Sermons on Let The Wicked Be Ashamed:

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Serving In Humility - 2nd String Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2010

Regardless of position or task, our service to God is important to God's Kingdom. So often we relate importance and significance to the height of the position or the enormity of the task, but we should be willing to serve IN humility and do any and every

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 20, 2010 Date Preached: August 22, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Serving With Humility (2nd String) Text: John 1:19-32 ETS: John the Baptist realized who he was and he was not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Assassin Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: *other

The Biblical Mode Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2011

Does the mode of baptism matter? If Scripture is our guide, how we are baptised, as well as why we are baptised, is extremely important.

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Word In Evil Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Modern churches often fail to worship because they do not recognise the centrality of preaching for worship. We would do well to recall the instruction Paul gave Timothy.

2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD IN EVIL DAYS “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ - Our Living Hope

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Jesus promises hope if we put our faith and trust in Him.

Cornerstone Church November 12, 2006 “JESUS CHRIST – OUR LIVING HOPE!” “Too Blessed to be Distressed!” 1 Peter 1:3-9 DO ANY OF YOU EVER GET ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stuck Between Rocks In A Hard Place

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

On your spiritual journey....Don’t get stuck between rocks in a hard place! Pick up your rock…and roll!

“STUCK BETWEEN ROCKS IN A HARD PLACE?” January 13, 2007 Dr. Randy Deal Revelation 21:5a , Lamentations 3:22-24 Joshua 4 On your spiritual journey… 1. Don’t get stuck in the middle! vs. 3, 5, 8-9 Genesis 46:1-4, Zechariah 14:1-4, Matthew 14:28-30, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1 God will make the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

House Guest

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Justification Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 3, 2012

Paul lays out a grim picture for humanity and says that there is basically no hope for humanity when left to our own actions and abilities. We fall short every time, we are sinful to the core and there is NOTHING we can do to remove that sin or shake the

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 3, 2012 Date Preached: February 5, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Romans Sermon Title: The Blessing of Justification Sermon Text: Romans 3:21-26; 5:1-11 [ESV] 21But now the righteousness of God has been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Burning Love

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2012

Christians must seize the ardor of love that is taught in the Word to fully appreciate the life God intends for those who are married.

“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Doubt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2012

No matter the doubt you are dealing with, God understands the doubts. You cannot leave it alone. I challenge you today to expect doubt. I challenge you today to attack doubt at the source. I challenge you to look at the evidence. All three of these v

DEALING WITH DOUBT LUKE 7:18-35 INTRODUCTION… Story of Doubt The little boy cried out over and over, “Mom where are you?!” He was walking back and forth in the front of the store. People with shopping carts full of milk, bread, fruit, and other household items rattled past the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running For The Prize Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014

In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Other

If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Persistence Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

There is a great blessing in store for God’s people who REFUSE to give up. There is great power in persistence.

INTRODUCTION Paul’s first letter to church at Thessalonica was full of encouragement to be ready for the return of Christ. He reassured them that their loved ones who died won’t miss the big event—they’ll actually be the first act! Most scholars think there is less than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Your Real Boss

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 23, 2009

when we do all our work as unto the Lord, we�re working for our real boss - a message on our work and our faith

Your Real Boss Labor Day at TCF September 6, 2009 I heard a story the other day about a homeless man who walked up to the front door of a big house, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. He said, �Sir, could I please have something to eat? I haven�t had a meal in days.� The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational