Sermons on Faith And Works:

Palm Sunday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2014

On Palm Sunday we often concentrate on the palms and the colt Jesus was riding and the cloaks being laid before Him in the procession. We look at the exaltation of the crowd and the rebuke of the Jews but there is SO much more going on in that city.

Well, it’s Palm Sunday! The day we celebrate that glorious ride that Jesus took into Jerusalem amidst the proclamation of His followers. Let's take a look at God's Holy Word! Luke 19:29-40 says, “As [Jesus] approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Live Like A Rock Star

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 18, 2014

Live Like A Rock Star (Not like a Rolling Stone, but like the Living Stone.)

Screaming fans. Fat paychecks. Private jets. Caribbean villas. Roadies and personal assistants ready to serve you hand and foot. That’s my impression of what life must be like for a rock star. It sounds glamorous to be surrounded by people who keep telling you that you’re the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Human Priests' Sacrifices Can Never Take Sins Away Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2014

To show that CHRIST offered Himself once and for all that took away all our sins and He sat down at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your sins taken away? By whom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST offered Himself once and for all that took away all our sins and He sat down at GOD's right hand. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:11 (Amplified Bible) 10:11 Furthermore, every [human] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

…and Forgive Us Our Debts… Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2014

So just what is Jesus speaking about when He says, "...and forgive us our debts (transgressions)..." If properly prayed this statement changes how we approach God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 02, 2014 Date Preached: June 04, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: …and Forgive US Our Debts…(Sermon 9) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Better And Lasting Possession Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 16, 2014

To show that JESUS prepared a better and lasting possession for us.

I. EXORDIUM: What can make you happy? To be with JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS prepared a better and lasting possession for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:34 (Amplified Bible) 10:34 For you did sympathize and suffer along with those who were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Life Is On Loan From God

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2012

A stewardship sermon.

“Life is on Loan from God” Luke 12:15-21 Jesus talked a lot about money. For instance, 16 of the 38 parables deal with how to handle money and possessions. In the Gospels, an amazing one out of every ten verses deal directly with money. In the Bible there are 500 verses on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

He-Man With She-Problems (Samson’s Fatal Attractions) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 23, 2012

Samson's realy weakness was that he was a he-man with me-problems. Contrast his attitude with Jesus'...

Every superhero has a weakness. For Superman it was a make-believe mineral called kryptonite. In the presence of this radioactive rock, Superman lost his powers and became like any other man. But we’re not interested in comic book characters; we’re following the exploits of someone ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

To Err Is Human Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

Sermon #1 in a 4 part series of Truths we must believe. Extracted from Dr. Chris Thurman's book The Truths we must believe. Truth #1 is "To Err is Human." and contains information from Romans 7 and 8

Title: To Err is Human Series: Truths we must believe CHCC: August 5, 2012 Romans 7-8 INTRODUCTION: You may remember that last summer we preached a 4 sermon series about TRUTH based on a book by Dr. Chris Thurman. We focused on the lies we tell ourselves. We talked about SELF lies, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God-Who-Forgives

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2018

How can the God who maintains absolute Justice, dismiss the charges of the guilty? Yet God's hyphenated name is God-Who-Forgives! How can this be?

GOD-WHO-FORGIVES Ps. 99:8, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Nuns And Greed 1. There was a very large nun who dearly loved her food. She was cautioned by the Mother Superior on the subject of greed. ‘Remember,’ she was told, ‘the Bible says that we are temples of the Holy Spirit, and therefore we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Being Christ To Our Community: It's In The Way That We Use It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2018

A stewardship sermon.

“Being Christ to Our Community: It’s in the Way that You Use It” Luke 12:15-21 An extremely wealthy man was on his deathbed. He called his wife to him and gave her his final instructions. “What I want you to do is this,” he said, “I want to you go get two of the biggest and strongest bags you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

30. Confronting The Devil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

The second Adam's confrontation with the devil

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 30 – CONFRONTING THE DEVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-12, Matthew 4:7-10, Luke 4:13, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Center Of The Universe

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

We must decide what lies at the center of our universe

Text: Colossians 1:15-20, Title: The Center of the Universe, Date/Place: WHBC, 9/16/18 A. Opening illustration: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Physical/Physiological, Safety, Love/belonging, Esteem, and Self-actualization (meaningfulness in life). We need a spiritual “gut-check.” Uncle Chuck, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is This Information Included?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 25: 12-18

Genesis 25: 12-18 Why is this information included? 12 Now this is the genealogy of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. 13 And these were the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2018

In Psalm 23 David described the Shepherd's provision, the Shepherd's protection, and the Shepherd's Plan. The relationship of sheep to Shepherd was one of dependence.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old boy had been naughty all day, so his parents sent him to his room for an hour of time-out. In 5 minutes he came out with his favorite stuffed toy, his piggy bank, and some clothes – heading for the front door. 2. “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Never-Ending Contest - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 15, 2019

For many Chrisitans standing for the Lord day after day, month after month, and year after year can be frustrating because of the enemy’s constant attacks. We have to come to the place of accepting this as our way of life.

I was reading an article and it spurred my thoughts about the message for tonight. The gist of the article was that most of the Body of Christ is not prepared for dealing with the things that enemy throws at us. It made me think about some of the things we’ve been taught in the past and what we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, 1 Timothy 4:1, Hebrews 12:2, John 6:60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational