Sermons on Clearing The Temple:

We Lift Up The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2014

We exalt Jesus Christ! 1. Because He can foresee the future (vs. 25 & 29-31) 2. Because He put full faith in the Father (vs. 25-28) 3. Because He went the distance to deliver us (vs. 26-27) 4. Because He rose again to rule forever (vs. 29-32).

We Lift Up the Lord Jesus Christ! Acts 2:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 16, 2013 *In the January, 2002 issue of "World Magazine," Melvin Newland read the story of a church in New York City. From the early 1900's through the 1960's this church was a powerful witness to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 14, 2014

Aspects of true wisdom; where it comes from and what it does. 1- True wisdom comes from God 2- True wisdom gives discernment 3- True wisdom saves from wickedness

INTRO.- ILL.- ATLANTA – December 2013 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Ira Curry. The Stone Mountain woman purchased one of two winning jackpot tickets in December 17th’s $648 million Mega Millions drawing. She claimed her prize Wednesday morning at Georgia ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Be A Disciple!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2014

The call to discipleship demands everything of us and gives us all of God in return.

Dare to Be a Disciple – Luke 141:26-33 In 3 Sundays, on June 8, we will be having a baptism service. I wanted to talk about what that means, so that if any of you are interested in being baptized, you might have a clear idea of what it’s all about. Let me ask...who is baptism for? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principled Living Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

Why does James get so harshly judgmental against the wealthy?

“Faith That Works: Principled Living” James 5:1-12 Throughout his letter, James has been bold and blunt. He’s not wasted any words as he has outlined the basics of living out the Christian faith. He has told us to be tough in tough times, to stand firm against temptation, to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Heals A Boy With An Unclean Spirit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 23, 2014

The miracle of Jesus healing a boy with an unclean spirit shows us the disciples failure of faith.

Scripture Jesus was coming to the end of his ministry in Galilee, where he had been for about eighteen months. He was about to begin his journey to Jerusalem where – in just six months’ time – he would experience suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection (see Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Does God Know All Things? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 25, 2014

Orthodox Christians have always held that God has absolute and exhaustive knowledge of everything, including the future. But how is He certain about the future?

Sometimes, there are statements made in the Bible which are very meaningful, yet easy to overlook. I believe that this passage in the Sermon on the Mount is one such statement. Jesus is telling us something about the nature of God in this passage which is so sublime that it should cause our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Portraits Of Salvation In Philippi

Contributed by John Hamby on May 27, 2014

Every morning and every evening the head of a Jewish household would pray, giving thanks that God had not created him “a Gentile, a woman or a slave.” It hardly seems coincidental that the first three conversions which take place at Philippi, come from those three despised categories.

“Three Portraits of Salvation In Philippi” Acts 16:11-40 Every morning and every evening the head of a Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Great Lessons From A Godly Mother

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 4, 2014

1. Follow God over government (vs. 1-2). 2. Follow the heroes of our faith (vs. 3). 3. Depend on God's divine care (vs. 3-8). 4. Pass your faith on to future generations (vs. 9-10).

Great Lessons from a Godly Mother Exodus 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 11, 2014 *Mother's Day is a very good thing, because it reminds us how much we owe the mothers in our lives. Mother's Day reminds us how much we should appreciate not just our own mothers, but our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning And Obeying God's Will - Hebrews 11

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 7, 2014

God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He speaks to His people just as He spoke the universe into existence. If we are looking, listening, and responding to God, He will direct our paths. This is the essence of the life God has designed for.

Discerning God’s will The Lord Spoke to Adam & Eve, Noah, Abraham & Sarah . . . that’s just the first few chapters of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. If we just go through the list of people God spoke to directly, and who obeyed His voice (or disobeyed it) we will be here all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

More Stuff! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 8, 2014

When we are driven by the want of more we live contrary to a life of contentment and trust.

All American Idols Series Title: More Stuff! Text: Philippians 4:10-13 Thesis: When we are driven by the want of more we live contrary to a life of contentment and trust. Context When Paul wrote the Book of Philippians he was in prison in Rome awaiting trial… the end of which would result ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 17, 2014

God's wisdom is higher than human wisdom and His weakness is greater than our strength. Let's submit to the wisdom of God.

A couple months ago a snake handling pastor in Kentucky died from a rattlesnake bite after refusing treatment when he went home after the service. This has happened more than a few times and continues to be quite a common practice in some churches in that area. There’s even a reality show ...read more

Recognizing Our Enemy The Devil

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 30, 2014

One of our enemy's greatest assets to cause so much mischief is his ability to not be recognized. This sermon describes Satan on 3 fronts - A Destoryer, A Deceiver, & A Devourer

Our Enemy the Devil John 10:10/I Peter 5:8 Ill. Years ago, there was a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blinded By Darkness

Contributed by Mike Reed on Jul 4, 2014

We commonly associate temporary blindness with bright light, such as looking directly into the sun. It seems strange, then, to read a scripture which tells us that we can be blinded by the darkness! Darkness makes the eyes more alert, more receptive.

“BLINDED BY DARKNESS” Rev. Mike Reed, Winter Haven, Florida March 2014 1 John 2:9-11 1 John 2:14 Psalm 112:4 Proverbs 4:18-20 John 8:12 Luke 11:34-35 Psalm 18:28 1 Peter 2:9-10 1 John 2:9-11, 14 (New Living Translation) 9 If anyone claims, “I am living in the light,” but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 2:14, Psalm 112:4, Proverbs 4:18-20, 1 Peter 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Rights Vs What Is Right Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

Paul KNEW he was rightfully THE called Apostle of Christ to the Gentiles. However, Paul did not stand on HIS rights but deferred to God's calling in his life! We must not focus on what we believe is our RIGHT, but we must DO what is right in God's plan.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Paul knew what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Focus: Not His Rights But What Is Right Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

This is the 1st in a 3part series from 1 Cor 9: Paul's Focus: What made Paul such a great servant of God was his LASER focus on what God desired &called him to do! Our focus must be like Paul's so that we too can serve God where He has called us to serve

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Paul's FOCUS: A 3 Sermon Series in 1 Cor 9 Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist