Sermons on Gospel Day:

A Word To The Wise On Fearing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2013

Fear God? Seriously? I thought that was "so" Old Testament. But 18 times Proverbs repeats the theme that wise people will "fear the LORD". Can fearing God actually be a good thing?

OPEN: A policeman was walking his beat. I don’t know if he was writing a ticket or watching a suspicious individual, but he was distracted enough that he barely felt the tug on his coat. He turned, and there stood a little girl. “Can I help you?” the policeman asked her. “My mommy told me that if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a young man approach Jesus and ask Him the most important question of all time...”What must I do to have eternal life?” That is a GREAT question! There were a lot of things this young man did right.

“The Rich Young Ruler” Matthew 19: 16-22 May 19, 2013 Intro: A new missionary was assigned a car that wouldn’t start w/o a push. After pondering his problem, he came up w/a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of the class, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

Jesus calms the storms of life

The ‘Rest’ of the Story Series: Markers Along the Narrow Path December 9, 2012 One of the most famous miracles of the bible is the story of how Jesus calmed the raging storm. In fact, this miracle had such an impact on the disciples that they wrote about it 3 different times in 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Conflict Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

a 3 part series helping people to resolve conflict. part 1 of 3

Matthew 18:15-18 Conflict We can name a great number of things we would like to avoid in our lives, standing before a crowd and giving a speech, going to the doctor, getting a shot, going to the dentist, and going to an IRS audit are some. One other thing most of us would do anything to avoid is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being Smart With My Money What Should I Avoid

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2012

This message is on dealing with two motivating factors of how we spend our money 1) it looks good now and 2) it will impress others later. We should be more concerned with pleasing God than each other.

Being Smart With My Money—What To Avoid Genesis 13:5-13 and Acts 5:1-11 We are in part 2 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Last week Pastor Toby preached “What Do I Need”. Next Week Pastor Kellie will do “What Cost Me The Most”, Pastor Toby will return ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beyond The Call Of Duty

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon challenging Christians to greater selfless sacrifice.

“Beyond the Call of Duty” Luke 17:10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. *GRAY, ROSS FRANKLIN – WWII Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Sin Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Victory over sin

Victory Over Sin: Romans 6-7 - Feb. 15, 2009 Good morning. Turn with me to the book of Romans, chapter 6. We have been going through this book written by the Apostle Paul to Christians living in Rome, the capital city of the Roman Empire. He writes them to share the “good news” of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2013

Nehemiah had challenged the people with the plan God had given him and now it was time to put that plan into action. Nehemiah leads the people to move forward and rebuild the wall in spite of and in the face of stiff opposition

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 25, 2013 Date Preached: January 27, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 2 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 3-4 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah heard about Jerusalem lying in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013

Psalm 8 reveals the humility of Jesus, which is the model for the way we should live.

You may have read some articles over the past couple weeks about a group of atheists in Santa Monica, California who have essentially prevented the display of a 14 scene Christmas diorama that has been a 60 year old tradition in that city. The local committee that has been responsible for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Road Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 15, 2013

The younger generation with Joshua and Caleb made it to the land that was Promised and Joshua is about to die, and we will look at how this whole journey comes to an end in Joshua 24

As I looked at the last few chapters of Exodus, I didn’t think it would too profitable for us to look at the intricate details of how everything was made in the tabernacle. But I did want to finish our journey with the Israelites through the desert to the Promised Land, so we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Scare Pollution Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 15, 2017

Unhealthy fear.

Introduction I had so many people ask me about climbing Kilimanjaro that I thought it would be helpful to give you a glimpse of the trip. I want to thank you again for praying for me. During the all-night hike as we pushed toward the summit I thought several times about how many of you were praying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Law Is Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

The law is good because it shows me that I am not

Last weekend our elders held a retreat where we spent some extended time evaluating everything that we do as a church for the purpose of seeing how we can do a better job of helping people enter into a relationship with Jesus, grow in their faith and then help others to do the same. As a result of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

All In For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

If I am not “all in” for Jesus then Jesus is not in me at all

After Mary and I got married, I had enough credits so that I could finish up my degree at the University of Arizona in just one semester – that is as long as I could complete 21 units of classwork. Since I was also working three different part-time jobs at the time, I knew that was going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Good Communication I Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2015

James 1:19 gives us the perfect guidelines for good communication in marriage.

Introduction: A. Today, I want us to talk about communication. 1. Communication is always a challenge in every relationship, but in marriage it is the thing that either makes it or breaks it. 2. There are so many things that can get in the way of good communication. a. We can use a word ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hope Renewed Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Hope rests upon the heart of God. Hope tells us the desire of God. Hope has the potential to transform our most significant relationships into reflections of the covenant we have with Him!

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Old ~ A Hope Renewed Scripture Text: Hosea 1.2 – 2.1 INTRODUCTION If you are not familiar with Hosea ~ …his life and the message that God told him to announce ~ …if you don’t know that-much about Hosea, …then the story may be a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene