Sermons on Fallow Ground:

The Guardian Redeemer Of The Family Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 19, 2016

In this study, we will learn of the dream of Naomi for a home where Ruth will be properly provided for. In the same manner, we dream of a home where Christ is our Kinsman Redeemer shielding our home from the enemy attacks.

Today, we are going to study chapter three of the Book of Ruth. So, far, we have learned that Elimelech and his wife Naomi relocated their family from Judah to Moab. They had two sons, Mahlon and Kilion who married Moabite women named Orpha and Ruth. But at the course of time, Elimelech died and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Going With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2016

When we go with the gospel, some will receive it and others will reject it.

Going with the Gospel Mark 6:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill June 25-26, 2016 On January 23rd of this year, after $1 beer night at a hockey game at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Jake Strotman and his drinking buddies approached a band of Baptist street preachers. Strotman felt like these preachers were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

His Gracious Invitation

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 26, 2016

To establish that the Lord's gracious invitation is extended to all who desires His liberty, learning and labor of love in the kingdom of God. This lesson destroys the false notion; all one must do to be saved is (verbally) call upon the name of the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. An Invitation to Liberty 2. An Invitation to Learning 3. An Invitation to Labor Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing "His Gracious Invitation." This is an invitation to liberty from religious rituals and the burden of sin; to learn of Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Endure Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Suffering is partr of the human condition. We see John addressing two very important questions in minds of those who will receive this letter. The first question “Why all this suffering?” The second: “Is there point to the suffering?"

Series: Victorious! “Endure Suffering Patiently” Revelation 6-7 Open This morning, we’re in our fifth message in our series through the book of Revelation. It comes from Revelation 6-7 so if you’d go ahead and take your Bibles and turn to that passage, it will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bear Witness Boldly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

The theme of this section of Revelation is that we, the church, are called to witness boldly for Christ no matter what is going on around us.

Series: Victorious! “Bear Witness Boldly” Revelation 8-11 Open Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 8-11. We’ve got a lot to cover this morning and I want to get right to it. I wish I could spend a lot more time in this section of Revelation to give you more details ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Considered Alien-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2014

1 of 2. Peter addressed his circular letter to those who were considered as aliens in the world. But why are these considered as alien? Christians are considered alien by...

CONSIDERED ALIEN-I—1Peter 1:1-2 ALIEN ENOUGH? Attention: In 1947, someone found some unidentifiable ‘wreckage’ debris in Roswell, NM. The wreckage was transported to a military installation near the southwestern border of Nevada currently known as Area 51. The military locked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Three Easter Questions You Must Answer Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Mary Magdalene was one of the eyewitnesses of the resurrection. She was the last one at the cross and the first one at the tomb. She had to answer three Easter questions that day, and these are the same three questions that each of us must answer today.

INTRODUCTION There’s something exciting about a countdown. As a boy growing up in LA, lower Alabama, I can remember my family crowded around a small black-and-white television set as the camera was focused on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The year was 1962 and Astronaut John Glenn ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Noah

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014

After the movie "Noah" with Russel Crowe, I felt that people needed to rediscover who the bible reveals Noah to be. The differences are stunning.

The “REAL” Noah Anybody here watch the recent movie “Noah” with Russel Crowe? I went last week. It was pretty good as a movies go, but as I watched it, I thought it would bring up a lot of questions for people who didn’t really know what the bible says about Noah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Exodus Part 4 " Finding Strenght In Our Discouragement" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 15, 2016

Part 4 , looks at chapters 5 and 6 and Moses discouragement

Exodus “The story of God’s presence” Part 4 “Finding strength in our discouragement” I believe I can safely say Like last week we all offer Excuses from time to time in our lives Especially in our Christian walk We all also face discouragement in our lives I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Touching The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

The Woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment and was healed. But why the hem? There's power in knowing why!

Touching the Hem of His Garment Sunday, March 13, 2016 By Rev. James May I’m sure that most of you can guess where this message is going to come from in the Bible. Turn with me to the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8. Luke 8:40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Free From Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 29, 2016

1) Sin is incompatible with the law of God (1 John 3:4), 2) it is incompatible with the work of Christ (1 John 3:5–8), and 3) it is incompatible with the ministry of the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:9–10).

One of the first questions we ask when we hear of the birth of a baby is, “Who does she look like?” Features such as physical appearance, including the color of hair and eyes, facial characteristics, the shape of the mouth or nose, height and build, are given at birth. Later on, as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Other

God's Great Wake Up Call, Part1 Series

Contributed by Mike Evans on May 2, 2016

This two-Part Sermon Series addresses the very real threat of Radical Islam upon Christianity and the threats against the United States and Israel. These sermons are a wake-up call to all Christians - uniting in Prayer for America and Israel.

Satan, You Can’t Have My Country (God’s Great Wake-Up Call, Part 1) (Introduction) Good morning/evening, everyone! I want to talk to you about our God, our country, and the war that is going on in our midst today. (Author’s note: Share about your personal love/gratitude for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2013

Nehemiah did not delay in acting out the plan God had laid upon his heart and here we see God's plan being put into action...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 19, 2013 Date Preached: January 20, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 1 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past 2 weeks we have seen how ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2015

The 1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14) of Christians as God’s own children of light.

For anyone who remembers the days when just one Spider-Man movie seemed impossible, it is an astonishing how comic book superheroes now dominate popular entertainment. There is a precise schedule of superhero movies to be released over the next six years. Even with such a variety of movies there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

How We Got The Koran And How We Got The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 14, 2015

Text transmission is a critical part of our faith. We must be assured we have heard from God. Here is a comparison of the two processes that brought forth the 2 Holy Books of our faiths.

Lesson 9, Which Comes First? Is it a full-blown religion, or a Book, that comes first from God? Strange question, perhaps, but important, I think. Possible answer one: In Israel, it was the religion. That is, the encounter. For many hundreds of years, there was no full book in Israel. But the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God