Sermons on Guilty As Charged:

Those Who Believed Were Baptized

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 28, 2020

In the New Testament accounts, those who believed were baptized. No one was baptized and then believed, but those who believed were baptized because they were saved.

“When [those listening] heard [Peter’s command] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

2 Samuel Part 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 25, 2024

NASB

Notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries: David knew God was on his side: he was never the aggressor with Saul, he never lost a battle, he filled up boundaries promised to Abraham, the spoils of war were consecrated to Jehovah, his alliance with Hiram made him safe on his Mediterranean border, he had ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Second in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

"Handles for the Hard Times" (Part #2) TEXT: Gen 45:1-8 and 50:15-20 INTRODUCTION · One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking along and chatting with one another. Linus says, "I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8, Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Ordination Message"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

This is the ordination sermon for my son in law.

Acts 20 Acts 6 Start here: Good evening. Let me begin by thanking Pastor Justin for allowing me the privilege tonight of giving the charge for our son in law, Travis Turner. My wife, Denise and I love this church. This church will always have a special place in our hearts…this is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are You For Or Against

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 24, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 8: 5 – 39

Romans 8: 5 – 39 Take a stand, are you for or against? 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seven Words One Friday - 3 "The Word Of Love" Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ . Behold His Provision ❷ . Behold His Authority ❸ . Behold His Expectation

- He spoke, three times before the darkness; Luke 23:34, "Father, forgive them." Luke 23:43, "Today thou shalt be with me in paradise." John 19:26,27, "Woman! Behold thy son." - Once He spoke while in the darkness; Matthew 27:46, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" - Then three more ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Faith 101 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2004

Since we need to talk about the Passion film with our friends, we have to be prepared to answer their questions. It’s a mystery to non-believers: Why did Christ have to suffer so? Why did He have to die?

Sarcastic reviews. Late night jokes. Hateful criticism. Promises to ban him from work in Hollywood. Mel Gibson has faced all that and more over the last year. All because of the making of The Passion of the Christ. Why all the controversy? The brutality? R-rated slasher movies come out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 22:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Law Of Liberating Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 19, 2009

Since we all are law breakers, we need to seek mercy. Those who have found mercy from God’s judgment should no longer judge other’s with partiality but with mercy.

JAMES 2:8-13 A LAW OF LIBERATING LOVE [Matthew 22:36-40] Getting a proper perspective can help change our attitude. A COWBOY out west was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 1, 2013

Jesus came to reveal that God was FOR us...

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 26, 2013 Date Preached: December 01, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: God is Revealed Sermon Title: God is FOR Us Sermon Text: Luke 4:18-19 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus stresses here that He had been sent by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Despicable Them

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Psalms 5

PRAYER FOR DESPICABLE THEM (PSALMS 5) Here is a list of Irish curses: If your crop is tall, may your help be small May the devil take your last shilling! May you marry in haste and repent at leisure. If you eat, that you may not shit! May you be eaten by an awful itch! May you be afflicted with an ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Confidence Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019

If we obey the great commandment we have confidence before God.

Finding Confidence 1 John 3:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time" (Oswald Chambers). 2. Most of you know that Tina and I love to go on cruises, but what you may not know is that it took ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Road Of Repentance. Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Change is the essence of repentance. It is to stop doing what you are doing that is not making you an effective Christ-pleasing Christian, and to start doing what does make you that kind of Christian.

For decades the American people have been lulled into complacency by hearing the Gallop Pole say that over 90% of Americans believe in God. This led to a false security that we were a godly nation. But now Gallop decided to get more specific, and he discovered that only 10% of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Kedesh-My Holy Refuge Series

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Mar 7, 2004

The first in a series on the Cities of refuge. Regardless of the past that is chasing you there is a place where the vilest of sinners can be clean.

Joshua 20:1-9 The Lord also spake unto Joshua, saying, 2Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: 3That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Place Of Refuge

Contributed by Larry Anderson on Oct 9, 2004

This sermon tells us that we can Flee to God in times of trouble.

The Place Of Refuge Joshua 20:1 - 9 20:1 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: 3 That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God