Sermons on Forming:

How Come These Tares? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Tares, emphasizing the need for discernment to identify and overcome the 'weeds' in our lives through God's grace.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive headfirst into a parable which Jesus shared with his disciples, a story that's packed with meaning and relevance for us today. This is the Parable of the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24-30. As A.W. Tozer once said, "A scared world needs a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Overcoming, Tares

Christ Crucified PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To explore the profound love and sacrifice of Jesus encouraging us to understand and be moved by His suffering and ultimate crucifixion.

Hey there, family! Today we're diving into a part of Scripture that's heavy with emotion, with sadness, but also with the greatest show of love the world has ever seen. We're stepping into Mark 15:6-32. This passage paints a vivid picture of the depths of Jesus' suffering, His unending love for us, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-32

Topics: Crucifixion, Jesus

Judgment On Arrogance & Oppression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of humility, justice, and seeking God's deliverance in the face of arrogance, oppression, and the consequences of such actions.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the book of Isaiah, where God speaks to us about His judgment on arrogance and oppression, the consequences of such attitudes and actions, and the hope He offers for deliverance from them. As we begin, let's remember the wise words of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:8-17

Topics: Arrogance, Oppression

The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores how to live by the Spirit, focusing on the freedom, fruitfulness, and faithfulness that comes from a Spirit-led life.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to gather together in His name, as we continue to grow and learn on this road of faith, this path of discipleship to which we have been called. Today, we have the privilege to open the sacred pages of God's Word, to drink deeply from the wellspring ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Topics: Walking, Spirit

Live The Alternative - Part 1

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to live a truly alternative lifestyle.

Live The Alternative! Part 1 Galatians 5:16-25 In previous years, Americans have seen the flappers, zoot suiters, beatniks, hippies, punkers, and gangs. Now we have the Goths. Each generation has its group of people seeking an identity that is away from the mainstream. They scoff at society’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 15, 2001

Haggai encourages God’s people who have become discourged in God’s Work

Studies in Haggai Study 6 Ch 2v 1-9 Introduction One of the greatest joys that a minister of the gospel can experience is to see his ministry bearing fruit in the lives of his people. To see for example men and women brought through the preaching of the Word to the point where they become acutely ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis Controversies And Contradictions Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 26, 2000

The purpose of this study is to strengthen your faith by understanding these Genesis passages that are often accused of being contradictory.

Genesis Controversies and Contradictions Before we depart from the origin stories in Genesis, I believe it is necessary to address common questions and misunderstandings of this portion of the Bible. The book of Genesis is the most attacked book in the Old Testament if not the most attacked book ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Meets Us

Contributed by David Jenkins on May 14, 2005

God meets us

How is the knowledge of the Lord impacting your relationships? How is your understanding of Him coming down in human form while still retaining the full rights of deity impacting your own life? Our relationships are the best test of our walk with Messiah. At the risk of sounding redundant I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did God Step Out Of His Comfort Zone?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 15, 2013

I have called you to step out of your comfort zone and get involved with serving God, but is this something God is calling us to do that He himself is not willing to do? Let's look at Phil 2 and see...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2013 Date Preached: March 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Series Sermon Title: Did God Step Out of His Comfort Zone? Sermon Text: Philippians 2:4-8 [ESV] Introduction: For the past several weeks… well ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Beastly Future Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2013

In these days when it seems God’s people are losing, don’t despair. Instead, be confident in the victory that’s soon coming, and be ready when Jesus comes to give us that victory.

There is an old legend that describes Satan in a meeting with all his demons. He wanted to send one of them to earth to aid men and women in the ruination of their souls, and he asked for volunteers. One creature came forward and said, “I will go.” Satan said, “If I send you, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Parable Of The Net Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus gives 1) A vivid picture of judgment (Matthew 13:47–48), 2) A brief explanation of the principle of judgment (Matthew 13:49), and 3) A sobering warning about the peril of judgment (Matthew 13:50).

Francis Chan’s new book, Erasing Hell, will be on the shelves from July 5 countering Rob Bell’s recent work, Love Wins. Bell acknowledges hell’s existence on earth but finds it difficult to believe that it is forever and that God can punish non-Christians for all eternity. Chan, on the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Other

You Can Just Fill In The Blanks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2008

The work of Christ is not complete until we fill in the blanks of justice not yet done, kindness not yet given, and witness not yet shared. He wants our very cores.

To do anything these day, you have to fill out a form. Have you noticed? To get anywhere with anything you want to do, you have to fill out an application. Some of you have been job-hunting. So what happens? You go to the personnel office, you pull out your beautifully polished resume, the one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Provision In Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 28, 2010

1) the substance, 2) the source, 3) the supplication, 4) the seekers, & 5) the schedule of requesting God’s provision.

One of the most controversial elements of this winter’s Olympics has been Canada’s "Own the Podium" program. Not being content with record amounts of medals, the Canadian Olympic officials sought to have the most medals of any country. Was it greedy? When we consider what we have, why should we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Other

God In Three Persons - Part One Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 19, 2011

an exposition of the Trinity, in two parts - this being part one

God In Three Persons, Blessed Trinity Part 1 TCF Sermon October 16, 2011 Sometimes the view younger children have of God is fairly insightful. Sometimes it’s confused. Sometimes it’s funny. Sometimes it’s all of the above. Here are some examples in children’s letters to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Believe? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 10, 2018

How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018

How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018 Main point: Implore the position of humility which we as finites creatures should have in regards to our knowledge and which places the difficult question regarding faith in perspective. Intro – Last weekend we gathered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational