Sermons on Gold Of Ophir:

Start Well / Finish First Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 30, 2004

This is the second sermon in a series that brings NASCAR along side spiritual truths in order to help us understand God and his PATTERN FOR LIFE.

Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:15, 20-21 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Start Well / Finish First Topic: Christian Living Theme: Purpose & Power for Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to determine to live out God’s purpose in his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Building God's House God's Way

Contributed by Harold Wilson on Jan 22, 2005

Small beginnings have great endings when we follow God’s building plan.

Ezra had his hands full with the awesome task of being the minister to a congregation of 42,360 people who returned from 70 years of bondage in Babylon. It was his task to rebuild the temple and restore the spiritual and moral values of the people. Ezra’s approach to this awesome task provides us ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:59-70

Denomination: Methodist

Carnal Life Or Christian Service

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon is designed to challenge the believers heart to live totally for God.

The sermon title suggests that we have a choice. One writer once said "the choices that we make today will determine the availability of choices we will have on tomorrow. If we squander academically today, then our choices will be limited, if we squander athletically today, then our choices will be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From The Raging Fire

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

God delivers those believers that stand tall in diversity.

I. Introduction A. A story in Daniel without Daniel? 1. This is very interesting 2. If this were a fictional book, like some scholars would say. Daniel would definitely be in the middle of this one. 3. MacLaren says, “Where was Daniel in this hour of danger? His absence is not accounted for, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare Your Heart, For Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 22, 2002

As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives

Prepare your heart, For Worthy is the Lamb HHM 12-22-02 Pastor Jim Parisi As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives Luke 2: 1-12 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Home For Others

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 24, 2002

The measure of space that we offer to God and to our fellowhumans is the measure of space that is sanctified in us.

The Advent is over. Tonight we celebrate the birth of the messiah. The gospel, Luke 2.1-14, narrates the account of the birth of our messiah. Circumstances bring Mary, who is pregnant, with her husband to Bethlehem, a city which had no more room to offer to its visitors. There our child is born in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Worship

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

What we can learn from Isaish’s worship experience?

Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Thou Art!

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 10, 2003

This tiny psalm is great in faith and awakens us to sing praise to God.

How Great Thou Art! Psalm 117 Introduction: 1. This tiny psalm is great in faith and its reach is enormous. 2. It awakens us to sing praise to God for the character of God’s person who created and liberated us. 3. It alerts a world that is lost to focus and reflect on the marvelous wonder at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believers Helmet Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

As in any agressive activity the head must be protected, so it is in spiritual warfare; our minds must be protected from the attacks of satan.

Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: The helmet protects the head, In our spiritual warfare the head of the believer does not speak of his brain but rather the mind or understanding – (For as a man thinketh so is he). The helmet of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Trials Into Triumph Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005

We all deal with trials and tribulations each and every day, the world and Christians alike need to know the value of pressing through the tough times!

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Turning Trials into Triumph” (James 1:2-4) INTRO.  Have you heard: “When life hands you a lemon make lemonade”  This is much easier said than done… but the idea is sound! - it is biblical - Many bible characters have shown that with God’s help they can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Firm A Foundation!

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

We as saints have a firm foundation in a society that is reeling and rocking from the storms of this world.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Firm A Foundation! Isaiah 28:14-16 Intro: In these verses we see the position of the people: v. 14- Prominent Men (rule the people), he is speaking to the leadership of Israel v. 15- Prideful Men (it shall not come unto us), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-16, 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Neglect

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 2, 2006

How shall we neglect so great a salvtion?

Neglect by Gerald Van Horn Questions are a great teaching tool. Questions are solemn and searching. Our Lord used many and varied questions to teach a lesson. Often He ended up answering His own questions. Never did He ever leave the hearer in doubt. A question is only as good as the answer. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Saint Nicholas

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 1, 2005

This is a sermon for all of the Saints, young and older, about a man who knew the savior and demonstrated this in his life.

Text Matthew 6:2-4 December 4, 2005 Greetings to all of the Saints, young and older, gathered here for our annual Christmas Family Event. I am here to tell you a little bit about the life of Saint Nicholas who lived many years ago. First, from what I can determine, he was a humble man and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Stewardship Of Talent Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Allowing God to make the most of who we are.

Stewardship of Talent Romans 12:3-8 Essential driving question of life "When I grow up I want to be " ". Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? –more specifically, "What is the meaning of my life? "I was made for " ". EVERYBODY HAS A PURPOSE -Given by God Psalm 37:23 The steps of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Holiness

Evangelize -- Just Do It!

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

Challenge to congregation to do the work of an evangelist.

Evangelize. It means to share the good news of Christ. We are all commanded to evangelize. We are all evangelists. Look at your neighbor and say "YOU ARE AN EVANGELIST." Now say, "I AM AN EVANGELIST." Not only are Billy Graham, Steve Hill, and other prominent ministers evangelists. We all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-20, Acts 16:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God