Sermons on Covenant Power:

Herod's Story

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 30, 2018

In Matthew 2:13-23, we see the Christmas story through the lens of Herod the Great. In this passage we learn that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world!

MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. And I’m sure most if you did. • But maybe some of you didn’t. • Maybe the much-sung words of "have a Holly jolly Christmas" wouldn't describe this time of year for you. • Maybe you wouldn’t describe this season ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:13, Matthew 2:14, Matthew 2:15, Matthew 2:16, Matthew 2:17, Matthew 2:18, Matthew 2:19, Matthew 2:20, Matthew 2:21, Matthew 2:22, Matthew 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unappreciated

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 27: 1 – 34

1 Chronicles 27: 1 – 34 Unappreciated 27 And the children of Israel, according to their number, the heads of fathers’ houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers, served the king in every matter of the military divisions. These divisions came in and went out month by month ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 27:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Retaking Our Safe Spaces

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 3, 2019

Theme: Victory Over Evil - What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30: 1 - 31 Theme: Victory Over Evil Title: Retaking Your Safe Space What do you do when your safe space has been invaded? What do you do when you are ambushed or face defeat? In this story about Ziklag, David shows us how to turn our(s) defeat into victory/victories. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Loving The Brethren-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2016

8 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VIII—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Hurricane Matthew(Oct. 4-10, 2016)—Haiti & the Bahamas were on the north-eastern side of Matthew as it traveled between themselves & Cuba. The residents of Haiti experienced a loss ~900+/- lives. They had already been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Smyrna: A Crushed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

A look at the Church of Smyrna

The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sweet Path Of Obedience

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 18, 2018

This sermon focuses on the topic of OBEDIENCE - I. Obedience - A Present Experience II. Obedience - Empowered through Our Daily Walk With God III. Obedience - Transformational

Title: The Sweet Path of Obedience Scripture: John 6:1 - 21; Genesis 2:16; Revelation 22:14 Theme: Obedience This sermon focuses on the topic of OBEDIENCE - I. Obedience - A Present Experience II. Obedience is Empowered through Our Daily Walk With God III. Obedience is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With A Weasel

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 23, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 1: 1 – 27

2 Samuel 1: 1 – 27 Dealing with a weasel 1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag, 2 on the third day, behold, it happened that a man came from Saul’s camp with his clothes torn and dust on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Easter People

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 1, 2013

Easter morning sermon on people who carry the resurrection story into their lives and what it looks like.

Well, good morning. Happy Easter! He has risen! He has risen indeed! Since it is Resurrection Sunday, I thought we would start out by reading through the resurrection story that is found in Luke 24:1-12. (Scripture read here.) Isn’t that a great story? It’s not only a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

'out Of The Frying-Pan, Into The Fire' ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 12, 2013

Saul’s Jealousy, David’s loss, Jonathan's friendship

SERMON OUTLINE: Saul’s Jealousy David’s loss Jonathan's friendship SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two friends were walking through the woods when they thought they heard something. • They turned around and saw a big black bear coming towards them. • Both men started to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

How Is The Bible Different Than All Other Books? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

This "big picture" overview of the Bible is designed to excite people about entering into The Bible Questions Campaign and studying the Bible on their own. It describes the Bible’s composition, structure, reliability and accuracy.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014

Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2012

Acknowledge that God is, that God is here, and that God is holy. Then allow Him to use you to make Him known to a world in desperate need of Him. Do that; or else, be a fool!

Three years ago (2009), Leonard Mlodinow shared a story in The Wall Street Journal from the life of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio: During the summer of 1945, right after World War II had ended, Yankee slugger, Joe DiMaggio, returned to baseball after serving as a soldier during the war. Not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Murder In My Mouth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 29, 2012

Because people matter to God, they must matter to us.

Murder in my Mouth Exodus 20:13 Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/12 A little more than a week ago our country was reminded again how murder causes mayhem and shakes us to our core. In this premeditated and raw disregard for life, a man murdered twelve people and injured dozens more. Indeed, it was a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Part Of God's Forever Family? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

Jesus uses the example of His biological family to teach that we can be a part of another family, a spiritual family and how we can be a part of God’s forever family.

INTRODUCTION Families have always mattered to God. Before He created the nation or the church, He created a family. Someone said families are like fudge candy—mostly sweet, but with a few nuts! We’re going to talk about being a part of God’s forever family today. Today is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

That's Not Fair! No, That's Grace! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is a picture of God's grace.

INTRODUCTION One of the most common internet urban myths spread by emails is that Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, once spoke to a high school graduation and shared some practical life rules. Bill Gates never did that. But California educator, Charles Sykes, DID create the rules attributed to Bill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist