Sermons on Dark Times:

Living As Conquerors In The Age Of Coronavirus

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 1, 2020

Conquering Christians lock into the love of Christ.

Here’s a question: Do you see the Bible as a collection of stories or as one story? If we see the Bible as simply disconnected stories, our tendency will be to make the Bible all about us and how we’re supposed to behave. If we see the central narrative of Scripture as the story about God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Peter 1:3, Romans 8:1, 1 Chronicles 16:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2018

Chapter two of Galatians has been Paul’s biographical defense of his Apostolic authority and the Gospel. After he defended the truth of the Gospel against Peter’s hypocritical actions he explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone

W. M. Clow, in his book: The Cross in the Christian Experience, summarized the true distinction between human true faith and religion. He said: “The deepest heresy of all, which corrupts churches, leavens creeds with folly, and swells our human hearts with pride, is salvation by works. “I believe,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

What’s A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2012

God specifies the purpose of a family in the Genesis account through: 1)The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of what a family is for.

What constitutes a family? Who has a legitimate role in defining this? With marriage considered a legal affair, the Canadian courts have created one of the broadest definitions in the world. Whether its considering the situation of polygamy in Bountiful BC, to homosexual unions and the recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other

Eternal Security & Apostasy Series

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

This sermon examines the question of Eternal Security and Apostasy and what the Bible teaches concerning these things.

Eternal Security & Apostasy: Can a Child of God Fall from Grace and Be Lost? One of the major points of Calvinism is "the eternal security of the believer" or perseverance of the saints." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

The logos of the cross, the message of the cross is that Christ crucified is the power and wisdom of God.

Spiritual Power 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 For our culture the big event today is not church. It’s the Giants and the Patriots in what we call the Superbowl. Who knows how many words have been spent analyzing who has the wisest strategy to win? Which advertisers will create the best commercials and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Spiritual maturity comes not in some “new” teaching, but through a deeper grasp of the cross of Christ.

Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 3 For those of you who are new, we are in a series called Spiritual Wisdom in a Foolish World, looking at deep roots of our faith. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in ancient Corinth in Greece. The churches there were filled with immature people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where Does God Live Today? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

God's collective address, the church, and God's individual address, a believer. A discussion about how the things Jesus did in the temple courts are the things He wants to do in us today.

INTRODUCTION Everybody seems to be on a diet these days. Scientists are making amazing discoveries every day about nutrition and diet. If you’re struggling to lose weight these recent scientific findings may help you. Scientists have discovered: (1) If nobody sees you eat food, it has no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Presence Of God

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 13, 2018

Spiritual Mindfulness is described.

Practicing the Presence of God: Spiritual Mindfulness by Daniel Keeran, MSW, College of Mental Health Counselling www.ctihalifax.com Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Living By Your Computer?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2018

God never intended for us to live by our souls, by our minds. He designed our new nature to lead us. But too many Christians are still yielding to their minds and not the life of God on the inside of them.

The title of the message this morning is “Are you living by your computer?” I’m not talking about your laptop. I’m not talking about your Dell. I’m not talking about your Mac. Turn to Genesis 1. Today we’re going to look at the first Adam and the last Adam. Jesus is the last Adam. He came to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Philippians 2:1-5, Mark 12:29-31, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Offering Ourselves To God

Contributed by Sidney Yuan on Nov 11, 2013

Christians should offer ourselve to God as living sacrifice. This sacrifice should be hold and that's the only acceptable way to God. To be holy, we should not be conformed to this world but be transformed by renewing of our mind.

Offering Ourselves to God This month’s sermon series is on stewardship. The topic of today’s sermon is Offering ourselves to God. The title of the sermon was determined way back in the beginning of the year. The obvious Scripture that came to mind is Romans 12:1, 2. In Romans 12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Handle Burdens Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

There are three kinds of burdens: The kind we share; the kind of we bear; and the kind we wear.

INTRODUCTION On my mission trips to China, I’ve noticed the standard of living keeps rising. More Chinese people are driving cars, and because of American fast food, they are getting overweight as well. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed yet—the main mean of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Message From A Friend Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 2, 2014

Have you ever had a friend that was so close that they could come to you and tell you where you were wrong? A true friend will not allow you to continue down a path of destruction...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2012 Date Preached: February, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: A Message from a Friend Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:1-17 [ESV] – Read – v1-3 here 1Paul, called by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

So Soon Removed

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 12, 2016

To establish that these saints have become removed from the gospel of Christ, the message that was ordained by God from eternity, unto another gospel. This lesson deals with the false notion of “once saved, always saved.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Grace of Christ 2. The Gospel of Christ 3. The Goodness of Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we will be endeavoring to discuss the subject: “So Soon Removed.” It is important that we understand that the grace of God can only be obtained through the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2014

So often we play things safe believing that if we 'stay put' and if we don't move... that all will be well, but that is FAR from the truth...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 04, 2014 Date Preached: January 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-19 [ESV] Introduction: 10Now there was a disciple at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

In Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 20, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 through 13

Hebrews 12: 1 – 13 In Training 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel