Sermons on Fathers Day:

Shoutin Words

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 14, 2013

Four words that should make anyone shout.

“Shoutin’ Words” “He rescued us from the control of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. God has purchased our freedom with his blood and has forgiven all our sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 Intro: Friends who hear and read this message, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2013

Hosea compares Israel and Judah to their ancestor Jacob

Hosea 12 [NLT] July 17, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) God is angry at the nation because they have turned away from Him and turned TOWARD idols and idolatrous worship ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Baby Changes Everything

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 13, 2013

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A Baby Changes Everything Isaiah 1:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BabyChangesEverything.html A man and a woman marry and start a life together. They are young and immature, and understandably, are fairly self-centered in their lifestyle. And then a baby comes along, and changes everything! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 2, 2014

Paul tells us that in being a new person in Christ, we are given a job or ministry to accomplish as ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

Ambassadors for Christ 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21 Intro: A new year as we call it is upon us. Most of us make resolutions or promises to ourselves to be a better person in some way in this New Year. Many of our resolutions revolve around exercise don’t they? Either we want to lose weight or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

All In! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Third in the "You Should Be Committed" Series

This is the third message in our series, "You Should Be Committed". The first message dealt with the issue of excuses (not reasons) that those profess Christ give in being out of fellowship in the local church. These reasons ranged anywhere from the ludicrous (I had to mow my lawn, I had to ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Out Of The Mouth Of Christians?!?!

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

"Out of the Mouth of Christians", is a study on those things that we do that sure do not meet up with the will of and the Word of God and often make incredibly poor impressions on the unsaved.

"Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Being God's Church

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 26, 2014

Being God's church...means relying on and sharing God's grace. We explore what it means to be a church community relying on and sharing God's grace.

Three couples were having a coffee together after church. They were frustrated. Things weren’t going well at church. The pastor wasn’t doing what they wanted. There were some people in the congregation who were obviously sinners and trouble makers. There were people who wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Love God, Love Each Other And Love The Wider Community Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 10, 2012

A sermon that encourages us to live a life of loving God, loving each other and loving the community.

Take a few moments to discuss the following question with a few people around you: What hinders you in having relationships with God, other members of our congregation and the Christian Community and the wider community? As we look at Christian communities there are two key ingredients to being a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction To The ‘fruit Of The Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2012

Introduction to the ‘fruit of the Spirit’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The ‘fruit of the Spirit’ is a reflection of God’s character The ‘Fruit of the Spirit’ is a command of God The ‘Fruit of the Spirit’ is grouped in clusters of three The ‘Fruit of the Spirit is love…' SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Brethren

God Did Not Leave Us Powerless Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2012

We need to rely on GOD's energy! He will equip us with the power and energy to do what He has called us to do!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you feel overwhelmed by life, tired from the struggles, fearful of the future? • How many of us live in the city of Worryville? How many of us have housing in the new Stress Village subdivision? • Life can be very tiring, tough and stressful. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Surrender

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 28, 2012

Surrendering your life to God is the way to blessings. How can we do it? (1) Get rid of false assumptions; (2) believe God has your best in mind, and (3) look at what you get, not what you lose.

Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building Something That Lasts Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Eternity, encouragement, growth

BUILDING MATERIAL THAT LASTS 1 Cor. 3:14 August 8, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the story of the three little pigs? It's my grandson Peyton's very favorite story…I've read it to him so many times…he finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Writing Is On The Wall

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 1, 2012

Pride and blasphemy mean to continue in sin, and to do as one pleases, leaving God out of certain areas of our lives.

The Writing on the Wall Mar 18, 2012 Dan 5 Intro: There is a fairly common English idiom, you’ve probably heard: the writing is on the wall. It is a portent of doom or misfortune (Wikipedia) – something bad is going to happen; you should be able to see it coming because the writing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Sincerely Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

This is the other "love chapter" of the NT (1 Cor. 13 being the main one). Paul’s commands or exhortations in these verses are really ways of expressing love to God and to fellow human beings.

Loving Sincerely Romans 12:9-21 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chosen To Believe - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012

God has chosen us to believe in Him for our eternal redemption...

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 23, 2012 Date Preached: June 24, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Chosen – to believe (part 2)! Sermon Text: Romans 9:14-21 [HCSB] Introduction: Now I want us to remember back 2 wks ago when we looked at the how God CHOSE us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21

Denomination: Baptist