Sermons on Holy Kiss:

Real Change Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 3, 2011

If we were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would we choose the life we are living now? If not, then how can we make real change? We do it when we submit to God’s discipline. Then with Christ’s help, admit and quit our sin.

William Alexander, in his book The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now?” It’s a thought-provoking question, but not so much as the implied follow-up question: “If the answer is no, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Plan For Victory (6 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

The Church hopes that Jesus will come soon; but until He does, we must be believers of faith who are about the business of trying to reach the people of our cities for God.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION God’s plan and will for us is to reach our cities with the gospel of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isaac And Jacob – God Calls A People For Himself Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Isaac and Jacob / Israel – God calls a people for Himself

Genesis 22-36 Isaac and Israel Manuscript I remember when I was a new Christian and I read Genesis and the rest of the Old Testament for the first time. It was pretty interesting to read about these people from so long ago - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and then later on: Moses, David, Solomon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Your Family Media Intake Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

To help the audience to leave with a heightened awareness of the way their homes are impacted by the media and to take aggressive action to prevent them from harming their homes

Philippians 4:8 I want you to be aware that a little dwarfed man who was running a scam here locally was recently caught by police. He was pretending to be a channeller, a spirit medium – someone who can communicate with the dead – and he was scamming people. So, they put him in our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Could Have Anything You Wanted Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

1st in a series about life of Solomon. An effort to get the audience to associate Solomon's request with the choices that are placed before them and to prioritize them accordingly

I Kings 3:3-15; II Chronicles 1:1-13 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice? Wouldn’t it be great to have 3 wishes, for whatever you want? I once asked our church family in Joplin to think that through – If you could have anything you wanted, what would you want? I’ll share some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Admonition Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2011

How often do we as believers look down on the world and in our hearts think, "I am so much better than that..." Not too many of us will admit it, but I can guarantee you it crosses the minds of believers every day. Do you love the lost? OR Do you condemn

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 10, 2011 Date Preached: November 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Romans Sermon Title: An Admonition of Hypocrisy Sermon Text: Romans 2:28-29 [ESV] 28For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Moves Ahead Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Best Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2011

Trust God in the test, because He gives His people the best. The world can only give its people cheap junk that doesn't last, but God give His people real wealth that lasts forever. So choose to live for Him not for the things of the world.

Years ago, there was a near-sighted professor who was an expert in entomology. His office walls were covered with pinned and framed insects. One day his students decided to play a practical joke. They took the body of one bug, the legs of another, and the head of yet another and glued them all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Matthew 5:21-26 Thoughtcrime – Murder And Anger Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 5:21-26 Thoughtcrime – murder and anger

Matthew 5:21-26 Thoughtcrime – murder and anger Manuscript Last week we looked at the Old Testament Law in relation to the Law of Christ, and I know that many of you were away for that sermon, but that sermon really serves as the foundation for understanding the rest of the Sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5:33-37 Wysiwig Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 5:33-37 WYSIWIG - What You See Is What You Get

Matthew 5:33-37 WYSIWIG Manuscript I remember when I was a little kid at school. Who remembers when they were at school? Now when you were talking with the other kids and you said something to them and you really needed to convince them that you meant it, or you promised to do something, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 6:25-34 Anxiety Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 6:25-34 Anxiety

Matthew 6:25-34 Anxiety Manuscript Last Sunday we looked at investments. We looked at Matthew 6:19-20. Matthew 619 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.)

The Power of Teamwork Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 20, 2011 Main Point: The Body of Christ grows when everybody plays their position (i.e. through mutual contribution and diversity of gifts.) Pre-text Intro Yesterday I had my final day of the flag football season which I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

French Fries, Brides And Money Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 4, 2011

This is a semron on stewardship and tithing that connects giving with the blood of Christ shed on the cross for us. Emphasis is on God providing for his Bride (Israel and the Church). God’s good gifts should motivate us to give a portion of them back to

Series: Stewardship, Message: Brides, French Fries, and Money Topics: Money, Tithe, Heart, Love Text: Malachi 3:6-12, 2:11; Psalm 24:1, 50:10; Chronicles 29:14, Ezekiel 16 Date: Dec. 4, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath This sermon is based on an illustration in a sermon called "Whose Fries Are These" ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Mountain Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011

An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

"The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exile And Return (Jesus Wants To Save America) Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 12, 2011

Christinaity is no longer the valued, prestigious, privileged, powerful, influential institution it used to be in our country. Could it be the church in the U.S. is no different than Judaism and the religious people of Jesus' day? Do we want the benefits

Series: Lost Message: Exile and Return (Jesus Wants to Save America; Jesus Wants to Save the Church; or Jesus Wants to Save “Christians”) Text: Luke 15; Romans 4:1-8; Genesis 27-35 Date: August 28, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath As Jason’s song suggests—God’s Love is all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist