Sermons on Christian Zeal:

When Sin Entered In-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011

4 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-IV—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: At breakfast one day, a wife eagerly waited for her husband to comment on her first attempt at homemade cinnamon rolls. After several minutes with no reaction, she asks, "If I baked these commercially, how much do you think I could get for one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing It Into Focus

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

The stories around John 3:10-21 show the purposes of the church with evangelism in the center.

When I was a freshman in High School I was a sprinter and a hurdler, but at the end of that year they discovered that for a sprinter I was, slow. So they moved me to the 400 as a sophomore and at the end of the year the coaches realized I was still, slow. But my junior year they moved me to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 27, 2011

When Jesus came into the life of the blind man, his life was never the same again. When Jesus comes into our life, He brings a physical touch, dignity, clarity of who He is and a purpose for our lives... Let Jesus come in today!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 18, 2011 Date Preached: March 20, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Healer Sermon Text: John 9:1-7 [ESV] 1As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2And His ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 24, 2011

Ruth was called a woman of noble and faithful character. The book of Ruth is a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who had trust in Jehovah-Jirah. She was also committed to staying with her grieving mother-in-law through the crisis of l

Series Intro: Series BC Justice League of Bible Super Heroes: In a world of chaos and destruction, many are called but few are chosen. Join us as we explore the events surrounding the lives of those biblical heroes; these are the true stories of the BC Justice League. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011

EASTER / LENTEN SERIES The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder that strange things

Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION Luke 24:13-32 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011

EASTER / LENTEN SERIES (See others posted) The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder

Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION: 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:38

Denomination: Baptist

Living It Out Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

What exactly is mercy? How does it look in our lives? How do we express it towards others? Why is it that the merciful will be blessed?

Living it Out - Matthew 5:7 - August 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #5 As we get started together this morning I’ll ask you to take your Bibles and turn with me, please, to the Gospel of Matthew. We’ll be reading Matthew 5:7 as we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: *other

Days For Heroes Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A Father's Day message - geared to challenge men to uphold their calling as men and as leaders in their homes, the Church, and society.

Judges 4:1-5:31; 9:50-57; I Timothy 2:8 Introduction: One night a wife found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. She kept silent, and hid in the shadows to watch him. As he stood there looking down at their little child, she looked at the mixture of emotions on his face: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace In A Fearful Time Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 17, 2011

We use the word AWESOME to describe ice cream cones while at the same time we sing it over and over again in praise choruses with the attitude of cheer leaders in a pep rally.

Pastor Allan Kircher Peace in a fearful time. Acts 18:9-10 9 - One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision:"Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. 10 - For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city." Martin Luther made this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bother With Details? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

God has shown us repeatedly that attention to the details of worship is important to Him When I finish my sermon, I want my audience to approach their private and corporate worship with a renewed attention to and appreciation for the detail that God has

Hebrews 8-10 Introduction: I took a graduate class on church leadership, and in that class we all took a Performax® Personal Profile system test to help us better understand our leadership styles. Basically, the purpose of tests like this is to teach you why you’re so annoying to your spouse ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Manuscript What does it mean to be happy? To be fortunate? Blessed? Who are the ones we as people regard as the lucky ones? The fortunate, the blessed ones? What do we think of? We tend to think of those with money. They can afford to live the way they want. They ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Voice Still Calls Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2011

Jesus called Peter a second time once he returned to his old life as a fisherman, and Jesus is still calling us today.

A Voice Still Calls Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – May 15, 2011 If you didn’t hear the news… this month, Godrej and Boyce, the last company in the world to produce typewriters, finally shut down its production plant. They’re located ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faces Of Christmas, Faith Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 3, 2011

The lesson we learn from Mary is that God honors humble faith and surrendar.

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS FAITH Luke 1:26-38 ‘For no word from God will ever fail.” INTRODUCTION Christmas is a time of FAITH. Nowhere is this truth seen than in how Mary responded to the news that God had chosen her to be the mother of the Son of God. We see the wonder and the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shepherds - Rejected By Men, Honored By God

Contributed by Dwight Plett on Dec 12, 2011

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Shepherds – rejected by men, honored by God Last Sunday we talked about Mary. I tried to remove some of the mystique that surrounds her. She was a woman, albeit a special woman chosen for a special purpose, but still just a woman who yielded herself to the will of God. She experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Thanksgiving Living

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

When we lose sight of God, and focus on our circumstances, our gratitude turns to grumbling. But practicing an attitude of gratitude in all things transforms the way we understand God and the way in which we see the world around us.

Thanksgiving Living - Luke 17:11-19 - October 9, 2011 (Thanksgiving) Ten men. Ten life changing experiences. One transformed life. Open your Bibles with me please to the Gospel of Luke. Luke, chapter 17, beginning in verse 11. We are taking a step back from the Sermon on the Mount this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other