Sermons on In Like Manner:

Love Em, "Like He Loves Em"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 23, 2012

Our job is to lead them to the trough, not make them drink from it! Jesus said; Just lift me up and I will draw all men unto me! God knows how they are, and He loves them anyways, that's what grace is all about! Shouldn’t we try to do the same?

Love em, like He Loves em! When someone has a tough task to do, the first thing that they usually want is, someone to help them with it, And the more someone is willing to help, the better No one usually wants to do everything on there own, except when it comes to the things of the church and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'that Sin Mold ... It Smells Like Death'

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

RESULTS OF SIN 1. Sin Dominates (v. 16-19) 2. Sin Disgraces (19-21) 3. Sin Destroys (vs. 21 & 23)

CNN writes “That mold…it smells like death” You get used to something living in the Deep South, especially in the swampy lands around New Orleans, and the bayous near the Mississippi Gulf. You get used to the knowledge that the land around you, that nature, is slowly and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's Begining To Feel A Lot Like Christmas! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2012

This month, as we think about the Holy Spirit in Advent, Christmas and Healing,as we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, allow the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit to flow in your life.

It’s December. Is it beginning to feel a lot like Christmas? Do you like this time of year? December, possibly one of the most wonderful months of the year! and possibly one of the most stressful months of the year! December, what more could you want this month than the opportunity to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven "What Does Heaven Look Like" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 25, 2011

A description of heaven and why do we desire to stay on earth more than be with the Lord in heaven. Joy will not come till we are ready to leave everything behind.

So what does heaven look like? Revelation 21:15-27 The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls. The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

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

What Does A Christ-Follower Look Like?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Examines what true discipleship is supposed to look like.

WHAT DOES A CHRISTIAN LOOK LIKE? 2 12 This past Wednesday, many across our country and others, went to their local churches to have ashes placed on their foreheads, as a sign of repentance. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period that many “give-up” something in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Like (Part 2 Of 2) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013

This sermons looks at 13 character traits of what God is like to help us in our worship of Him

(Dynamics of Worship Series) What is God Like? (part 2 of 2) John 4:21-24 Introduction Last week, we looked at the first part of What is God Like? We looked at the first 7 of 13 characteristics or character traits of What God is like We saw that… 1. GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Does True Fellowship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2013

True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Iowa

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 20, 2013

The joy and love and peace that awaits us in heaven is beyond our imagination! It supersedes anything we have known on earth.

People often ask me about heaven. Will my grandpa and grandma be there? Will they be the same age- will they like the same things they like(d) on earth? How about my little poodle, "Itty Bit"? Will my pets and my friends be in heaven? From time to time, I am asked these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Will My Church Look Like In The Future?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2013

A sermon on tithing.

Malachi 3:6-10 "What Will My Church Look Like in the Future?" With July 4th right around the corner, let's think a little bit about the American Dream. To be sure there have been some wonderful dreams in our nation's history. Our founders had a dream about life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Treat Like You Want To Be Treated (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 12, 2011

We need to treat others the way we want to be treated

Matt. 7:12-Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Living by the "Golden Rule" requires that we examine our own hearts. II Corinthians 13:5-Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 6 - Like A Deer From The Hunter Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 8, 2011

This is a study into Proverbs chapter six.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Six We now turn to chapter six of Proverbs. LIKE A DEER FROM THE HUNTER 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To Be Like Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

How often do you think about the things of God? How much time do you spend reading the Bible? There is so much in God’s word that we need to put into practice in our own lives. We need to ensure we are not running on empty.

The Proof of the Spirit 1 John 4:10-4:17 This month in our Fresh Fire series we are considering the Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus. Looking at the life of Christ, is something that is essential for every believer. To help us grow in our understanding of Him & our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s Your Vision Like? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 8: 22 – 26

Mark 8: 22 – 26 What’s Your Vision Like? 22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons From Oz: Living Like A Scarecrow Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 4, 2014

The second message in this series looks at the scarecrow. The scarecrow represents the need for absolute truth in life as he longed for a brain. Powerpoint is also available for this message. Just send me an email!

Lessons from Oz: Living like a scarecrow John 8:32, 36 John 8:32-36 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ