Sermons on Eternal Punishment:

Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 4, 2009

Just as there are certain indicators that point to an unhealthy physical heart, there are also indicators of an unhealthy spiritual heart. An unhealthy spiritual heart can be determined by asking ourselves three important questions, which this message ask

Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward Text: Prov.4: 23 Intro: We hear a lot these days about the importance of having a healthy heart. There is a plethora of advice from doctors, dieticians, and exercise specialists for those who want to develop or maintain cardiovascular health. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Strong Man Competition Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Jesus’s strength compared to Evil Spirits

“The Strong man competition” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - When we look around the world, we sometimes doubt that good is winning the war against Evil (OOPS) Earlier in the service, I asked you to share with each other who was the strongest man you knew or could think of. What were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Me Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 6, 2009

Humility is our weapon against the enemy.

IT’S NOT ABOUT ME James 4.6-8 S: Humility C: Pride Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: HUMILITY IS OUR WEAPON AGAINST THE ENEMY. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. PRIDE II. INDEPENDENCE III. ACHIEVEMENT PA: How is the change to be observed? • Seek God above all ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Pornographic Battle Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) The tragic reality of pornography and keys to overcoming - victory you can live by.

Spiritual Warfare (SW-04) The Pornographic Battle Matthew 5:27-30 It is now a $57 billion dollar a year industry around the world - with the United States enjoying the lion’s share of that - a whopping $12 dollars. I am talking about pornography. $12 billion dollars a year! That is an average of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: *other

Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 29, 2008

While you wait for something new, God is working on you.

God Uses Ordinary People: Elizabeth Luke 1:5-25 Rev. Brian Bill 6/29/08 One day a man passed by a farm and saw a beautiful horse. Hoping to buy the animal, he said to the farmer: “I think your horse looks pretty good, so I’ll give you $500 for him.” “He doesn’t look good, and he’s not for sale,” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Really Believing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

2nd in series on Hebrews (section 4) This message emphasizes the importance of faith in our daily walk and what really believing means to your life.

Really Believing What you Believe… We have studied Hebrews for many weeks now. We have wandered through the foot hills of faith as we have learned about the nature and person of Jesus. We have struggled through the long and difficult climb on the rugged slopes of personal spiritual growth and we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deposed King Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008

Final message in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

Trinity Baptist Church July 20, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Deposed King 1 Samuel 15-31 In tough economic times maybe you’re thinking about polishing your resume and applying for a different job. If you find yourself looking, let me give you a little help. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Straighten Up! (And Fly Right!) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 27, 2008

So often Scripture can seem to be conflicting in its message but when we view the full counsel of the Word we can see that God’s Word does not conflict, but compliments itself.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 27, 2008 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey thru Hebrews Sermon Title: It’s Time to Straighten Up! (and fly right!) Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4 It is impossible for those who have once ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 28, 2008

58th in a series from Ephesians. Why truth matters in the church and how to put on the belt of truth.

Last week, we focused on the idea that all of us who are followers of Jesus are enlisted in a spiritual battle against the devil. And, as we discovered, our foe is a powerful enemy, one that we cannot vanquish on our own. The only way that we can defeat him is to make sure that we are properly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Me Up: Create, Renew, Restore!

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jul 28, 2008

There are some sins in our lives that we know we have, yet they have gone un-repented because there’s no Nathan in our lives to confront us

Psalms 51:10-12 (KJV) Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. I don’t know about you but is there anybody in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Glory To God Alone"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 18, 2009

Everything about us that makes us, us, is through and to and for Him.

“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! 34 For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, OR WHO BECAME HIS COUNSELOR? 35 Or WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM THAT IT MIGHT BE PAID BACK TO HIM AGAIN? 36 For from Him and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Orthodox

Lesson 3: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

How revival changes a church and how that church can change the world.

A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Three: Touch the World by Revival By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION A month ago I preached to you that our church could change the world by greater faith and vision. Then the following week I preached a sermon on ten world- changing ways to pray. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifices: Multiple Choice Or True Or False Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 10, 2009

This message continues with the series on making sacrifices and what it truly means for our lives.

Sermon Pre-Test 1. Serving other gods can be defined as: A. Anything that I cherish so much that I place it before God. B. Those little figurines that people buy and place on their shelves and pray to. C. My car, my house, my spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. D. There are no other gods today – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Green Grass Of Home

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009

The secret to happiness in life is not having what you want but wanting what you have!

The Pearl of Psalms (POP 02) Psalm 23:2 The Green, Green Grass of Home The secret to happiness in life is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. If you understand that, you are ahead of most people in this generation because the average person does not understand that, As a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: *other

Seeing Victory In A Disaster Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009

Today we are going to take a step back in our study of Revelation. We have seen the judgments revealed in the seven seals of the book that only Jesus was able and worthy to open. In the pause that we see in today’s text, God is declaring His ultimate and

Revelation 10:1-11 Purpose: To show that the messages of mercy and judgment are often mixed together. Aim: I want the listener to hold on to hope in the midst of any trial. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to take a step back in our study of Revelation. We have seen the judgments revealed in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible