Sermons on Keep Calm:

There Is A Balm In Gilead

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 14, 2015

Examining the disease of sin and the fact that there is a cure!

There Is A Balm In Gilead Jeremiah 8:18-22 Cancer... what a horrible disease! I venture to say that each person here has been impacted one way or another by this sickness. Many of you have fought it and beat it. Some of you here today are still fighting it. And most all of us have lost a precious ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pain And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2015

Satan uses pain to make people doubt God’s goodness. He wants to inject doubt into our minds until we distrust the character and behavior of our heavenly Father.

25 January 2006 Title: Pain and Suffering? Scripture Reading: Job 1:13-22 This evening I am going to talk about pain and suffering and how to face trouble, because from the cradle to the cemetery, we spend much of our existence trying to avoid pain and stay out of trouble. The longer we ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Request Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 9, 2015

1) A Naïve Request (Matthew 20:20–21) and 2) A New Response (Matthew 20:22-24)

If you were to ask people what a Great mother is, they would most likely define such a person as one who would help her kids achieve greatness. There would be a desire to keep her kids safe and help them do what they want to make a name for themselves. Although this all seems to be a natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Other

We Serve The Same Purpose Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014

With Jesus as our leader or 'coach' all believers are called to the SAME team to follow Him. He leads us, but to what? What is the purpose of following Christ? Paul makes that known here in Col 2 and this morning we will see what he means...

Sermon Brief Date Written: Sept 25, 2014 Date Preached: Sept 28, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Purpose! Sermon Text: Colossians 2:1-23 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have learned that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hope At The Graveside Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Four hopeful truths about what happens when a Christian dies.

INTRODUCTION We’re coming to a passage of scripture that is one of my favorites in the entire Bible. It is the most important section of the Bible that gives us details about the second coming of Jesus. We’re going to camp out here in this passage for the next few weeks. June 30: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - Life Lessons During Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2013

We all face difficult times in life. It is helpful to know what to expect when we face difficult times so we can prepare to respond in a way that will glorify the Lord and be beneficial to us. What can we learn from the story of Ruth so that we can face

Ruth – Life Lessons during difficult times Ruth 1:1 – 4:21 Running from God does not prove beneficial (Ruth 1:1-5) Following God will lead to… Times of Sacrifice Provision of Needs The Hope of Redemption Intro Slide Good Evening/Morning, We are so glad you are here today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthy Of Praise Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 13, 2013

What is it that makes a woman worthy of praise? Join us as we answer that question by looking at Hannah's life.

Worthy of Praise - 1 Samuel 1 - May 12, 2013 Series: Mother’s Day Dear Mom, Our scout master told us all to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and worried. We are OK. Only 2 of our tents and 4 sleeping bags got washed away. Luckily, none of us got drowned because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-29

Denomination: *other

Following Christ: The Most Important Things, Part 1

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013

Pastor Jonathan expounds on Mark 1:16-18, citing three ways to know you are a true Christ-follower: 1) a calling, 2) the guiding hand of God, and 3) a change of heart.

This week is back to school. It is the worst time of the year. After an incredible summer when you can sleep till 2 o’clock apparently (Jessica tells me), you can do whatever you want and the kids are enjoying themselves, then all of a sudden you’re jolted back into reality and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Deborah: A Woman Of Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 22, 2014

Two woman who got honored over 2 men, not because they were necessarily better, but because they trusted God. Thanks to Guy Caley for his insights on faith from "Mud Wrestling".

About thirty years ago, a young woman tennis star named Billie Jean King was challenged to a tennis match in what was billed as the “Battle of the Sexes” Another American tennis star, Bobby Riggs, 55, had been considered the best player in the world years earlier. He won Wimbledon and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul's Focus: Souls Won Not How It's Done Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 20, 2014

Paul did NOT believe we should stand on ceremony or ritual when it comes to sharing Christ, but that we should have an attitude of being willing to do ANYTHING to win people to Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 17, 2014 Date Preached: July 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS –Souls Won not How it is done Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 [NLT] 19Even though I am a free ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Filled Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 21, 2014

Spirit filled people 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21)

If there was one thing that was evident to be seen among the children that participated in Vacation Bible School this week, it was joy. They sang songs that talked about God and His love. They had assistance from leaders and helpers in everything from crafts to snacks. There were activities that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-21

Denomination: Other

Duck Calls Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 27, 2014

The Robertsons have made millions producing duck calls that sound real and authentic to ducks. And they've reached 1000s with a witness that sounds real and authentic to the lost. What can we learn from their styles of witnessing?

OPEN: (I preached this sermon in hunting gear with a “deer call” around my neck. The opening 6 minutes were from a video of Jase Robertson telling of his first attempt at witnessing – answering a “prank” phone call at midnight and witnessing for 3 hours. You can find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Is Trustworthy

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 3, 2014

An examination of the internal and external evidence which testifies to the reliability of the Bible as God's Word.

Is the Bible trustworthy in its claim to be God's Word? I can definitely say that there are sound evidences to support the position that the Bible's claim to be Divinely-inspired is trustworthy. There are both internal and external evidences that the Bible is truly God's Word. The internal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deacon’s Fitness-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2013

1 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

The DEACON’S FITNESS-I—1Timothy 3:8-13 Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?What character traits define the deacon’s fitness for office? ?How is the deacon’s fitness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Crossroads

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 6, 2013

Calvary represents a "Crossroads" for those needing to make a decision about Jesus Christ.

CROSSROADS Luke 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION For many Christians, Easter is our favorite Sunday of the year…Unfortunately, we sometimes fail to adequately communicate the significance of the Holiday to our children. A Pastor once asked a group of children why we celebrate Easter…One young ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational