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Lessons I Learned From My Dog

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". This message shows how God used Sammy to teach us!

Lessons I Learned From My Dog On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". We will indeed miss him--we already do. I was thinking the night he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13

Denomination: Bible Church

An Elaboration Of The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 30, 2021

First John 3:4-10 teaches us about the indispensable necessity for holy living.

Scripture Let’s read 1 John 3:4-10: 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Transformer--Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2021

This sermon deals with God’s desire to transform us from what we are to what God is calling us to be. God would rather transform us than sentence us to judgment.

The True Transformer 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 August 1, 2021 2Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 One of my favorite super heroes was Optimus Prime in the Transformer series. The transformers were these giant robots who could transform themselves to having the shape of truck, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-11, Luke 22:31-33, Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Present Need For Reformation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 15, 2017

Jesus' message to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6 teaches us about our present need for reformation.

Scripture On October 31, 1517, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther posted Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That might seem strange to us, but it was the normal manner of conducting scholarly debate in Luther’s day, as evidenced by his preface to Ninety-Five ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Crosses

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and what we can learn from what each person was focused on.

THREE CROSSES Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One person died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and find out what we can learn from what each person was focused on. 1) The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm Against The World Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 22 from Philippians. The message continues a discussion concerning our need to stand against the evil world system in which we live.

“Stand Firm Against the World” We in the section of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where he instructs them in some specific actions or behaviors that facilitate joy no matter what. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ Exalting Christ in everything is a foundation for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mythology 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

Spiritual myths are abundant. My goal today is to acquaint you with some introductory information that will help you navigate these spiritual myths.

Series: Mythbusters “Mythology 101” John 8:31-32 Open I have really good news this morning. We won’t have any financial concerns for quite some time to come! We’re going to have enough money to do anything we’ve ever dreamed of doing. The good news came ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Real Deal Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS Jesus; the Real Deal Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION -There is some great stuff happening with the Adventureland Ministries for kids back there. -They are celebrating the end of their first workshop today and will be starting a new one on the life of David next week. -Get your kids back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beating The Devil

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 6, 2017

A sermon on Christ's victory over the three temptations of the devil.

The First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 4:1-11 True Spiritual Power On Tuesday (2/28/17), NPR’s On Point program did a segment on “Video Games for Adults.” According to the story, “More adult Americans are playing more video games for more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Truthness Part 2 Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 27, 2014

Those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ are assured of eternal life.

Believing II Title: Truthiness (Part 2) Text: I John 5:11-13 Thesis: Those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ are assured of eternal life. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with us as people who value: • Belonging to a caring faith community. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Overall Outlook Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

An overall outlook on the letter from Jude to the church, touching several of the subjects brought forth in this letter. An introductory sermon to a verse by verse study of the letter.

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 25, 2014 Date Preached: June 25, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Book of Jude Sermon Title: An overall outlook Sermon Text: Jude 1:1-25 [ESV] Essence of the Text: Jude warned of false teachers ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 22, 2015

We remember those who have fought and died for a cause greater than themselves. In this spiritual war in which we Christian soldiers are engaged, how will we be remembered as a "good soldier"?

How will you be remembered? Introduction: This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend and it usually marks the start of summer vacation and there will be many people that will make a run to the lake because it is the first 3 day weekend of warmer weather. But the holiday is designed to honor all those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Joined By Abner Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2020

Second Samuel 3:1-21 shows us several features of God's kingdom.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we have seen David lament the death of King Saul. Then, David, to whom God had promised the kingdom of Israel, was finally anointed as king—but only over Judah. “And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reset Button For The Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 8, 2020

As mankind, we are made of the physical, mental and spiritual. In each of these the LORD has given us reset button. God has placed a reset button in this life for us that is meant to revive us, refresh us, transform us, and change our behavior.

Introduction: Last week we began our two-part study on “The Reset Button.” Let me give you a quick recap of what we learned last week. We learned that the One True God is one God composed of three natures. He is composed of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. After He created the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Fellowship With God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 14, 2021

First John 1:5-2:2 shows us what is involved in having fellowship with God.

Scripture I recently started a sermon series on the Letters of John. False teaching was infiltrating the churches in the region of Ephesus for which the Apostle John was responsible. The false teachers were teaching that they had a knowledge of God that was available only to the spiritual elite. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed