Sermons on Defeating Sin:

Envy Is The Green Monster Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

Envy is an underhanded enemy that chaffs at many Christians and spoils our joy.

When the early church fathers developed this list of the seven deadly sins, they knew well what they were talking about. Today we look at the sin of envy. There are 2 reasons this is an important sermon for us. First, Envy is the sin no one talks about. We boast about other sins, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fleeing Fugitive Faces Frightened Fellows Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 6, 2008

Ceasing their prayers, the frightened sailors took up a time honored ritual of casting lots. When the lots fell to Jonah, he knew he had to confess. He ran from God-but he could not run now: it was time for the truth.

JONAH 1:7 FLEEING FUGITIVE FACES FRIGHTENED FELLOWS I. FAILURE: A. Fates. B. Faith. C. Fanaticism. II. FINDINGS: A. Facts? B. Fortitude? C. Focus? III. FIXATION: A. Foreigner. B. Feelings. C. Forlornness. The scene before us in these first seven verses of Jonah, Chapter One ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Homosexuality - How Should I Respond Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What is the biblical teaching on Homosexuality and how should Christians treat homosexuals

Too Hot to Handle - Homosexuality Slide Series Intro Today, we begin a new series entitled “Too Hot to Handle.” We will be dealing with and discussing topics that are hotly debated in our society and even the church. We will look at the biblical teaching or biblical principals that interact with ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting Change Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Newton’s First Law of Motion states: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Do the forces of sin around you compel you to change?

Turn with me to Ezra 9. EZRA 9:3-5 After putting it off for a long time, a man finally went to the doctor. After the examination and all of the tests and blood work, the doctor just shook his head. He told the man, “You are in terrible shape. In order to pull out of this, you’re going to have ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Guilty As Charged

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 11

GUILTY AS CHARGED (2 SAMUEL 12:1-25) A convicted felon, sentenced to death merely for stealing a horse, protested at the bar to the judge against the injustice of being condemned. He cried, “For it is very hard, my lord, to hang a poor man for stealing a horse.” The judge answered, “Sir, you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listening To Lies Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 6, 2008

When Eve listened to Satans lies she chose to ignore God’s truth

Listening to Lies Genesis 3 Essential 100 Message Series January 6, 2008 Evening Service Introduction Writing letters of recommendation can be hazardous--tell the truth and you might get sued if the contents are negative. Robert Thornton, a professor at Lehigh University, has a collection of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

God Our Creator

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2007

The creation of man was unique in all of God’s creation. Only in the creation of man did God breathe a living soul.

God Our Creator Genesis 1:1-5, 26 In the beginning God In the beginning God created In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 19:1 – “The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship.” When you look at the vastness of the universe, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hatching Snake Eggs

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

This morning I want to look at v. 5 especially, and the idea of hatching snake eggs and spinning spider webs. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that in the world today there is a serious breakdown of holiness even among God's people.

HATCHING SNAKE EGGS ISAIAH 59:1 8 Living in the country has so many advantages that I had forgotten about. The scenery, the freshness of the air, the crickets playing their music in the night. And there is also the opportunity for seeing some of God's most beautiful creatures... (do the snake) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-8

How To Get It Right When You Have It All Wrong

Contributed by Larry Finley on Feb 16, 2010

We are tempted to keep a stiff upper lip and take a deep breath and go on with our life when we have really messed up.

HOW TO GET IT RIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG 2/3/10 Genesis 13:1-8 S__ L__ R __ 1. RECOGNITION IS REQUIRED 1-7 A. UNSATISFIED LIVING 1-4 1. No Purpose 2. No Passion 3. No Power B. UNUSABLE TESTIMONY 5-7 1. Compromise 5 2. Conflict 6-7 2. SEPARATION IS REQUIRED 8-13 A. SEDUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Without God Life Makes No Sense. Ecclesiastes

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 12, 2012

God blessed this man with everything that most humans try to achieve in life and he surpasses them all because of God's blessings of knowledge and riches.

"Without God life makes no sense." Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 We come to the midpoint in our study in Ecclesiastes and I have always thought the reasoning and thoughts of Solomon in Proverbs ...Song of Solomon and here in Ecclesiastes are really fascinating. Why are his thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Some Thoughts On Restoration Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

AS WE COME TO THE END OF THE BOOK OF HOSEA, WE END ON A POSITIVE NOTE, THAT OF GOD’S FINAL EXHORTATION TO REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION. SO, IN THIS PASSAGE I FIND TEN SIGNIFICANT THOUGHTS ON REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION.

SOME THOUGHTS ON RESTORATION HOSEA 14: INTRODUCTION: AS WE COME TO THE END OF THE BOOK OF HOSEA, WE END ON A POSITIVE NOTE, THAT OF GOD’S FINAL EXHORTATION TO REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION. SO, IN THIS PASSAGE I FIND TEN SIGNIFICANT THOUGHTS ON REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION. 1. IN ORDER TO RETURN ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 6 - Like A Deer From The Hunter Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 8, 2011

This is a study into Proverbs chapter six.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Six We now turn to chapter six of Proverbs. LIKE A DEER FROM THE HUNTER 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Life In Christ–what Does It Mean? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 29, 2012

So if we are eternally justified and declared 'not guilty' in God's court of law, what does this mean for us? Can we now live as we please? Paul addresses that very issue in our passage this morning turn to Rom 6:1-14

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 23, 2012 Date Preached: February 26, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: A New Life In Christ–What Does It Mean? Sermon Text: Romans 6:1-14 [ESV] Introduction: Now over the past ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Too Hungry For Words Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Sin, Salvation, our response to the gospel

TOO HUNGRY FOR WORDS Matt 7: 21-23 (p 686) September 11, 2011 INTRODUCTION: One of the consequences of having three stents put in your heart and being diabetic is your diet is going to change. In fact it’s not a diet. It really does become a life style where you’re trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“what Subject Is Important Enough To Be In 45 Of Jeremiah’s 52 Chapters?”

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2011

This sermon looks at the biggest subject in Jeremiah: idolatry.

Talking About It Again And Again And Again: The biggest subject in Jeremiah is that God’s people had wandered off after idols. - Jeremiah 2:5, 11, 13. - v. 5, 11 – Following worthless idols. - Back in Israel’s day the idols were usually literal idols. Figures of wood or clay ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist