Sermons on Festival Of Ingathering:

The Coming Promise Of Our Redeemer

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 25, 2010

The Believers hope as seen in the man Job as he looked forwrd to the coming advent and its two- fold principles.

The Believers hope as seen in the man Job The English poet Alexander Pope wrote, “Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest.” But where does man turn when hope dries up' The director of a medical clinic told of a terminally ill young man who came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Of Maturity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009

This message encourages people to grow up and think for themselves. In the history of redemption, God’s people were once children in His eyes. Now, since Christ has redeemed us, we are adult sons, free from the guardianship of the law.

The Freedom of Maturity (Galatians 4:1-11) Marian Obeda, from London, Ontario, talks about a time when her husband, a pastor, was asked to officiate at a lot of weddings one particular season. During that time, they were also preparing for a son’s birthday party. When Marian asked him whom he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The First Christian Fellowship" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 16, 2011

What was there about the early church that gave it the strength, enthusiasm, & unity to face incredible odds & outlast strong opposition in its conquest of the hearts & lives of those around them?

“The First Christian Fellowship” Pastor Allan H. Kircher Sermon series: God’s vision and power for Shell Point. Acts 2:42-47 The early church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Believe

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus has power over life and death.

Text: “Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23). What does it mean to believe? If you believe something you accept it as true or real. Also, you might believe or expect that something is going to happen or something is going to take place. For example, you might say, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus' Humble Service

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009

Jesus demonstrated his humility and love toward his disciples by washing their feet, and we should do likewise.

It has been one of my major goals at our youth group over the past few years to get the kids to be more respectful and selfless in the way they treat other people, particularly their fellow group members. I remember vividly a discussion I had with one particularly guy. He was telling me about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Army Or Arena Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Apr 19, 2009

Hosea apparently interrupts a feast (possibly Passover) in order to say that loyalty and faithfulness are vital to authentic living/worship.

Army and Arena Text: Hosea 9:1-9 In The 24-Hour Christian, Pastor Earl Palmer warns that people, in general, flock to any proof of power. “Political tyrants always use the army and the arena, the power of the sword and the circus.” (p. 47) This is as true in the church as it is in the political ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Wise And Foolish Virgins Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 23, 2009

The parable illustrates the Second Coming of Jesus as being Certain, Joyful Delayed and Decisive with the Foolish virgins excluded from the Banquet with no oil of the Spirit but the Wise receiving eternal bliss in Christ.

THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins is one of the best known of the parables of Jesus. It’s one of series of stories that our Lord told as He neared the end of His ministry in connection with His Second Advent, the end of the Day of Grace, each of them a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Drive Your Mother Crazy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 3, 2009

Know your own self, do what is right whether you like it or not, and go beyond the norm. It will drive your mother crazy and will call from your Father, "Well done".

Our relationship with our mothers is at once the most wonderful and yet the most difficult of all our relationships. We love them deeply, and we get so upset with them we almost hate them. Few of us are neutral about our mothers; we hold them close and then push them away forcefully. We get ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Article 2: The One God" Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 10, 2009

This sermon unpacks the nature of God that makes Him God and what He shares with no other. We will unpack Exodus 3:14 -15 in specific

Baptist confession of faith Article 2 PART A: One true God Today I have the unenviable task of expounding our Triune God and as I attempt to do so, in some small way I am fully aware of my own inadequacies in comprehending our infinite God! So today be assured we are merely paddling ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jan 1, 2010

It takes extra-ordinary people, living extra-ordinary lives to proclaim the truth of the Gospel. It takes extra-ordinary people, living extra-ordinary lives to proclaim that Jesus is Lord. It takes extra-ordinary people, living extra-ordinary lives to pro

Average is not good enough I’m sure many of you are Peanuts fans like me. One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

There are many difficulties that come in life. The Word tells us to persevere-continue on-be faithful--

“Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting To Know Jesus - #1, Jesus As A Boy Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

We know little about Jesus' boyhood, but what we do know says much about Him.

Getting to Know Jesus Series, #1 – Jesus grows up Jan. 10, 2010 Luke 2:39-52 (New International Version) 39When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40And the child grew and became strong; he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

Give Mutual Acceptance To The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Most Christians understand how we are supposed to live in the world. We are lights in a dark world. We are Christ’s ambassadors, His personal representatives in a foreign land. Yet, sometimes we struggle to live peaceable with fellow believers. The princi

Give Mutual Acceptance to the Body of Christ Romans 14 and 15 As I bring the last message in this Series of messages from Romans, the Apostle Paul continues his teaching on how Christians ought to behave. In Romans 12, we are invited to present ourselves to God as living sacrifices. How do we do ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Power For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 30, 2010

The source of our power it the risen, reigning Lord Jesus Christ.

“Go in Peace: Power for the Way” Ps. 23:5 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ told this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Successful Evangelism Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 26, 2010

Evangelism does NOT have to be complicated, it is actually very simple... and simple is better and better is more successful!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 16, 2010 Date Preached: April 18, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Evangelism 101 – A Series on Obedience Sermon Title: Successful Evangelism – Make it Personal! Sermon Text: 1 Cor 9:19-23 [NLT] Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist