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A Vigilant Nation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 8, 2006

America needs to be vigilant and she must have her full trust in God. Our war on terrorism has upped the ante and the Lord is calling the church to the lay a foundation that points those who have ears to hear to once again set their hearts on truly sayin

Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 33:12-22 Title: A Vigilant Nation Theme: The Foundation of a Nation that Truly Says, “In God We Trust.” Introduction: Vigilance has never come easy. Throughout the past 200 plus years the United States of America has always had enemies. Many today still remember the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready Yet?

Contributed by James May on Jul 16, 2006

Do you have on your garments of Righteousness? That’s what it will take to be a part of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

Are You Dressed Yet? By Pastor Jim May Jesus taught very often through the use of parables, or stories that made a point, because we are often too earthly-minded to grasp the spiritual truths that He tried to present. Though we might look at the Jews and think of them as a rebellious people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons For Modern-Day Sowers Of The Word

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

Most messages on this parable discuss it from the standpoint of the four soils. I want to look at it in terms of what it teaches us about doing ministry today. I find at least eight principles that both challenge and encourage us.

Lessons for Modern-Day Sowers of the Word Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 The last few days I have been meditating on the famous parable of the seed and the sower. It is obviously important because is found in three different places in the gospels (with Jesus’ explanation in parenthesis): Matthew 13:3-9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 2

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

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Revelation 2: the Letter to the Churches Review: We are looking at the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, written by the Apostle John in AD 95. John the Beloved had been boiled in oil, then exiled to an island named Patmos, a little ways off the coast of Asia Minor. Our Basis for Study: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

About Baptism Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

We’re going to address that subject and see that baptism, while it’s not something that makes a person a follower of Christ, is an important tool in identifying a person’s relationship w/Jesus.

Intro: There was a family who lived in rural South Carolina who’d never been to a big city before. They didn’t have a TV and didn’t know much @ anything except for farming. Well, the father decided he wanted to take his family on a special trip. So he bought tickets for them to go to New York ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's On Your Mind

Contributed by James May on Feb 4, 2006

A message for the youth of our day concerning the power of violent video games to control their mind and heart.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? Youth Rally – February 4, 2005 By Pastor Jim May I’m going to speak about a very popular subject today, and in so doing, I know that I may well make myself one of the most unpopular people in the church with our youth. The subject matter is on the mind of every youth in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Do The Math Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 6, 2006

Spiritual reproduction is the natural outcome of a people with right priorities.

YOU DO THE MATH Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: SPIRITUAL REPRODUCTION IS THE NATURAL OUTCOME OF A PEOPLE WITH RIGHT PRIORITIES. Type: Inductive The ____ priority… I. DEVOTION II. WORSHIP [AWE] III. UNITY IV. GRACE [GENEROSITY] V. JOY PA: How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Bigger Hearts For Lost People

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

What was it that transformed a semi-defeated Bible study group meeting in an upper room in Jerusalem into this highly energized, Holy Spirit empowered, life-giving local church? The inundation of 3000 new converts on Pentecost Day.

Building Bigger Hearts for Lost People I would like to start with a multiple-choice question: Which of these would most likely transform the average sleepy, tradition-bound local church into a dynamic, fired-up, community of faith? Which of the following events? A) Burning the hymnbooks, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In God's World & God's Way (Pt.2) Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Living in God’s World, God’s Way

Sermon Series: 2007 - Releasing Your Drive and Passion for God Today’s Message: Living in God’s World & God’s Way (pt.2) Text: Colossians 3:23; Gen. 17:15-27 Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. January 07, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking The Fine Line

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 21-22

Walking the Fine Line Between a Good Guy and an Outlaw 1 Sam. 21-22 Most of us are familiar with Robin Hood, the hero of legend, books, TV, and movies. He and his band of merry men wandered Sherwood Forest, playing cat and mouse with the Sheriff of Nottingham and the evil Prince John. Technically ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experience Forever Family

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

I think the term “forever family” is appropriate and attractive in putting together these two images: 1. the earthly family 2. the heavenly family or faith family or God’s family Focusing too narrowly on the first one can lead us to only think ab

9/11 Babies—5 years later. ABC News Diane Sawyer: Showed a gathering of women who found themselves both pregnant then widowed when 9/11 came crashing down Today, those babies look even more like the fathers they never met, but now they shoot questions like arrows: They want to know what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Your Chores Done Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

Exposition of Jonah 1

Tonight I want to talk to you about getting your chores done. I suppose most of us are old enough to remember when kids did chores. If you grew up on a farm you recall chores like milking cows, or feeding animals, or weeding gardens, or chopping wood. If you grew up in town, like I did, you ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, His Body And You Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 25, 2008

2nd in a series on Romans 12; this message deals with the connection believers have to Christ and the Church, and the unique capacities each is given in order to serve the Church.

Trinity Baptist Church August 17, 2008 Combating Complacency Christ, His Body and You Romans 12:3-8 There was a Danish philosopher named Kierkegaard whose writings are weighty and tough to read. But that deep thinker one time told a simple parable that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Twin Nations Of Prophetic Destiny Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

Part 2 that explores the spiritual connection between America and Israel. (Adapted from teachings by Dr. Perry Stone)

America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 2 – Twin Nations of Prophetic Destiny Last week we began a new study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected. And we specifically looked at the question Is America found anywhere in Bible Prophecy? This is a question that spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:21

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Hard - Wear A Helmet Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 30, 2008

As believers we are called to wear the Armor of God and a very important part of that Armor is the Helmet of Salvation...

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 30, 2008 Date Preached: September 28, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing To Do Battle! Sermon Title: Life’s Hard – Wear a Helmet! Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Introduction: What is a hat? What is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8

Denomination: Baptist