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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

Grab Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2010

If we want to grab a hold of the life that is truly life, then we must grab tomorrow by living for eternity; guard our love for God today; and give away as much as we can.

The movie, Braveheart, tells the story of William Wallace, a common man, who led Scotland to freedom from the tyranny of English rule in the late 13th Century. At the end of the movie, Wallace has been betrayed to the English and sits in prison awaiting execution. The Princess of Wales, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Did God See On 9/11

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." On September 11, 2001 we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when life happened, and it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable.

What did God See on September 11, 2001? Turn to 2 Peter 3:9 Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." A year ago this Wednesday we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when Life happened. And it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable. And many of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Slaughter Of The Innocent Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the holy innocents slaughter.

THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENT MATTHEW 2.13-18 I hope you had a nice Christmas together. What were the familiar sounds of Christmas? Presents being opened, children’s excited voices, food being eaten, bells, carols and probably snoring. There are smells and there are sounds which remind us each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ministering Under An Open Heaven - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 15, 2005

BY TODD BENTLEY. In this second article on how to open the windows of heaven, we will learn more about the open heaven, and how we can open the windows of heaven in our life, ministry and experience living in the increase of the supernatural.

Ministering Under an Open Heaven - Part II by Todd Bentley : Jan 22, 2003 : http://www.freshfire.ca How to Open the Window of Heaven In this second article on how to open the windows of heaven, we will learn more about the open heaven, and how we can open the windows of heaven in our life, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Love

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 12, 2007

Understanding the Love that God has for us at Christmas

The story of the candy cane • A Candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that could be used as a witnessing tool, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. • He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus. • He began with stick of pure white, hard candy. • White to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Imitators Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

According to this text, in what ways should we imitate God? 1- Imitate His love 2- Imitate His holiness 3- Imitate His wisdom

INTRO.- Who’s your favorite Hollywood actor? Actress? Would you want to be like him or her? Today, I wouldn’t want to be like any Hollywood actor, but when I was a kid I wanted to be like Leonard Slye. Who’s that? The king of the cowboys, Roy Rogers. He was one of the good guys, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Part In Salvation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 17, 2019

What is our part in being saved? Early in the Bible we discover we are saved by faith alone, through God's grace and not our own works. As Christians we live every day thankful for God's grace.

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Our Part in Salvation [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] Sometimes I talk with people about what heaven will be like. Many are looking forward to it. They know it is their true home. They feel more like a foreigner in this world, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18, Hebrews 11:12, Romans 4:16-18, Galatians 3:6-9, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 14 - The Way Of The Cross Part 3 - Who Is Jesus To You? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 17, 2025

The people in Jesus’ day had various perception of who He was, but Peter the disciple of Jesus truly understood who Jesus was. The important question we need to ask ourselves is, “Who is Jesus to us personally?” The answer to this is vital both for now and for eternity.

We read in Matthew 16:13, Now after coming into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, Jesus questioned His disciples, saying, "Who do men declare Me, the Son of man, to be?" (AFV) The above was the question that Jesus asked His disciples. Jesus had performed so many miraculous signs and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16, Matthew 2:2-3, John 18:33, John 18:36-37, John 19:10-12, John 19:19, Luke 23:40-43, Acts 2:24, John 11:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Moms In The Real World

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 26, 2009

Moms in the real world: 1. Can see great happiness. 2. Can know great heartache. 3. Can need great help. 4. Can have great hope.

Moms in the Real World Jeremiah 31:15-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 12, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 10, 2009) BACKGROUND: *I am so glad that you chose to make worship with us a key part of your Mother’s Day. Thinking about moms ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Perceiving The Providential Hand Of God

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 14, 2017

God is always working out His will in our lives; we need to stop being preoccupied with visible people and circumstances, and by faith start believing in God’s invisible Hand.

PERCEIVING THE PROVIDENTIAL HAND OF GOD Ex. 2:1-10 Intro: 1. The citizens of Feldkirch, Austria, didn’t know what to do. Napoleon’s massive army was preparing to attack. Soldiers had been spotted on the heights above the little town, which was situated on the Austrian border. A council of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

America Today: Calling Evil Good And Good Evil Updated

Contributed by Lee Houston on Feb 26, 2024

Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today. As a pastor, I see our basic problems as religious.

America Today: Calling Evil Good and Good Evil Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today. Here are a few of the things that are causing the division: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001

In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Sad Part About Christmas"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

Today as we study Matthew 2:1-12 we will see the 3 paths that men will take when they are confronted with Jesus and his truth.

"THE SAD, SAD, PART ABOUT CHRISTMAS" TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION In 3 days it will be Christmas day. All over the world people are fighting the crowds at malls, wrapping presents, putting bikes and swing sets together, sitting on Santa’s lap, decorating Christmas trees, putting lights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ