Sermons on John Piper:

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

If you entertain thoughts about entering into a sexual relationship with a person and you begin to fantasize it and visualize it, then you can step over the line and you can commit adultery in your heart and it all began with a tempting thought.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles with me to Romans 1. We are going to start looking again at the passage of scripture that begins with verse 18 but culminates in the end of the chapter where we are today. The topic of the message today is on sin–and yes, I am against it. Grady Nutt, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 5 of a series on Evangelism

“Sharing The Good News” Passing on the Faith, Part 5 If you have your bible, turn to 2 Kings chapter 6, (pew bible _________) This is the last message in our series called, Passing On The Faith. So we’re going to be talking about sharing our faith. Now, maybe you’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ridiculous Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of a series on Elisha

Ridiculous Faith Elisha, Week 2 Today, we are in the 2nd week of a series looking at the old testament prophet Elisha. If you missed last week, we talked about burning plows, in other words leaving behind anything that would keep us from following God. So last week, we burned plows. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ, Space Invader Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

God the Son invaded time and space and took on our humanity. God the Creator of the galaxies, came down through forty and two generations and as someone has said, “put on a robe of flesh” becoming just like us yet without sin.

(Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. (Gal 4:4 NKJV) But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, (Gal 4:5 NKJV) to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don’t Worry – Be Happy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2016

A study of the book of Job 17: 1 – 16

Job 17: 1 – 16 Don’t Worry – Be Happy 1 “My spirit is broken, my days are extinguished, the grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 “Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do All Faiths/Religions Lead To God Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2016

A study of eternal destinations

Do All Faiths/Religions Lead to God Luke 23: 32 - 42 32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living Diligent Faith

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Jun 28, 2016

2 Peter chapter 1 instructs us to live a diligent faith, one which continues to grow from the time we accept Christ as our personal Savior and Lord. In the process, Peter shares in this chapter 7 attributes we grow in as we become more spiritually mature.

LIVING DILIGENT FAITH - 2 PETER 1:1-11 Michael K. Farrar, O.D. God's Breath Publications: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/ Audio Sermon: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/living-diligent-faith/ SERMON OUTLINE: INTRODUCTION: CHRISTIANS LIVING UNDER CORRUPT ROMAN RULE - SURROUNDED BY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Belong?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2016

An apologia for belonging to your local congregaion.

“Those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls… And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” [1] In one of his sermons, Charles Spurgeon spoke of his intense desire to be a member of a local ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Regarding God-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2014

2 of 2. Paul guided the Corinthian church to properly ascribe glory to God. Only the church has a proper regard for God. When is God properly regarded? (Proper)Regard for God is resolved thru validating Our...

REGARDING GOD-II—1Corinthians 1:26-31 Attention: Nice 1 Percenter Boyfriend One night a teenage girl(Barbara) brought her new boyfriend home to meet her parents, & they were appalled by his appearance: drove up on a trashed out Harley, which they could hear thruout the neighborhood long ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Chronicle Of A Costly Vineyard

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2016

A sermon examining the high cost of sin.

The Chronicle Of The Costly Vineyard I Kings 21 & 22 It was only a little comma, but it cost the Lockheed corporation millions of dollars! An error was made in a contract with an international customer. There was a misplaced comma in a crucial number. The purchasing company insisted that Lockheed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He’s Coming Back Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke Chapter 21 verses 25 through 38

Luke 21: 25 – 38 He’s Coming Back 25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Esther's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. She is a Bible super hero because she was teachable, she knew when to call on God for His help, she became courageous in the face of dea

Esther’s Story Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Private Enemy

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011

The first thing you need to do is to address yourself because the greatest hindrance to God’s touch upon you is not the devil or household wickedness. When the prodigal son talked to himself, then he began to make progress.

Beloved, as you read this week’s message which is entitled “The private enemy,” believe the Lord for outstanding breakthroughs. The first thing you need to do is to address yourself because the greatest hindrance to God’s touch upon you is not the devil or household ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011

4 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What exactly is the tragedy? A tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-IV—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why do I feel guilty when I’ve done certain things? Is there really a right & wrong? How can I know? Why don’t I have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist