living for Jesus

GIVE, FORGIVE, AND LIVE IS 58 VS 6-14 TODAY MY HEART TRULY BREAKS FOR SAVED PEOPLE THAT INDEED ARE STRUGGLING BECAUSE THEY SIMPLY NEGLECT THE BASICS OF WHAT LIVING IS TRULY ABOUT. I BELIEVE THAT OUR GENERATION IS SEEKING FOR SOMETHING MONUMENTAL AND COMPLEX THAT WE SHOULD DO OR NOT DO TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-14

Denomination: *other

Easter - The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 2, 2020

The reality of the resurrection is the center piece of the Christian faith. It means the last enemy has been defeated, Hell and the grave has been conquered, the Law has been fulfilled, the sacrifices completed and the justice of God has been completely satisfied.

After the week of passion, who would have ever thought that three days later things could change so drastically? The scene at the tomb was the conclusion of an age old conflict. This was the promised fulfillment of God's plan of redemption and restoration. Finally the walls of separation were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Try Forgiveness

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Forgiving is not an option. People who are unforgiving will are in bondage.

TRY FORGIVENESS INTRODUCTION Ephesians 4:31 “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:” Ephesians 4:32 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of Sight

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008

For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Know If We Are Really Serving God?

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2011

How can we know if we are really working for God? We could be doing things that God really doesn’t want us to do, or we could be doing the right things with a wrong motive. How tragic it would be to spend a lot of effort serving God and still not be pleas

Purpose: To show the evidences of serving God. Aim: I want the listener to pursue serving God in order to glorify God. INTRODUCTION: It is easy to SAY we are serving God when we really aren’t. But, it is also possible to put a lot of effort into doing a lot of good religious things and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Final Words Of A Family Man Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003

“When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’” In the midst of His pain and recognizing that He is about to die for the

Final Words of a Family Man In the days before expectant fathers were allowed in the delivery room, four dads-to-be gathered in a Minneapolis hospital waiting room while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, “Congratulations, sir. You’re the father of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does Obedience Take You? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2013

What does it mean to be obedient? Where does it take us as believers?

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 20, 2013 Date Preached: September 22, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in Acts Sermon Title: Where Does Obedience Take You? Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-47 [HCSB] Introduction: Over the past few wks we have looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous One – Propitiation Through The Blood Of The Lamb – 1john 2:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2022

No only does Jesus plead for us as our Advocate before the Father when we sin, but the grounds for doing so, are His shed blood. Therefore He is the propitiation for our sins through His blood. What a wonderful Saviour we have

THE RIGHTEOUS ONE – PROPITIATION THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB – 1John 2:1-2 1John 2:1 “My little children, I am writing these things to you that you may not sin, and if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, 1John 2:2 and He Himself is the propitiation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2, Acts 3:14, Leviticus 16:6-22, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abundant Life

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 24, 2010

Many messages have been preached on John 10:10 telling of the great prosperity that God wants us to have. Even though God wants to bless His people there is more to this message of Abundant Life than just a lot of money. We have Jesus points out who tries

ABUNDANT LIFE Many messages have been preached on John 10:10 telling of the great prosperity that God wants us to have. Even though God wants to bless His people there is more to this message of Abundant Life than just a lot of money. We have Jesus points out who tries to keep us from having the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Daniel: An Epitome Of Faithfulness And Steadfastnest

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 27, 2014

Daniel was found to be faithful to God and steadfast in his faith from his youthful age till his old age. He faced a lot of oppositions, persecutions, hatred and challenges, yet he remained faithful. We are to learn from his life and remain faithful to God in every area of our lives.

Daniel: An Epitome of Faithfulness and Steadfastnest Study Text: Daniel 6: 1 - 28 Introduction: - Daniel was taken captive to Babylon, but he was faithfully serving the Lord and taking his stand for that which is right. - He lived in Babylon for many years, and he did not veered from the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Scapegoat: A Communion Celebratioin

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 29, 2005

The Israelites celebrated the forgiveness of sin by using goats, one to be a sacrifice and one to be sent away carrying the sins of the nation.

“THE SCAPEGOAT: A COMMUNION CELEBRATION” OCTOBER 2, 2005 Intro: Today, we are going to celebrate the communion of our Lord. We are going to look at the way the Israelites celebrated the forgiveness of sin as we prepare ourselves for the celebration. The Day of Atonement was the High Holy Day ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:3-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

“ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-46

Denomination: United Methodist