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Serving God When Others Ask Why Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2013

So often we find ourselves in a position where either WE or those around us are asking the 'why' question about what God is calling us to do... Hannah gives us a great example of one who is obedient, faithful and joyful even when others ask 'why'

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 19, 2013 Date Preached: July 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Praising God When Others Ask Why?! Sermon Text: 1 Sam 1:24-2:11 [HCSB] Introduction: In our passage of Scripture this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon & Healing At Troas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 17, 2017

Luke did not mention the collection in connection with the journey to Jerusalem, which Romans 15:25-28 clearly indicates was undertaken to deliver the gift. Why is Acts silent on the subject? Was there ultimately some problem with the collection?

November 11, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Sermon & Healing at Troas (Acts 20:6-12) Acts 20:6-12 (KJV) 6 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Respect Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

Show respect for everyone in your actions and your attitude, because everyone has been made in the image of God.

An attorney was speaking to a woman who had just lost her husband. He said to her, “Your husband did not leave a will, so we need to know the last words he ever said to you.” She replied, “I don't want to tell you.” The attorney said, “Look, he did not leave a will. We need to know the last ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Genesis 9:1-6, Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Divine Opportunities & Purpose

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 27, 2017

God has a great plan for our lives which He wants to see fulfilled. He is watching to see that His Word concerning our lives is fulfilled (Jeremiah 1:12). The devil doesn’t want to see this plan actualized. The way he comes about this is to get us to mis

Introduction Our lives matter to God. There is a purpose behind your existence… Ephesians 2: 10 tells us that there are good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Those good works are God’s plan and purpose for our lives; what He created us to do. God doesn’t wait for you to be an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ananias Ministers To Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2017

In this passage, we have the visions of the blinded Paul and the Christian Ananias which took place In Damascus. Ananias was understandably reluctant to approach this notorious persecutor, who had come to Damascus expressly to arrest Christians

March 4, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Ananias Ministers to Paul (9:10-19a) Scripture 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2018

This is a Black History Sunday Message On Why African Americans Need To View Themselves Differently & How The Media Manipulates Our Views. Power point is available on request.

Who Is My Neighbor February 18, 2018 Hosea 4:1-6 Luke 10:26-37 Today’s message is going to be a different kind of a message. I am going to speak like one of the prophets of old. In our Old Testament reading from Hosea, the people of God at this time were pretty much doing what they ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6, Luke 10:26-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Story Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 4, 2018

This looks at the story of the Unforgiving Servant and why it is so scary for the forgiven.

Do you like scary stories?  I have never really been into scary movies, although I went to a couple as a teenager just to prove a point.  And if you have to ask what that point is then you’ve never been a teenaged boy. And when Carrie’s hand came out of the grave at the end of the original movie, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Blueprint For The Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2016

Grace is THE blueprint for God's church, and without it you do NOT have a church.. But what is so important about grace and how could we miss having it in our church?

OPEN: In the state of Indiana, if you’re going to build a house, or an office building, or a church building, the first thing you’ve gotta have is… a blueprint. If you don’t have a blueprint, they won’t let you build. Now you might ask – why do they call it a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's This Evangelism All About? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2016

Did you realize most English Bibles never uses the word "evangelism?" The Greek word "euanggelion" is actually translated "Gospel"... but what does that mean? And how can that impact how we witness for Christ?

OPEN: There’s a true story about a church down south where the preacher had been preaching about the importance of witnessing to people about Christ. One particular person took this to heart – a mentally handicapped young man – and he began telling everyone who would listen about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counselor Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 2, 2018

In his “birth announcement” of the coming Messiah, Isaiah said that Jesus’ name would be called “Wonderful Counselor.” This sermon examines three ways Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor.

Counselor Chuck Sligh Series: His Name Shall Be Called December 2, 2018 A PowerPoint slide presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Chuck Boman on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

"good News Of Great Joy" Series

Contributed by William Bursztynski on Dec 18, 2018

The King is coming and it affected several people in the first century and continues to affect lives today.

Hear the Good News! Luke 1 If ever a book was filled with good news for everybody, the Gospel of Luke is that book. Dr. Luke’s key message is, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). He presents Jesus Christ as the compassionate Son of man, who came ...read more

Come Out Of A Place Called Lodebar

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

A Place Called Lodebar

A Place Called Lodebar 2 Samuel 9:1-13 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? 2 And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

I Was Blind But Now I See Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 15, 2015

This is one of many healings recorded in the gospels but it is different in many ways to the otheres.

This is week three of Old School Sunday School. And we sometimes think of Sunday School as a fairly recent phenomena, something that became a part of our churches in the fifties, when the parents of the boomers were filling churches with their growing families. But the first Sunday schools were ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11, Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fireworks Never Saved A Soul

Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 9, 2014

4th of Jul fireworks are bought each year. The amount spent is staggering. People are starving around the world yet we still spend on such things. What could be done with that kind of money in Haiti, the Sudan,India....etc? What does God say about it?

Sermon: 1 Tim 6:19 This message in no way is intended to bash people of wealth. Many people of wealth are very wonderful Christians and they contribute greatly to the church. ILLUSTRATION: A man invited Charles Spurgeon to a country church as the guest speaker. Spurgeon was asked to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:24, Romans 14:11-12, Hebrews 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Commitment

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2014

Paul is in the worst physical condition of his life, but he is in the best spiritual condition. This letter to the Philippines was written from a Roman jail following the perilous journey mentioned in Acts 27. Still, Paul is confident, positive, and committed to Jesus.

7-18-04 Title: Commitment Text: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12) Bible Reading: Philippians 3:7-21 Introduction: Please refer to our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Baptist