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My Schedule Is A Hot Mess Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The main idea is to find time to rest, spend time with God, and give God control of our schedules to bring order to our chaotic lives.

Remember how God created the world in six days and then chilled on the seventh? He wasn't wiped out, but He wanted to show us that taking a break is important. So, we gotta find time to chill too. It's not just about catching some Z's, but also about taking a day to do something cool or just relax. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, John 5:17

Topics: Time Management, Productivity, Work-Life Balance, Prioritization

The Easter Surprise

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Children’s Easter Message 2002

The Easter Surprise Matthew 28:5-6 Children’s Message Easter Sunday: March 31, 2002 How many of you had an Easter Egg Hunt this year? What is this? (Hold up an empty large plastic Easter Egg) What are these Easter Eggs for? People hide them. You look for them, find them and open them. Usually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Revelation 15 -17 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Rev Chapter 15 -17

Revelation 15: 1) there is the sign of God’s judgment in heaven. The scene in heaven strikes reverence in the human heart. The scene in heaven is said to be a sign: ð A sign that is great and awesome ð A sign of seven mighty angels or messengers prepared to go forth for God ð A sign of seven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "Enoughness" Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 8, 2009

As believers we sing songs, read stories and hear messages about Jesus, but do we truly believe or even realize who Jesus really is to us?

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 3, 2009 Date Preached: September 6, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Back To School – Believers Edition! Sermon Title: The ‘Enoughness’ of Christ! Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-17 Introduction: Just recently in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer Change God's Mind? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2019

Prayer isn’t about changing God’s mind; it’s about changing my mind so my will lines up with His will.

Does Prayer Change God’s Mind? Rev. Brian Bill August 24-25, 2019 If our questions aren’t addressed properly, it’s easy to become confused. Listen to how some children answered a few Bible questions: • The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus and Laxatives. • Lot’s wife was a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:10-14, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 46:9-10, James 4:2, Exodus 8:13, Genesis 6:6, Matthew 6:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2016

In “The Journey of Faith” from Psalm 23, we experience: 1) God’s provision (Psalm 23:1–3) and 2) God’s protection (Psalm 23:4–6).

Psalm 23:1–6. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Other

The Essential Doctrine Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 7, 2025

Only because Jesus is both God and man can he act as our substitute and our mediator.

Our topic this morning is The Incarnation, the event in which the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity, took on humanity and became a man. This is what we celebrate at Christmas, the infant Jesus born to Mary, a baby who is not only a normal human child but who is also the God of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Walls Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.

Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Folded Clothes

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Apr 12, 2003

There is a lot to be learned from folded clothes!

FOLDED CLOTHES (An Easter Sermon) SCRIPTURE : "Then cometh Simon Peter following him and went into the sepulcher and seeth the linen clothes, And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other ...read more

Scripture: John 20:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Looking For Jesus? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon celebrates the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, emphasizing its reality and the hope it brings, while encouraging reflection on God's profound love.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with each of you today, united under the banner of our Risen Savior. As we gather in this sacred space, let us take a moment to reflect on the incredible love of our God, a love that transcends our understanding, a love that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Easter, Sunday

Psalm 16 Title: The Prayer Of A Righteous Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 13, 2018

No study of this psalm can be complete unless we see, somewhere in its shadows, the glorious person of whom David was a type, the great, glorious Savior of mankind.

March 30, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 16 Title: The Prayer of a righteous Man A Psalm of David. Michtam of David. Psalm 16 (KJV) 1Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3 But to the saints that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Communion Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 6, 2016

The Epi center of Easter week still sends shock waves rippling through people’s heart and souls today. The earthquake’s which occurred back there in time are still shaking and quaking throughout this world thousands of years later!

Opening Video: Gateway video on Aftershocks Series: After shock! Thesis: Easter left an aftershock which has shook the world throughout the last few thousand’s years. You can still feel the aftershocks of Easter weekend today in our churches, in communion, in worship and all over the world. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Groanings Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Where is the Lord Jesus right now? He is actually here in the person of the Spirit. He is interceding for me. He is interceding for you. The Bible says there is one mediator between God and man. Isn’t it good to know Jesus is praying for you?

INTRODUCTION There was a lady who had a female parrot and the only thing the parrot said was, “Let’s pray.” Well, the lady met a man at a parrot lover’s meeting and he had a male parrot who never said anything but “Let’s kiss.” Eventually the man and woman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection - The Real Reason For Hope And Optimism

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 27, 2002

What makes you hopeful and optimistic? Only one thing really works, and here it is.

John 20:10-18: THE RESURRECTION: THE REAL REASON FOR HOPE AND OPTIMISM This past week there was a major earthquake in Afghanistan – the death toll is pretty high, and it continues to rise. Earthquakes always mean trouble. But not always. On Easter morning, the Bible tells us that there was an ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Something You Can Count On

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

There is much that you cannot count on in this world. But God’s Word is one thing that will always stand the test of time.

Jan. 2, 2000 Hebrews 4:12-13 “Something you can count on” INTRODUCTION Friday morning and afternoon, I watched a little bit of ABC’s news coverage of the coming of the new millenium. Due to the fact that there are 24 different time zones on the earth, the clock struck 12 o’clock at 24 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist