Sermons on Gold Of Ophir:

Drop The Weight Of Trivial Pursuits Series

Contributed by Art Good on Aug 14, 2007

This backpack I am wearing has stones, rocks within it that weekly we are exposing, and laying them down, giving them to God. Well, today we are talking about the weight of trivial Pursuits, the weight of the pursuing meaningless things.

Drop the Weight of Trivial Pursuits Over the past few weeks we have been talking about dropping the weight, dropping the weight of junk we are carrying that tire us out, wear us down, and cause all sorts of problems in our relationships with each other, and our relationship with God. This ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wise Fool

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 15, 2007

We need to guard our hearts. Look at what happened to the wisest man in the world because his heart was turned away..

Everyone knows the story in the New Testament of the wise and foolish men. The Wise man built his house upon the rock. The Foolish man built his house upon the sand. Do you know that there is a story in the Old Testament about a wise fool? 1 Kings 11:1- 14 No man began with more promise than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Even Stephen Series

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 30, 2007

This sermon is about how heaven is not God’s great break even, but it will even be better and more unbelievable than the Garden of Eden was.

The End of Even Stephen (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 21:1-5 God is not just trying to break even with heaven; He is going to bless us beyond what Eden was like for Adam and Eve. Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction My grandfather was a very interesting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Celestial Awards

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2010

A comparison and contrast of the Academy Awards to the Resurrection and the final judgment.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-44 Genesis 1:1-10 Revelation 21:1-2, 11-25 Isaiah 61:10 2 Timothy 4:18 Revelation 21:3 1. Introduction a. Last week, millions of Americans were glued to their TV sets watching the Oscars, staring in awe at all the special people, wistful in thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

When God Doesn't Bless

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 27, 2014

God did not bless the nation of Israel when there was sin and disobedience in their midst. God will not bless the church when they are disobedient to his commands

When God Doesn’t Bless Joshua 7: 1-26 Intro: Three churches – Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian – worked together to sponsor a community-wide revival. (The revival meetings were a success. New faces appeared, old friends returned, and neighbors were more aware of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hitch Your Life To A Star Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 8, 2013

We have a fascination with stars. But have you ever hitched yor life to one?

“Faith-Full Living: Hitch Your Life to a Star” Numbers 24:15-19; Mt. 2:1-12; “Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are; Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky; Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are.” “Star light, star ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dangers Of Surety

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carpe Diem - Seize The Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 18, 2013

Faith is the foundation of God's message. Hope is the attitude and the focus,. .But love. Love is the action. When faith and hope are in line, you are free to love completely. And through this, we can truly "Seize the Day."

Paul shares this hope in Christ to the Colossians ... and to all that call themselves followers of the Christ. Hear Paul's prayer: BIBLE ".... that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, ....to please Him in all respects, .... bearing fruit in every good work ....and increasing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colossians 1:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Presentation Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Feb 3, 2014

All humanity shares blood, but only the blood of Jesus has the power to save

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Amen. All human beings share one common characteristic: blood. The book of Leviticus tells us that blood is the life or life force of the flesh. It flows through our bodies in order to deliver oxygen and other important ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18, Hebrews 4:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Horrifying Words For The End Days Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus completes His description of the Last Days

Mark 13:14-37 Horrifying Words for the End of Times Introduction – America has become famous for its warning labels. Some are helpful and urge caution concerning some hidden dangers or possible side effects of certain products. Others, however, seem obvious if not downright absurd. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven: What To Expect Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Despite what it looks like, heaven will be a place of unbelievable beauty and delight, something wonderful to look forward to. Today I want us to look towards our heavenly home

Heaven: What to Expect Hebrews 11:13-16 Have you ever imagined what heaven will be like? When people come to me and ask that question, I always responded by telling them to think of the most beautiful place they have ever seen. When they ask me what I think it will be like, I usually say that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Dangers Of Surety

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evil Plans Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 22 verses 1 through 6

Luke 22: 1 – 6 Evil Plans 1 Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. 2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. 3 Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. 4 So he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Is The Pursuit Of Success So Empty? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the second message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of success how it is always elusive and leaves one feeling empty.

Dear Diary, “I want to be a success but the harder I pursue success the more empty I feel.” As we begin I really feel that we must answer three extremely difficult questions. What drives you? What causes you to work the way you do? What happens to all you have worked for when you exit ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Sunrise Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 9, 2018

This is a pictorial presentation of Jesus' resurrection appearance to Peter & 3 other disciples at the Sea of Galilee. It deals with Peter's feelings of having denied Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK NOTE: The narration for this service was adapted from Max Lucado's book, "He Still Moves Stones" pages 135-141, (Word Publishing, 1993) TEXT: John 21:1-14 (PP - JESUS) WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER HYMN: BECAUSE HE LIVES! by ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Luke 22:54-61, Luke 5:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ