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Our Citizenship In Heaven "Sermonette"

Contributed by Jeremy Moore on May 17, 2018

Given all of the persecution of the times, Paul gives hope to the Philippians by telling them that they have citizenship in heaven. We are called to stand firm in our faith in result.

In my sermon this morning I have three points that I would like to point out as we go through the passage of Philippians 3:20-4:1. These are Firstly, that we have citizenship in heaven. Second that we await the fulfilment of the promise that Jesus will return, and thirdly that we have another ...read more

Our Ever-Present Savior

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018

In Isaiah 41:10, the prophet describes God as our "ever-present Savior". He is with us to strengthen us, to help us, and to protect us in times of crisis.

OUR EVER-PRESENT SAVIOR ISAIAH 41:10 What is in store for you in 2018? Great victories or crushing defeats? Overwhelming joy or heart-breaking tragedies? Great health or a broken body? Great wealth or financial setbacks? None of us really knows the answer to these questions. Truly, for some 2018 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Our Atoning Sacrifice

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 10, 2018

This message asks: "What's the big deal about sin? Why does God care about what comes naturally to us?" And this message looks at the hope and joy we have because we trust that Jesus is our atoning sacrifice.

June 10/18 Sermon - 1 John 2:1-2 Today is the third in a series where we are looking at the book of first John. Pastor Bill Ryan did an excellent introduction to the book 2 weeks ago, and Pastor Arleen spoke on the balance of chapter 1 last week. If you missed those messages, and you want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit, Our Helper Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 15, 2018

God wants you and I to pray and there will be a shaking out of everything God has not planted in our lives, families, church, nation and world at large. Such a shaking can’t happen if we are not filled with the Holy Spirit.

GOD’S PROMISE TO HELP US In Isaiah 41:10-13, God promises to help us. From this passage, we see that the help God promises to give us comes in three ways: • When we are WEAK – there will certainly be times of weakness. But God promises to help us by strengthening us at such times. • When we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Savior Has Come

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

The people of Israel were looking for a Messiah but when He arrived they could not recognize him. Do we recognize Jesus as our Messiah today?

Our Savior Has Come Luke 19:28-38 Today we mark the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem that we call Palm Sunday. We call this the Triumphal entry because of how the people responded by making a parade of Jesus entrance. All the gospel writers record this event with different emphasis. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38, Matthew 21:10-11, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:38-40, Matthew 23:29-33, Luke 19:47-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Our Source For Life Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 9, 2019

Of course, "Jesus is the Reason for the Season," but is that the message we really convey? We must realize that Jesus is the source of all life, physical, spiritual, and eternal.

The Christmas season is officially here. It began as soon as the Thanksgiving dinner was over. However I noted that in Walmart, the Christmas trees and lights and things were out for sale long before Halloween was over. Some radio stations and satellite/internet stations has been playing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Test Our Faith! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 16, 2019

God will test our faith to grow our faith!

Let’s worship of our Almighty Creator God by continuing to learn from the Book of Judges; please open your Bibles to Judges 7……. As a background for Judges 7, we have noted in Judges 6: a. Israel again worshiped pagan gods so God disciplined them by being enslaved by the Midianites. b. God called ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Gift - Our Gift Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 18, 2019

God has given us the greatest gift imaginable in Jesus -- it compels us to want to give a gift to him. The ultimate gift we can give is ourselves which we show by doing justly; loving mercy; and walking humbly with Him.

1. I put a question on the church’s FB page: “What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?” Responses had to do with family and with gifts (Santa stories). 2. The coming of Jesus represents God’s ultimate gift to us (John 3:16-17) a. Response to receiving a gift is to give a gift in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Example Within Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2020

Peter had dealt at length with the life believers were expected to live, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Looking to the greatest example he had, Peter offered a challenge for the church to follow in the path Jesus had set before them.

Our Example within Suffering 1 Peter 2: 21-25 Our text today is a rich passage that deals with much of what Christ endured on our behalf. Peter also speaks of the abundance believers receive through a relationship with Christ. While these truths are universal, and foundational elements of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Claims Our Devotion? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2020

Our devotion is not to a book, not even to a church building, and not even to our fellow parishioners. We derive our identity as Catholics from our devotion to the lord of the Sabbath, the lord of our lives, Our Lord, Jesus the Christ.

Feast of St. Agnes 2020 Tuesday of 2nd week in Course For generations after the Hebrews settled in the Holy Land, they acknowledged only God, the Lord, as their leader. But in the time of the prophet-priest Samuel, these tribes began to worry him about a king. The whole point of the covenant God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

But God Knows Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 20, 2020

What matters more to us, what other people think of us or what God thanks of us? But God knows our hearts.

But God ... But God has a better idea, but God intervenes, but God knows better. But God knows our hearts. One of the marks of our modern culture is the belief if one will just follow their own heart they will be alright. Award winning Christian author Steven James comments in an interview with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is A Consuming Fire

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 22, 2020

When I read this in the bible I got excited that we have a God that loves us and His love for us will consume with His fire anything in us that will not let us live a godly life.

We can never imagine that our God can be a consuming fire. But the book of Hebrews records this in chapter 12 verse 29 that Our God is indeed a Consuming Fire Hebrews 12:29 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13, James 3:6, 2 Kings 1:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honouring God With Our Treasure

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 22, 2013

“Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on” Mark 12:43-44

Theme: Honouring God with our treasure Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16; 1 Tim. 6:17-19; Mark 12:41-44 Giving is an attitude that is contrary to our fleshly nature. The flesh is a way of thinking that is contrary to the Word of God and it has been said that the last part of us to be converted is our pocket. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thankful For Our Perfection In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 25, 2013

When we are 'In Christ' we are made whole and complete... restoring us to a relationship with our Creator, leading us to maturity in faith and gives us a hope of what we have waiting for us... prepared by Christ FOR US!

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 22, 2013 Date Preached: November 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 4th Piling – Our Perfection in Christ Sermon Text: Philippians 3 [HCSB] Essence of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Contemplating the sufferings of Christ.

JESUS, OUR PASSOVER LAMB. Isaiah 50:4-9a - Third Servant Song. Like the fourth Servant Song, Isaiah’s third Servant Song fits remarkably with some of the details of Jesus’ sufferings. Jesus did not shrink from His task (Isaiah 50:5). His attitude to the Father who commissioned Him was, “not my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational