Sermons on Imagination:

Living To Please God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2012

This sermon continues and concludes the section of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 that I began last week. Paul gives three aspects of living a life that pleases God. This sermon covers the last two aspects.

Introduction: A. Today I want to talk about living a life that pleases God. 1. Ultimately, living a life that pleases God will also be a life that will get the attention of others and will impact them. B. I like the story told about the person who visited the mental institution and asked the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Our Victory Looks Like And Means Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 28, 2012

What does it mean to be justified? Held blameless before God? To be without condemnation? Paul explains this in these v.12-17...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2012 Date Preached: April 29, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: What Our Victory Looks like/means Sermon Text: Romans 8:12-17 [ESV] Introduction: 12Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 30, 2012

The call upon the life of every believer is to live a life in the light God calls us to.

That little phrase ‘from darkness to light’ should be an accurate description of what has happened in the life of every Christian. 1 Peter 2:9 says, ‘But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

No Room For Christ Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011

there was no room for Christ at the Inn. Do we have room for Christ today?

“No room for Christ” Pastor Allan Kircher Luke 2:7 December 18, 2011 Introduction Isn’t it needful for us to know that beyond all dispute, that our Lord sprang out of Judah?  Spoken/words/prophet Micah.  It was necessary/be born in Bethlehem/Ephratah But how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness (The Parable Of The Two Debtors) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 31, 2011

Forgiveness – The Parable of the Two Debtors. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus and the Pharisee (vs 36 & 39). (2). Jesus and the Woman (vs 37-38). (3). Jesus and the parable (vs 41-43) (4). Jesus and forgiveness (vs 44-50). SERMONBODY: Ill: • Dale Carnegie once noted; • That there was only animal that the grizzly bear would allow to eat with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

In Christ We Are A New Creation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 1, 2012

In Jesus we are made new, and we are made on purpose for a purpose - to be ones through whom God's message of love and reconciliation is delivered. People look through our lives to see if they can see Him.

How do you feel about the coming year? Maybe you’re looking ahead at 2012 with some stress as another year full of things that you have to do whether you want to or not. The cartoon character Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes once said, “God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hotel Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

Why Bethlehem - it was God’s plan and arrangement – He set everything in motion for it to happen right there in that town, in those conditions – it was in God’s eyes a perfect birth for the King of Kings. It was not a mistake or bad luck on the part of Ma

Message: Hotel Bethlehem Scripture Text: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7 KJV). Opening Introduction: It’s obvious from researching the times of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Kingdom And Your Will

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 13, 2012

We need to make God's kingdom the first priority in our lives.

New York Stockbroker had just purchased a brand new porsche. He parked it in front of his office to show it off to his colleagues. As he’s getting out of the car, an SUV comes speeding along too close to the curb and takes off the door before driving off. The man gets very upset. He grabs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Our Feet Wet

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 20, 2012

This sermon is about following the Lord into a deeper walk

GETTING OUR FEET WET REQUIRES SPIRITUAL PREPARATION. Joshua 3:1-17. 1. IN SPIRITUAL PREPARATION WE HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT IS BIGGER OUR OBSTACLES OR OUR VIEW OF GOD. Principle #1. Obstacles show us where we have placed our faith. Principle # 2. Obstacles show us whether we are willing to stay the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012

3 of 3. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

WICKEDNESS INVITING REPERCUSSION-III—Genesis 6:1-8 Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Repercussion—An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, esp. an unwelcome one. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How/When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Party Crasher Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 26, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 36 to 50

Luke 7: 36 – 50 Party Crasher 36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat. 37 And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Earthen Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Why doesn’t God put His valuables in the most valuable looking containers? You may think they you are not valuable enough for God to be able to use. You think have too many ‘chips’ and ‘cracks’ or past or present problems and failures. What is valuable

What is the most inexpensive container you have ever put something valuable in? Money in a sock? Cigar box? God chose to place in human vessels the very presence of His Holy Spirit. If I would have been in charge of presenting Jesus to the world 2,000 years ago I would have used a stadium ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Wholly Devoted Feet Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2012

In this sermon we learn that wholly devoted feet are careful feet and are beautiful feet.

Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:101

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fire,fire,fire Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 7, 2012

Perhaps you have strange temptations, you are placed in a position where you are constantly exposed to sin.

Fire! Fire! Fire "When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."—Isaiah 43:2. BEFORE I explain the metaphor of the text • Can we agree that we are not sufficiently grateful. • Not grateful for the preservation that God provides us in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 1 Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Intro to Romans 1

Romans 1 - Intro - 1/11/09 Turn with me this morning to Romans 1. Romans comes in the NT after the four gospels, M,M,L,J, and after the book of the Acts of the Apostles. So, we have the history of the gospel, the record of how the gospel brought change to the world, and then in Romans, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational