Sermons on Filth Like Shame:

Can We Find Anyone Else Like This Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 12, 2007

The STORY of Joseph, exploring the character traits that made transformation possible in his life. "It is your time in the Valley that prepares you for the Mountain Top".

Can We Find Anyone Else Like This? Grant van Boeschoten December 9, 2007 The word transform is made up of two root words, trans and form. Trans means across. Ex. Trans Canada Highway, the highway that stretches the whole way across Canada. Form means “external appearance of a clearly defined ...read more

Live Like The Child God Would Be Proud Of

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 17, 2009

We have been given a new identity and status as children of God. So live your life like the child of the King in ways that would make him proud of you.

LIVE LIKE THE CHILD GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF Colossians 3:1-17 INTRO Recently, I had a very interesting conversation with a Christian who had been very seriously ill -- so much so that it appears she nearly died. But her experience left her with no fear of death. On the contrary she described the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Spiritual Person Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

What does a Spiritual Person look like? For you, who models what a spiritual person is: Mother Theresa? Billy Graham? Your grandma? Joel Osteen? Bono? This pastor? All kidding aside, each of these people - including yours truly - illustrates a type of

This week I read a story about a profoundly disabled little girl named Danielle and Bernie and Diane, the middle-aged couple who adopted her. Dani spent the first 7 years of her life in miserable squalor, surrounded by roaches and maggots. She has no mental or physical disabilities but she is very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008

This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Begining To Feel A Lot Like Christmas! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2012

This month, as we think about the Holy Spirit in Advent, Christmas and Healing,as we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, allow the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit to flow in your life.

It’s December. Is it beginning to feel a lot like Christmas? Do you like this time of year? December, possibly one of the most wonderful months of the year! and possibly one of the most stressful months of the year! December, what more could you want this month than the opportunity to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God's Love Look Like? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2012

If you discovered that you had only five minutes left to say all that you wanted to way, what would you say - and to whom?

“Questions About God: What Does God’s Love Look Like?” 1 Jn. 2:3-5; 3:1-3, 16-20; 4:7-21 If you discovered that you had only five minutes left to say all that you wanted to say, what would you say -- and to whom? A man named Christopher Morley posited that “every telephone ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does 'true Worship' Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

The church is called to first BE... then to DO... We must BE the church first before we DO anything in the name of Christ! All we DO in the name of Christ should be a direct reflection of who we ARE in Him... Worship is a prime example!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 5, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Worship Look Like? Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: This morning I am beginning a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Does True Discipleship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 14, 2013

What is a true disciple? What do we think when we hear the word 'discipleship'? What does 'true discipleship' really look like? Paul speaks to the Ephesian church and reveals the true meaning and purpose of discipleship...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 12, 2013 Date Preached: April 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Discipleship Look Like? Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 [NLT] Introduction: This morning we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Like (Part 2 Of 2) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013

This sermons looks at 13 character traits of what God is like to help us in our worship of Him

(Dynamics of Worship Series) What is God Like? (part 2 of 2) John 4:21-24 Introduction Last week, we looked at the first part of What is God Like? We looked at the first 7 of 13 characteristics or character traits of What God is like We saw that… 1. GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Does True Fellowship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2013

True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Our Victory Looks Like And Means Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 28, 2012

What does it mean to be justified? Held blameless before God? To be without condemnation? Paul explains this in these v.12-17...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2012 Date Preached: April 29, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: What Our Victory Looks like/means Sermon Text: Romans 8:12-17 [ESV] Introduction: 12Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Like Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

How often do you think about the things of God? How much time do you spend reading the Bible? There is so much in God’s word that we need to put into practice in our own lives. We need to ensure we are not running on empty.

The Proof of the Spirit 1 John 4:10-4:17 This month in our Fresh Fire series we are considering the Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus. Looking at the life of Christ, is something that is essential for every believer. To help us grow in our understanding of Him & our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does A Christ-Follower Look Like?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Examines what true discipleship is supposed to look like.

WHAT DOES A CHRISTIAN LOOK LIKE? 2 12 This past Wednesday, many across our country and others, went to their local churches to have ashes placed on their foreheads, as a sign of repentance. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period that many “give-up” something in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Em, "Like He Loves Em"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 23, 2012

Our job is to lead them to the trough, not make them drink from it! Jesus said; Just lift me up and I will draw all men unto me! God knows how they are, and He loves them anyways, that's what grace is all about! Shouldn’t we try to do the same?

Love em, like He Loves em! When someone has a tough task to do, the first thing that they usually want is, someone to help them with it, And the more someone is willing to help, the better No one usually wants to do everything on there own, except when it comes to the things of the church and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

How Job's friends show us both the wrong way and the right way to help a friend who is suffering.

INTRODUCTION This is the fifth study in the teaching series from Job called “Turning Tears into Telescopes.” This message is entitled “With Friends Like These—Who Needs Enemies?” Since I grew up in Alabama, the birthplace of rednecks, I got a real chuckle out of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13, Job 2:11

Denomination: Baptist