Sermons on Darkness Falls:

Grace + Truth = Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 6, 2017

Most of us lean towards grace OR truth. Jesus was full of grace AND truth.

Title: Grace + Truth = Love Text: John 8:1-11? Bottom Line: Most of us lean towards grace OR truth. Jesus was full of grace AND truth. Intro Good Morning Real Life! Last week we kicked off a series called Tension. If you missed last week I would encourage you to hop online or go grab the podcast ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Work Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2017

Workers show the Godly value of work, when their labors are: 1) Submissive (Titus 2:9a), 2) Selfless (Titus 2:9b), not 3) Subjective (Titus 9c) or 4) Stealing (Titus 2:10a) but 5) Steady (Titus 2:10b)

The only scheme the New Testament knows for evangelization is personal, apart from the proclamation of God-called and anointed and gifted preachers. Approximately ninety percent of all people surveyed as to how it was that they came to know Jesus Christ pointed to a personal witness, a friend, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-10

Denomination: Other

Get Your "Stuff" Together Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Apr 24, 2017

Jesus never said you have to get your _______ (stuff) together and before you can follow Him. Rather He said come follow me and we will sort out your life as we go.

Title: Get your “stuff” together Text: Eph 4:1-6 Date: 3/23/17 Bottom Line: Jesus never said get your _______ (stuff) together and then come follow me. Intro Good morning Real Life… We are kicking off a new series this week called Misquoted. There’s a lot of people going around quoting Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I’m So Angry I Can’t See Strait Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 41 – 71

John 6: 41 – 71 I’m So Angry I can’t See Strait 41 The Jews then complained about Him, because He said, “I am the bread which came down from heaven.” 42 And they said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How is it then that He says, ‘I have come down from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rebekah: The Mother Of Esau And Jacob

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2017

Rebekah the Mother of Esau and Jacob, is a lesson in struggling through:1) A disappointed home (Genesis 25:19-21), 2) A distressed home (Genesis 25:22–23) and 3) A divided home (Genesis 25:24–28).

At the 2017 UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), language was introduced into the Agreed Conclusions document that labels “unpaid care work” (including the work of mothers) as a “burden” that should be eliminated through “recognizing, reducing, and redistributing,” including through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Other

Do All Religions Lead To God? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 19, 2017

This sermon was a part of a series titled, "Great Question" where we asked our congregation to text us questions they would like answers to through sermons. This particular sermon was my favorite of the series.

Today we are continuing our sermon series we are calling, “That’s A Great Question.” By the way, if you have a great question we want you to share it with us. You can text your great question to ______. This past week I read this excerpt from an article on Preaching Today’s website: “Buried ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Staying On The Road Of Sexual Purity

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jul 13, 2017

This sermon deals with singleness and sexuality and how spouses can help each other from jumping into sexual immorality.

The Church in a Messy World Staying on the Road of Sexual Purity 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 July 9th, 2017 Introduction: The last time we met we worked our way through the end of 1st Corinthians 6 in which Paul began teach on sexual purity. Some don’t like to hear sermons on sex. Preach a sermon or two on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Peoples Needs Trump Rules, Regulations, And Traditions

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

Our love for God is shown in our love of each other.

Title: Flipped Text: Mark 3:1-6 Bottom Line: Our love for God is shown in our love of each other. Intro Good morning Real Life… My name is Curtis and I’m the connections director here. It’s great to be here with you all on this holiday weekend. Just a reminder this is our LAST Sunday meeting at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Community

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

The best shot you and I have of following Jesus. The best shot you and I have of making it through the storms of this life is when we do life together.

The Others: Living In Community Bottom Line: The best shot you and I have of following Jesus. The best shot you and I have of making it through the storms of this life is when we do life together. Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis and I’m the Connections Director here. And it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Vs. God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do rich people believed in GOD? No. They think they are gods. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment. IV. TEXT: 1 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer - Hannah And The Lord Of Hosts!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 14, 2017

Hannah was desperate. Her desperation led to a time of intense prayer. Prayer then lead to full surrender and sacrifice. Full Surrender and Sacrifice lead to Celebration!

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Theme: Power of Prayer: Hannah and the Lord of Hosts! Hannah was desperate. Her desperation led to prayer. Prayer lead to surrender and sacrifice. Surrender and Sacrifice lead to Celebration! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Big Three" Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 6, 2017

Paul shares THREE (3) Major Things Every Church Needs to Be Successful in Christ : 1. Lives of Faith 2. Lives of Love 3. Lives of Hope

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Theme: Faith - Love - Hope Title: "The Big Three" Paul shares 3 Major Things Every Church Needs to Be Successful in Christ : 1. Lives of Faith 2. Lives of Love 3. Lives of Hope INTRO: The NBA basketball season is just around the corner. Already, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

In Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 29, 2017

A Reformation sermon focusing on the 5 Solas.

We were introduced to the “5 Solas” one year ago this weekend in a sermon called, “Engage with the Reformation.” The second part of that message will air on Moody Radio (89.3) Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. if you’d like to listen to it. Because the Protestant Reformation began 500 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Going With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2016

When we go with the gospel, some will receive it and others will reject it.

Going with the Gospel Mark 6:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill June 25-26, 2016 On January 23rd of this year, after $1 beer night at a hockey game at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Jake Strotman and his drinking buddies approached a band of Baptist street preachers. Strotman felt like these preachers were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Glorify God In Your Body! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2014

Paul challenged believers in Corinth to bring glory to God thru living spiritually disciplined lives and we are also challenged to glorify God thru living spiritually disciplined lives.

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 28, 2014 Date Preached: June 01, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Glorify God in Your Body! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Paul challenged believers in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist