Sermons on Fruitfulness:

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

A look at the events leading to the cross.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SUFFERING SERVANT” MARK 14:1-15:20 OPEN On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Winston Churchill had an over-arching desire to watch the invasion from the bridge of a battleship in the English Channel. Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D, Eisenhower was just as ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. How/Where is that threat subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Whistle While He Works Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 4, 2010

A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 12

Zechariah 10: 1- 12 Whistle while He works 1 Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, grass in the field for everyone. 2 For the idols speak delusion; the diviners envision lies, and tell false dreams; they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fathering God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2010

In order to father God’s way, a Godly Father 1) Knows God 2) Loves God & 3) Shows his love for God.

As Barbara Kay said this week: Happy are those for whom Father’s Day means a barbecue and a card poking fun at Dad’s foibles. Not so much for children whose "father" was an anonymous sperm sold to create a child he would never know or likely care to know. For them "Seed Provider’s Day" would be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Other

Love Vs Lust Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2010

When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

Sermon: “Love vs Lust” Series: 4 letter words+ Thesis: When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

When we experience suffering and pain our first reaction is usually one of striking out, but Job teaches us how we are to respond to God during the trying times of our lives...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 22, 2010 Date Preached: January 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Respond to God Sermon Text: Job 42:1-6 [HCSB] 1 Then Job replied to the LORD: 2 I know ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Confessions Of The Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Hear what Jesus confesses about Himself

19 Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner. 20 “For the Father loves the Son, and shows ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-47

Denomination: Orthodox

The Pretender To The Throne Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 1, 2010

Satan desires God's throne. Here is how he operates.

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE PRETENDER TO THE THRONE” MATTHEW 4:1-11 OPEN I see and read and hear about men, women, teenagers and children from all walks of life that run blindly into this spiritual being we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Not For The Nation Only"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

God often uses the utterings of evil men to announce His own purposes. They think they are in control but they are not.

“Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. 48 “If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Orthodox

When I Am Deserted!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2010

Despite feeling alone, the child of God is never deserted. David enables us to explore the comfort of God’s presence with His people, even in the day of battle.

“Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek.’ Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Favor With God

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009

NEED TO REWORK – not the best

It is not easy to be politically correct during the Christmas season. I mean just listen to this new version of “The Night before Christmas.” Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck. How to live in a world that’s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to Elves, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 2 : Truncated History Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009

A very truncated look at the history of christianity. This message presupposes that many people believe restoration history bypasses the reformation and catholicism. However, it is unhealthy to not acknowlege our past. Instead we ought to embrace it.

HISTORY: Very, Very Truncated. “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.” Hebrews 1:1 In trying to better ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing Their Cry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2010

1) The Tyrants Boast (Ps. 10:1-11) and 2) The Victims Prayer (Ps. 10:12-18)

One of the most contentious articles that have hit the public square recently has been that of Father Raymond J. de Souza, (National Post • Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010). What he describes as an orgy of violence in Iraq, so far just in this month of November terrorists have set off a series of bombs, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Other

Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009

Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The "Enoughness" Of Our Triune God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 24, 2009

The God of the Bible is a limitless and unbounded God. He is infinite in nature and He can be both ONE and THREE and still be God! Why is it SO difficult for us to see that our God can do ALL things – if you can accept that – then you can accept and know

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 10, 2007 Edited : Sept 23, 2009 Date Preached: March 11, 2007 Repreached: Sept 27, 2009 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Repreached @ OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Back to School – Believers Edition Sermon Title: Our Triune God Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist