Sermons on Godly Values:

Relativism: The Foundation Of Postmodernism

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2014

A study followed by a logical and biblical critique of relativism, the foundation of postmodernism.

Relativism: The Foundation of Postmodernism Chuck Sligh October 26, 2014 TEXT: John 18:37-38 – “Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear ...read more

Scripture: James 18:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2014

Worry and Anxiety is an indication that your treasures are living in the wrong kingdom.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian Church

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #3 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

This is an on-going expository study of the Book of Romans, verse by verse

Book of Romans Study Lesson # 3 By Rev. James May Romans 1:13 – 22 In continuing to express his desire to go to Rome to be a blessing to the saints of God in that city, Paul begins now to explain why he hasn’t been there before and why this is the appointed time for him to go. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worthwhile Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 24, 2013

Worship that is worthwhile to God requires priority, preparation and participation.

See if you can help me out and complete the following phrase: One man’s trash is… [Wait for answers] That’s right: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Because we live in a culture where we tend to rapidly lose interest in things that we just had to have at ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014

What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 14, 2014

Jesus, the Passover Lamb, heads into Jerusalem, where He initiates a massive public demonstration as He offers Himself to be King of Israel. This event is the inauguration of the Prince of Peace as King of kings.

MATTHEW 21: 1-11 [Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-42; John 12:12-14] THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY [Psalm 24:7–10] During Passover time, Jerusalem was crowded with visitors. Every Jewish adult from a twenty mile radius was obligated to attend the celebrations, and this number was added to by many, many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus is risen, so don't be confused; instead, be confident and tell somebody the good news!

Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do You Speak In Tongues?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 30, 2014

EVIDENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN PERSONS LIVES-BIBLICAL EVIDENCE OF THE SPIRIT

DO YOU SPEAK IN TONGUES? Mark 16:15-17 +ASK THE QUESTION--"Do you speak in tongues”? Just ask that question among Christians and you will get a variety of reactions. May I ask you the question--- “Is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Holiness! Know What You Are In Christ! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 4, 2014

We must make the willful decision/choice as believers to know what we are as a Christian... We are set aside by God for God to live our lives as a testament TO Him... Walk Worthy!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Called to Holiness! Know What You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 [ESV] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seated With Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 13, 2014

If we want to live the life God designed for us to live, we must remember where we came from, realize where we are today, recognize how we got here - purely by God's grace.

In 1992, a Los Angeles County parking control officer came upon a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on street-sweeping day. The officer dutifully wrote out a ticket. Ignoring the man seated at the driver's wheel, the officer reached inside the open car window and placed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Leaders, Legends & Losers Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014

By the Israelite's failure to possess the land, we can learn valuable lessons in overcoming our enemies. This is the intro to the series.

Leaders, Legends & Losers Series: Leaders, Legends & Losers May 18, 2014 So today, I’m starting a summer series of messages on the book of Judges. I’ve always liked the book of Judges because of the classic bible characters and stories that you find in it. People like Gideon, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeds Of The Mouth

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 21, 2014

This picture in Proverbs 18:20-21 of planting seeds in our lives from our mouths. We are given the choice of either planting bad seeds which planting bad seeds which produce poisonous fruit or good seeds which produce good fruit.

SEEDS OF THE MOUTH PROVERBS 18:20-21 ILLUSTRATION… Planting seeds with your mouth (p) As we begin our time in God’s word this morning, I’d like you to use your imagination to act out in your mind the Bible passage that we will be focusing on… so put on your imagination ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of 2 Kings And 2 Hearts

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

2 men but 2 vastly different hearts and 2 very different destinations.

1 Samuel 13:8-15 8 And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. • 10 And it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unshakeable Kingdom

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2018

Don’t tremble with fear, because you are no longer under the terrifying precepts of God’s Law. Instead, triumph with faith, because you are now under the tremendous promise of God’s grace.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Daring To Move Forward Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2018

Daring to Move Forward Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - October 21, 2018

Daring to Move Forward Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - October 21, 2018 Today we are continuing our venture into DARING FAITH. As notes in our first week… Faith is the connection to the bigger world…. the intersection between the finite and infinite. When the word faith is used… it can refer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational