Sermons on Name In Vain:

Creation Day 4 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 8, 2014

Day 4 of Creation carries a great deal of significance in understanding and comprehending just what God did in the Creation event!

A great deal of this sermon leans heavily on a sermon/Bible study taught by John MacArthur – June 6, 1999. Accessed online Jan 8, 2014 (http://www.gty.org/Resources/Sermons/90-215) Wed Night Bible Study - Creation Lesson/Sermon 3 - Days 4 Genesis 1:14-19 (ESV) Creation Bible Study - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Settled In Heaven Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 16, 2014

The psalmist begins this segment with the impacting word- "forever." With it God's Word is lifted above all the changes of time, above all the changes of life, above all the temporary & transient of earth, to the transcendent eternal of heaven.

PSALM 119: 89-96 [The Ministry of The Word Series] A SETTLED IN HEAVEN WORD [Matthew 24:34-35 / Psalm 90] The psalmist begins this segment with the impacting word- "forever." With it God's Word is lifted above all the changes of time, above all the changes of life, above all the temporary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Led Life Is The Only Life Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

Seeing Christ ministry as a pattern for us to follow

The Spirit Led Life is the Only Life. Matthew 4:1 – 11 May 24, 2009 Pray: Father, We come to you as children needing guidance, encouragement, and help. You have provided the Bible, Your living Word, Your Holy Spirit, Pray, and Each other to go to for meeting our needs. The devil, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Versus Unbelief Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2014

When it comes to the area of tithing, the issue often boils down to faith in God’s promises versus unbelief in His promises. This sermon, sermon 2 in the Prove God Stewardship Series, helps us trust God and step out by faith in the area of giving.

Faith Versus Unbelief Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #2 of 3) Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also available is a copy of the 100% Money Back Guarantee commitment referenced in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Redemptive Sufferings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2014

Christians are called to follow Christ's example in suffering even while doing what is right. Christ Himself suffered unjustly & left us an example of how to suffer & that good can be brought about through suffering.

1 PETER 2: 21-25 [Renewing Hope Series] THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST'S REDEMPTIVE SUFFERINGS [Luke 24:25-27; 44-47 / Matthew 5:9-12] In Peter 2:21-25 God redirects the attention of suffering Christians to the sufferings of Christ. By looking to Jesus the Christian who suffers unjustly receives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Master Of The Wind Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 26, 2014

Every day at the beach isn't a day at the beach, this message looks at how Jesus wants to be the master of our lives

It was a dark and stormy night. I’ve always wanted to start a story like that. The wind howled blowing the top off the breakers before they crashed back into the troughs below. The darkness was broken by momentary streaks of light as the clouds raced across the face of the full moon. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Traveling 1st Class Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2014

As Christians we may be traveling on the same "airplane" as the rest of the world. But we have advantages and blessings everyone else does not. We're literally traveling 1st class. But what does that mean and how does that change us?

OPEN: A plane was on its way to London when a blonde woman in economy class got up and moved into an open seat in the first class section. The flight attendant saw her do this, and politely informed her that she had to sit in economy because that's the ticket she paid for The blonde replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having A Spiritual Mind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2014

In this sermon, we explore the truth that for change to take place in our lives, we must think for a change. We have to change how we think, before we can change how we live.

Introduction: A. As you know, we are in a series that I am calling Extreme Makeover – God Edition, and we are addressing the question: is real, profound life-change is possible? 1. Can we stop being the way we have always been, and become people of more noble character? 2. Can we be freed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Mindful Of The One Thing

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 22, 2013

Being mindfully present in the moment helps us discern the one thing worty being concerned about.

Life is filled with distractions (from within and without…) Title: Being Mindful of the One Thing Text: Luke 10:38-42 (Reference the context: In 10:25-20 Jesus shared the Great Commandment to love God and neighbor; in 10:30-37 Jesus taught on what it means to love one’s neighbor; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength Through Meekness Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

God directs the inheritance of the Kingdom toward the one who displays the spirit of meekness

John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station on the island, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife prayed during that terror-filled night that God would deliver them. They resolved within themselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God When Others Ask Why Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2013

So often we find ourselves in a position where either WE or those around us are asking the 'why' question about what God is calling us to do... Hannah gives us a great example of one who is obedient, faithful and joyful even when others ask 'why'

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 19, 2013 Date Preached: July 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Praising God When Others Ask Why?! Sermon Text: 1 Sam 1:24-2:11 [HCSB] Introduction: In our passage of Scripture this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013

An overview of the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

When I bought my first car – a bright yellow Ford Pinto - I learned how to do a lot of the maintenance on my car. I could change the oil, replace the spark plugs, replace and adjust the points and my distributor cap and even adjust the carburetor. Other than change the oil and possibly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013

Psalm 16 pictures the resurrection of Jesus which makes it possible to choose the path of life.

This week the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, more commonly known and William and Kate, announced that they are going to have a baby. And it’s really not surprising that when their child is born sometime next year, the whole world will watch and will celebrate the birth of the child who will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Contempt Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

How believers are to handle the contempt of the world.

By now, I’m sure all of us are familiar with the interview with Don Cathy, the chief operating officer of Chick-Fil-A that set off such a firestorm several weeks ago. As we might expect, much of the reporting on what he actually said has been inaccurate. So let me read to you a portion of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor Rich Man Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 6, 2013

If you want to be rich in the things that really count, don’t rely on yourself; rely on the Lord and don’t boast about your sacrifices. Then you will not only inherit eternal life, you will be first in God's Kingdom.

Many years ago, a very wealthy man invited Pastor George A. Truett to a dinner on his Texas ranch. After the meal, he took his pastor to a place where they had a good view of the surrounding area. The rich man pointed north to the oil wells punctuating the landscape and boasted, “25 years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free