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Paul's Prayer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 16, 2012

Paul encouraged these believers with His words to begin this letter and then he offers encouragement in his prayer for them as a fellowship

Colossians 1:9-14 October 03, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Colossians 1:9-14 [HCSB] 9For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

John 17:24-26 'jesus Desires' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2012

In the closing of His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus shares His desires, with the Father for those who believe in Him.

John 17:24- 26' I Desire'. What is your desire today? Your desires will tell you a lot about yourself, & your relationship with God. We all desire something, but the question we need to ask ourselves , ‘are those desires of mine, are they in line with Gods will for me? ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophesied Kingdom 2 - Waiting For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God promises to bring new hope to his people by breathing his Spirit into them. This is our hope as well.

By Roy Hamer Have you ever watched a Horror movie? You know, I’m not big on horror movies, in fact most movies I get a little bored. It’s easy for me to go to bed midway through a movie if I don’t like it. If it’s a Horror movie if I don’t go to bed I’m sure to leave the room once or twice during ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Eulogy Edward Williams

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2007

This is a eulogy for a Christian who loved his wife, but not very involved in the life of the church, except for his regular attendance.

Edward Williams 8-16-1922 October 9, 2007 God wanted to do something special for the world on August 6th 1922, and God decided to complete the work in the womb of Viola Clayton Williams. God chose to bring forth little Edward Williams. God probably took a step back and looked at him, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dwjd: Doing What Jesus Did Part 1 Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

This two part sermon focuses on seven characteristics of Christ that need to be revealed in the lives of His followers and His Church.

Introduction: Most of us have seen the bracelets, and other items that have four letters: WWJD—What Would Jesus Do? Many of us have probably have some of those items today. This saying has become a guiding principle for many Christians. The WWJD movement started in 1989 when the youth group at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Dwjd: Doing What Jesus Did Part 2 Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

This is part two of a message focusing on seven key characteristics of Christ that should be revealed in His followers and in His Church.

Introduction: Last week we began a two-part series on the difference between asking “What Would Jesus Do?” and being committed to “Doing What Jesus Did!” We looked at three characteristics out of the life of Jesus that shows us what He did. Here are the first three that we looked at last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

"Learn To Detect Neglect"

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 20, 2009

God extends His arms to us each day. But how often do we ignore his overtures?

"Learn To Detect Neglect" Hebrews 12:15 (all scriptures used are NLT Neglect, according to the dictionary, is "a lack of due care and concern often resulting in an unintended injury to another." A neglected child, longing for the love of a parent, often suffers extreme emotional trauma. Even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Church Of God

On Solid Ground

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things:

On Solid Ground Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things: 1st—the path they will follow, 2ndly—the teachers they will listen to, and 3rdly—what will they do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 9 - Part 1 - Rainbows And Empty Rooms Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2010

If the altar was Noah's expression of his commitment to God, the rainbow is God's expression of his commitment to Noah and ultimately to me.

Genesis 9 - Part 1 - RAINBOWS AND EMPTY ROOMS A couple of days ago, I saw a rainbow. It was just over there - a few houses away. If only they knew. There, like a mysterious portent of blessing, defying the mist of rain and piercing the imagination with it's multiplicity of colours, the heart with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose The Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ paid your sin debt, you are able to avoid His judgment and experience HIS blessings.

I. Understand your obligation to obey and reverence Christ. v. 1-3 A. God demands absolute allegiance (1-2). 1. Avoid all idols 2. Observe the Sabbath and reverence His sanctuary. B. God demands absolute obedience (3). 1. All the plans of life should be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Chilling Prophecy

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

The details that Jesus gave to His disciples about His impending death were chillling. But the result was going to be fantastic.

Passage: Matthew 20:17-19 Intro: Thins were going pretty well in the brand new kingdom of God on earth. 1. popular, enemies routinely overcome with wise words or powerful action. 2. after three years, Jesus and His disciples were on a pretty good roll. 3. and as they headed for Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Aren't You God?

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Sep 9, 2008

Along with the beautiful promises of God is the conditional clause of severe discipline if we break His commands and His laws.

In 1969, in Pass Christian, Mississippi, a group of people were preparing to have a "hurricane party" in the face of a storm named Camille. Were they ignorant of the dangers? Could they have been overconfident? Did they let their egos and pride influence their decision? We will never know. What ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

Gideon was always ’a human being just like us’. His strength was made perfect in his weakness.

Gideon was always ’a human being just like us’ (as James might have put it - see James 5: 17). His strength was made perfect in his weakness. Sometimes he is a wise leader;sometimes he is a man of obvious weakness and inclined to make precisely the kind of mistakes we might ourselves have made. At ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Descent Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATES ONE OF TWO DESCENTS OF CHRIST: HIS INCARNATION AND HIS DESCENT INTO HADES; IN BOTH OF THESE IT WAS TO LIBERATE THE CAPTIVES.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST! What did he say? Has our pastor’s mind wandered off again? Doesn’t he know this is Christmas, not Easter? I can hear my mother’s voice “what are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:18-35

Denomination: Anglican

Consumed By Compassion Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 18, 2006

Because God is compassionate toward us we are not consumed by His wrath, but we should be consumed by His compassion.

"It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not." (Lamentations 3:22, Amplified Bible) When Jeremiah wrote these words his nation, the nation of Judah, was far away from God. They were so far from God that they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Baptist