Sermons on Jesus Is Divine:

Mind Control 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 19, 2006

WOW!! These people, with whom Christ would not associate, sure look like “good” people to me. I’ve never “prophesied in Christ’s name”. I’ve never “cast out demons in Christ’s name”. Based on outward results, those folks seem to be pretty nice people

A few days ago, I was talking to a person at the "Y" and he was telling me about a demonstration of magic on one of the TV channels during the New Year’s celebrations. You know how it goes, everyone has a better story than the one just before. In the course of time, another fellow told of a web ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-24

Loving God Through Worship Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 17, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 3. This message spells out seven principles on how to W.O.R.S.H.I.P. God.

LOVING GOD THROUGH WORSHIP Living a Life of Love – 3 Psalm 95 March 19, 2006 INTRODUCTION: Today we will be continuing in our series titled “Living a Life of Love.” In week one our theme was love your spouse. Last week our theme was love each other and this week our theme is love God. How do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Above The Law Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 24, 2014

A study of Proverbs 4 verse 20 through Proverbs 5 verse 23

Proverbs 4: 20 – 5: 23 Above The Law 20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Glorify God In Your Body! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2014

Paul challenged believers in Corinth to bring glory to God thru living spiritually disciplined lives and we are also challenged to glorify God thru living spiritually disciplined lives.

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 28, 2014 Date Preached: June 01, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Glorify God in Your Body! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Paul challenged believers in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

I’m About To Encourage Myself

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

David gives us an example of one who fortifies his own self in the midst of life's crushing places.

At the very beginning of this message I should point out very quickly and immediately that the message today is not necessarily for the faint of heart—that I need to warn/inform/caution some of you before I go any further that if you only came today for the purpose and expressed intent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2014

A study of chapter 53 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 53: 1 – 12 No Greater Love 1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Letting Go Of The Leash Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 30, 2013

Today we will see what life looks like when God gives a people over to their sin. Human history is not evolution but devolution: man initially walked with God and sin caused a fall and that man will become progressively more wicked until a final rebellio

Lynne and I often like to go to the running trail near our house. She will sometimes take our two little dogs and walk them while I run. These dogs are two small dachshunds who think they are German shepherds. They constantly pull against the leash to try and go the ways they want to. The one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:23-32

The Easiest Way To Miss Out On Heaven

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

This message addresses common reasons unbelievers give of why they will not trust Christ. It also explores the difference between a "good reason" and an "excuse," and we find that most of these "good reasons" non-believers give are just "excuses."

I am well aware that one of the problems people have with speakers like me is that they often wonder if they are actually real human beings. I once read of a little girl who was taken to church for the first time ever. The child was struck by the solemness of the occasion. And after several moments ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 10, 2011

A study of chapter 8 verses 1 through 22

Isaiah 8: 1 – 22 The Two Witnesses 1 Moreover the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll, and write on it with a man’s pen concerning Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz. 2 And I will take for Myself faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.”3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lesson 3: Organization Vs. Organism Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009

An indepth look at what it means to be the body of Christ. If He is the head of the body, the foundation of the kingdom, then we are simply body parts, cells, bricks. What does it mean to be an armpit?

ORGANIZATION VS. ORGANISM “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church…” Colossians 1: 17-18a Indeed, Babel has had its effect throughout history. We can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Men Wish Women Knew About Them Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Based on the "5 Love Needs of Men and Women" by Gary Rosberg

What Men Wish Women Knew About Men Ephesians 5:21-22 (The Message translation) 
Dramatic reading. Narrator: An English professor from the University of Phoenix told his class one day: “Today we will experiment with a new form called the tandem story. The process is simple. Each person will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Now And Then - Then And Now Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 11, 2010

A study of chapter 30 verses 1 thrugh 26

Ezekiel 30: 1 – 26 Now and then – Then and now “1 The word of the LORD came to me again, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Wail, ‘Woe to the day!’ 3 For the day is near, even the day of the LORD is near; It will be a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 30:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Handle Hardship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 18, 2010

God works His good through our trials when we pray and when we stay.

How to Handle Hardship James 1:2-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/18/10 I came across this response from a man who was asked for additional information from an insurance company. In blank #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer - Hannah And The Lord Of Hosts!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 14, 2017

Hannah was desperate. Her desperation led to a time of intense prayer. Prayer then lead to full surrender and sacrifice. Full Surrender and Sacrifice lead to Celebration!

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Theme: Power of Prayer: Hannah and the Lord of Hosts! Hannah was desperate. Her desperation led to prayer. Prayer lead to surrender and sacrifice. Surrender and Sacrifice lead to Celebration! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Unsolved Crimes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 21: 1 - 23

Deuteronomy 21: 1 - 23 Unsolved Crimes 21 “If anyone is found slain, lying in the field in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him, 2 then your elders and your judges shall go out and measure the distance from the slain man to the surrounding ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel