Sermons on Christian Ministry:

Guaranteed Security Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 16, 2013

Are you part of the 144,000?

“The Great Unveiling: Guaranteed Security” Rev. 7:1-17 Last week we looked at the seven seals and saw how much of God’s judgment is already underway in history. We learned that there is still much more to come, and with increasing intensity. But after the sixth seal there was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Woe! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 31, 2013

What do we see when we move from the realm of the visible to the invisible, from the material to the spiritual - into the realm of dmons? Woe!

“The Great Unveiling: Woe!” Revelation 8:13-9:21 As chapter 8 ends we learn that there are some woes yet to come upon those “who dwell upon the earth.” The next three trumpets bring them to us. Keep in mind that we are moving from the realm in which we live into the realm ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News And Bad News Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 8, 2013

The phrase "I have good news and bad news" has pretty much been immortalized. But it reminds us that the sweet and bitter are often mixed together. Revelation paints such a 'good news-badnews' picture of life.

“The Great Unveiling: Good News and Bad News” Rev. 10:1 – 11:19 The phrase of “I have good news and bad news” has pretty much been immortalized. It’s often used jokingly, sometimes seriously; it points to the fact that things could be worse, or perhaps that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Intense Integrity Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 11, 2013

In the Greek integrity meant to be true, genuine, trustworthy, reliable, and valid. We must live up to those virtues today.

Last week we began looking at flaws in our lives that might hinder us from being effective ambassadors for Jesus. Patience was our subject from last week. We read about Saul’s lack of patience and how it led to disobedience. This disobedience caused an end to come to his kingdom, a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 33:4, James 1:27, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 13:17, John 5:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

In The Beginning God

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013

Genesis 1:1 is the foundation of our faith and understanding of God. Here's why...

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV[i] is a straightforward account of the origins of the universe. This verse is so simple, a child can understand it. Yet in all its simplicity and clarity, men in recent centuries have struggled to accept this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2013

1- His children will be mighty 2- His life will be blessed with good 3- His spirit will never be shaken

INTRO.- Blessed is the man. Don’t you want to be blessed in life? Don’t you want to be blessed by God? Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.” It is God’s wish to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Lifestyles: Carnal Vs Spirit-Led

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2013

Paul lays it out bare about the carnal and Spirit-led lifestyle. He touches on the pros and cons and also exhorts us to make a choice that would lead to eternity in Christ.

Opening Illustration: Lena arrived in the port city of Magadan, Siberia, well before the Iron Curtain was drawn back. Sick and penniless, she went to the dock area to find work. There she met a gentleman who, as she put it, had “a good heart.” He gave Lena a job in his factory, and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Overall Outlook Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

An overall outlook on the letter from Jude to the church, touching several of the subjects brought forth in this letter. An introductory sermon to a verse by verse study of the letter.

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 25, 2014 Date Preached: June 25, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Book of Jude Sermon Title: An overall outlook Sermon Text: Jude 1:1-25 [ESV] Essence of the Text: Jude warned of false teachers ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Would You React?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014

When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wine And Wisdom Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2014

To make the most of the time we have left and bring harmony to all your relationships, walk in wisdom, God's Will, and in the fullness of the Spirit.

In 1867, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel invented a new high explosive, which he named “dynamite.” He was convinced that his invention would make war too horrible to ever happen again. However, he quickly discovered there was no shortage of buyers for his new explosive. He made a huge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Rags To Riches

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2014

When the curtain lifts on 2 Kings Chapter 4, we see a scene of misery, poverty, and despair. But, as the story progresses, the widow, who is one of the main characters, finds her way from rags to riches.

1-14-05 Title: From Rags to Riches Text: “” (2 Kings 4:7) Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4:1-7 Introduction I want begin today with a joke about preachers. One Sunday a woman thanked the pastor for his sermon. The pastor tried to be humble and replied, “Don’t thank me, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Haw Safe Am I? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2014

Ps. 91 is filled with glorious promises. But are they really true?

“Soul Talk: How Safe Am I?” Psalm 91 We have a security system at our house. I know it works on the doors because we’ve tripped the alarm by opening them when the system’s been on. But there is also a code we can punch in at the control box which, we’ve been told, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Against All Hope! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 27, 2014

How to have a flourishing destiny in Christ?

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Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014

It is inevitable in life that tragedies and pain will occur. However, if God is good why does He allow these bad things to happen to good people?

Introduction: Many years ago, two prominent movie stars died in separate alcohol-related accidents. William Holden died in a drunken fall, hitting his head on a table; Natalie Wood drowned when she fell into the ocean from her yacht. A friend who was close to both of them, actress Stephanie ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Better Alternative To Worry Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014

In a world filled with worry, Solomon calls us to trust in the Lord.

For many people anxiety or worry is a big problem. Dr. Richard Leahy, a psychologist and anxiety specialist said a few years ago: “The average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950’s”. You find anxiety in a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational