Sermons on Futility Of Ritual:

The Untold Story Of Robinson Crusoe Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

The story of Robinson Crusoe and the truth he learned from his salvaged Bible teaches us the priority of prayer.

The Untold Story of Robinson Crusoe Psalm 50:1-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 1. Preview: For the near future, my Sunday evening messages will have a single purpose and single focus. I want to preach and teach so as to help us as a church and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

It is imperative for those in spiritual leadership to spend time in personal prayer.

RUNNING ON EMPTY TEXT: Amos 4:4; 5:4-6 Amos 4:4 -- "Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years:" Amos 5:4-6 -- "For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Unthankful Times

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007

The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Divided Community

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

How division came to Israel

Divided Community - 1 Kings 11-15 “With all my heart” - that is our prayer today as we come to 1 Kings 11. Turn with me there. We have been going through the highlights of the OT - looking in the kingdom stage, the time of David, the man after God’s own heart, and then his son Solomon ruling ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: The Only Cure For Dragon's Skin

Contributed by Glenn Robertson on Nov 16, 2005

Jesus provides the complete cure for sin.

The Only Cure for Dragon’s Skin Hebrews 9:14 NIV How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! Scientists are always looking for cures ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Discovery Of A New Set Of Values

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The discovery of a new set of values takes place when one trust Christ as one’s Savior and commits one’s life totally to Christ.

THE DISCOVERY OF A NEW SET OF VALUES Philippians 3:1-11 Proposition: The discovery of a new set of values takes place when one trust Christ as one’s Savior and commits one’s life totally to Christ. Objective: My purpose is to challenge all to trust Christ completely in discovering a new set of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Father Abraham Had Many Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is the next in an expository series through Romans.

“Father Abraham Had Many” Romans 4:1-12 November 23, 2008 My parents are “slides people”. What I mean is this: go to the Harvey home in VA, and you won’t find photo albums. No, early on, my dad decided to use slides to document the Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Greatness Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

It is the greatest thing we can come to do: to know Christ! This message introduces my series entitled Jesus: The BIG Questions.

“The Greatness of Knowing Christ” Philippians 3:7-14 January 3, 2010 Have you seen the bumper stickers that say “Coexist”? They’re all over the place; a lady pulled onto the interstate as we were traveling home and to say that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Human 'ifs' And Reasoning Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 14, 2011

How often do we try to bargain with Jesus or become legalistic in our walk with Christ. We must learn that we cannot bargain with God and that love is the first and most important characteristic and function of the church.

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 10, 2011 Date Preached: March 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Human ‘Ifs’ & Reasoning Sermon Text: John 7:1-53 [ESV] – emphasis on v.5-8 6Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Right Start Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 28, 2012

Lent is a time of preparation, of discovering the road to a better life. There's no better place to begin than where Hebrews begins.

“The Road to a Better Life: Getting the Right Start” Hebrews 1:1-14 Parents point their children down a certain path of behavior, learning, and discipline to try to steer them to a better, successful, healthy life. A good teacher encourages her top students to follow a structured, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Over

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 7, 2009

God wants us to be more than minimal. Acknowledge that Christ is Lord, make sure our witness is clear, go beyond quick thrills, and be faithful, and your faith will sustain you over the long haul.

Too often, we choose "getting by", when we could choose "getting over". Too often, we try to skimp on life, hoping not to invest too deeply. That’s "getting by". But we could turn to a better answer. We could choose "getting over". "Getting by" and "getting over" are not the same thing. "Getting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Parent-Child Relationship

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 28, 2009

Applying Paul’s admonition of "submit ourselves to one another" to the parent-child relationship and to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Parent - Child Relationships Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out The Life We Have In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 23, 2013

Paul stresses how the believer should live a life that reflects their status of being IN CHRIST and Paul lays out what needs to be laid aside for this to happen...

Colossians 3:1-9 [NLT] January 23, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s clarifies his teaching on attitude and actions within the body of Christ: I hope and pray I can get ALL this in tonight, but if NOT we will pick up next week right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

New And Improved

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Jesus shares three mini-parables that all have the same theme: He came to bring truth about God that is new and improved.

“New and Improved!” Matthew 9:14-17 Advertisers have long known the two most magic words for marketing are “new and improved.” They may only change the packaging or make a minor modification, but studies have shown that consumers are more likely to buy products that say, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015

Halloween is harmful because it lures people into the occult. Many children are introduced to cultic practices at Halloween parties. I first learned about the occult at a Halloween party as a teenager. Many kids get their first exposure to cultic horror movies at Halloween parties.

HALLOWEEN EMPHASIZES THE OCCULT Halloween is harmful because it lures people into the occult. Many children are introduced to cultic practices at Halloween parties. I first learned about the occult at a Halloween party as a teenager. Many kids get their first exposure to cultic horror movies at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Foursquare