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Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 15, 2011

When we respond to God

Blessed are the Pure in Heart Matt 5:8 April 10, 2011 Intro: A couple of years ago we went to Ottawa as my wife Joanne had some work to do there, so Thomas and I tagged along to check out our nation’s capital. One of the places we visited was the historic Canadian mint – where money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 6, 2011

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 That INVITES REPERCUSSION-I—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Reiterate the flow of events concerning Cain ‘s legacy of unrepentance & Seth’s transmittance of righteousness. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Repercussion—An ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Six Trillion Dollar Man. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

Man is more then just a tenate on this planet but a sort of landlord under Gods sovereign hand.

Intro: 1. Tony Evans, "In His goodness, God not only created you, but He also created everything for you. In other words, God didn’t create the plants, animals, or fish just to have them around. He created them for the benefit of mankind. The earth was created to give us a home to enjoy. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2011

John the Baptist understood who Jesus was and what it took to love Him as He deserves! Let's take a look at how John understood his love for Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 7, 2011 Date Preached: January 9, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: How Do We Love Jesus? Sermon Text: John 1:14-32 [ESV] 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-32

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of A Confession Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2013

Confession takes on many meanings in our society today, but what does confession mean to God, what does a biblical confession look like. I believe the people of Jerusalem in Nehemiah's day knew what true confession to God was...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 1, 2013 Date Preached: March 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Anatomy of a Confession Sermon Text: Nehemiah 9:1-2 [ESV] Read NOW 1On the twenty-fourth day of this month the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Exposition Of Revelation 1:4-8 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 24, 2013

We should fall at Jesus' feet in joyous worship when we realize what He has done for us

Exposition of Revelation 1:4-8 Introduction: Last week, we began studying the Book of Revelation. We were reminded of the Book as being a comedy in the sense that it ends in a eternal wedding for believers and a tragedy to unbelievers ending in eternal death. We also remember that John tells us ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Iniquity Shall Abound

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

We are in the end time.Many People are missing the way, following the path of wickedness and pretend to love the Lord, but in actual sense, are not really with Him.

INIQUITY SHALL ABOUND MATTHEW 24:12 Beloved, you are welcome to today's episode in the hour of the trumpeter. It is aimed at waking up the believers in Christ through the undiluted word of God, and also warning the unbelieving world about the imminent judgement of God.I sincerely thank God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Anglican

How To Be A Miserable Comforter Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

How can we help someone who has Depression? This lesson answers this question by examining Job's interactions with his miserable comforters.

Today will be part two of our study titled “dealing with depression”. In my last lesson, we spent some time defining what depression is, the causes of it, and the remedy for it as we examined Job as our case study. I would encourage you to listen to that lesson if you were not here, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #20 Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014

Continuing Study of the Book of Romans chapter 8:29-8:39

Book of Romans Lesson # 20 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 8:29 – 39 At the end of our last lesson we talked about Romans 8:28 where Paul writes, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Landowner Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 29, 2010

This message is our eighth in the series and looks at the greed and grace of this story.

8 The Kingdom of Heaven is Like a Landowner The story is told that a man once encountered Abraham Lincoln walking down the street with his two young sons and both boys were howling. “What’s wrong with the boys Abe?” the man asked. “What’s wrong with the boys is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Those Who Accept The Kingdom Of Heaven Are Like. . . Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 6, 2010

This ties up my summer series on the Kingdom of Heaven and brings us to what we need to do with what we have learned.

I have a confession to make and I hope you don’t think less of me after I’m done; That’s right I love country music. I love listening to the new artists like Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Dean Brody and I love listening to the outlaws from the seventies like Willie and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Does An Elder Eld? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010

Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Just because someone doesn't believe in the Bible doesn't mean we can't witness to them.

Dealing With Unbelievers Text: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction 1. A recent study by the George Barna Group showed how Americans feel about the Bible. While many Americans still believe in the authority of the Bible, the survey showed "the biggest jump of any group are those American adults who are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Methodist

Chameleanity

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2016

Chameleanity is Chameleon Christianity, the art of blending in with the world in order to avoid detection, persecution and ridicule. This is a message about Christians coming out of the closet and living our faith in the open.

Chameleanity Introduction: In one of Aesops fables he tells of the Miller, his Son, and his donkey. The two of them were riding their donkey to a nearby fair to sell him. They hadn't got very far when they met with a group of women that were chatting around a well, they began laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Men Do Cry Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 24, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 4 verses 1 through 17

Ester 4: 1 – 17 Real Men Do Cry 1 When Mordecai learned all that had happened, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city. He cried out with a loud and bitter cry. 2 He went as far as the front of the king’s gate, for no one might enter ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel