Sermons on Little Is Much:

“believing The Risen King” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 5, 2014

Jesus' second appearance to His disciples reveals the blessedness of personal faith in the risen King.

The Forgotten Fifty Days: “Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 The caption on the National Enquirer (I think it was) used to be, “Inquiring minds want to know?” Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This message talks about the freedom God brings from the things that bind you

Freedom Isaiah 61:1-3 Today is the third Sunday of Advent, the time when the church traditionally looks for the second coming of Christ. The first week, we spoke about expectation and that God wants to do something greater than ever before in your life and the life of this church. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Hell And Being A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

So what difference does it make? If Hell is real, what difference not only does it make in how you live your life today but what difference does it make in being a disciple of Jesus

Hell and Being a Disciple Luke 16: 19-31 Dan Kimball writes, “I am passionate about hell. That sounds odd – but I am not passionate about hell itself, but passionate about studying what it is because of the seriousness of what it is. I am passionate about it as I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

Why Deny? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

We have been inundated with the message of self-indulgence, so why should we deny ourselves?

Why Deny? Matthew 6:16-18 The Sermon on the Mount is a guide for how to live as followers of Jesus. Specifically, Jesus is teaching us that we have to lose some things in our religion so we can get back to a relationship with God. Religion focuses on religious practices, rules, observances, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

...your Will Be Done... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

What IS God's Will and how can it be done here on earth as it is in heaven?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 01, 2014 Date Preached: April 02, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Your Will Be Done…(Sermon 6) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus wanted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 3 - Running Man Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 23, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Thru The Nothings Pt. 3 - Running Man It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You kill yourself in efforts to knock out the best paper you have ever written. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Apologize" For Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2014

Apologize for Jesus 1) Describe his help. 2) Declare your hope.

Has anyone ever had to apologize for you? Maybe it was the time when you put a frog in your teacher’s desk at school. The prank got a few laughs when the frog jumped out causing your teacher to scream, but it also earned you a trip to the principal’s office. That was followed by a call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord, Teach Me To Pray Ask God Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 28, 2014

Habakkuk's vision terrified him and his prayer reflects his strength of faith to rejoice while waiting for God's judgment. How strong are we to face God's judgment?

LORD, Teach Me To Pray ASK GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 28, 2014) “They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up as the east wind, and they shall gather the captivity as the sand” (Habakkuk 1:9, King James Version, KJV [Habakkuk's ...read more

Denomination: Friends

“jesus: Lifted Up!” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2014

Jesus goes to a very familiar place in His Ministry in order to be launched back to His Heavenly Home, reminding us of the importance of His Ascension.

“Jesus: Lifted Up!” Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Acts 1:1-11 Were you ever at an outdoor gathering speaking with a group of friends, when one of them suddenly began to lift off of the ground and slowly ascend into the sky until they disappeared into the skies? I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

Forward In Faith 4: Together In Faith

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

As we continue our theme of Forward in Faith, this evening for our communion service, I want us to consider what it means to be Together in Faith.

2013 03 03 ASH PM TOGETHER IN FAITH As we continue our theme of Forward in Faith, this evening for our communion service, I want us to consider what it means to be Together in Faith. To focus our thoughts lets look at Hebrews 10:19-25 (New Living Translation) 19Dear brothers and sisters, we can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be As Gentle As A Camel Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 21, 2013

When criticism is leveled toward you, your best response is gentleness. That is strength under control.

This week has been a bit stressful for me. We have had some unrest in our church body. Some negative comments have been made. We have lost a major player in our worship team along with his family. I, as the pastor, was taking the heat for things I really could not understand. However, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Foursquare

The Mindset Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 8, 2013

Humility, A Servant's Heart, Obedience

Philippians 2:5-8 (p. 819) November 10, 2013 Introduction: The challenge we ended with last week was “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, rather in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, By The Book

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 15, 2013

In Genesis chapter 2, God gives us the formula for a happy and lasting marriage.

Marriage, By the Book Genesis 2:18-24 Intro: Children were asked some questions about marriage and dating and such. Here are some of their answers. .HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? . Alan age 10 says this: You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Of Your Calling 2thessalonians 3: 6-15 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Part 3 of our Bible study with Handout included. The gaps between the words in the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

Walk Worthy of Your Calling 2Thessalonians 3: 6-15 “6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist