Sermons on Marriage Ceremony:

A Whole New World Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Mar 24, 2008

Exposition of Rev. 21

A Whole New World Rev. 21 The year was 1516, when Sir Thomas More (who later became patron saint of politicians) first wrote a novel about a perfect society on an imaginary island off the coast of South America. Its people lived in 54 identical towns. They gardened, devoted their spare time to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One In The Spirit

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 7

ONE IN THE SPIRIT (1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26) Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said “I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees, leaves - without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Of These Is Love

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 8

THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE (1 CORINTHIANS 13) “Darling,” he murmured into the phone, “I love you. I adore you. I’d climb Mount Everest in my bare feet for you. I’d slay dragons for you. I’d walk on hot coals for you. I would endure any hardship for you.” “Oh, Ralph, I love you, too. When will I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And Money Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 6, 2008

This is the beginning of a four week series on Jesus and Money. Week one looks at what Jesus teaches us about money.

If there’s anything more annoying then a preacher who is always bringing money into the mix it’s one who sneaks money into his messages. One minute he’s talking about love and prayer and then wham the next minute he’s talking about what people give and don’t give and then he has the audacity to ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You A Jesus Freak?

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

An Original Jesus Freak – John the Baptist

Are you a Jesus Freak John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 What do you think of when you hear the word freak? Maybe you think of the old time circus freaks like the bearded lady or the two-headed alligator. I’ve seen a bumper sticker on a car in town that said “I’m a freak, touch me”. So I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Christian Drifting Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 3, 2008

Well just like the warning signs that we see today on our roads, on our medicine… and on so many other things in our society… God has posted warning signs along the road of life so that the believer can avoid danger…

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 5, 2006 revised on May 29, 2008 Date last preached: June 01, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Our Great Savior! Sermon Title: The Dangers of Christian Drifting! Sermon Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 READ PASSAGES HERE So let’s read our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On The Baton Of Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 7, 2008

55th in a series from Ephesians. Principles to help us pass on the baton of faith to future generations.

In the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the United States’ women’s 4 x100 meter relay team took the track in the finals as the favorite. After the first two legs run by Angela Williams and Marion Jones, the United States was in front as expected. But as Jones attempted to pass the baton to her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Abel Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008

Second in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews 11, this sermon is about Abel.

Chapter 1 Abel It was by faith that Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. God said he was pleased with the gifts Abel offered and called Abel a good man because of his faith. Abel died, but through his faith he is still speaking. — Hebrews 11:4 NCV My dad used to have a poster on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

In This House Of Peacemaking Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2008

Peace is something the world needs to learn from the church. To be peacemakers we must teach all of God’s truth, we must model peaceful resolution, we must equip with real skills, and we must find peace with God through Christ.

We entered the conference room in stony silence. For several weeks I had noticed the two of them – mature women, well-established, well-grounded in the Lord – but at odds with one another. They had been planning a special event, but had disagreed over the menu. One of them wanted an item dear to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Politics 101 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jul 14, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 13:1-7 Title: Politics 101 Romans 13:1-7 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Physical Rebuilding To Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008

Changing not jsut the outward but having our spiritual lives renewed

From Physical Rebuilding to Spiritual Renewal Intellectual Response – Nehemiah 8:1-8 Know your Need Know the Word Emotional Response – Nehemiah 8:9-12 Volitional Response – Nehemiah 8:13 -18 Slide 1 Introduction This week, I finally got to wear this blue striped shirt that I bought about 5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crime And Punishment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2008

This sermon examines briefly how Jesus would vote on crime and punishment, including capital punishment.

Scripture Each week Kevin Tunell was required to mail a dollar to a family he’d rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million but settled for just $936, to be paid a dollar at a time. The family expected the payment each Friday so Tunell would not forget what happened on the first Friday of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love - The Greatest Of All Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2008

To really understand the "love chapter," a person has to read it in context. All the problems the Corinthians were facing in the church could be corrected by love.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. 1. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their face painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. 2. A girl in line turned to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Part 2 looking at the responsibilities and benefits of being a Christ follower

What’s in a Name? – Part 2 In the Name of Jesus we have Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus we have Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of Jesus we can find Courage (Acts 4:8-22) Slide 1 We began last week talking about “What’s in a Name,” specifically, what are the responsibilities and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Church - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How the church should act

What’s in a Name? – Part 2 In the Name of Jesus we have Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus we have Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of Jesus we can find Courage (Acts 4:8-22) Slide 1 We began last week talking about “What’s in a Name,” specifically, what are the responsibilities and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational