Sermons on Ethical Focus:

The Sin God Won’t Forgive Mark 3:28-30 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

Parts of this message was adapted from a sermon by Pastor Jerry Shirley. Today I want to focus on the idea of “Have I crossed the line?” Have I committed the unforgivable sin? People often ask what is the “Unpardonable or the unforgivable sin”?

A pastor asked his congregation this question. “Is there anyone here who has never sinned? If there is, please stand up.” Well In the back of the room John stood up. The pastor said “John, are you telling me that you have never sinned?” “No” said John, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

We Serve (To Reveal) The Same Virtue Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2014

On the same team, following the same leader, seeking to accomplish the same purpose of making Christ known to the world, we must know where to line up so that we remained focused on the right thing... our focus is to shine forth His virtue in our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 10, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Virtue! Sermon Text: Colossians 3:18-21 [ESV] Introduction: The beginning of our message today actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

Fasting on a regular basis draws us closer to God and strengthens our faith and resolve to do God’s will. Fasting, like going to the gym, builds the muscle of your faith. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fast

Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 In both the Old Testament and the New, to fast means to abstain from food. This is so clear that it would be useless to quote the Scriptures from David, Nehemiah, Isaiah, and the prophets and even the New Testament. All agree that to fast means not to eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Just As The Father Sent Me, I Send You! 3 R”s

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2015

Jesus repeated his greeting: “Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you.” He was sending his disciples out just Like he is sending you out this morning to be revolutionaries. This sermons focus is on the 3 R's of Revolution!

To Believe John 20:19-21 (Message) 19-20 Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side. 20-21 The disciples, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Celebrating Our Independence By Imitating God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 4, 2014

How should we celebrate our independence from sin? Paul gives us the way in Ephesians 5 as beloved children Imitate God." If this were our focus as churches we would see revival, lives filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and transformation in lives

Intro: This Friday was the Fourth of July. The Fourth celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 and freedom from the cruel rule of the British Empire. It is marked with Bar B Que, fireworks and going to the lake. Paul is calling us to a similar celebration in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted (Part Seven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 3, 2018

In Rom. 12 we looked at the seven motivational gifts. Now, we'll focus on 1st Cor. 12 with the manifestation gifts. Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, discernment of spirits, tongues/interpretation of tongues. Today we'll look at the first three

GIFTED (part seven) In Rom. 12 we looked at the seven motivational gifts. Now, we'll be focusing on 1st Cor. 12 where we find the seven manifestation gifts. Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, discernment of spirits, tongues/interpretation of tongues. Today we'll look at the first three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Daniel 1:17-20, Acts 5:1-4, Acts 27:21-25, Matthew 8:23-26, Psalm 112:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Great In The Sight Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2022

We have to: 1. Overcome our selfish mindset (vs. 1). 2. Use God's standards for greatness (vs. 1). 3. Follow the right examples for greatness (vs. 2-4). 4. Focus on the right mission (vs. 5).

Be Great in the Sight of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 29, 2022) MESSAGE: *Who would you name as a great man or woman? Almost everybody could offer some suggestions, and opinions around the world would have huge differences. But Jim Kane ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2021

As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Let’s focus on our mission. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Prelude As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Purpose: Let’s focus on our mission. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. 1 Tell & Rest Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Focused In Ordinary Days

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the face of discouragement?

Subject: "Keeping Focused in Ordinary Days" Text: John 21:1-23 Introduction: What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Christians Must Understand The Israel And Hamas Situation Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2023

The civilised nations are appalled at the horrible events in Israel in recent days, but Israel is the focus of God’s plans and God’s prophetic time clock. We look at how we as Christians can understand these events and what lies in the very near future for Israel and the Church.

HOW CHRISTIANS MUST UNDERSTAND THE ISRAEL AND HAMAS SITUATION One would have to be deaf and blind not to realise all the news on the terror situation in Israel. It is not my desire to recount the things that have happened, but it is my concern and desire to see all this from the Christian point ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:13, 2 Timothy 4:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8, Daniel 9:27, Philippians 3:20-21, Acts 1:9-11, Zechariah 14:4, Revelation 16:12-16, Zechariah 12:2-5, Zechariah 14:1-3, Genesis 12:2-3, Psalm 122:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unchanging Call To A Changing Time

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Aug 27, 2023

We are in a time where changes is inevitable and this fast changing time in one or another affects us but we should focus and remain in unchanging call that God gave to us as His children and as His church so that we will be able to face the unchanging time that is before us.

TOPIC: THE UNCHANGING CALL TO A CHANGING TIME Text: Matthew 28:18-20 “18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 9) When Is A Child Better Than Seven Sons?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

The focus of parents should not be just the quantity of children they should have but the quality of children. Parents must not just have children but be ready to sacrifice for them to become vital to society. One child brought up well is better than seven sons ill brought up.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 9) WHEN IS A CHILD BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS? 1. Ruth 4:13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When he made love to her, the Lord enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. 14 The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17, Ruth 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Eye Gates - Supernatural Seeing

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 28, 2020

This sermon is about our eyes being Eye Gates that allow us to live an Abundant Life in Jesus Christ - 1. Focus On Jesus - Hebrew 12:2; 2. See Yourself as a Nevertheless Person instead of a Now Way Person - Luke 5 and Luke 10

Scripture: Luke 11:34; Matthew 6:22 Theme: Eyes Title: Eye Gates - Supernatural Seeing INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What an amazing year so far! Each day has been filled with God’s grace and wonders. Each day the LORD has given us time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34, Proverbs 4:25, Genesis 3:6, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 10:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Via Dolorosa – The Universality Of Suffering (5/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

Suffering is universal. Everyone experiences it. None escape it. It is part and parcel of the human condition. Many Evangelicals love to focus on “health/wealth/blessings” forgetting to teach the other “side of the coin”. As such people are ill-equipped to deal with life’s many harsh blows.

Message by Pr. Eddie Fernandes Introduction Hold On Video (lights off…video begins…video ends…lights on…Eddie & Marta on stage) Hold on! How many of you need to take hold of God’s hand this morning because you are struggling? Life hasn’t been easy. Perhaps you’ve lost your job. Maybe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible