Sermons on John:

Discipleship: Getting Your Bearings Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Discipleship: Getting Your Bearings June 2, 2002 Our map for this “Great Adventure” is found in 15 short Psalms from the book of Psalms, (chap. 120 – 134). These Psalms are called the “Songs of Ascent”, because they were sung in sequence by Israelites as they traveled to Jerusalem for their ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 1, 2006

Unforgiveness is a trap that we’ve all been caught in at one time or another. This series attempts to help people find release people from the trap.

Escaping the Trap Escaping the Trap of Forgiveness July 23, 2006 For the past 3 weeks now we’ve been concentrating on the subject of “offenses”. Jesus told us that it’s impossible to go through this life and not be offended by someone or something. And so we’ve taken the attitude, “That being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reproducing God's Patience Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 14, 2006

Fourth in the series - understanding the Patience of God - We can never produce true patience until we have experienced first hand, the patience of God.

1. Overview & Review a. Over the past 3 weeks we have been talking about the Patience of God and what an incredible wonder His patience is. i. We have come to understand that God’s patience is that which restrains His wrath from consuming all that is contrary to His nature. ii. We learned that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

To join Jesus in His mission, you must get in the boat. That doesn’t guarantee you will be free from storms, but Christ will see you through to the other side.

The Storms of Discipleship Matthew 8:23-27 The 200-year-old church was being readied for an anniversary celebration when calamity struck: the bell ringer was called out of town. The church immediately advertised for another. When the replacement arrived, the Pastor took him to the steps leading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Holiness

Freely Give

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

We have been given freely out of Christ’s rich grace. How we respond to that grace will be seen in how freely we give to others.

Freely Give Matthew 10:1-15 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 10:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

A Willing Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas sermon

Lead Characters in a Christmas Drama: A Willing Heart Luke 1: 46-55 We are talking about the characters from the original Christmas Drama. Those people that God chose to play the roles. Last week we took a good look at Joseph the man who acted as the earthly father of Jesus. This week we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: *other

The Service Of Rejecting The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 18, 2006

To be what God has called us to be and to serve God as we must... we must reject the world and its philosophies

Date Written: November 18, 2006 Date Preached: November 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Rejecting the World Sermon Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: No one needs to raise their hands but has anyone here ever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gifts Wrapped In Jesus' Genealogy

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A closer look at Jesus’ genealogy reveals God’s gifts of faith, hope and love.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 26, 2004 God’s Gifts Wrapped in Jesus’ Genealogy Matthew 1 & 2, 1 Corinthians 13:13 [TITLE SLIDE] Back in High School I was fascinated when we began to do three dimensional equations in calculus. I thought wearing goggles and cooking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Glory Revealed Through Gideon

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 29, 2010

Faith isn’t based on how the circumstances look, but on the faithful promises of Almighty God. God reduced Gideon and his men to the point that victory was contingent only upon their faith in God. In the extreme battles of life, only a firm faith in God w

God’s Glory Revealed Through Gideon Text: Judges 6:33-7:2 Intro: In First Corinthians 10:31, Paul exhorts us with these words: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” This familiar passage of scripture sums up the purpose of every Christian’s life: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Final Destination Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2010

A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 31

Luke 16: 19 – 31 Final Destinations 19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Joseph: Favored Son, Hated Brother Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 15, 2010

In this lesson, we introduce the person of Joseph, telling a little about his family background that caused his brothers to sell him into slavery.

Introduction: A. This morning I want to start a new sermon series on the life of the Old Testament person named Joseph. 1. As we will see, he is a man of great faith, integrity and grace. 2. You might be surprised to know that the story of Joseph occupies more space in the book of Genesis than any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Patriotism Have To Do With Serving God In America?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010

Being Patriotic is a good thing! We live in a blessed nation and should be proud of our country, but as believers in America we need to understand about the foundation of our nation to fully appreciate it and realize it was very much part of God's plan!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 1, 2010 Date Preached: July 4, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Special Events/Days Title: In America, what does Patriotism have to do with Serving God! Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 [ESV] 1 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Work Out Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 8, 2010

The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ.

Series: What Now Title: Work Out Text: I Corinthians 12:1-30 Truth: The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ. Aim: To encourage them to find and use their spiritual gift. INTRODUCTION Use a child’s puzzle with big pieces so people can see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Was With Him Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010

Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah's Teaching Method: Parables Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2010

Jesus uses great story telling to get us to think about how receptive we are to his message of the Kingdom.

A Messiah's Teaching Method: Parables Text: Matt. 13:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Robin Meyers, in his book Morning Sun on a White Piano, quotes theologian Ernest Campbell who summarizes the ministry of Jesus with these words: “His ministry was one of constant and unbridled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Methodist