Sermons on Love Like Jesus:

There Is Therapy In Praise

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2021

We can find therapy in praising God. Praise must come from the heart. Praise invites the presence of God into our day.

FINDING THERAPY IN PRAISE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A GOOD DAY TO HAVE A GOOD DAY. Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4 (MSG) For GOD is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His terrible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:4, Psalm 100:4-5, Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Can Happen Right Here!

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 19, 2025

God can Bless you right where you are.

“Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.” You don’t have to move to be blessed. God can bless you right where you are. There is a lie the enemy loves to tell us: The lie is “You’ve got to go somewhere else to be somebody else. You’ve got to move to be used. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:3

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Indisputable Value Of Perceptiveness

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 21, 2025

Perceptiveness is regarded as the ability to notice and understand things that others may not.

Stan Brakhage, an American filmmaker once remarked: “Imagine an eye unruled by man-made laws of perspective, an eye unprejudiced by compositional logic, an eye which does not respond to the name of everything but which must know each object encountered in life through an adventure of perception.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-31, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Ephesians 1:13

Ruth - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012

Let's begin a journey and discover some great and wonderful truths about God through this wonderful book about a woman of great faith and obedience!

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: June 26, 2012 Date Taught: June 27, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:1-5 (read passage) Introduction: Even the best laid plans can go awry and leave us ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Need Not Fear, God Is With You

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 15, 2018

In our darkest night, when situations border on the shades of death, in our darkest hour when all help and comfort seems to flee, it is comforting to know that our weary and wandering spirit finds solace in the God of our salvation.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (KJV) (Ps. 23 : 4) “It was a poisoned mushroom.” The doctor said after he examined Lawrence. He looked into his eyes and shone a light at the undilated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: United Methodist

A King In A Pit

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 21, 2002

how A prominent king can fall into "a horrible pit".

"A King In a Pit" David understood what it was like to be promoted to the province of the palace. Throughout the course of his life, he was a versatile shepherd, and a dominating king, so he understood the aspects of power that derived from both his Staff, and his Scepter..He developed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:12, Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Instruments Of Revival

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Principles from Elijah’s life to see revival come in ours.

(1) INTRODUCTION Elijah was a man with the same nature as us (James 5:17-18) and yet he prayed with such faith that the abundance of rain fell! How can we align ourself with God’s purposes to pray for revival - for the former and the latter rain together to fall in our generation ? There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: *other

Watch What You Say

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 29, 2001

What you say, reveals what you are.

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY I. OUR WORDS REVEAL OUR CHARACTER. The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. (Proverbs 10:11 KJV) A. THE LORD DETESTED HYPROCISY. Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

God The Father And Today's Father

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 2, 2007

A comparison of our Compassionate Heavenly Father and our father’s today.

God the Father and Today’s Father 1 John 4:8-10 Psalms 1 1. God created man. A. God created man from the dust of the earth – Gen. 2:7 B. God created man in his own image – Gen. 1:27 C. God created man with a body, soul and spirit – 1Thess. 5:23 2. God gave man privileges ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blowing Your Own Whistle

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007

In the world that we live in mankind has come to believe that the only thing that matters is ones self.

1. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." In this world that we live in mankind thinks that wisdom comes from their own devices. Mankinds own knowledge and understanding, deceives their eyes and heart. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Start Today

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 7, 2008

How do I start the year off on the right foot? It is by seeking wisdom and knowledge through the WORD.

- Start Off the Year “Off On the Right Foot” - Meaning: - Embark on a journey or task with purpose and gusto. - Origin:- put your best foot forward First recorded in 1613 from Sir Thomas Overbury English writer "He is still setting the best foot forward." Secular Music Has It’s Ideas Like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Phoebe- Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 23, 2007

Where can we see examples of servants of God? Paul tells us that Phoebe is one of those examples. Though we don’t know a lot about Phoebe, we do know that she was a deacon and servant to many.

The book of Romans is an interesting book written by Paul to the Church of Rome The purpose of the book was for Paul to do three things: 1. To introduce himself to the church and enlist their help in spreading the Gospel 2. To develop and defend the truth of the Gospel message he had been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006

This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

When We’re Afraid Of God’s Voice

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 11, 2009

This sermon deals with the fear that often comes with hearing God’s voice and how to move past it.

GOD’S VOICE: Our first reaction to God’s voice is often fear. - Luke 1:12. - Where do we fear God’s voice today? a. In sermons. b. In the Word read ourselves. c. Counsel of godly friends. d. When He speaks directly to us in prayer. WHY DO WE FEAR? 1. Because sometimes God punishes. - OT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Going To Use Your Shortage To Bring Increase

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 20, 2012

This season many have seen hardship and disconnection, but as we exit and enter into this next season we will see divine connection and manifestation.

God’s Going to use your shortage to bring increase Ruth 1: 1-6 Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational