Sermons on Just Because:

Worshippers At The First Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-54

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Cross And Our Cross

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Mar 22, 2011

The cross today is a vivid symbol of a great past victory that involved horrible pain and crucifixion. When we see our shiny crosses that symbolize this past event, we must also remind ourselves that it was really an “Old Rugged Cross”, as the song says,

He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matthew 10:38-39) What happened at the college called Virginia Tech in the eastern United States, was simply terrible. It appears that a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-39

Denomination: Bible Church

Developing A Thankful Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 21, 2011

This sermon is about practical steps on how to develop appreciation for God.

DEVELOPING A THANKFUL SPIRIT (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) God is worthy of our praise, adoration, and thanksgiving all the times. The scriptures says that God inhabits the praise of His people. The texts in Psalms says, “Let my MOUTH be FILLED with thy PRAISE and with thy honour ALL THE DAY ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 3, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome.

Philippians Pt 1- To Live is Christ Introduction Series- Philippians- letter written to church at Philippi. Paul- founded- church- written 10 years later- in prison. Story of Paul in Philippi- Act 16:9-12 Philippi- Roman colony in Macedonia- veteran soldiers relocated- very proud of their Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Part Iii – Daniel’s Prophecy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 24: 1 – 22

Matthew 24: 1 – 22 Part III – Daniel’s Prophecy “Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ruth - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012

Let's begin a journey and discover some great and wonderful truths about God through this wonderful book about a woman of great faith and obedience!

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: June 26, 2012 Date Taught: June 27, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:1-5 (read passage) Introduction: Even the best laid plans can go awry and leave us ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Shining As Lights In A Darkened World Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 14, 2013

The church, the body of Christ, must shine the light of Christ in a wicked world. How can we accomplish this?

Shining As Lights In A Darkened World Philippians 2:12-16 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Illustration: Your loved one is very sick and in desperate need of medicine from the drug store. You are sent to get it and bring it back home. When you enter the store, do you look over the sale ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Bible Church

When Jesus Comes Down And The Saints Go Up

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013

The Rapture is coming (Power Point is available upon request)

1 THESS. 4:13-18 “WHEN JESUS COMES DOWN AND THE SAINTS GO UP” A) The coming of the Lord is the principle theme of both Thessalonian epistles! * In these verses, Paul assures the believers that their dead loved ones are safe with Jesus, and will come with Him in the clouds in the air. * He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2013

The decisive, dramatic contest atop Mount Carmel, that compels us to determine who we will serve.

Elijah has been called “the iron prophet.” After a three-year absence, he appears before Ahab; was he finally going to end the drought? The dry spell was indeed about to end, but first it must be established with no doubt as to who is God. The king accuses the prophet of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Congregational

Studies In Revelation: Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of the church of Philadelphia in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Revelation: The church of Philadelphia Ephesus-Apostolic Age to 100 AD Church of the departed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Stop, Drop, And Roll

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 15, 2011

Stop what you are doing. Drop into God's presence. Roll out Satan's fiery darts.

STOP, DROP, and ROLL! Thomas A. Gaskill October 16, 2011 October is Fire Prevention Month. What do you do if you catch on fire? Stop, drop, and roll! The worst thing a person can do when on fire is to keep running around with clothes blazing. As the person runs, the fire gets more air and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Family Squabbles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Family squabbles are normal, but we can prevent them

A. A FAMILY WILL FIGHT THAT NEVER TALKS TOGETHER 1. Jacob schemes to get the birthright, i.e., to be the spiritual head. 2. Isaac, Rebekah and children didn’t communicate. a. Isaac didn’t talk to wife about pregnancy (25:21). b. Rebekah didn’t talk about physical problems ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Onward

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

perseverance enduring to the end

ONWARD Phil 3:1-15 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Immense Love Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING HOSEA CHAPTERS 10 AND 11. WE HAVE EXAMINED WHAT THE WORD OF GOD HAS TO SAY REGARDING THE ISSUES OF HARDHEARTEDNESS AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY IN THESE TWO CHAPTERS. ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT THE BIBLE IS TH

THE IMMENSE LOVE OF GOD Hosea 11:1-9 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bridegroom Comes

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2013

The Baptism of the Lord should be seen as the coming of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church.

Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2012 The Bridegroom Comes Today’s feast, the Baptism of Jesus, is the midpoint of a two-week festival called Epiphany, or “manifestation.” It begins with the Feast of the Three Kings, and their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to Mary and Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Catholic