Sermons on Lord Sabaoth:

Revelation 4

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Sep 10, 2008

In depth thoughts on 24 elders and 4 beasts in Chapter 4.

Chapter 4 The fourth chapter begins with John being called up to see a vision from God. If you notice, the third chapter ends with a wonderful promise from Christ that whomever overcomes, they will be able to sit with Christ and God at his throne. Then, verse one of chapter four says that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008

Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Why Jesus? What makes Jesus unique is not only important to what we believe but it is at the heart of who we are as Christians. This sermon looks at the uniqueness of Jesus through four names associated with Jesus, names that Jesus either used of himself

Why Jesus? Colossians 1:15-23 Who was Jesus video? Title Slide On the one hand we are part of a culture which has discredited Jesus and who he was. On the other hand, we live in a culture which has distorted and watered down the teachings of Jesus. We have been told that it doesn’t matter what you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008

Doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons is how we are called to live for Christ. Love without boundaries or prejudice!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Sermon Text: Luke 10: 30-35 (NKJV) 30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Vindicating God (Part 4) Gods Plan, Our Pursuit Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 23, 2008

This is the 4th in vidicating God. Paul again shows Gods electing love through the prophets, and closes the chapter with the human response required.

ROMANS 9:25- 33. VINDICATING GOD (PART 4) GOD’S PLAN OUR PURSUIT... HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THROWN INTO THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING BATHS AS A CHILD, WHEN YOU COULDN’T SWIM? I’VE EXPERIENCED IT......FOR ALL YOUR WORTH YOU TRY AND KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER BUT TO NOW AVAIL YOU BEGIN SINKING, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

His Frustrating Ways Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 25, 2008

God’s ways are usually more frustrating than mysterious.

Back in 2000, my friend Dan and I were called and hired as pastors of Wellspring Community Church, a fellowship that we started from scratch. Dan and I began the process as friends, but we’d never actually worked together. At first, all was well as we concentrated on getting the facilities ready ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission: Populating Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 21, 2013

The Great Commission invites us, amazingly, into the joy of sharing faith and, by God's power and grace, having a real impact on the future population of heaven. Weird but true.

Let me ask a couple questions about our home planet and its population to begin today. How many nations/countries are in the world? Anyone want to guess? Ballpark? 196 [ (not incl. Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greenland, Palestine, Western Sahara, and even the components of the United Kingdom (such as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 9, 2013

Are we to be separated by denomination or in unity as Christians?

A drunk staggers into a Catholic Church, enters a confessional booth, sits down, but says nothing. The Priest coughs a few times to get his attention, but the drunk continues to sit there. Finally, the priest pounds three times on the wall. The drunk mumbles “Ain’t no use ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: *other

Peter And Denial

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

If there was one person who typified what a disciple should be, it was Peter. Peter is mentioned in the Gospels more than any other disciple and for good reason. He was passionate about his faith. He gave all of himself to whatever he was doing. He was th

Peter and Denial Matthew 26:69-75 If there was one person who typified what a disciple should be, it was Peter. Peter is mentioned in the Gospels more than any other disciple and for good reason. He was passionate about his faith. He gave all of himself to whatever he was doing. He was the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Methodist

Moses' Mother Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 17, 2013

Well, it’s Mother’s Day, and while it’s a day to honour our mothers, and I hope you are all remembering your mom today. This is church and I think it’s important to honour the one who gave us our mom’s. A mother is one of the few things every human being

Let’s begin this morning with the mother of Moses by reading from Exodus chapter 2:1-10. The first thing I want you to notice is that both the father and mother are Levites. Now we know that the Levites are the priestly line of the people of Israel, and though we don’t typically think ...read more

1 Peter 1:1-2 An Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on May 31, 2013

This introduces the series on 1 Peter.

Today we begin a journey through this wonderful letter of 1 Peter. It is a rich piece of Scripture that has valuable teaching that will be very helpful for us as we live out our lives as Christians in the world today. I think we’ll see just how much it applies to us as we get deeper and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

By Submitting

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive

Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive I Peter 3:8-12 September 22, 2002 I. Introduction A. Weather Report B. But it takes more to survive a drought then a few days of rain. It takes perseverance and change, lifestyle changes. We don’t know how long this drought is going to last. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Name Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

Who are we as Christians?

Topical: A New Name March 1st, 2008 Identity in Christ Sometimes you meet someone who has a very special effect on you. For whatever reason there is just something about them that keeps you from remembering their name. I dont know what it is but I am terrible with names. Most people I meet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: *other

Handling Adversity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2009

This messages focuses on the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Handling Adversity Part 3 Scripture: John 14:16-18; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8; 2:1-8 Introduction This is part three of my series “Handling Adversity.” In the first two parts, I focused on how Jesus handled His adversity upon His last entry into Jerusalem and how the disciples handled theirs ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009

It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-21

Denomination: Baptist