Sermons on Goal Setting:

What Makes God Smile

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013

jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Says "No" Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

WHEN GOD SAYS “NO” NUMBERS 23-24 ***This message tagteam preached with Jesse (layperson in our church) INTRODUCTION (Erik) -Does anyone remember Y2K? For those that were too young let me explain. -When computers were first being made they were programmed to assume that the year ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Came To Serve Others (2014)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 20, 2014

He came to serve others - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Parable (vs 1-16). • (2). The Announcement (vs 17-19). • (3). The Mistake (vs 21-25) • (4). The Example (vs 26-28) SERMON BODY: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Brethren

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2015

After looking at God’s original blessing of creation, this message explores the impact of the fall of humanity from relationship with God and God’s solution in Christ Jesus, to the problem.

Paradise Lost - January 18, 2015 - Sermon on Genesis Chapter 3 Yesterday I walked into a Pharma Plus store near my home to get some meds. As I walked up to the register I noticed a display with Cold Effects, an immune-system booster, on sale. Usually $27.99. now $12.99 with a coupon. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Characteristics Of A Loving Fellowship

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 7, 2015

Almost every church claims to be a loving church, but what does it really take to be the loving fellowship God desires? In his letter to the church in Galatia, Paul lays out 7 clear characteristics of a loving fellowship!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 3, 2015 Date Preached: February 8, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: 7 Characteristics of a Loving Fellowship Text: Galatians 6:1-10 (NLT) ETS: Paul’s message was that a fellowship that loved one another was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Through Sacrifice Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 9, 2012

Sometimes God calls us to sacrifice for Him, when He does we know that the blessing will be greater than the sacrifice.

Today we are continuing to our series as worship. We’re taking a look at worship through the events of Christmas. I hope you’ve been enjoying the devotionals we prepared though the week. If you don’t have a copy there are a few left in the back. Also if you want to take one to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2012

2 of 3. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

WICKEDNESS INVITING REPERCUSSION-II—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Talking to his friend, Harvey said, "Eddie. I just had a quarrel with my wife." "Oh yeah," said Eddie. "And how did this one end?" "When it was over," Harvey replied arrogantly, "She came crawling back to me on her hands & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Had It All - Almost!

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012

The rich young ruler had it all - almost! One thing kept him from that which he needed the most - Jesus. What one thing is there in your life that is keeping you from coming to Jesus or going deeper with him?

The Man Who Had It All – Almost! - Luke 18:18-30 - January 8, 2012 One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: *other

Managing Your Money

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012

Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

“Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

What’s A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2012

God specifies the purpose of a family in the Genesis account through: 1)The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of what a family is for.

What constitutes a family? Who has a legitimate role in defining this? With marriage considered a legal affair, the Canadian courts have created one of the broadest definitions in the world. Whether its considering the situation of polygamy in Bountiful BC, to homosexual unions and the recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other

Oh No, He’s Back Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2016

A study of the book of Job 2: 1 – 13

Job 2: 1 – 13 Oh No, He’s Back Again 1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” Satan answered the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In These Last Days Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2016

A review of the characteristics of life in the last days and how the people of God must respond to those conditions.

IN THESE LAST DAYS "Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ethiopian's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 30, 2016

To establish that the Ethiopian’s conversion follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” outlined in the Book of Acts. This lesson speaks to the divine hand of God in conversion and illustrates the two components of the “new birth” in real-time.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Ethiopian’s Authority 2. The Ethiopian’s Ambassador 3. The Ethiopian’s Announcement Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The Ethiopian’s Conversion.” We will focus on the man’s character, particularly his remarkable willingness to receive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Keep From Singing"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

Palm Sunday message. "My house shall be called a house of prayer!"

Title: How Can I Keep From Singing?" Gospel Idea; Jesus is our king who rides into Jerusalem on a donkey and conquers kingdoms by dying on the cross. Luke 19: 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixth Seal Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2017

The martyrs cried, “Avenge us!” but the unbelievers on earth will cry, “Hide us!” The opening of the “sixth seal” will produce worldwide convulsions and catastrophes, including the first of three “great earthquakes."

By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/17/2015 Title: (19) Sixth Seal: Cataclysmic Disturbances (Revelation 6:12-17) Revelation 6:12-17 (KJV) 12 And I beheld when he had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist