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"Jesus Seeks Sinners"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 24, 2013

Jesus’ Mission was to save sinners! Biblical Christianity, the one revealed in the Word of God, teaches the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ was on a rescue mission, sent by God the Father, to save the lost.

Cornerstone Church September 29, 2013 “Jesus Seeks Sinners” Matthew 9:9-13 The following happened to Dr. Tony Campolo: “He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Offer Of Life-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2013

2 of 4. The apostle John revealed God’s offer of Life to mankind. God offers Life to mankind. How can Life be procured/had? God’s Offer of Life comes to you thru...

GOD’s OFFER Of LIFE-II—John 1:5-13 Attention: Winslow the ‘rescued’ Greyhound—Very skittish, We only had Winslow(former racing Greyhound) for a few weeks. A great leash dog but absolutely no street smarts. Very skittish. We loved on him practically to embarrassment! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The End-Time Anointing

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 9, 2012

In the last days, God is going to raise up people of power who will operate in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. They are going to be people who are different to anyone who has ever lived before. For every season and for every time, God has som

Characteristics Of The End-Time Anointing In the last days, God is going to raise up people of power who will operate in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. They are going to be people who are different to anyone who has ever lived before. For every season and for every time, God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

What's Up With Israel Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The place of Israel in God's Plan

What’s Up With Israel? - March 8, 2009- Romans 9-11 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 9. We’ve been going through this book written by the Apostle Paul to Christians living in the city of Rome. He writes giving them good news, an explanation of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New You In The New Year

Contributed by Rolly Estabillo on Nov 17, 2012

“It’s All About Jesus”! It’s not about me. This New Year’s resolution is about lifting up the name of Jesus, making him visible, making him prominent in our lives.

It’s a new year once again! Hope you had a wonderful new year’s celebration last night. But I hope you’ll stay awake for the rest of this message. Some of you may not have gone to bed till 3 in the morning. Do you have a New Years’ resolution? Some of the New ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Under Pressure. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 17, 2012

Peter & John Under Pressure. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Places: (1). The Colonnade (vs 12) (2). The Jail (vs 18) (3). The Temple Courts (vs 21) (4). The Court Room (vs 27) (5). House to House (vs 42) The Events: (1). Power on the Porch (Vs 12-16) (2). Joy in Jail (vs 17-20) (3). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21) (4). Courage before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

Living Stones: Purpose Series

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012

2nd in a Capital Fundraising Campaign Series

“LIVING STONES” (3) PURPOSE ACTS 10:36 & ECCL. 1 We’re in week 3 of our 7 week series “Living Stones” where we as a church have been given the God-sized task, after nearly 100 years, (pic of Phase 1) of building a new facility and a new campus that will allow us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Baptist

Remember To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2012

Thanksgiving or Advent reminder to be grateful as believers.

Intro: A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand.“Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, and wrote what the older man dictated to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Malachi Wholly Committed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Malachi’s record of God’s oracles was from the heart of God, brutally honest, and full of hope.

The Oracle of God An oracle is a prophetic pronouncement. Malachi is a record of the oracle of God to the people of Judah. It was given about 400 years before the coming of Jesus at a time of rebuilding the nation. It was at a time when things were not going well for the people of Judah and they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracles Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 23, 2012

Have we focused on the Christmas story so much that we have forgotten the Christmas Miracles?

Miracle on 34th Street The Miracles of Christmas If nothing else I am expanding my movie repertoire, I hadn’t seen any of these movies prior to starting this series. I had seen bits and pieces but never the entire movie. Miracle on 34th Street begins at the Macy Thanksgiving day parade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

We're Still Here, What Now? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 2, 2013

As I’m sure most of us expected, the world did not come to an end before Christmas, and Jesus didn’t come back for the second coming at Christmas. Does that mean we should just keep on going about our business as usual? The question I want to ask us this

If he had come back, everything would be changed, but I want to submit to you that things can still be changed in the way we live for Christ. Will we make a new or stronger commitment to follow Jesus in this New Year ahead of us? Because the fact still remains that we could be gone, at any ...read more

Know Your Situation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 6, 2013

There are times in our lives when things happen and we instinctively jump to blame God, either because of something He allowed or something He did... but we have to be honest about things and we must know the situation. Our sin is the cause of all our iss

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 5, 2013 Date Preached: January 6, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Know Your Situation Sermon Text: Nehemiah 1:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had a project SO large that you did not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Kingdom

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2012

Jesus described the pursuit of the kingdom thru the parables of the Hidden Treasure & the Pearl of Great Value. Participation in the kingdom of heaven is sought by the saints of God. But Why? We seek the kingdom for its...

SEEKING & ENTERING The KINGDOM—Matthew 13:44-46 Attention: Career search vs. Job search. Investment Broker/Knows Value-Investment Potentials-Affordability Need: —Lax/Indifferent/Mediocrity reigns/Just ‘get by’/So-So. —Busy(own lives to lead)/Push God out in order ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry About The Lions Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 29, 2012

We live in a world that can be a scary place sometimes. How can we live a life that is pleasing to God when we encounter circumstances and real problems that will come solely as a result of following God?

Don’t worry about the Lions Daniel 6 Intro Slide Good Morning. This morning we are going to talking about Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Now when I mention Lions, you either think about the Lions’ you have seen at the zoo or at a circus Slide Lions that look like this and are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 12, 2012

Daniel was a man of prayer and thought prayer to be vitally important. We see that through his willingness to pray even though it meant being thrown to the Lions! Let’s learn about Daniel’s prayer life and see how we might grow in our prayer life to be

The Power of Pray Prayer that has Power Daniel 9:1- 11:1 (excl. 9:24-27) Slide Good Morning. We are going to be finishing up the final 4 chapters of Daniel over these next 2 weeks. There are 2 more visits that Daniel has with messengers of God to give detailed prophecy regarding events that are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational