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Let Go And Grow

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 13, 2001

God is calling us to let go of all that is familiar and comfortable so that we can grow and mature in our walk with the Lord.

"Let Go and Grow!" Hebrews 6:1-3 Simeon woke up early and while it was still dark. He made his way to his favorite place of prayer and knelt before the King of Glory to give thanks for a new day. Simeon prayed for the peace of YHWH to surround Jerusalem and for the LORD to send His Messiah to His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Escape The Debt Trap Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

First in a 5 part series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical prespective. Part 1- How to stay out of and handle debt.

Escape the Debt Trap” Romans 13:8, 1 Timothy 6:6-9 Introduction to Series: VIDEO CLIP: “Stanley Johnson” Lending Tree Commercial- :32 “Somebody help me!” Maybe you have seen that clip on TV. Interestingly it is done by a company who claims they will help you by consolidating your debt. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Act Your Own Wage! Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 3, 2008

Sermon looks at what the Bible says about debt and how to become debt free

Managing Well Series – Part 2 – November 2, 2008 Act your own wage! We live in a culture of instant gratification. Buy it now and pay later. Now this causes enormous complications both personally, as couples, and for our households. The Bank of Canada reports that ‘for every dollar of disposable ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012

This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Jesus Comes... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 27, 2011

When Jesus came into the life of the blind man, his life was never the same again. When Jesus comes into our life, He brings a physical touch, dignity, clarity of who He is and a purpose for our lives... Let Jesus come in today!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 18, 2011 Date Preached: March 20, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Healer Sermon Text: John 9:1-7 [ESV] 1As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2And His ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging The Challenges

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004

When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking At Adversity

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003

No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

--Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Sports Fans Can Teach Christians

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

We can learn a lot of spiritual things from sports fans!

HEB.12:1 “WHAT SPORTS FANS CAN TEACH CHRISTIANS” A) Sports is one of the largest pastimes in the world! * Billions of dollars are spent on sports events and sports related items. * Events like the Super Bowl and World Series attract worldwide interest. * Many Christians would also add that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Expectation

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003

It is hard to be excited about the Second Coming after over 200 years of waiting -- how then do we continue to wait in expectation?

College students today have it easy! My son is a student at the University of Central Florida and I have watched him register for classes. The way he does it is to go to the computer, get on the Internet, and in 5 minutes he’s registered for all of his upcoming classes. Back in my day, we had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Pitched His Tent Among Us

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 5, 2004

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: He pitched His tent among us Text: Psalm 147:12-20; Eph. 1:3-6, 15-18; John 1:1-18 Every beginning is a time of great expectations and we all have expectations for the year 2004 on this first Sunday of the year. Although our expectations for the year are important God’s expectations for the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Psalm 147:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warring Over Wealth Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

What are we to do when money becomes the battlefield? RECOGNIZE THE BATTLE; REMOVE THE REPROACH OF THE UNCHURCHED; RELEASE OUR RIGHTS; EXPECT TO RECEIVE A BLESSING.

Passage: Gen.. 13:5-ff I ask you this evening, what is it that divides and dissolves more relationships than virtually anything else? Of course, I’m sure that it’s not true of each of you, so perhaps it will come as a total surprise to you that the number one item that married couples quarrel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Jan 28, 2005

Illustrates the need for being spiritual compasses for those around us

I wanted to tell you men about a story that some of you may be able to relate to. I used to love to squirrel hunt. As a matter of fact I preferred it over just about any other kind of hunting. Well one day when I was about 19 while attending Southwest a friend of mine said that he had found the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Freedom Is Based On The Freedom That God Gives Us If We Want To Be Free

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 17, 2003

We are free from sin because of what Christ has done.

OUR FREEDOM IS BASED ON THE FREEDOM THAT GOD GIVES US IF WE WANT TO BE FREE. We are the ones that choose who we want to be. In newspaper items this week you could have read about Jose Delos Santos. When did he decide to kill those two people? A second item, “Gay Quest for Freedom take turn” Two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be The Door To Your Household Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 7, 2002

Third sermon in series encouraging the home.

This is the third sermon in the series where we have been looking at the biblical word "household". We’ve looked at Aachan’s household and King David’s household. Today on Mother’s Day let’s consider a household spiritually influenced by the woman of the house. Her name was Lydia. While in Asia ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For The Things You Have Done

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

An exploration of what we all have that we can be thankful for, inspite of our life situation.

Thanks For The Things You Have Done Ephesians 1:3-14 A father and his son were seated at the dining room table, while the mother was finishing the final preparations on the family’s dinner. While the father and son were seated, the father asked the son if he would say the prayer for the meal. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ