Sermons on National Reflections:

"on A Mission"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 13, 2020

The servant is on a mission and all are on a mission.

“On a Mission” Isaiah 42:1-9 • Just what’s your mission in life — exactly? What is it that drives you to get up in the morning? 1. People in the Bible who were on a mission ? • Noah was on a mission to build an Ark for the saving of his household. By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Father's Day

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Jul 7, 2020

The need for fathers needs to be affirmed.

Celebrating Father’s Day today provides us an opportunity to reflect on what makes a noble father. Families need good fathers because men provide love differently than women. This isn’t to say that the love fathers provide is better than a mother’s. Instead, the love that both spouses provide ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:14-15

Church Life: Much Prayer, Much Power! No Prayer, No Power! Series

Contributed by Jay Baines on Mar 18, 2022

This sermon is the third sermon in a series entitled, "Church Life".

Church Life: Much Prayer, Much Power! No Prayer, No Power! 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: George MacDonald and Alan Redpath on the Importance of Depending Upon God George MacDonald, "In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably, or succeed more miserably." Any seemingly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 3, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob receives the blessing of Isaac with the help of Rebekah and trickery. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 27 Jacob, clothed in the garments of Esau, is blessed by Isaac. Esau, hearing of Jacob's action, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pray To You (Psalm 77)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2026

Do we pray always?

When we are in trouble, do we look back on God’s history with Israel and learn to trust His care? Let’s look at Psalm 77. For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) What kind of prayers do we make to God when our days are filled with trouble? I pray to you, Lord God, and I beg ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyous Entry SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A retelling of Palm Sunday as narrated by Apostle John

Today, we will be exploring the story of Palm Sunday as told by the Apostle John. The main idea we will be focusing on is the question of who Jesus is in our lives. Is He our King? And if so, what does that mean for us? Let's start by going back to John 12:12-36. In this passage, we see that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Topics: Triumphal Entry, Palm Sunday

God's Unfailing Perfection In Our Lives SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The most devastating event in anyone's life is the departure of God's mercy. However, when God's mercy is present, we can have confidence and assurance that God will flawlessly perfect everything that concerns us.

Today, we will explore the comforting truth found in Psalm 138:8, which declares, "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever; do not forsake the work of your hands." This psalm, penned by David, reveals his unwavering faith in God's ability to bring ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Topics: God's Mercy, Perfection

Embracing Our Gifts To Serve SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

God has bestowed us with unique gifts, not for our own benefit, but for the purpose of serving others. It's our duty to embrace these gifts and use them in service.

Today, we will discuss the importance of making a commitment to serve God. Many Christians have a vague understanding of what it means to serve God, often limiting their involvement to an advisory role. However, God has gifted each of us with unique abilities for the purpose of serving Him. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12

Topics: Gifts, Service

Paul's Emphasis On Spiritual Freedom Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2014

Paul wanted the believers in Corinth to know and understand that although they were 'free' in Christ it was not a license to seek out their own desires. He gives 4 examples of how that fails miserably!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2014 Date Preached: August 03, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Emphasis on Spiritual Freedom Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 [NLT] – read now 1For I do not want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008

God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 26, 2007

There are several “hugs from God” in Isaiah that remind us what Christmas is all about, and what it really means for those who have Christ in their hearts.

The Promise of Christmas Isaiah 7:1-8:4 Introduction: A pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can you come and play with me?” Her father responded, “Honey, I need to finish my sermon, but give me an hour, and I will play with you.” “Okay,” said the girl, “And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Organic Faith: Worship And Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2010

Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in Worship and The Word.

ORGANIC FAITH: WORSHIP AND WITNESS Rev. 10-11 Sermon Objective: Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in Worship and The Word. REV. 10 (NIV) As I read to you about the final trumpet / announcement this morning, it might help to keep in mind what I said last week. Some ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Introduction To The Supernatural Life Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

Is the Christian life a supernatural life or is it simply an ordinary life that gets "help" from God from time to time? Has God left us to our own strength and abilities after the first century?

Living The Supernatural Life – Part 1: Introduction Eagles and Turkeys: A boy was hiking and saw an eagle’s egg roll off of a high cliff and into some bushes. The bushes broke the fall of the egg and it was unharmed. The boy looked at the cliff and knew there was no way for him to climb back up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Autopilot Christian Life Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 18, 2008

God recreated us to become Supernatural people, living a supernatural life, but we live on autopilot such that we don’t experience the life God intended.

Living The Supernatural Life – Part 1: Introduction Eagles and Turkeys: A boy was hiking and saw an eagle’s egg roll off of a high cliff and into some bushes. The bushes broke the fall of the egg and it was unharmed. The boy looked at the cliff and knew there was no way for him to climb back up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prison Or Provision Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 1, 2017

Explaining the reason that God gives us the law

Prison or Provision CCCAG (May 14th, 2017) Scripture- Exodus 19:3-6 US Army Smart Book Every few weeks, a new bus load of fresh teenagers roll into one of the Army’s basic training sites. The come from all over the northern hemisphere- from all states, all territories, all cultures that exist ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God