Sermons on Difficulties:

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

What We Can Learn From The London Olympics 2012

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 14, 2012

What principals can we learn from the olympic athletes that show us how God desires His people to run and win the race of life.

What we can learn from the London Olympics 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2 Timothy 4:7 Introduction- We have been in the series “Nuts and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

To Claim The Name Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 5, 2012

In using the "I am" phrase/name, Jesus declared his deity. As a result, he dealt with many issues and conflicts from his contemporaries. WE may not be THE Son of God, but we are children of God and as a result must deal with the conflicts and issues of ou

1. Alexandra Flynn of Fremont, Nebraska, was looking forward to homecoming 2002. She left home in high spirits, but she did not have her high school ID with her. When the man at the door refused her admission without her ID, she went home to get it. Unable to find it, her mother went with her to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:56-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving In Difficult Times

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010

THANKSGIVING SERMON This is an expositon of Daniel chapter six with an alliterated application. In 2007, America's longstanding fiscal carelessness came gushing to the surface for all to see. Many lost jobs, investments and homes. Yet in difficult times,

Thanksgiving in Difficult Times Daniel 6:10 November 18 and 25, December 2, 2007 Dan 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Thinking About Quitting (Persistence)

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 6, 2011

Quitting is often the easiest course of action when you encounter hardships in your life, but Quitting should never be an option for the Christian when doing the Lord’s Will. Persistence must always be our course of action.

QUIT THINKING ABOUT QUITTING TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58; Hebrews 12:1-2 TITLE: PERSISTENCE INTRODUCTION: Anyone and everyone that has ever attempted to faithfully serve the Lord and to live a life that honors Christ has met continual opposition, disappointments, and discouragements. These often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Suffer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011

If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 4, 2011

Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to WALK the TALK, and live their faith out loud in a world where they would suffer because of that faith. We are called to WALK the TALK and live our faith out loud...

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 30, 2011 Date Preached: July 31, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Walking the Talk – Living the Life Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: “Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Storm

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 9, 2011

This message prepared & preached after the "TORNADOES" of April 27, 2011, of which our community was impacted. My prayer is that this will help us understand the tragedies.

Understanding the Storm Job 1:1-22 * This past Wednesday our world was rocked. As the forces of nature wreaked havoc on this state, our lives were forever altered. While we might like to believe that ‘we’ll get over it’ or that ‘we’ll simply get on it’, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Conduct And Our Worship Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011

“Why do people go to church or participate in worship services when it doesn’t make a difference in how they live each day?”

We are reading from the New Testament letter from James. James is found toward the end of the New Testament and it’s a small letter, just five short chapters. James, the writer, was the oldest half brother of Jesus Christ. He was also the brother of Jude who also wrote the epistle that bears his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The ‘who’, ‘why’ And ‘how’ Of The Christian’s Wilderness Experience

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Mar 11, 2011

A Lent 1 (First Sunday in Lent) sermon

THE ‘WHO’, ‘WHY’ AND ‘HOW’ OF THE CHRISTIAN’S WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE Introduction The cries on our lips, when we go through certain experiences are: ‘why is this happening to me?’ (with our hands on our head), ‘who is responsible for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fruit Of Our Lives

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015

The Jews consecrated their first-fruits to God as His in a special sense. All Christians are meant to be the first-fruits, the promise and earnest of better work (Romans 8:23). What are the fruits being manifested from your lives?

Opening illustration: In the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Kerri Strug faced the trial of her life. She had injured her ankle on the vault and was in great pain as she approached her final attempt to determine whether the U.S. gymnastics team would win the gold medal. She moved the crowd with an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Exactly Are You Doing In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Anyway?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is not saying to us. To understand, we need now to go through some highs and some lows, especially the valley of the shadow of death to appreciate what a loving God we have. Read on.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Toiling

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 6, 2014

What are you toiling with today?

Question: What are you toiling with today? “Toiling” : Doing arduous or unpleasant work; effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; Difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Hear A Sound

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Faith is born out of a personal experience with God and it is measured by your ability to withstand opposition, persecution, pressure and affliction.

The instant and moment a person accepts/acknowledges/believes in Christ as their Savior and Redeemer, they step into a reality that they never truly and really, actually knew existed before. In that instant and moment an individual comes into, for perhaps the first times in their life, a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Boundless Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 22, 2015

God's love knows no bounds. It is capable of touching every life and every situation.

Romans 5:1-11 "Boundless Love" INTRODUCTION What do you do after you have been set free? I heard a story several times about how the circus trains elephants to stay in captivity. I do not know if the story is true or not. As I understand the elephant trainers begin when the elephant is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran