Sermons on Cleansing Rituals:

When I Suffer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2009

This is our fourth and final look at suffering in the book of Job—and today we’re going to get personal. We’re going to talk about how to deal with it when we are the ones who are suffering. How can we suffer well?

Horatio Spafford was a very wealthy man. He was a very well-known lawyer in Chicago. He had a beautiful Scandinavian wife named Anna and they had a son and four daughters. Even though Horatio was a lawyer, he made most of his money as a real estate investor. By the late 1800s, he owned much of ...read more

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

The Picture Of Baptism

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2011

Paul detailed the rich meaning behind the ordinance of baptism of the power of Christ’s resurrection. (Christian)Baptism is a picture of the power of Christ’s resurrection. But How is it seen? Baptism pictures...

The PICTURE of BAPTISM—Romans 5:19—6:18 Need: How are Baptism & Resurrection Sunday related? Why do we Baptize? What is the significance of Baptism? Paul detailed the rich meaning behind the ordinance of baptism of the power of Christ’s resurrection. (Christian)Baptism is a picture of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Need A Miracle

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

A Miracle: It is an event beyond the power of any human being; an event beyond any physical law. it is a supernatural occurrence or a wonderful thing brought about by the power of God.

I NEED A MIRACLE Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, we are considering a message entitled, “I need a miracle.” 2 Chronicles 16:9: “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Beast, The Mark, And The Number" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 27, 2010

Commentary on Chapter 13

“Revealing the Revelation” Chapter 13 January 31, 2010 Revelation 13 1And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. 2The beast I saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

History Class Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2010

A study of the book of Ezekiel chapter 20 verses 27 through 44

Ezekiel 20: 27 – 44 History Class Part 2 “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “In this too your fathers have blasphemed Me, by being unfaithful to Me. 28 When I brought them into the land concerning which I had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:27-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How God Restores Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009

Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.

How God Restores Joel and Zephaniah Rev. Brian Bill 2/22/09 Life is often filled with good news and bad news. Have you ever heard someone say, “I have some good news and some bad news? What do you want to hear first?” When I’m asked this question I usually want the bad news first in the hopes ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

20/20 Vision Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The fourth and final message in series on vision

SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “20/20 VISION” OPEN: A. I want to ask for some audience participation.. 1. Can anyone guess what the most popular surgery is in the world today? 2. Here’s another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 20:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New King, Same Lord Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2009

This sermon marks the middle point of our series on the life of David. So in this lesson we look backward and forward and we anticipate the lessons we will be learning in the rest of the series.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a time when the Pope had just finished a tour of the Napa Valley and was taking a limousine to San Francisco. 1. As the Pope talked with the chauffeur, he admitted that he had always wanted to drive a limo, but had never had the chance. 2. The chauffeur ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 26, 2009

The previous age has passed away & the glories of a new millennia has dawned. The glories of the renewed age will mean that the past is completely forgotten & left behind. It will be a time when God Himself will minister through His people.

ISAIAH 65: 17-25 THY KINGDOM COME [2 Peter 3:10-13] Here we begin the final section of the Book. The previous age has passed away and the glories of a new millennia has dawned. The glories of the renewed age will mean that the past is completely forgotten and left behind. It will be a time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From David Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will always propel a fugitive into a leadership position for the Lord.

Lessons from David pt 4 “A Fugitive Becomes King” Opening Video Illustration: Blue Fish Tv – Church like an NBA game? Are you passionate about Jesus and God’s team? Thesis: The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Unrealized Expectations Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007

4th in 4-part series Kingdom Stories. Looks at the story of the Prodigal Son for what we can learn about ourselves, about religion-as-usual, and about God.

Unrealized Expectations Kingdom Stories, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 1, 2007 Have you ever felt like the guy who said, "I can face anything but the future--and certain parts of the past and present!" I think none of us can face the past unless we know we are forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Feast Of Booths

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 7, 2009

The Feast of Booths was fulfilled by Jesus at His first coming by His birth and will be fulfilled at His second coming when He inaugurates His Millennial reign.

Pat: This morning we’ll wrap up our look at the Jewish Feasts and their fulfillment by Jesus as we examine the last of the seven feasts prescribed by God for His people. Before we look at the Feast of Tabernacles, allow me to share a word of personal testimony. Perhaps like many of you, there was a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Exhorts To Right Thinking"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 19, 2009

Sin turned our thinking around backward. Jesus has to turn that around before we can understand anything.

“Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were greater sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered this fate? 3 “I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Orthodox