Sermons on Gold Of Ophir:

Prepositional Salvation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

The extent of God’s salvation is defined by four significant prepositions: from; to; for; and by.

PREPOSITIONAL SALVATION “And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; it shall rejoice in His salvation.” Psalm 35:9 The extent of God’s salvation is defined by four significant prepositions. I. FROM WHAT WE HAVE BEEN SAVED. Sin’s dominion: “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:9

Denomination: Baptist

Fact, Faith And Feeling

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

There are three components in the new birth experience. First is the hearing of the facts: man’s need of a Savior and God providing for that need by sending His Son; Second is personal faith in the Lord Jesus; and then comes the feeling of fellowship, p

FACT, FAITH AND FEELING “Now, I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which you are saved.” I Corinthians 15:1-2a. It is important that these three vital components of our Christian experience be kept in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Precious Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

The Apostle selects a wonderful word to describe the blood of Christ. The Christian would define precious as it is applied to the blood of Christ as: "of inestimable value or worth"!

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST “You know that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver and gold….But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless..” I Peter 1:18-19 NASB. The Apostle selects a wonderful word to picture the blood of Christ. Webster ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World Is Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 2, 2008

Christmas message.

INTRODUCTION There are lights everywhere at Christmas. The tragedy is that most people are in darkness - spiritual darkness. But Christ has come to dispel it. He is the great Light of whom Isaiah spoke. 1. LIGHT IS PURE There are no impurities in it. The Lord Jesus Christ has no impurities. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Purple

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

Many different colours are mentioned in scripture. In this sermon we look at purple.

INTRODUCTION The world is full of colour. Flowers, trees and animals all display beautiful colours. Human beings have hair colour and skin colour. Rainbows add a splash of colour to the sky. The Bible mentions many different colours. One of them is purple. 1. PURPLE SPEAKS OF HUMILIATION John ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-5

Enjoy Your Trials

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Feb 6, 2018

Finding joy in our trials

Enjoy your Trials James 1:2–4 Consider it a great joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. The Point: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Praise the lord

Psalm 115 Praise the lord 1. The Praise - It is Selfless - 1 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, It is Sensitive - but unto thy name give glory, It is Sound - for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake. 2. The Problem - They Question His Character - 2 Wherefore should the heathen say, His ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Truth (Wednesday Of The 6th Week Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020

When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.

Reflection When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. What is all truth? We hear from the first reading (Acts 17:15, 22--18:1): Paul stood up and said: “You Athenians, I see that in every respect you are very religious. For as I walked around looking carefully at your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1, John 16:12-15, Acts 17:15, Acts 17:22

Denomination: Other

Why Is Satan Allowed To Continue

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 12, 2013

God has areason for all things.

WHY IS SATAN ALLOWED TO CONTINUE 1st Peter1:1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Expectant Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 30, 2018

Without expectations you would receive nothing here on earth

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE EXPECTANT OF JESUS Acts 3:5-7 King James Version (KJV) 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Frivolous Miracles

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2021

God is not a showman putting on shows. He has purpose for all that He does.

Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Frivolous miracles? When I woke up this morning this thought came to me, does God do miracles that have no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 17, 2001

Starting this morning, and for the next two weeks, we are going to talk about the issue of partiality, the problem of favoritism, and how we can avoid it in our personal lives and the life of our church.

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1) James 2:1-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 18, 2001 Introduction: I know a story of a boy who was about thirteen years old and he loved to play baseball. For the boy, baseball was a place where he could forget about his poverty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Symbolism In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 20, 2006

A discussion of the symbolism in The Book of the Revelation.

SYMBOLISM IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION PREPARED FIRST DECEMBER 27, 2004 CONTINUED JANUARY 10, 2005 INTRODUCTION Suppose that you are a male missionary from the United States who with a number of other American male missionaries has been taken captive by the Russians to Siberia. You are a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Duh But Aha Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 25, 2011

A study of chapter 7 verses 1 through 29

Ecclesiastes 7: 1 – 29 Not ‘Duh!’ But ‘Aha!’ 1 A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one’s birth; 2 Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men; And the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016

The response to disruptive people demonstrates the Christian's maturity. Paul counsels the expression of the character that marks all who are mature in Christ.

“In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist