Sermons on Last Days Lifestyle:

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

An Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

See from the scriptures what takes place when we have a close encounter with God.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Am I Able To Ask?

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 30, 2009

Learning about asking.

AM I Able to ask a Healing Prayer? The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-18 13Is any one of you in trouble? You should pray. Is anyone happy? Sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? Call the elders of the church to pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Aren't My Prayers Answered?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 9, 2008

Why does God seem deaf at times when we pray according to His promises?

JAMES 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding To Rejection Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2009

In Romans 9:1-5 the Apostle Paul bares his soul and shows us how to respond to those who reject the gospel.

Scripture It is difficult for any of us to receive a hard truth, however necessary it may be for us to hear it. But it is always much easier to hear it if it is told in love. Pastor and author Ray Stedman tells of a congregation that had dismissed its pastor. Someone asked a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prophecy In Perspective Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 19, 2009

Before we delve into this great prophetic section of Revelation with all of its symbols we need to begin with an understanding of prophecy in general. Why should we study prophecy if it involves a lot of mysteries? If we can’t figure out what all of the

Revelation 6-18 Purpose: To understand the reasons for biblical prophecy and see the big picture of chapters 6-18. Aim: I want the listener to be motivated to walk closer to Jesus Christ. INTRODUCTION: The book of Revelation comes to us in four great movements: Chapters 1-3 Christ enthroned ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Plight Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 13, 2009

"I see dead people."

One of my all-time favorite movies is The Sixth Sense. It stars Bruce Willis as a child psychiatrist working with a young boy played by Haley Joel Osment who claims to be able to see dead people. The kid figured out that the dead people, who he alone can see and converse with, don’t know that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Authority Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

If we would follow Jesus into the place of power, we must also follow Him into the place of prayer.

Amazing Authority (Mark 1:21-39) A man from Berlin, Germany, took an unusual approach in trying to bring peace to his marriage. CNN reported that the man was using an old air raid siren to stun his wife into submission. “My wife never lets me get a word in edgeways,” the man identified as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life In The Kitchen (Husbands And Wives) Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Oct 11, 2009

Heavenly realities working themselves out in marriage.

It’s been said that in the FIRST YEAR of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. But in the SECOND YEAR, the woman speaks and the man listens. Then in the THIRD YEAR, they BOTH speak and the NEIGHBOURS listen. Others say that marriage is like undertaking a LEGO project without instructions. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why In The World Is This Happening To Me?

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

We must consider it all joy when we face trials and tribulations because God is trying to get our attention. He is attempting to restore His purpose in us, He is trying to increase our patience because He wants us to mature so that we may be restore back

One of the most difficult questions at times of troubles is the question of why. Now it is question that comes easy, but it is one that is often a difficult one to answer. Why did this have to happen now? Why in the world is this happening to me? Perhaps some of us have been taught that it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Stepping Up To A New Level Of Power! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2009

In Christ we have the very power of God at our disposal, how do we use that power? What do we do with it? Power is all around us and must be used responsibly and with great discipline

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 28, 2009 Date Preached: November 1, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Steppin’ UP to the Next Level Sermon Title: Steppin’ UP to a new level of Power… Sermon Text: Matt 20:20-28 [NKJV] Introduction: What is POWER? Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Love Language

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

If it is important to understand our spouse’s preferred love language so we can dispaly our love for them effectively, how much more important is it that we understand and express our love to the Lord according to His preferred love languages?.

Understanding God’s Love Language I Corinthians 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION Over three decades ago, Dr. Gary Chapman authored a marriage enrichment book that has become a classic in the field. It has helped millions of married couples draw closer to one another by giving them the tools they need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Give Obedience To God’s Delegated Authority Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

God wants only what's best for us as His children. Our lives will only be full and complete as we fulfill the will of God for our lives. Romans 13 is a continuation of Paul’s teaching on How Christians ought to behave. Remember in chapter 12, Paul teaches

Give Obedience to God’s Delegated Authority Romans 13:1-14 God wants only what's best for us as His children. Our lives will only be full and complete as we fulfill the will of God for our lives. Romans 13 is a continuation of Paul’s teaching on How Christians ought to behave. Remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Let’s Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

God can be negotiated with and he will answer prayer, but it is always in His will. Abraham boldly makes a deal with God.

How many of you remember the game show that used to be on TV called “Let’s make a deal”? I believe it was Monty Hall who would tempt people with what was behind different doors, or he would show them a wad of cash and say you can have the cash or choose what’s behind door ...read more

Heroes

Contributed by Randy Daniels on Jun 12, 2008

Who are our real heroes?

Heroes Who are some of our heroes? Willie Mays- 7095 put outs as an outfielder- All time record, career batting avg was .302, 8 consecutive years he drove in 100 runs or more, won the Gold glove award 12 times, had 660 home runs 3rd all time homerun record, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born April 16, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:6-9

Denomination: Baptist