Sermons on Life Reality:

Living A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2011

The love of God should cause to live a life of love.

Living a Life of Love 1 John 3:11-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/23/11 Think with me about two sets of brothers. The first pair got their start a long time ago. While there was friction in their family while they were growing up, their sibling rivalry reared its head in a heated and horrible way when ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness - A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 28, 2011

Do you ever contend for one who has fallen into sin? or in the wrong in a particular situation? What do we do with brothers and sisters who fall into sin? We should be there to pick them up, help dust them off and encourage them with the love of Christ th

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 29, 2011 Date Preached: October 30, 2011 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: From the Pen of Paul Title: Forgiveness…a Way of Life! Text: Philemon 10-21 Introduction: What do YOU do when a friend is sinful and falls in their Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Life's Earthquakes

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 11, 2011

A message about how life's earthquakes impact our lives and the lives around us.

The Impact of Life’s Earthquakes Acts 16:16-34 I. Life’s Earthquakes Can Impact Our Worship (v. 22-25) A. Some will withdraw from worship as a result of life’s earthquakes - Withdraw due to shame - Withdraw due to bitterness - Withdraw due to hurts B. Some will praise the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

New Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2011

The New Life in the Spirit, made possible through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of Life, brings deliverance from the old bondage of sin 7 death. One obtains the New Life in the Spirit by availing oneself to the resources of life that are his "in Christ J

ROMANS 8: 1 -4 "NEW LIFE IN THE SPIRIT" In Chapter 8 the tone of Paul's letter changes to one of victory and confidence. He has discovered that the same grace that saved him will also enable him. Just as he transferred his trust and surrendered to Christ for his salvation, so he must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Romans 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Switchbacks On The Road Of Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 22, 2011

God weaves our lives through many turns on the upward call.

Children’s Sermon Freight trains cannot climb very steep hills. In fact, 4% would be near the absolute limit of any freight train. (Show as 4 cm lift on meter ruler.) Steepest road in the United States? Canton Avenue, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a grade of 37%, meaning that for every ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Among The Ruins Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

When we talk about Advent, we must begin by talking not about Jesus at first, but about the world he came to. Jesus came into a broken world, to live life with us, among the ruins.

Life Among the Ruins Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 5, 2010 David Flowers Isaiah 11:1–5 (TM) 1 A green Shoot will sprout from Jesse’s stump, from his roots a budding Branch. 2 The life-giving Spirit of GOD will hover over him, the Spirit that brings wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus - Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2011

How often do we make our choice based on our immediate desire... So often we do that spiritually as well, and Jesus tells us in this passage that HE is the choice we should make, not the temporary satisfaction of our desires, but the eternal joy and life

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 3, 2011 Date Preached: March 6, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus - Bread of Life! Sermon Text: John 6:25-40 [ESV] 25When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Facts Of Church Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011

Acts 4:32 - 5:11 reveals some facts about church life, both the good and the bad.

* "You take the good, you take bad, you take them both and there you have the facts of life." * Scripture does not omit the "bad" aspects of various people (i.e., Noah, Moses, David, Jonah, Elijah) * The church in Acts has been all "good" so far: the Holy Spirit’s arrival; multiple conversions; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Divorce Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 25, 2011

God may hate divorce, but He does not hate divorcees.

Restoration Road: The Journey to Overcoming 3 of 4 Life After Divorce A For many people, divorce is like a funeral that never ends. 1 The reason divorce feels like death is because on of the cruelest deaths there is has occurred: the death of a marriage. a If you lost your spouse to cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Water, Spirit, Life

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Mar 26, 2011

Living water and the Spirit: the gift of Jesus

John 5: 1-42 Can I give you a drink? Bringing water To the thirsty Was never really A problem for God. If needed, God Could get Water From a rock (!) Which, is what God did For the very thirsty people of Israel, When they wandering around the wilderness. Or if you find ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Repentance Is Proven In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2011

Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien

ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Apr 1, 2011

This sermon examines the second part of the sixth petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one", seeking to explore how God helps us not to fall for Satan's schemes.

A PATTERN FOR PRAYER RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! "If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Life Is A Battlefield

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The walk of the Christian is a walk of warfare. We face battles on every hand. In this Lesson I want you to see the importance of faith and prayerful support on the battlefield of life.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION: The walk of the Christian is a walk of warfare. We face battles on every hand. In this Lesson I want you to see the importance of faith and prayerful support on the battlefield of life. I. THEY LEARNED THAT A TRIAL OFTEN COMES AFTER A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus - Resurrection & The Life Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 2, 2011

When hurt and grief come our way, Jesus is there for us, to hurt with us, to cry with us but also to point us toward healing... are you ready and willing to listen to Jesus and take the steps to healing He is calling you to take?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 2, 2011 Date Preached: April 3, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Resurrection & Life Sermon Text: John 11:32-44 [ESV] John 11:38-44 32Now when Mary came to where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Intercession Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Apr 4, 2011

This sermon discusses intercessory requests that can change the life of the one interceded for.

ETS: The Apostle had a very special prayer for the Colossians. ESS: Effective intercessory prayer is specific in its requests. OSS: Believers will use this Biblical model for intercession. PQ: How do I pray intercessorily for others? UW: Requests INTRODUCTION: A – This prayer was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist