Sermons on Martyrdom Witness:

Rebuilding Faith - Examining Our Brokenness - #2 Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

This series focuses on seven steps to rebuilding faith using the story of Nehemiah. Each week builds upon the previous week as we walk through the letters R.E.B.U.I.L.D.

REBUILDING FAITH – SESSION ONE by Rev. Michael R. Hodge ©2012 MICHAEL R. HODGE REBUILDING FAITH – SESSION ONE by Rev. Michael R. Hodge ©2012 REBUILDING FAITH Seven Steps to Experiencing a Renewal of Faith by Rev. Michael R. Hodge Session Two: “Rise and Build: Examining our Brokenness” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Emptied Himself

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012

What does it mean, and what does it not mean, when it says in scripture that Jesus "emptied Himself?"

He Emptied Himself TCF Sermon December 11, 2011 This morning, I’m going to ask you to think – this won’t be a Christmas message where we remember the Christmas story, per se. So, to warm up your thinker, we’re going to have a little quiz: Name That Christmas Carol – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Man Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012

As many search for the ”One Thing” the meaning and purpose for their lives I want to point us to the “One Man” who can reveal to us what that “One Thing” is for each of us. That One Man is Jesus!

Series: One Thing Illustration: I watched years ago the movie “City Slickers” were one old cowboy and a city slicker are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy hold his ginger up and says, “Life is about one thing and one thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Fishing With Jesus

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 21, 2012

As we wait on the Lord, HE wants us to learn the lessons of obeying HIm completely, Loving Him implicitly and following Him wholeheartedly.

GOING FISHING WITH JESUS John 21 INTRODUCTION I think by now you know that I am not much of a fisherman. That does not mean I dislike fishing. It only reflects the lack of opportunities I had growing up. And unfortunately, not many of those experiences were very positive. As I thought about it, I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Role In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 4, 2011

Why should you join a local congregation when you become a Christian? The message explores your vital role in the assembly where God places you.

“There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2011

Part two of a series in 1 Peter.

A REAL REASON FOR HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Preached HPC Sept. 18, 2011 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011

3 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. But How do they recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-III—1Timothy 1:1-2 Attention: Read names slowly. What do the following names conjure up in your mind? Adrian Rogers Chuck Swindoll Erwin Lutzer John MacArthur J. Vernon McGee James Dobson Charles Stanley Rick Warren Henry Blackaby These may cause ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Just For The Unjust Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 26, 2016

1 Peter 3:18 is a powerful verse when memorized and utilized in sharing your faith. All of the elements of the gospel are here. Link verse 18 to verse 15. If you want to be ready to answer meditate on this verse and commit it to memory.

The Just for the Unjust April 24, 2016, a.m.& p.m. (1Peter 3:18-22) Command Baptist Church For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered But No Self-Control Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016

Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Samson's Final Years Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 29, 2016

We will learn in this message that in spite of the moral failures of Samson, yet in the Book of Hebrews, his name was listed in the Hall of Faith chapter because he repented and God gave him a second chance due to his inward spiritual transformation.

The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews has often been called the biblical “Hall of Fame,” or “Hall of Faith.” chapter. In this particular chapter of the Book of Hebrews, the writer introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament - Remarkable men ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-31

Denomination: Nazarene

I Saw Satan Fall Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 15, 2016

Jesus gives us His formula for Spiritual Success - 1. Dependence on Him 2. Develop great Teamwork and 3. Deliver and transform lives through the power of Jesus

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20; Psalms 30 Title: "I Saw Satan fall" Proposition: Jesus' formula for spiritual success 1. Dependence on Him 2. Develop Great Teamwork 3. Deliver and Transform Lives through the power of Jesus INTRO: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

7 Characteristics Of A Loving Fellowship

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 7, 2015

Almost every church claims to be a loving church, but what does it really take to be the loving fellowship God desires? In his letter to the church in Galatia, Paul lays out 7 clear characteristics of a loving fellowship!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 3, 2015 Date Preached: February 8, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: 7 Characteristics of a Loving Fellowship Text: Galatians 6:1-10 (NLT) ETS: Paul’s message was that a fellowship that loved one another was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Body! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 2, 2015

The Resurrection Body - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Bodily Resurrection is Familiar and Unique (vs 35-41). • Analogy 1: Seeds (vs 36-38 & 42-48); • Analogy 2: Flesh (vs 39); • Analogy 3: Heavenly Bodies (vs 40-41) (2). The Bodily Resurrection is New and Improved (vs 42-49) • Contrast #1: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Brethren

Hebrews- Part 17 " That's All Folks" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 5, 2016

Wrap up of our Hebrews series

Hebrews – Encouragement for a life of faith Part 17 “That’s all folks” Today we are going to wrap up our Hebrews series As with many of our other sermon series This one has been quite a ride When we began this series I figured we would be here about 6-7 week then move ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing In His Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 5, 2016

Through our relationship to Christ we share in the fellowship of suffering in general and we Share in His Suffering through: 1) The Father in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:3-4), 2) The Son in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:5-6) & 3) The Saints in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:7)

In his book (and now feature movie), The Insanity of Obedience, Nik Ripken tells about meeting Dmitri in the former USSR. Born of Christian parents, Dmitri found himself and his family living under communism in an area where the nearest church was a three-day walk away. He started teaching his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Other