Sermons on Investment:

Financial Praying

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 11, 2003

Based on the prayer of Agur, this sermon gives some suggestions on how we should pray in regard to our finances.

March 9, 2003 Proverbs 30:7-9 “Financial praying” INTRODUCTION The message today will be the last installment in our series on biblical finances. I think that after today, we will have gained enough information to chew on for a while. Like the messages that we have received up to this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts To Ponder - James 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002

: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1, James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Great Husband Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 26, 2002

Effective Family Living series Part 3

How to be a great husband Last week we heard, “ how to be a great wife”. I live with danger when tackling that topic. If I didn’t get it right, I could get beat up at home. In fact some of you men came up to me and in a very manly way started sharing with me the bruises you suffered from your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Building Bigger Hearts Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 7, 2003

Contentment doesn’t come from our circumstances. It comes from the heart. And that’s where the root of the problem really lies. Not in our wallets, but in our hearts.

My son, Evan, plays for the 10year old North Royalton travel team. The other day, the players received their uniforms. They are beautiful – very nice. And the hats! They are purple with a gold NR embroidered on the front. And they are fitted. Evan even has his number embroidered on the back ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What I Owe God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 30, 2006

This is stewardship sermon on tithing preached by my wife and I together. It can be viewed at our website www.glenvillenewlife.com

What Do I Owe God Eccl.11:1-6 2 Corinthians. 8:1-12 9:6-10 Toby We’ve looked at the topics of what I owe me, what I owe you and what I owe God. Today we’re going to see what’s left if order to be paid in full. How many of you want to arrive in heaven ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Connected (Pt. 4)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

This sermon answers the question about how you can find the time to get into the presence of God and how doing so will actually make the rest of your time more effective.

Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 4) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, "The secrets of the Vine" INTRODUCTION “One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Member Of My Dreams

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

The kind of church members that every pastor would love to have in their church.

ACTS 4:36-37 "THE CHURCH MEMBER OF MY DREAMS" A) Now what would a pastor’s dream church member be like? * If I had the kind of church member who would be the church member of my fondest dreams, what would he be like? * Well I’m going to show you in just a moment what he would be like. * Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is In Charge? Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 19, 2002

Explores biblical role of submission in marriage. Advocates biblical equality among men and women assuming different roles. P.P.T. friendly outline. Relevant language

"Who is in charge?" Ephesians 5:21-33 The biblical role of submission in marriage Pastor Bob Hunter Today I want to talk to you about who is in charge of the marriage. Whose responsible for the decisions? Who calls the shots? And who wears the pants? Now, if you’re a member of the Flinstone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Holiness

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

Following Jesus will cause us to feel overwhemled because we will want to meet other people’s needs, but when we give Jesus what we have, God multiplies its effect far beyond our expectations.

I know what some of you are thinking today. Some of you are thinking, "Only 17 shopping days left before Christmas." Others of you are wondering just how you’re going to get that Christmas letter out in time. You’re thinking, "Perhaps it should be a New Year’s letter instead." Let’s face it: This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man's Home Is His Castle

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

This is the first sermon in a series on Esther. It focuses on control. We can’t control life or anything about it. But we can yield control to God.

Esther 1 July 27, 2003 “A man’s home is his castle” INTRODUCTION A rather weak-willed husband who was having some trouble getting his wife to submit to him went to a psychiatrist to get some help. He was advised by the psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lies, Lying And Liars

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004

The world seems to agree that lying is not a good thing, but the believer in Christ has different reasons for that.

Lies, Lying and Liars TCF Sermon October 17, 2004 How many of you have ever received a gift you didn’t like? Maybe it was a really hideous tie. Maybe it was a fruitcake. I’ve heard of families where the same fruitcakes were passed along from member to member for years. Nobody could bring ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Who Is Good Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007

A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Judgmental Spirit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 26, 2010

If you want to stop judging, then focus on the fundamentals, analyze your attitudes, and consider the coming judgment.

Overcoming a Judgmental Spirit Romans 14:9-12 Rev. Brian Bill 9/26/10 Have you heard about the 33 miners in Chile that have been trapped 2,200 feet underground since August 5th? Newsweek reported that everything they need to survive must fit in canisters a bit over three inches wide (9/20/10). I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Service Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009

Christians have the only truly satisfying and fulfilling reason to go to work: It’s to worship God.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:22-4:1. We are continuing our study of the letter to the Colossians. In verse 17 where Paul said that we are to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, which means to do it in a manner that is influenced by the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: *other

Are You Thankful For Your Time? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2010

How often do we sit 'idly' by and allow time to tick, tick, tick away? There is this wonderful gift from God, that He gives to ALL of creation... it is the gift of time... and we all have it! But for the believer, time is of the essence! The time is NOW!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 12, 2010 Date Preached: November 14, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous – Thanksgiving/Thankful Heart Sermon Title: Are You Thankful for You Time? Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist