Sermons on Gosple Of Christ:

The Blessed Mourners Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

A look at this backwards statement about the blessed mourners. Part 3 of 9

October 12, 2008 The Blessed Mourners Matthew 5:1-4 Have you ever read something that as you were reading it, just didn’t make a whole lot of sense? Sometimes when we read the Bible, we may find ourselves struggling to make sense out of the words of Jesus. He tells us things which either don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Inheritance Of The Meek Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

A backwards look at the strength of the meek. Part 4

October 19, 2008 Matthew 5:1-5 The Meek When we think about people who have made a difference in the world, we tend to think about the rich, the powerful, the resourceful. We think about the people who have all of the advantages and somehow can say what they want, and they get an audience who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer: "Hallowed Be They Name" Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name”, He wanted them to recognize at least 4 distinctive truths about God. And when we know these 4 truths, we will never be able approach Him in the same way again.

Lord’s Prayer #3 Hallowed be they Name I was born George Calhoun on Feb. 22, (George Washington’s birthday) 1957 in Paterson, N.J. to George and Bernice Calhoun. I was later given the middle name David at my Christening. I actually like the name David better than George, but George is all I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer: "Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

The Christian life is not a Church picnic, attending a nice worship service or adopting the power of positive thinking. It’s a battle with an enemy who relentlessly tries to destroy us and the work of God.

Elmer Towns, the vice president of Liberty University and dean of its school of religion shared how he was conducting a seminar for about a 150 people at a seminar in California. At the conclusion of the day, he walked over to the end of the first row of chairs by a row of windows, asked every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008

This is a wonderful story of repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 5, 2008 Date Preached: October 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 1) Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24 (NKJV) 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Messenger Great? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

During this series we honoreded people in the world who make a difference: This sermon was to honor those who serve in the news media.

Paul Revere (slide)Of the Man who carried the torch for the first Olympic Games What Makes A Messenger Great? 1. When They Know Their Message Is Something Special. A. Their Message Is Exciting Why is front page news on the front page? Why are the tops stories, the top stories? Why isn’t, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Rest For God's People”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

God has promised a rest for His people

“REST FOR GOD’S PEOPLE” Hebrews 4:1-10 July 20, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God I am deeply indebted to Andrew Murray for his main points Introduction: Swindoll quote According to Charles Swindoll, “Two of the top prescribed medications in America are Valium and Tagamet. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

How does sin get a grip on David? How can we avoid its grasp?

2 Samuel 11-12 Psalm 51 David and Bathsheba Up to this point we have been looking at David as a model for our own lives. He is the man who is “after God’s own heart.” Those of you who know the story of David know that this story was coming and you would remind me that we shouldn’t always see ...read more

Denomination: *other

Win - Lose – Draw

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Earthly citizenship as defined by Paul

Win - Lose – Draw Romans 13:1-7 I don’t know about all of you, but I am looking forward to getting past Tuesday. I probably won’t be home until Wednesday morning because “ get to work” at the Floyd County Election office until all the paperwork is done. But, it is not the end of a long day I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

When The Game Is Over ....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2008

What are we doing that is of eternal value

Pickwell-Kirby Bellars 22-11-08 Ephesians 1.15-23 I would like to look at our epistle reading (the first reading we had this morning) It probably speaks to me a lot because I find it easier to criticise than give thanks for one another – for our Christian brothers and sisters. However, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

From Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 23, 2008

We can control our complaining to the extent we are actively involved in thanksliving.

From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 1 Chronicles 16 Rev. Brian Bill 11/23/08 There’s something within us that resists giving thanks, isn’t there? It’s far easier to complain and be in conflict than it is to live a life of thanks. I’d like to propose that we can control our complaining to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For The Feast

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2008

A Thanksgiving message that says, "Be thankful for all of the wonderful gifts of God, both natural and spiritual."

Getting Ready for the Feast By Pastor Jim May We are entering the season of the year when all of us are preparing for our Thanksgiving Feast. The stores will be packed and the shelves will be empty of all things necessary for preparation of the feast. I’ve got mine; I hope you have yours. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Being Generous

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 13, 2009

A brief message on the sovereignty of God used as part of our Night of Worship.

William Cowper, a British poet and hymn writer composed a piece titled “God Moves in Mysterious Ways”. I don’t know if he was inspired to write that poem after reading the Book of Ecclesiastes, but the thoughts expressed in that poem certainly wouldn’t be at odds with what we’ve discovered in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:3

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

There is a call to every life that seeks to break us out of our isolation and independence. Apart from God we are like actors without a story…and this series is about rediscovering the story that defines our lives.

Illustration – This past week…Dodger Baseball game with my two older sons and a friend of theirs. My oldest, Travis, wants to take his glove… to catch a ball. I try to reset the expectations in reality. As the game ends.. the players leave the field… he goes down to the lowest railing near the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational