Sermons on Lack Of Leadership:

The Shepherds' Story

Contributed by John Scoggins on Dec 9, 2008

Basing it on God’s choice of the shepherds as the first audience the birth announcement of Christ, the sermon teaches us that God cares about every detail about us.

THE SHEPHERDS’ STORY (Luke 2:8-14) "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Mennonite

The Return Of Ezra Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 14 in the series. Artaxerxes has granted Ezra's request to return to Jerusalem. And not only that, but provision is made for the journey to be financed by freewill offerings, official government contributions, and tax revenues from the Trans-Euphra

The Book of Ezra Study #14 (Ezra 8:1-36) The Return of Ezra Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a point of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-36, Ezra 5:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Who You Gonna Serve?"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 9, 2011

What is success or greatness? Is it popularity – how well your name is known? Is it power – how many people you lead or command? Is it prestige – what you own, drive or where you live? We have to look no farther than the lifestyles of the rich and f

Cornerstone Church January 8/9, 2011 “WHO YOU GONNA SERVE?” John 13:1-17 Dr. Robertson McQuilkin was for many years the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Beginning Vision: The Lord’s Counsel"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2011

Let him who has ears hear what the Spirit says.

“The Beginning Vision, The Lord’s counsel” Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Revelation 3:14-22 IN our beginning vision we look first at the Israelites. They have taken an 11 day journey from Egypt to the Promised Land and it turned it into a 40 year experience in the desert. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Fireproof Way For Marriages.

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012

The majority of arguments between husbands and wives  Have to do with disagreements over who is in charge of what in the relationship.

A Fireproof way for marriages? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist church Ephesians 5:21-5:33 Introduction: In Successful Marriages, Spouses give up their rights for one another  wives give respect to their husbands  husbands give love their wives  spouses give Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Flourishing Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 6, 2012

An introduction to the letter of 2 Thessalonians. This message gives background to the writing of 2 Thessalonians that provides better understanding the reason for the book concerning the Second Return of Christ.

2 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-3 A FLOURISHING FAITH [INTRODUCTION] Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just months after the first letter. In that letter Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1st, What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful Who You Rent To Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 15, 2012

In our parable today I want you to think Temple of God, and the remarkable fact that God has continually allowed human beings to be his tenants both on the earth and especially here in the Temple.

We remember friends back in BC who had to rent the basement of their house out as most normal people who own houses have to do back there. They had nothing but trouble, people leaving stuff on the stove when they went out for long periods of time, and there’s always the issue of getting the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 19, 2012

This is part of a series that looks at the "I AMs" of John's Gospel. This message looks at what a shepherd does and doesn't do.

I am the Shepherd “I am”. Over the past eight weeks we have been looking at the various times that Jesus describes himself using the phrase “I am”. And so we have examined Jesus words and meaning when he said “I am the way”, “I am the truth”, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rest 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2013

God’s rest is based on three things: 1) Personal faith (Hebrews 4:2–3), 2) Sovereign decree (Hebrews 4:5–6), and 3) Immediate action (Hebrews 4:7).

One of the most difficult times to be working is when many other people have the day off. For people in the general or emergency services, there are social or critical services that people avail themselves of, even on holidays. Although it can often mean earning a higher wage, it also can have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2-7

Denomination: Other

Know Your Situation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 6, 2013

There are times in our lives when things happen and we instinctively jump to blame God, either because of something He allowed or something He did... but we have to be honest about things and we must know the situation. Our sin is the cause of all our iss

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 5, 2013 Date Preached: January 6, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Know Your Situation Sermon Text: Nehemiah 1:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had a project SO large that you did not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Holy Spirit do an Extreme Makeover in each of us removing the stuff that keeps Jesus from shining clearly through us!

Cornerstone Church April 15, 2007 EXTREME MAKEOVER: CHURCH EDITION Acts 2:42-47 “One day a man was on his way to spend the day with a good friend who lived on a farm. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Think About It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Solomon gives us some important things to consider

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “THINK ABOUT IT” ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 A young girl came into the kitchen one afternoon and complained that her stomach hurt. Her mother told her, “That’s because your stomach is empty. You just need something in it and you’ll be fine.” The mom fixed the little girl a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we think they should. Trust God and live live to the fullest.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” ECCLESIASTES 9:11-10:15 I don’t know about you, but a lot of my life’s’ struggles are caused by my expectations. I find that I develop certain expectations out of life and out of people and when those expectations are not met, I can become ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Legacy Of The Unapplauded Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 27, 2008

Sermon 18 (and final) in a study in Colossians

“As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;” Have you ever spent ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Antidote Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 12:3-8 Title- The Antidote Romans 12:3-8 3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 4 For just as we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist