Sermons on Gold Of Ophir:

Open Your Heart's Door To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

Many people have used this verse evangelically; however, its true context is for Christians. Jesus is speaking to the Church members of Laodicea to let Him into their life for fellowship and worship and not only religious pretense.

This is my last message on the theme of doors in the Bible. Our text is Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. (I put on screen pictures of painting - artist depictions of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Redeemed

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 21, 2021

A message from 2 Samuel 9 about how God has redeemed us.

I Am Redeemed Note: We opened up with a dance to the song I Am Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave Is it not great to be redeemed? What does that mean? You were bought with a price. To be set free. 1 Peter 1:18–19: “For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Pleading For The Perishing Cities

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 19, 2021

Jesus is looking for people to stand in the gap, who will go for him, let us pray for the Lord of the harvest, that the harvest is ready and plenty but the labourers are few

Luke 19:41-44 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.  For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 18:22-33, Ezekiel 22:30, Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hebrews Summary (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 21, 2021

Chapters 1-13

HOW DO WE KNOW JESUS LIKES COFFEE? HE BREWS IT! :) 2: 16 For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. 3: 15 “TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS, AS WHEN THEY PROVOKED ME.” US OR GOD? 4: 7 He again fixes a certain day, “Today,” ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

One Will With Him.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2022

What's God's Will? Jesus speaks of a shepherd, and how the shepherd will leave 99 safe sheep, to go after one sheep lost and endangered. Jesus states, when the shepherd finds His sheep, He rejoices over it! Jesus states, in Matthew 18:14...

One Will With Him. Matthew 18:14NIV Throughout history the Church has been instilled with hope in the face of life’s trials because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a reminder that the Christian lives day in and day out with power that can overcome any challenge. In our darkest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pearls Before Swine: Am I A Swine?

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 25, 2024

We’re going to look at what Jesus meant by this phrase, how it was carried out in the New Testament, what are some examples of “swine” in the Bible, and how we should apply this teaching to our lives.

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE: AM I A SWINE? Mt. 7:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “The dumbest kid in the world" 1. A young boy entered a barber shop and the barber whispered to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” 2. The barber put a dollar bill in one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revelation Lesson #4 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 13, 2024

We have seen Jesus is in the midst of all congregations of the ‘church’; body of Christ. Each congregation and all members of the body are represented by the seven candles on the candlestick. Now we will see the remaining three of the ‘seven churches’

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22, Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Was No One Like Hezekiah Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 8, 2024

Based on 2 Kings 18:1-8 - Challenges hearers to consider what a faithful life looks like.

“THERE WAS NO ONE LIKE HEZEKIAH” 2 Kings 18:1-8 FBCF – 4/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – White board – What are some words you’d like for the preacher to say about you at your funeral? Adjectives to describe you? FAITHFUL should be a word that is said of every Christ-follower. New sermon series – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To What End? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Both the arrogant rich and the suffering poor get the same message: “today is not all there is.”

Almost every commentator and preacher I looked at while preparing this sermon splits this passage of James into two parts. The first part, v. 1-6, is a discussion of the danger of depending on wealth. The second part, v. 7-11, typically focus on patience. Well, I’m going to buck the trend. Because ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? (3 Ways To Stop, 4 Ways To Promote The Spirit Of Christmas).

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 21, 2022

The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! I want to give you 3 ways to stop the spirit of Christmas. 4 ways to promote the spirit of Christmas.

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? Matthew 2:7-12NKJV The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! From the very beginning of Matthew 2, we will read case and point, Herod had an agenda, “Find Jesus and destroy Him; Destroy a baby! (Satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Malachi Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 26, 2021

The Refiner and Purifier of silver

September 25, 2021 We have arrived at the end of the Old Testament. We know nothing about the man, “Malachi” or the specific dates of his ministry. We do, however, get some clues from the text: The use of “governor” instead of “king” in Ch. 1:8 and references to the Temple being up and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8, Romans 5:3-5, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 2 Corinthians 3:18, James 1:2-4, Zechariah 13:8-9, Isaiah 48:10, Psalm 66:10, Romans 8:18, Malachi 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Living Hope Is Here Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 10, 2021

We should be rejoicing because the Living Hope has come to earth.

INTRODUCTION USS-S4 SUBMARINE On December 17, 1927, The USS-S4 submarine while surfacing from a submerged run off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts was accidentally rammed and sunk by the Coast Guard destroyer, Paulding, which was on patrol. Heroic efforts were made to rescue six known ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Pogs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2025

God will not look you over for medals degrees or diplomas, but for scars. - Elbert Hubbard

If you have ever served in the military, you have heard the term POG (pronounced pogue). It means Persons Other than Grunt or noncombatants. Grunts being the ones in the firefight. POGs are often behind the lines a good ways such as medical, financial, personnel, logistics and such personnel. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 31, 2023

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 17

July 30, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; 1 Kings 3:5-12; Romans 8:26-39 Thy Kingdom Come Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One summer during college I lived at the home of my college ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Reaching For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024

This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven.

READ passage. This evening, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. Tonight, we are going to reach for Heaven. Some may ask, "How can you be sure there is a Heaven?" There are several answers to that question: Whatever culture you stumble across, whatever time ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist