Sermons on Inward:

A Response Of Saving Faith-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 31, 2012

4 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-IV—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. Prisoner Alert 07/06/2012: Asia Bibi, a 37-year-old Pakistani woman from the village of Ittanwali, was arrested by police on Friday, June 19, 2009. Asia (also called Asia Noreen) is the wife of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church"

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on Sep 8, 2012

A Message of challenge and encouragement on our 1 year anniversary of existence

“Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church” Text: Phil. 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs Of Our Faith Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 8, 2012

Part 4 focuses on the song "take My Hand, Precious Lord" by thomas A. Dorsey.

Songs of Our Faith Part 4 Precious Lord Scriptures: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: As you know I grew up in a small Baptist church that was located in the country. I lived in the south and our small church was typical of a small, close knit family church. As a family church there were certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the parable of the Good Samaritan

“Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Solving Problems God's Way: Part 5 The Benefits Of Problems Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 24, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems

Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems A minister was preaching about the benefits of living as healthy a life as possible. He decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah - A Suprised Silly Dove

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

When God calls us to do an extraordinary task, we need to trust His help and lean not our own understanding, but His.

A. Jonah… poor Jonah. If you have ever read this short little book in the old testament, you feel sorry for the guy and not in a way that you wish he had better luck, but in a way that you wish he would have just trusted and followed God. I mean, God would have protected him and cared for him on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gospel Fruit" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 21, 2008

Sermon 3 in a study in Colossians

“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Orthodox

When Parental Guidance Slumps To Parental Negligence

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 29, 2008

This is a strong call to the parents in the home who are raising children. I used this as a baby dedication message.

Genesis 33:17-20 KJV And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. [18] And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Going! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 28, 2008

Deliberately make committed followers of Jesus.

GET GOING! Matthew 28.18-20 S: Evangelism C: Mission Orientation Th: Never the Same Again Pr: DELIBERATELY MAKE COMMITTED FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 28 three essentials to making committed followers of Jesus. CV: “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Hard - Wear A Helmet Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 30, 2008

As believers we are called to wear the Armor of God and a very important part of that Armor is the Helmet of Salvation...

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 30, 2008 Date Preached: September 28, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing To Do Battle! Sermon Title: Life’s Hard – Wear a Helmet! Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Introduction: What is a hat? What is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

If you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say?

What’s your purpose in life? What I mean is that if you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say? Richard Leider said “The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose”. Washington Irving said “Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes”. George ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Solving Problems God's Way Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Feb 29, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 3: Digging Deeper Into Root Causes

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 3: Digging Deeper Into Root Causes Matthew 5:21-28 Introduction: Mr. Smith has a very serious problem. I want you to think along with me this morning and help me help Mr. Smith find his root problem. Illustration PPT- Brown Spots In The Lawn * Of course the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfully Committed

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 5, 2008

What the Bible says about the different levels of commitment demonstrated within it’s pages.

Commitment Praise God, Church! Intro... Tonight I want to talk about something that I feel is very important. In fact I know that it is essential for every believers Christian walk. Psa 37:4 says...Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Once For All

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

Salvation ‘Happens’ in the here and now only because of the event that happened there and then.

If you would like the power point and word file, please email me with the title in the subject line. I had 4 (very smart homeschooled kids memorize 11 verses and say the verses that talk about the cross through Hebrews). Hebrews 10:1-18 “Once For All” “Salvation ‘Happens’ in the here and now only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fullness Of Christ

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 19, 2008

As a Christian is your heart for people, walk with Jesus and see how he reached out with a heart for people and lets learn to be more like our Lord everyday.

A prayer for all believers in Christ Before we explore John 5: 1-11 can you walk with me for a while and consider our hearts? I would like to start by asking what fills your inner being, what defines you? It’s a difficult one to answer, if you are like me many things can fill my inner being most ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational