Sermons on Excuse:

"God Is Just And Justifier" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 6, 2007

Sermon 8 in a study in Hosea

8 How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned over within Me, all My compassions are kindled. 9 I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Are You Spiritually Insecure? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2010

Far too many believers live their life in a sense of insecurity and false guilt and allow the Enemy to steal their joy and witness. Are you one?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 4, 2010 Date Preached: March 7, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Are You Spiritually Insecure? Part 5 of 6 Sermon Text: Luke 22:54-62; John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Relational Religion Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 9, 2010

God wants your religion to be characterized by love, compassion, and holy living.

Relational Religion James 1:19-27 Intro: The word “religion” has really gotten a bad rap in modern history. It is almost a dirty word to some. Maybe you’ve heard some of these phrases before: “Oh, you got religion!” “Don’t shove your religion on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Outrageous Grace Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

God shows outrageous grace to sinners who continually mess up. His blessings are so undeserved.

At first glance Chapter 20 of Genesis seems about as useful as a snowmobile in the jungle. It’s pretty much an instant replay of what happened in Egypt in chapter 12. But this relatively short chapter is put here for a reason. Abraham and Sarah are going to have to deal with this repetitive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Events 10 To 6 Days Before The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 27, 2010

At least nine outstanding events are reported relating to Christ showing His courage as He was about to experience the crucifixion and He responded so unselfishly He demonstrated His love for lost man over and over again.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Matt. 20:17&ff. 2. Do we have anyone present that has ever ridden a donkey? (1) Maybe Heather Walton! Or maybe Joshua or Caleb or Paul? I think that they are the only ones that own donkeys. (2) Misty used to ride a barrel racing horse. Most of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34, Matthew 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejection Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2010

Many people see Jesus and want to be like Him, but simply refuse the surrender and sacrifice neccessary to be Christlike in their lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 27, 2010 Date Preached: March 28, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Rejection of Messiah Sermon Text: John 12:20-36 [ESV] Introduction: Walter Jerry Payton is considered by ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Coach Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009

New Testament worship either leads to action or it isn’t really worship.

People hire acting coaches, career coaches, executive coaches, financial coaches, job search coaches, and life coaches in addition to athletic coaches. What are all of these coaches supposed to do? I mean, White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper didn’t want to take anything away from Mark Buehrle’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Keep It Fresh: God's Vision For Us!

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

God’s provision for fresh faith is fresh gospel therefore, we exist to glorify God by knowing, apllying, and proclaiming the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION We have begun a new phase of our Christian journey together as was evident in last week’s worship service in which many of us witnessed the culmination of one ministry and the inception of another. We received a word of encouragement that challenged us to remember where we have been; ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: *other

A Great Cloud Of Witnesses - Who Has Made A Way For You?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 27, 2011

We have all been influenced by saints who have gone before us. What kind of legacy have they left for you?

May 29, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Subject: Memorial Day Title: A Great Cloud of Witnesses - Who Has Made a Way for You? We celebrate Memorial Day tomorrow. As I was preparing my sermon I started thinking about what Memorial Day really means, and I wondered how many really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...self-Control Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 29, 2011

We exercise self-control in the body by yielding our rights for the benefit of others.

One of the reasons that I really look forward to the summer is the availability of fresh fruit. There is just something about a juicy peach or a cold, crisp apple or some ripe strawberries that is so refreshing in the midst of the summer heat. For nine weeks now, we have been looking at a different ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Problem Every Church Faces

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009

What’s your church’s biggest problem? Can you name it? Paul names it in Philippians 2:19-23

It was an eye opening experience. I was in the 9th grade in high school and I was playing on the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. My best friend in my 9th grade class was a guy named Matt. Matt had an older brother named Nathan who was in the 11th grade. Before their seasons starts, every sports ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Mouth Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2011

This is week four of our health check series and looks at what a health mouth looks like

This is week five of our Health Check series, and we’ve looked at a Healthy Body, Healthy Appetites and a Healthy Heart and so this week we are looking at “A Healthy Mouth” It really isn’t fair! When I think of Doctors there are a whole slew in the media who come to mind. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sharing The Good Stuff Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

How to share the good stuff in a way that makes other want to have a taste.

Sharing the Good Stuff We are in week 6 of a 4 week sermon series. We have had a couple of breaks with Mothers day and a testimony of how God has worked in Gene’s life. We are back on the topic of open minded atheist. The quick definition in the context of our messages are Christians that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Congregational

Why Is The Baptism In The Holy Spirit So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2011

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is God's promise of His empowering presence.

Why Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit So Important? Texts: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 2:14-21. Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the days of Pentecost, has the whole church ever put aside every other work and waited upon Him for ten days, that the Spirit's power might be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...gentleness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2011

We develop gentleness in the body by balancing power and gentleness as we study God's Word, restore fallen brothers and sisters and in sharing the gospel.

Together we have been focusing on how to develop the fruit of the Spirit within our church so that we will be an alluring and attractive place to the world around us. As we’ve seen consistently, it is the “fruit” of the Spirit and not the “fruits” of the Spirit. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist