Sermons on Masters And Servants:

Feet Washed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2019

Christ had requested privacy for His supper and, consequently, no servant was present. The disciples were too proud to perform this menial task; therefore, the Lord took the basin and washed the feet of His disciples.

Tom Lowe 12/2/2007 Harmony of the gospels (19) Feet Washed John 13:1-20 In chapter 13, the Upper Room Discourse begins. Jesus was no longer walking among the hostile Jews. He had retired with His disciples to an upper room in Jerusalem for a final time of fellowship with them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- The Tactics Of Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 21, 2023

C.S. Lewis made an astute observation in his masterful Screwtape Letters: the devil cannot manufacture real goods or pleasures; he’s stuck with the ones God has made and for which our natures have an inclination.

I saw this Cartoon of Satan tempting Jesus, saying: “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a medium rare ribeye steak with truffle butter.” [Jesus is thinking to himself, “He’s getting better at this.”] Note that Jesus did not say, “Man cannot live by coffee alone, but he will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

One of the things I love about this prayer is that it doesn’t pretend there aren’t real problems around us. It confronts the real needs in the world – pain and hunger. The Lord’s Prayer is designed to change our priorities and to reverse our thinking.

This is the fourth message for us to look at the Lord’s Prayer. And it’s the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. One story stands out about the importance of the Lord’s Prayer in the life of a Christian is from a gentleman who attends at NRH, Mike O’Neil. Mike ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

If you are a genuine Christian, you will be both willing and able to forgive others. According to Jesus, when you say, “I cannot or will not forgive,” you’re essentially saying, “I am thinking about going to hell.”

We are in the last installment of a sermon series entitled Digging Deeper. Our goal is to answer this question: WHAT makes Christianity more “sticky” in some? What is the PROOF that determines if a person truly follows Christ? Or, What makes a Christian a Christian? We lose a lot of items in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 5:38-42, Romans 12:17-21, Luke 17:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Is Not Optionable

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 9, 2006

We have all been impressed with the measure of forgiveness our Amish brethren in Nickel Mines, PA. have shown in the past week.

FORGIVENESS IS NOT OPTIONABLE "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14- 15 NKJV The only part of the Lord’s Prayer, or more accurately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-45

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Offenses Come Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2010

Jesus warned us that offenses would come, and that they would destroy friendships. Therefore, we need to learn how to forgive, to escape the trap of offense.

FACE TO FACE #3: WHEN OFFENSES COME REVIEW: Week #1: In this social networking generation, let us not forget the most important and basic component of healthy, intimate relationships: speaking face to face. • “So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.” (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7

Denomination: *other

The Upper Class Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

It is hard for modern American Christians to get their minds open to the mind of Christ on this issue because it goes against the grain of our culture. The New Testament, however, is loaded with teachings about being servants.

When soldiers for the 6th Massachusetts Militia were attacked, and many were wounded at the start of the Civil War, they were brought to Washington, D. C. Clara Barton had been a teacher in Massachusetts, and she recognized some of the wounded soldiers as her former students. She went to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

From Agonizing Fear To Asolute Faith

Contributed by Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. on Jan 27, 2017

An analysis of John 4:46-53. Looking at the progression of faith in the royal official and showing such can be manifested in us today

From Agonizing Fear to Absolute Faith John 4:46-53. Were this title a pharmaceutical advertisement for a pill just approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the market could expect huge profits in a short time. As you know, such is not the case so far as the pharmaceutical industries having ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The parable of the Wheat and Tares reveals to us that our duty is to the Master of the ’field’ and to remain faithful to Him and do what He commands us do. We cannot become the ’Holy Spirit’ for others, we must allow Christ to ’judge’ spiritual content of

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 23, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Sermon Text: Matt 13:24-30; 36-43 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

Is Everything Alright?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

Many People Have Had Divine Opportunities That They Have Blown. Either they did not realize the significance of what they had or they knew but took it for granted. Gehazi the servant of Elisha is one of such examples. He trampled on a divine opportunity.

IS EVERYTHING ALRIGHT? 2 KINGS 5:14-27: 14 So he (Naaman) went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy. 15 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God. He stood before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The New Wine Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 12, 2000

The miracle of Jesus changing water into wine at Cana is a sign pointing to the new wine of the Kingdom found only by obedience to Mary’s prophetic words to the servants "do whatever he tells you".

THE NEW WINE OF THE KINGDOM Have you ever wondered how the stories recorded in the Gospels came to be selected out of the many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of the events in the earthly life of Jesus? (John 20:30; 21:35). The evangelist John gives us the reason for their inclusion in Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001

This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Help Them Up!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 8, 2005

We need hearts for God ~ and hands for others. We can all help someone up.

HELP THEM UP! 1. Introduction: Sometimes a verse of scripture just enters your heart for you to pray for a particular person or situation. For my wife Julie Mark 1:31 “So he (Jesus) went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them” was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

The Diaconal Call To Service Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2012

The plan of God for all of us, especially clergy, is a call to service and understanding, not tyranny.

Solemnity of the Epiphany 2012 Diaconate Vocation Spirit of the Liturgy “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” the Magi said to Herod. It was a straightforward question to the wrong guy. There are times to be subtle and times to be blunt. I recall many years ago when I was a sales ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Missions Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2019

Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior then to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic crises and other physical needs. Helping to the poor is another mission.

Text: Acts 11:23-30 Theme: GIVE TO MISSIONS Mission is nothing but helping one another to live a healthy, blessed life. First mission is to introduce Christ as savior to somebody and the second mission is to see that person lives with all sufficiency and helping that person to overcome economic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-30

Denomination: Methodist