Sermons on Genius:

Claiming Your Inheritance Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010

Through our inheritance in Christ, we have certain rights that we are free to exercise

“What’s Christmas All About? Claiming Your Inheritance” Galatians 4:1-7 The city of Grand Haven was having difficulty with skateboard traffic. skateboarders were everywhere, weaving in and out and over walkers and drivers anywhere, anytime. So the city passed laws prohibiting skateboarding in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shattered Dreams Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 11, 2011

God shatters dreams which leave us short of full joy even if fully satisfied.

Scripture Introduction In literature, a tragedy ends with a negative or sad outcome, a comedy with a happy one. Macbeth is a tragedy; Much Ado About Nothing, a comedy. From a literary view, Ruth is a comedy – the characters pass through difficulty (even heartbreak) to end with joy and hope. The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of Pentecost

Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010

Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Iron Man - The Learning Curve Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2010

It's not enough to just go to church. Christians need to be there for each other to sharpen the iron that God has placed within us.

OPEN: I love superheroes. My mom once told of the times I’d go out into the yard with a bath towel tied around my neck and would “fly” around the yard. And when I was a kid I read comic books about superheroes, watched TV shows and cartoons and went to the movies to watch them ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Man Called Jesus?\

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 31, 2013

Jesus challanges the Pharisees and Teachers of the law.

Who is the Man called JESUS? Luke5:17-26 – These are the words of Napoleon Bonaparte: I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I have founded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Son Of God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 2, 2013

Jesus performs 2 miracles-The Pharisee's are confounded

Jesus the Son of God Luke5:17-26 – These are the words of Napoleon Bonaparte: I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I have founded empires. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Of Happiness

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 11, 2012

Psalm 1. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Principles of happiness (verse 1) (1). Right Decision (verse 1 (2). Right direction (Verse 2) (3). Right Desire (verse 2b (B). Profile of happiness (1). Planted. (vs 3a) (2). Fruitful (vs 3b) (3). Un-withered (vs 3c) (4). Prosperous (vs 3d) (C). Picture of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Final Chapter Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 10, 2013

When we see ourselves in the drama played out in Revelation, we can bet our lives on Jesus.

“The Great Unveiling: The Final Chapter” Revelation 22:6-21 We have watched this entire vision, this drama, with John. The drama is over; everything has been unveiled. The curtain has been drawn. And now the lead actor, Jesus Christ, comes out in front of the curtain and reiterates ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

Sarah, the wife of William Winchester, lived a bizarre life - an illustration of building without a purpose.

“Getting A Clue: Why Am I Here?” Eph. 2:1-10 & Is. 43:1-7 Talk about bizarre! Sarah was the wife of William Winchester, the only son of Oliver Winchester, the founder and owner of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Sarah and William had a daughter who died shortly after birth in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready To Suffer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011

If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is Salvation? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 25, 2010

What does it mean to be saved? How does this happen? Jesus speaks candidly about it in John 3 to a religious leader seeking truth.

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2010 Date Preached: May 23, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Great Questions of Our Faith Sermon Title: What is Salvation? Sermon Text: John 3:14-17 [ESV] 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Shopping

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 20, 2019

A message on the the four things that Solomon tells us to buy.

If there is ONE THING that I REALLY DESPISE it’s ....... Going Shopping. Especially for clothes. I kind of enjoy shopping for a car or maybe tools but NOT for clothes. I’ll tell you something else I don’t like to shop for. FOOD. I hate to Grocery Shop. I LOVE to EAT what RACHEL BUYS and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With ‘what’s Best For Me’

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2018

A look at God's call to be concerned for the vulnerable.

Our Starting Point: “What’s best for me?” - We usually end up with a self-centered mentality. We look out for ourselves. And that is certainly encouraged within our society. We are a “winner-take-all” place where everyone looks out for themselves. - What responsibility do we have to those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Talking Trees

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

There are over 500 reference to trees, and they play a major role in God's revelation. The text we are looking at in Judges 9 is not the most important, but it is the most conspicuous.

One of the questions most often debated among amateur philosophers is whether or not a tree falling in the woods makes any noise is no one is around to hear it? From a biblical perspective there is never a time when the trees are not being heard, for if we take seriously the Lordship of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Simeon And Anna) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023

A good night's sleep is hard to come by. What does it mean to "sleep in heavenly peace."

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 2. I’d like you guys to think about the last time you went shopping for a mattress. It’s kind of a big deal. When Trish and I first got married, the mattress on our bed was the first major purchase we made together. I remember the sales ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist