Sermons on Christian Responsiblity:

I Am Obligated

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 8, 2013

We are obligated in many ways in this life as Christians. 1- We are obligated to men 2- We are obligated to preaching 3- We are obligated to faith

INTRO.- ILL.- One day, when one of his secretaries suggested dropping work for a diversion which he knew would appeal to President Woodrow Wilson, he replied, “My boss won’t let me do it.” “Your boss?” questioned the friend, wondering who could be the boss of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walk Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

We must lookout for spiritual pitfalls of philosophy, legalism and worldliness.

The Walk of Faith Colossians 2:1-10 As we continue on Sunday morning our series through the book of Colossians let me refresh our memories on where we are. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae was written while Paul was in prison. He had never been to the church but he led ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unbeliever Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 26, 2015

This funeral was for Tom, a 68 year old man who was not a church-goer.

Song – Peace in the Valley 14 The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs give us good guidance in considering how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord.

Introduction In the previous verses we learned that God is in control of this world and our lives, and that he does punish the wicked. Keeping those things in mind, it is good to consider how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord. These proverbs give us good guidance in that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Bought The Property To Build Something New.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 9, 2012

God doesn't want the old you or the old me...we belong to Him now ...we are His property ....He builds something brand new. The one that wrote that Scripture was for sure changed into a new creature. Apostle Paul whose name was Saul before his conversion

God bought the property to build something new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. A story is told about a business man who was selling a warehouse and its property. The building had been empty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Last Hour

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 14, 2012

The text emphasizes the need to be ready for the final setting of the sun in each our lives.

When the Sun Sets for the Last Time I. Readiness (I am now ready) II. Realization (the time of my departure is at hand) III. Reflection (I fought a good fight) IV. Resignation (I finish my course) V. Reward (Crown of Righteousness) VI. Righteous Judge (The Lord) VII. Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Good News In A Bad News World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012

Word Gospel found only in the NT 104x. A SIMPLE definition of the term "Gospel" is "Good News, " "Glad Tidings”. - What is this good news? -- What are these glad tidings? NT calls it “The Gospel of…”

Mt. 4 1- Baptism 2-Wilderness 3 Capernaum 4-Mt. 4:17 5-Mt. 4;23 - Environment, terrorism, crimes and weather WEATHER Fires Across Nation -100’s of homes lost & people killed Excessive Heat In one day heat wave breaks over 1,011 records Drought The Lookout (News Blog) - The United States ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 22, 2012

What is love? Our society tells us so many deceptive things about love, but what does God’s word say about it...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 22, 2012 Date Taught: August 22, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study of 1 Cor 13 [LOVE] Sermon Title: What is Love - Introduction Text: 1 Cor 13 NIV (read ALL passage here) Introduction: What is love? What does it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013

Perseverance is needed in one’s walk of faith.

Galatians 6:7-16 "Perseverance" INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult times, for parents, is when they need to give their children the ability to make decisions on their own and experience the consequences of their decisions. There are a lot of prayers that go up at this time. Parents can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Living So All Will Know Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

As Christians we are called to be living witness.

Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Happiness Or Joy

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013

God is not concerned with His children's happiness. He is concerned with their joy. Happiness is fleeting, joy is eternal.

John 15:9-17 Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles."  So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat.  Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Participate In Divine Nature Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 19, 2013

Christians are called to participate in the divine nature of God!

What would you say is God’s nature like? What are God’s attributes?? In our passage today, we Christians are called to participate in God’s divine nature. In other words, we are to live our daily lives with God besides us with all His attributes. We are to walk everyday with God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shamgar

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013

It was a time when the people of Israel were filled with fear

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 1 Sept. 2013 Judges 3:31 SHAMGAR: THE OBSCURE SAVIOR Intro: Bible/filled/tales/obscure people who appear/pages/Bible and then promptly disappear. • These people step out/shadows • used mightily/Lord then they fade away • Most of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

Ann's Funeral 03/14/2015

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2015

Ann was one of those people that you just enjoyed being around. She was always the same Ann whenever or wherever you saw her.

Ann 03/14/2015 funeral On behalf of the family thank you for coming today….we are here pay our respects to Annie Lou Hutchins Smith ..a Mother, a Grandmother, an Aunt …a Sister, and a friend. For me I never thought much about Ann being my Sister In Law…she always seemed like one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Different Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians, we are to be different than those of the world.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#2] BE DIFFERENT 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Introduction: As I look around and see all of the evil going on in the world it’s easy to get discouraged. We can throw our hands in the air and give up, or blame things on the younger generations, or quit trying, or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist