Sermons on Intentional Commitment:

"The Man Who Is Condemned By God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 10, 2007

The second in a two part sermon on Psalm one.

As looked at Psalm 1 last time, we said that it naturally falls into two divisions of 3 verses each. Verses 1-3 describe the man who is blessed by God, while verses 4-6 describe the man who is condemned by God. The man who is blessed by God is separated from the world. He thinks differently, acts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: Me, Myself And I Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Focuses on selfishness in Marriage

Marriage Part 4: Me, Myself & I Introduction Previously we have discussed the blood covenant, the marriage vows and last week how we must decide how to make our marriages into one. The focal point from last week’s message was to clarify the need to examine what each of us brings into a marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Settled In Complacency

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Sometimes Christians entertain very foolish and dangerous thoughts such as; Don’t get too concerned, keep things as they are, let someone else take care of it, set back, relax, and see what is going on. After all God will work things for us, or don’t g

Settled in Complacency Zephaniah 1:12-1:13 Sometimes Christians entertain very foolish and dangerous thoughts such as; Don’t get too concerned, keep things as they are, let someone else take care of it, set back, relax, and see what is going on. After all God will work things for us, or ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedience: Putting The D-I-E In Obedience Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009

When you grow weary of your responsibilities, remember God has planted you in a certain place.

Is There A H.E.R.O. In The House? Series 4 of 4 Obedience: Putting the D-I-E In Obedience February 22, 2009 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A In the 11th Century, King Henry III of Bavaria was fed up the set up of being King. 1 He applied to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:31

Denomination: Baptist

Persecuted For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 26, 2006

Examination of the eighth BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Persecuted for Righteousness Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 10-12 1. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: United Methodist

"Our Moment Of Decision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 20, 2017

Our failures are not final. Jesus looked at Peter and saw his future, not his failures.

“Commitment Issues” John 18:15-18; 25-27 All of us have at least one. All of us have at least one sound; one noise that really annoys us. For some it is the sound of the dentist drilling in your mouth, for others it may be the sound of screeching tires on pavement or perhaps when kids used to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Honor God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 17, 2011

Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to "Walk the Talk" and honor God with their lives, and he provided a great example in the life of Christ, but here he gives them firm charge to be intentional and one negative and one positive on HOW they can hono

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 12, 2011 Date Preached: August 14, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: How Can We Honor God Sermon Text: Philippians 2:12-18 [ESV] Introduction: When you were young, what was your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eye On The Ball

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 10, 2002

An evangelistic sermon about putting God first and keeping your eyes focussed on Jesus.

Keep your eye on the ball Philippians 3:1-16 WBC 10/11/02pm On day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed they might never return to earth. To conserve power, the onboard computer that steered the craft had been shut down. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-20, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 18, 2004

Second in a series on what God might want to do in our homes to make us more like Him. Master Bedroom deals with our marriage committment.

Project Master Bedroom RENOVATING YOUR MARRIAGE COMMITMENT EPHESIANS 5:15-33 Opening Why talk about the marriage commitment? A few facts: There are over 18 million single parents in the Us alone who have children under 18 in the home 46% of all marriages involve one spouse who has been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33, Ephesians 5:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Covenant Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Our marriages are covenants with our spouses.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Making a Covenant Marriage (1 of 3) February 2, 2003 * FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (After the PowerPoint presentation has ended) A In the Bible, a very unique ceremony took place when a man and a women got married. a The fathers of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Fighting Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can have disagreements without destroying our marital relationship.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Creating A Fighting Marriage (3 of 3) February 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A couple had been arguing about everything for years. Both spouses were tired of living in their state of perpetual conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:9-34

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Jesus quotes that passage of scripture and then adds a statement to it. Most wedding ceremonies conclude with those extra words. “What God has put together, let no one tear asunder.” Both Jesus’ words and Christian wedding ceremonies emphasize a cent

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series A Marriage Made in Heaven Genesis 2:18-25 Jesus quotes that passage of scripture and then adds a statement to it. Most wedding ceremonies conclude with those extra words. “What God has put ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision For Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007

Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage - God's Way Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 5, 2006

Marriage is about commitment. About being filled with Godly wisdom and Godly submission.

Play Video I. INTRODUCTION So what do you think? Fair deal? That word commitment – it’ll get you everytime! So what do you want out of marriage? Is it what you expected when you made those famous vows? Lastly, what are you willing to do to make it all God wants it to be? ILL: Christian Globe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage Sacrament

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Marriage is precisely that sacrament by which God has worked in society, elevating the status of women, protecting and nurturing children and reflecting the image of a loving Father in society.

The Sacrament of Marriage Proper 22B Old Testament Reading Genesis 2:18-24 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-9

Denomination: Anglican