Sermons on Culture:

Don’t Miss The Bus (Living Between The First Advent And The Second Advent)

Contributed by Reg Watson on Dec 29, 2009

We live in between the first advent (Jesus’ birth) and the second advent (Jesus’ second coming). During this in between time we have the opportunity to make our hearts and lives ready for Jesus’ return.

Don’t Miss the Bus 2 Peter 3:3-4 & 8-15a December 27, 2009 When I lived in Kansas City attending seminary, I worked as a school bus driver. Now I’ve got to tell you, if the Discovery channel wanted to do a real Reality Show, the producers should have ridden around on my bus with me. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-15

Denomination: Holiness

Same Old Same Old - Our Faithful God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 4, 2010

Many things change, but our faithful God never changes, and we can rest in His faithfulness.

The Same Old Same Old TCF Sermon Text January 3, 2010 Things change, don�t they? Things about our life, our looks, our love, our work, our living circumstances. For some of us, 2010 begins looking much different than life looked when we began 2009. Some of us have more children. All of us ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Sabbath Holy Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 26, 2009

Discusses the 4th Commandment and if and how the sabbath applies under the New Testament.

Keep the Sabbath Holy The Sabbath in the Old Testament The Sabbath was given to man as a Blessing The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s rest The Sabbath was given to man as a sign of the Old Covenant The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s Mercy The Sabbath in the Gospels Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legalist Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2009

If we are indwelled by the 9 characteristics/fruits of the Holy Spirit when we are saved, why is it then we have so many ’professing’ believers who seem to do whatever is in their power to steal the joy and kill the fellowship of the local church?

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2009 Date Preached: August 02, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Legalist! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 [NLT] Introduction: This morning I am sure you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

The gospel is the good news of God’s saving activity in the person and work of Christ to sinful humanity.

INTRODUCTION On Sundays we will be going through a sermon series from the book of Colossians that will consist of 23 messages (Lord willing) starting with next Sunday and ending this November. Over the next 24 Thursdays I have planned the Lord has given me 16 messages leaving just 8 Thursdays ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: *other

Rulers Disarmed Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

God disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them in Christ’s work at the cross.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verse 15 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. This verse completes Paul’s paragraph in which he is helping the Colossian believers and us to understand all that we have in Christ; all that is true ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: *other

Christian Service Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009

Christians have the only truly satisfying and fulfilling reason to go to work: It’s to worship God.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:22-4:1. We are continuing our study of the letter to the Colossians. In verse 17 where Paul said that we are to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, which means to do it in a manner that is influenced by the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: *other

Being Ready Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 30, 2009

Prepare for a delay, but be ready today.

Being Ready Matthew 25:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill 8/30/09 When I provide premarital counseling for couples I always tell them that it’s much easier to plan a wedding than it is to have a good marriage. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of officiating at many weddings and at most of them something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ My Example Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Christ my example

Reading: Philippians chapter 2 verses 1-30: Ill: • Story told about a Jewish man in New York who bought a little shop; • Problem was it was squeezed in between two gigantic department stores. • He wondered what to call his little shop, • After much thought he had a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

3 D Christianity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 10, 2011

Luke 9:23 gives three steps to becoming a Disciple... Deny... Disconnect and Devote.

3 D Christianity Luke 9:23 If you have your bibles, turn to Luke, Chapter 9 and we will begin with verse 23. If you don’t have your bibles… SHAME ON YOU! Please use the one in the pew this week… and bring your own next week. Today I am going to be asking and discussing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Authority And Christian Experience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 16, 2011

The basis for our faith and practise must be the authority of God’s Word, and not our own personal experience. This concept is explored through referring to the instruction Jesus provided to people who had believed Him.

“Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2009

On the surface the Parable of the Good Samaritan appears to be a simple story about being kind. It’s actually much deeper than that. This story is designed to show each of us how sinful and selfish we really are and that our only hope of going to heaven

Knowing Our Neighbors Luke 10:25-37 Rev. Brian Bill 6/14/09 The story of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus. There are hospitals named after him and his name has become an idiom for unusual kindness and extraordinary care for the hurting. The “Good Sam RV Club” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Artificial Righteousness: Glorifying In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 4, 2009

Glorifying in the flesh is a form of Artificial Righteousness which is motivated by 1) Religious Pride, 2) Cowardice, & 3)hypocrisy.

The news has been filled with week with statistics, world wide reports, deaths and fear from the H1N1 human influenza virus, previously known as swine flu. One of the most distasteful elements of this situation has been the various reactions to it. Minute by minute coverage from many news agencies ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-13

Denomination: Other

The Twelve, Part 3

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part three of a seven-part series on Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on Andrew and Peter.

It is amazing isn’t it? Just to be able to see these common men with an uncommon calling. That is what we have been looking at in this series, "The Twelve". We have been looking at twelve men that Jesus selected to be a part of his team, to be a part of his staff, to be a part of those that were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Secret Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 5, 2013

We can find the “1 Secret” to contentment for:1) A Contented Person Is Satisfied with Little (Phil. 4:11), 2) A Contented Person Is Independent from Circumstances (Phil. 4:12) and, 3) A Contented Person Is Strengthened by Divine Power (Phil. 4:13)

Philippians 4:11-13. [11] Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. [12] I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. [13] ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Other