Sermons on Lift Up Your Heads O Gates:

A Deeper Look: Verses 5-7 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2014

Tonight we look deeper into v5-7 of Jude's letter to the church. Here Jude gives illustrative examples of just WHAT happens to those who rebel against God's plan or God's order of things... Let's take a look!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 16, 2014 Date Preached: July 15, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Verse 5-7 Sermon Text: Jude 1:5-7 [ESV] Introduction: 5Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of The Talents

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 30, 2017

What we should do with the opportunities that God has given us.

"The Test of the Talents" Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 43 - Good News For All Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 13, 2023

In a world that bombards us with bad news, there is hope and good news only through Jesus Christ. The good news of the gospel can transform all of our situations if only we give heed and believe.

Here’s what is recorded in Luke 2:10, but the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people. (GNB) From the above mentioned verse, the word that I would like to highlight for our meditation is the word ‘good news’. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Genesis 1:31, Revelation 22:3, Luke 5:5-6, Mark 5:25-26, Mark 5:27-29, Mark 6:48, Mark 6:51, John 8:5, Luke 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Coming Suddenly To His Temple: An Overview Of The Book Of Malachi

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2021

This is an overview of the Book of Malachi, who is the last of the Minor Prophets. It prophesies the coming of both John the Baptist and Jesus.

Coming Suddenly into His Temple: An Exposition of the Book of Malachi Introduction In many Protestant traditions, the Book of Malachi is the last Book of the Old Testament. The next book is the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It is thought that Malachi was the last prophet and writer of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6, Malachi 1:1-5, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 2:1-9, Malachi 2:10-17, Malachi 3:1-7, Malachi 3:8-13, Malachi 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Sundays To Easter: The End—but It Wasn’t Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 20, 2021

The Lord Jesus Christ had been sentenced to death by crucifixion. Once He died, most people believed that everything died along with Him. But it wasn't--three days later, He arose from Joseph's tomb, ALIVE!

Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ had been betrayed and arrested in the garden of Gethsemane, as all four Gospel writers describe in their works. What happened next is an attempt to get rid of Jesus by any means necessary in the minds of the religious leaders. It’s a sad commentary that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 23:1-12, John 19:6-20, John 19:38-42, Matthew 27:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gods Before Me: An Exposition Of Exodus 20:1-6

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 5, 2021

The Ten Commandments are central to Western Civilization. There has been much commentary on them. But what does it mean for us?

No Other gods Before Me: An Exposition of Exodus 20:1-6 We begin this morning a series on the Ten Commandments with a study of the first two commandments. There are actually more than ten commandments if one breaks apart the second commandment and separate the prohibition making of graven images ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reformation Movement (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2020

To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement, and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Reformation Movement Remarks. 1. This is lesson two, in our semon-series of the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson by describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure from the faith!” It should also be noted, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherd Of His Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Answers About Apostasy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 18, 2021

A message to inform believers about the true nature of this doctrine

“Answers About Apostasy” Introduction: I’m going to be dealing with a doctrine this morning that some of you have never heard of due to the fact that it has been neglected; some of you haven’t heard it preached or taught for years because of the difficulty in defining it and others have heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

We must obey God rather than men.

Acts 5:29 PROPOSITION: We must obey God rather than men. OBJECTIVE: To lead in obedience to God. This past Sunday, we celebrated Easter. We discussed this past Wednesday that of all the religious organizations in the world, only Christianity celebrates Easter. It is only the Christian that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Not Pass

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 28, 2006

I believe that one of Satan’s greatest devices is to immobilize with sin and restrict us from being effective for the Kingdom. It is time we took a stand and claimed the freedom Jesus died on the cross to bring us...

I remember when I was a kid my parents always told me to never put my finger in a light socket. They told me that it was for my own good and that it was very dangerous, but for the life of me I couldn’t understand why. I think them telling me this only increased my fascination and I was determined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

Integrity An Important Ingredient For Effective Leadership

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level of integrity of the individuals within

INTEGRITY AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Introduction/Definition Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Freedon From Worrying

Contributed by Nelson De Jesus on Sep 24, 2010

This sermon will teach how a believer can be free from worrying.

Topic: FREEDOM FROM WORRYING Text: Phil. 4:6-7 Introduction:  The word “anxiety” in the N.T. is also translated as “worry or care”. 1. The word has a legitimate usage: ex. Being concerned for another’s needs, for the welfare of the church, or in pleasing the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Out Of A Right Heart

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on May 8, 2008

This is a short study on John 15:4-8 that I used for a Wednesday night devotion. Prayer is the main theme.

We Are to Abide in Christ 4 dAbide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much efruit; for without Me you can do fnothing. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Falling Of The Leaves”

Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Oct 3, 2017

In today’s message titled “The Falling Leaves” we will look at Daniel 2:21 and see the power that God ordained change can have in our lives.

Pastor Curtis Mathis Cottonwood Baptist Church October 1, 2017 “The Falling of the Leaves” Daniel 2:21 (CSB) 21 He changes the times and seasons; he removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. Introduction: Its finally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist