Sermons on Hypocritical Prayer:

A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014

Exploring reasons for the birth of the Christ.

“To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] Can any text be more intimately associated with Christmas than the text now before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Super Judge Of Israel Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014

Samson is often seen as the example of how NOT to be a man of God. But Hebrews 11 lists him in the chapter of faith. So what is it about Samson and his faith that we need to learn?

"Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the air! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman. Superman. Visitor from a strange planet endowed with powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014

Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Submission To Authorities (1 Peter 2:13-25) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:13-25

Submission to Authorities Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New & Living Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 17, 2014

1) Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22) 2) Hope (Hebrews 10:23), 3) Love (Hebrews 10:24–25)

In 1976 Francis Schaeffer wrote a significant book titled How Should We Then Live? His purpose was to show how ideas as they have been embraced or discarded have shaped the rise and decline of Western culture. In his opening chapter he writes: “What [people] are in their thought world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Blameless Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2014

1) Our Past is already taken care of (1 Corinthians 1:3-4, 6), 2) Our Present is provided for (1 Corinthians 1:5, 7a), and 3) Our Future is assured (1 Corinthians 1:7b-9).

There's a certain degree of optimism at the start of a new school year. There are no late homework assignments or projects. There are no low results from tests, no absences and no detentions from bad behavior. In essence, there is a flawless report and a blameless record. The challenge naturally is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Other

Loving The Brethren-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2016

3 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-III—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: It’s Contagious! Two young brothers called the pastor of a local "corner" church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Gospel Of Christ Offensive?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Why is the Gospel of Christ Offensive?

Our Lord Christ said in Luke 7:23: “…blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” JC Ryle wrote, “There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough; a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Storms That Give Us Strength

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 26, 2017

Struggles and devastation: we've felt them, we've seen them, and we've experienced them. They hurt, they linger, they hold us down, and they discourage us. We must understand that there will be storms.

Struggles and devastation: we've felt them, we've seen them, and we've experienced them. They hurt, they linger, they hold us down, and they discourage us. Struggles are a part of our lives. The life we all live. So at some point in each of our lives, there will be struggles. But we must ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:4-5, Psalm 107:28-31, Psalm 91:2-6

When The Fullness Of Time Had Come... Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2017

A review of Paul's understanding of the Virgin Birth of our Lord. The impact of being a "son of God" through faith in the Risen Christ.

“When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So, you are no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 18, 2017

Our liberty should 1) Never cause a brother to stumble (v. 13), 2) grieve or be devastated (vv. 14–15); 3) never forfeit our witness for Christ (vv. 16–19), 4) tear down His work (vv. 20–21), or be either 5) denounced or flaunted (vv. 22–23)

Most churches include dedicated, faithful believers whose consciences do not allow them to participate in or approve of certain practices. The Apostle Paul described those who exercise their legitimate liberty as “stronger believers”. Those who feel restricted in exercising legitimate liberty as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Other

Signs And The Will Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 16, 2015

Gideon & His Fleece - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: The Negatives: • Gideon already knew God’s will. • Gideon’s fleece setting was evidence of his distrust, not his faith. • Fleece setting is dictating to God. • Fleece setting doesn’t really solve the problem. The Positives: • We ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-40

Denomination: Brethren

Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 2, 2015

The Story Chapter 6

Are We There Yet? Wanderings The Story – Chapter Six Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rn6N1kuZ_o Are we there yet? QUESTION… Anyone ever heard those words on a road trip? Anyone ever said those words on a road trip? I REMEMBER – taking road trips as a kid. And they were ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2016

A study of the genealogy of the Christ as presented by Matthew.

MATTHEW 1:1-17 DRAMATIC EVENTS IN AN OUT-OF-THE-WAY PLACE: SETTING THE STAGE “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. “Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

(7) The Church At Pergamos

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 28, 2016

Worldliness has swept into the church. There are some who still hold to the truth of separation, but the majority are content, like Lot to seek the best of both this world and the one to come.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-12-2015 Lesson 7: The Church at Pergamos (Revelation 2:12-17) Revelation 2:12-17 (NIV) 12 “To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist