Sermons on Harsh Word:

Getting Down And Dirty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2015

How do you fight to win against sin? There are at least 4 principles we need to know if we're going to overcome sin in our lives.

OPEN: One man told about the time, when he was a boy, that a bully used to demand his lunch money every day. He wrote: “Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. But then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That was a lot of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2015

In times of tribulation, worship God and be a witness for Christ.

A student in Bible School was confused when his theology professor began a series of lectures on Bible prophecy, or “eschatology” as he called it. The professor spoke about pre-millennialism, a-millennialism, and post-millennialism. Then he talked about the pre-trib, mid-trib, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Psalm 11 - Stay And Fight Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

A message that encourages us not to run from certain situations in life and godliness but to stay and see the salvation of the Lord.

STAY AND FIGHT TEXT: Psalm 11:1-7 Psalms 11:1-7 KJV To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? [2] For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daring Faith Willing To Wait On God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 4, 2015

Sermon challenges us to wait on God. It begins with 3 issues on the Ohio Ballot in the 2015 election. It continues with how our not waiting on God can cause us to miss out on the blessings God truly wants to give to us.

DARING TO WAIT ON GOD Daring Faith: The Key To Miracles Part 4 October 4, 2015 Pastor Rick 1 Samuel 13:5-13 Matthew 14:25-33 How many of you have ever gotten into trouble simply because you didn’t wait. If you had waited just a little bit longer you would not have gone to that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Land Of Uz

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 16, 2015

A message of what to expect living a godly life in an ungodly culture.

Living in the land of Uz Introduction: Spurgeon once said “that church which the world loves best is sure to be that which God abhors.” One must decide 'Do I wish to please God or please man?' Even outside of church we must make daily decisions where we ask ourselves 'Do I wish to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis-People Relating To God- Part 7-- Ripped Off Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2015

Part 7 of our People relating to God series from Genesis

Part 7 of the People relating to God series from Genesis. Joseph part 1 of 2 Please use any or all of this material to further God's kingdom All scripture is from the NLT bible Ripped off ! Genesis – People relating to God Part 7 Joseph Genesis 37:1-36 Last week as we continued our study ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Banquet Revisited

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 1, 2015

Our purpose as Christians, as the Church, is contained within Jesus purpose for coming to us, which He outlined in Luke chapter 4, quoting from Isaiah 61. And we are sent by Jesus as Jesus was sent by the Father to fulfill Jesus' purpose. Nothing less.

Wellspring Anniversary Sermon - November 1, 2015 - Luke 14:15-24 The Parable of the Great Banquet Revisited Thank you so much for having me today. It’s a privilege to worship with you and share with you today, and I want to say congratulations on your anniversary. I like anniversaries. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

Satan is a pretender to the throne. Jesus Christ is the true King of kings and Lord of lords.

“KING OF KINGS” MATTHEW 21:1-17 OPEN Last week, we completed our series Angels and Demons. We looked at how God created the angels and how one angel named Lucifer rebelled against God and led one-third of the angels in revolt. They were defeated by God’s angels and cast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2015

A sermon examining the fact that God has a place of service for each of His Children. And that He has gifted and equipped us to be that part of the body that He has chosen us to be.

A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place I Corinthians 12:12-27 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ - Years ago I was promoted to a position that involved managing a vast parts warehouse. When I first walked in to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book "Improving Your Serve" chapter 10. The sermon uses Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet, as an example of the perils that servants face.

Introduction: A. There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had undeliverable addresses. 1. One day, a letter came written in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. 2. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. 3. The letter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting The Facts Straight Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

download-for the people to understand all they need to know in order to help lead someone to Jesus for the people to feel confident that they can know all they need to know in order to share their faith; feel excited about sharing their faith;...

pass out handouts: This helped lead me to Jesus… or I helped lead someone to Jesus this way… Countdowns. We know what they are. It means there’s so much time between some future event and the present. There are 62 days until we take up the special offering for Rancho San ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Result Of Obedience = The Church Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2013

Obedience comes before Victory... Here Victory is revealed as the founding of the church

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 11, 2013 Date Preached: September 15, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in Acts Sermon Title: The Result of Obedience = The Church Sermon Text: Acts 1:3-9 [HCSB] 3After He had suffered, He also presented Himself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

History Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 24, 2013

What were the Israelites Chosen for? What are we chosen for? This sermon reveals the heart of God drawing people to himself through his people

HISTORY I have 30 minutes to tell you the HISTORY of the World. - 30 Minutes to reveal to you the Will of God - 30 minutes to tell you what YOUR purpose in life is Here we go! 1. In the beginning God created the world. And it was Good! Notice: He started with the Universe - not just the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Matters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Why your family matters

1 Samuel 1-8: Family Matters This morning, there is one simple question that I want to ask you, and it applies to each of us: What are you going to do about your family? Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have family problems. And it is no different whether we live in the 21st century AD ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Esther’s Finest Hour”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 9, 2018

Esther is called upon to stand for the people of God.

A Study of the Book of Esther “Esther’s Finest Hour” Esther 5:1-6:14 In the last chapter a previously unknown man named Haman was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist