Sermons on Gold Of Ophir:

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2013

Setting forth the necessity of our Lord's death, its far-reaching effect and the blessings that flow from it.

“CHRIST DIED FOR US” “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Fathers

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

- Like God Fathers do not always keep us from the pain of mistakes - But we are right there to walk beside our children when they go through them

I. We need to be thankful for Dads who teach us right from wrong. (v.1) A. Parental instruction is a commandment from God - Pro_1:8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching, B. Children need to learn priorities - Pro_8:10 Take my instruction instead of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Program For My Church

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Plans for the New Year.

GOD’S PROGRAM FOR MY CHURCH IN 2016 Acts 3: 19-21 Peter gave God’s program when he gave this plea unto Israel. “Repent ye therefore, and be converted that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” This plea followed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strong In The City

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2023

Never look at trials and sufferings as something that was sent to break you, instead God allows them to build, mould and construct us.

Strong in the city???? 1 Samuel 2:9”For by strength shall no man prevail.” “My brother is very strong in this city” said a born-again believer, who attends church and reads the Bible. What does that mean? She meant that her brother had muscle-power in the city, men who were strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Purpose Behind The Problem

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 26, 2022

Our troubles should not lessen our faith. There is a purpose for the suffering. We should our troubles as opportunities to let the Lord's light shine through us.

Key verse (17) What good comes out of trials? This is the second letter from Paul to the believers in Corinth to defend his position as an apostle and to denounce false teachers who twisted the truth. • Paul reminds us that although struggles come, do not give up hope. • Our bodies are subject ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Most Priceless Possessions

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 12, 2022

Gods most precious priceless gifts to us.

OUR MOST PRICELESS POSSESSIONS Because of our faith as believers our possessions priceless 1. Trial of faith is very precious. 1st Peter 1:7That 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Land Of The Blind, The Open-Eyed Get Beaten Up Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 23, 2023

Our Western world is suffused with moral and intellectual darkness; it’s like nearly everyone is blind, or walks around with an eyepatch over both eyes.

Friday of the 11th Week in Course 2023 I had for about nine years the privilege of leading a Christian secondary school. One of the skills we taught in our writing classes was, as in many schools, how to write a resume for college applications. And, as principal, I got to read very many resumes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23, Psalm 34:2-7, 2 Corinthians 11:18-30

Denomination: Catholic

When Stuff Gets In The Way. Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

James 5:1-6 speaks of problems we thought were new problems. being hoarders, defrauding others, being self-indulgent

James 5:1–6 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"And In This Place I Will Give Peace”

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 19, 2019

The Lord promises to give you peace in your life, home, church and community. He will surely perform it.

Song: I have peace like a river, peace like a river; Peace like a river in my soul 2x We can sing this song “For this is what the LORD says: I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Isaiah 66:12, Mark 4:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Wealth Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 21, 2020

What are the true riches of life? What does it really mean to be a wealthy person?

What are the true riches of life? What does it really mean to be a wealthy person? In 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul says, “I have nothing yet possess all things.” Clearly, true wealth in life is not financial wealth. In Proverbs, we are told that having a good name is of more value than great riches. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healed Lepers In A Starving World Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 26, 2019

This message with the reality that our world is under siege by the enemy. Christians have found salvation and treasure that comes with the responsibility to share with a captive world.

Sermon Request: Healed Lepers in a Starving World 2 Kings 6:24-25 Some time later, Ben-Hadad king of Aram mobilized his entire army and marched up and laid siege to Samaria. 25 There was a great famine in the city; the siege lasted so long that a donkey’s head sold for eighty shekels of silver, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Thankful For Fathers”

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

Fathers who are godly should be appreciated

Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: Illustration # 1 “playing with kids in the grass” I. We need to be thankful for Dads who teach us right from wrong. (v.1) - Illustration # 2 “hiding cigar” A. Parental instruction is a commandment from God - Pro_1:8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Family Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 22, 2021

How did revival come to a third generation of believers and what can we learn from it?

How did revival come to a third generation of believers and what can we learn from it? Jacob’s family had wandered far from God’s ideal, yet God had not given up on them. Family troubles are a common theme, but they are made worse by multiple wives and the competition between them and their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Ye The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Praise ye the Lord

Psalm 135 Praise ye the Lord 1. The Call for Praise - The Person to Praise - 1 Praise ye the Lord. The Priority in Praise - Praise ye the name of the Lord; The People for Praise - praise him, O ye servants of the Lord. The Place of Praise - 2 Ye that stand in the house of the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Handwriting Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2021

Jesus was tried in many ways but had the answer for those who tempted him.

HANDWRITING OF GOD John 8: 6This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. (1) On the mountain Law of Righteousness Exodus 31: 18And he gave unto Moses, when ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6

Denomination: Baptist