Sermons on Desires:

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

The Battle Within! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

It is one thing to accept what Christ has done for us - but quite another thing to experience our salvation as personal and real.

"The Battle Within" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 3 Text: Gal. 5:16-17; Rom 7:21-23 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 9, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Galatians 5:16-17 "So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-23, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Union With Christ In Prayer And Suffering

Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2002

"And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" John 17:3

Theme: Union with Christ in prayer and suffering Text: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11 Prayer is the heartbeat of the Christian life and it is therefore not surprising that Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer. In John 17, sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly” Prayer, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11, Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soulically Satisfied - Divinely Dissastisfied

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Dec 8, 2001

As Christians, should we be satisfied or dissatisfied? The answer is both. This sounds like a bit of a paradox – and it is

Soulically Satisfied & Divinely Dissastisfied  As Christians, should we be satisfied or dissatisfied?  The answer is both  This sounds like a bit of a paradox – and it is  We are to be soulically satisfied yet divinely dissatisfied Phil 4:11-14 11 Not that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-14, Luke 12:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doctrines Of Demons

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2004

A sermon on modern day doctrines of demons

Sermon for 10/31/2004 Doctrines of Demons 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction: Ben Alexander in a recent Lookout said that he and a friend went to a nearby town called Cassadaga in Florida. In this town Spiritualism abounds and many homes are occupied by psychic mediums. It was a Sunday afternoon and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Been Homesick Lately?

Contributed by Mark Evans on Jan 7, 2004

Meant to "encourage" the saints in his\her endurance in the race in that whenever we feel "homesick for heaven" that it can and should be a reminder to us of our "purpose" and "perspective" here on earth; and exhorts the Christian to live "enlight of His

Have You Been Homesick Lately? TEXT: 2 Cor. 5:1-8 Intro. Sometimes we get tired, sometimes we feel alone, and sometimes we feel misunderstood, other times we have feelings of frustration and weariness. We get hurt, we make mistakes, we make bad decisions, bad things seem to happen, loved ones - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, John 15:18-19

A Blind Man"S Cry

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Blind Bartimaus a picture of a sinner such as I

A Blind Man’s Cry (Mark 10:46-52) Intro. We see here a picture of a man who was without sight, who heard about Jesus, and cried out for mercy. Too often we hear salvation described in such a light way we get the idea, it’s just turning over a new leaf. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Antodote For A Troubled Life

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003

I must use this period of ministry in addressing those very special saint who are experiencing UNUSUAL TROUBLE and are TROUBLED thereby. I need to address you because You and Your Experience has been Overlooked and given Too Little Attention by the minist

“Trouble in my way, I have to cry sometimes. So much trouble, I have to cry sometimes. I lay awake at night, but that’s alright; Because I know Jesus will fix it after awhile.” Here we are again. I want to use this ‘Preaching Moment’ to deal with what’s going on underneath our skin. So, WE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Restoration

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2003

Daniel found restoration as he had a burden for an answer, searched the scriptures, prayed with a repentant heart and was loved by God. We can find restoration in just the same way.

Looking for Restoration. Jeremiah 25:8 Therefore the LORD Almighty says this: "Because you have not listened to my words, 9:I will summon all the peoples of the north and my servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon." declares the LORD, "and I will bring them against this land and its inhabitants and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of Ruth

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Oct 25, 2006

The story of Ruth is one of the most beloved in the Bible; it is a story of love; of the favor of God; of relationships and redemption

Introduction: The story of Ruth is set during a harsh and bitter time in the history of the nation of Israel. It was a time ruled by interim governors or judges as the Scriptures call them. There was no King and there was no Prophet so the voice of God was heard only sporadically in the land. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jul 2, 2007

The Bible does offer great advice and instruction on how to deal with and overcome many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

Living Beyond the “Down and Out” II (Advice adapted from Rick Warren’s “God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions”) {DVD – Laughter is Contagious} [ILLUS: “Laughter Really is the Best medicine” states Sue Casiglia – Lets look at some highlights from her study: > The affect of laughter on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Holiness

A Little R & R. . .and R Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 26, 2007

Fourth in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit in bringing about refreshing and rest

Intro: Growing up liking to watch M*A*S*H – Going to Tokyo for some R & R In the midst of all the power, there is another work that the Holy Spirit actively desires to do in our lives. He desires to provide us with a little R&R. . .and R. Not Rest and Relaxation, but Repentance and Refreshing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord's Prayer: Model Of Submission

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 20, 2007

The Lord’s prayer is all about submission to God. It is about dedicating my heart to becoming like God’s heart. It’s full ocntext is simple submission to the will and plan of God.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310) 213-4586 Deacon Mike Chavez (310) 379-9058 The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer about submission to Almighty God. Once we view it in that context we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender: Smack Down 2005

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

What is it going to cost you, surrendering to God?

William Borden. Heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from high School in 1904 a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He wrote home saying, I’m going to give my life to prepare for the mission field. When he made his decision, he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Happiness Trap Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006

Learning about fairy tale endings.

THE TRUTH ABOUT HAPPINESS The Happiness Trap Proverbs 28:14 Take your Bibles and turn to the last chapter in the book of Cinderella. The last verse reads…”and they lived happily ever after.” Please turn to the last chapter in the book of Sleeping Beauty. The last verse reads…”and they lived ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational