Sermons on Cyrus The Great:

The Calling Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013

Here we read of the calling of some of the first disciples. The call of Jesus is a call to FOLLOW HIM.

The Calling of Jesus Brad Bailey - September 8, 2013 Intro football season officially started this past week... it unleashes the energy of fans. Lives that have been in slumber seem to awaken. What it means to be a "fan" really bears a breadth of intensity...default fan... the weekend fan... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Knelt Today Where Jesus Knelt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2013

Do you ever feel guilty about not spending enough time in prayer? Me too. But did you realize the Bible never told us how LONG we should pray? Instead it teaches us HOW to pray.

OPEN: There’s a favorite Christian song from years ago called “I walked today where Jesus walked” and it goes like this: “I walked today where Jesus walked, in days of long ago. I wandered down each path He knew, with reverent step and slow. Those little lanes, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Midst Of The Fire There Is A Fourth Man.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

We do not have to bow to the music of the world, but in the midst of the fire, in the midst of conflict we can remain true and faith to God despite what the consequences might be.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - October 7th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome… Last Sunday we were blessed at our Annual Women’s Day Service, as our speaker spoke on one hope. She spoke about a woman who apparently was hopeless, but when she met the man call Jesus, the one ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Generous Life

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 29, 2013

This message looks at how understanding what God has done for us, compels us to become generous as God's people. We cannot serve God and Money.

Living A Generous Life 10/26/13 Proverbs 3:1-10 Luke 19:1-10 Today we are in week six of our 40 Days of Community in which we have discovered we are Better Together as we work to build New Life At Calvary. Today we are going to talk about generosity. How many of you think our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Assessment Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 16, 2013

The Assessment of Discipleship - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Family – Maturity (vs 1-4) (2). The Field – Quantity (vs 5-9a) (3). The Temple – Quality (vs 9b-23) SERMON BODY Ill: • A Hallmark Father's Day card contained these words: • "Dad, thanks to your lectures I never change horses in the middle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Mark Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful For Our Perfection In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 25, 2013

When we are 'In Christ' we are made whole and complete... restoring us to a relationship with our Creator, leading us to maturity in faith and gives us a hope of what we have waiting for us... prepared by Christ FOR US!

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 22, 2013 Date Preached: November 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 4th Piling – Our Perfection in Christ Sermon Text: Philippians 3 [HCSB] Essence of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

... And He Did Not Go

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013

What does God command/expect from those He calls? I wonder how many Christians are working in the vineyard with a slave mentality? The time to serve the Lord is not when your older, have more time, or when you have more experience. The time is today!

“ . . . and he did not go” Matt. 21.28-32 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There is a trilogy of parables Jesus gives to the Chief Priests & Elders of the people (21.23) who had rejected John the Baptist and Jesus Himself. Matthew 21:23 (NASB) 23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Hope Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 4, 2013

Faith in the risen Lord awakens dead hope.

Title: Dead Hope Series: Waking the Dead Text: John 20:1-18 Truth: Faith in the risen Lord awakens dead hope. Aim: To help me live in the joy of the Lord rather than despair. Life ?: How does faith in the risen Lord change me? INTRODUCTION Residents of a town in Thailand flocked to the home of a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Our Fear Of Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2013

This sermon looks at the need to overcome our fears by looking at how God changed Gideon. Our church is considering merging with another church and fear has some people paralyzed.

Handling Our Fear Of Change Glenville 4/7/2013 Judges 6:1-28 Matthew 14:22-33 How many of you are afraid some things, and you don’t even know why? You just know that if you see it you are going to go the other way. Our professionals have identified 322 unique phobias. The word ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does True Discipleship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 14, 2013

What is a true disciple? What do we think when we hear the word 'discipleship'? What does 'true discipleship' really look like? Paul speaks to the Ephesian church and reveals the true meaning and purpose of discipleship...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 12, 2013 Date Preached: April 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Discipleship Look Like? Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 [NLT] Introduction: This morning we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Torn In Two: Decisions

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2013

I would like us to pause today as we look at the life of King Rehoboam and reflect on the decision that faced him, the decision process, and the result of his decision that affected an entire nation.

A KINGDOM TORN IN TWO CHAPTER 14, “THE STORY” 1 KINGS 12:1-19 INTRODUCTION AND UPPER STORY Where to go to college To stay with your spouse or get a divorce What industry or job you should have To adopt a child or not To marry or not to marry… who to marry To change jobs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word To The Wise On Fearing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2013

Fear God? Seriously? I thought that was "so" Old Testament. But 18 times Proverbs repeats the theme that wise people will "fear the LORD". Can fearing God actually be a good thing?

OPEN: A policeman was walking his beat. I don’t know if he was writing a ticket or watching a suspicious individual, but he was distracted enough that he barely felt the tug on his coat. He turned, and there stood a little girl. “Can I help you?” the policeman asked her. “My mommy told me that if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Broke Preachers

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013

Peter and John were just two broke preachers but they were God’s preachers and that's what made the difference.

Introduction: When Jesus called on His disciples, He did not sit them down one by one to negotiate their salary. He did not ask them for a resume, He did not ask them for a reference because no one knew them better than He did. There’s no explanation in the Bible as why He chose His twelve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does True Fellowship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2013

True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist