Sermons on Church Work:

Is There Life After Death? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 21, 2013

Is hope in heaven just a crutch? Is there life after death? These are important questions that need answers.

A. The story is told of a minister who went to visit an older man at his home. 1. The minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter.” 2. The older man replied, “Oh, I think about the hereafter all the time. No matter where I am – in the living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Versus Unbelief Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2014

When it comes to the area of tithing, the issue often boils down to faith in God’s promises versus unbelief in His promises. This sermon, sermon 2 in the Prove God Stewardship Series, helps us trust God and step out by faith in the area of giving.

Faith Versus Unbelief Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #2 of 3) Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also available is a copy of the 100% Money Back Guarantee commitment referenced in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God When Others Ask Why Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2013

So often we find ourselves in a position where either WE or those around us are asking the 'why' question about what God is calling us to do... Hannah gives us a great example of one who is obedient, faithful and joyful even when others ask 'why'

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 19, 2013 Date Preached: July 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Praising God When Others Ask Why?! Sermon Text: 1 Sam 1:24-2:11 [HCSB] Introduction: In our passage of Scripture this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What God Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 26, 2013

Daniel chapter 3, What Kind of God do we serve?

Introductory Material The Book of Daniel 6th Century • The Author of this book is Daniel. His name means “God is my Judge”. The book is named after him since he is the principle character and author. In Daniel 12:4 he claimed to write the book. From Chapter 7:2 and thereafter, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

The Truth About The Tomb Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 10, 2013

What happened to Jesus after His body was placed in the Tomb?

Easter Series Pt 2 “The Truth about the Tomb” John 19:31-42 John 19:33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: First: Did Jesus die? Was he really dead? I. The Body of Jesus A. The recognition of His death v. 33 How did the soldiers ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Essential Ingredient Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

The good news is that no matter how guilty we are, when we repent, we find mercy in the Lord. He forgives us our sin and He receives us in grace.

Covenant Connections: A Covenant’s Renewed ~ The Essential Ingredient of Repentance Scripture Text: Hosea 14.1-9 INTRODUCTION Years ago, we were traveling to spend Christmas with family. On-this-particular-occasion, …we decided to do the book-on-tape-thing. We got a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation "Debilitating Disease"

Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 24, 2014

This sermon considers the woman with an issue of blood. In her desperation she found delight.

Title: “Dwelling In the Land of Desperation – Debilitating Disease” Theme: “She lived in desperation, but she didn’t die there” Text: “Mark 5: 25 – 34” Mar 5:25 KJV - And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, Mar 5:26 KJV ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners, Servants, Or Sons?

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2014

Following every act of creation, God announced that it was good. When God created man and woman, it was also a good creation. He placed them in the beautiful Garden of Eden where He provided all they needed.

9-1-04 Title: Sinners, Servants, or Sons? Text: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. “ (Romans 8:14) Bible Reading: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction: In Genesiss, Paul describes the beautiful life God had in mind for people when He created them. Following every act ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Wrestle Just Nestle! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2014

We are not to get over worried. Leave the worrying to God. Commit your way to God. Roll everything onto Him. Do your duties and enjoy His blessings. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Lord Can Be Trusted (vs 1-11). (2). The Lord Understands Your Situation (vs 12-20). (3). The Lord Blesses His People (vs 21-31). (4). The Lord Judges The Wicked (vs 32-40) SERMON BODY: ill • I would guess that we are all familiar with the Dutch Christian Corrie ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

Pray, Or Sleep? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Prayer should be a priority as it is a necessity.

• Ill.The Preacher and the Bus Driver in heaven. • Jesus was on His way to a terrible death of suffering. • On the way, He stopped to pray. • Today, we will focus on this event and how it relates to our lives. Mar 14:32-42 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Crushing Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

I’ve never had major surgery, but I’ve been told many times by patients that the worst part of major surgery was waiting for it. It’s the dread that is often worse than the experience itself. Just imagine the dread Jesus experienced that night.

INTRODUCTION Easter is four weeks away. During this time, I’m tracing the last 94 hours before the disciples discovered the empty tomb. The countdown started with the Last Supper when Jesus gathered with His disciples for the Passover meal. After spending about four hours at this meal, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Hope

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011

The world can only offer wishful thinking. Only Christ offers a hope that has substance.The Christmas story may be familiar to us, but how did the ancient prophets envision what the story of the coming Messiah would look like? To understand that we have t

Purpose: To show how Christ's first coming gives us hope. Aim: I want the listener to embrace and rejoice in the hope Christ brings. INTRODUCTION: For centuries many Christian churches have celebrated the four Sundays before Christmas as the Season of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 1, 2012

Matthew 16

BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 16:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deviled Ham Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 20, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 26 through 39

Luke 8: 26 – 39 Deviled Ham 26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house but in the tombs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Doing The Harder Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

When we are in the wrong we plead for grace and mercy ... when we've been wronged we cry out for justice. One of the hardest things in the world is for us to let go of the injustices and hurts that have been done to us - and yet this is the very thing we

Doing the Harder Thing - Matthew 18:21-35 - July 29, 2012 Lord’s Supper In one of his books Dr. Anthony Evans shares this story … One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other