Sermons on New Chicago:

Ruth - A ’chance’ Meeting... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

Naomi fades into the backdrop and Ruth rises to the forefront of this story and a new character is introduced... but in all of the action, God is still preeminent.

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 15, 2012 Date Taught: July 18, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:22-2:3 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: v.22 is a transitional verse... it wraps up the introduction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 2, 2011

Part 1 of a new series about encountering Jesus. This message addresses the cost of encountering Jesus and why it is worth the cost.

Sermon Series: Encountering Jesus We are going to start a new sermon series today called “ENCOUNTERING JESUS.” Because what you and I need more than anything else in the world is…An encounter with Jesus! In this series we going to look in the Bible at different people’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beginnings - Pt. 2 - God Talk Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 12, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 2 - GodTalk I. Introduction We have begun a brand new year. It is the time we naturally consider new things. So, I challenged you last week that it is at the beginning that we should consider the beginning. I took you to Genesis 1:1 and said that we must reorder our lives so that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Fulfill His Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2013

When we find that God will empower and prepare us to fulfill His purpose our life takes on new meaning!

INTRODUCTION • We welcome everyone this morning, so glad you have come this morning. • If this is your first time with us we are nearing the end of a series entitled, “REASONS FOR MY HEAR TO BEAT.” • The past reasons we have examined are To Praise His Glory, To Know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behind The Storms

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 1, 2020

The first sunlight that breaks through after a dark cloud is a welcome relief. It is a reminder that behind every storm there is a new beginning.

BEHIND THE STORMS "12 And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: 13 I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. 14 It shall ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:12-15, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3 Replacement Therapy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

The power of Christ in the life of the believer does more than merely restrain the desires of the flesh, it puts new desires within.

Have you placed restrictions on God? It’s been an interesting couple of weeks since I last stood before you. As many of you know, I went to watch my son play a little of championship soccer in SD. Two of the games came down to the wire. In one game we were ahead by one going in to the final ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Hard Times God Plots For Our Victory Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Apr 20, 2020

Hard times are real for everyone regardless of who we are or where we are. Difficult situations are not new to any generation.

In Hard Times, God plots for your Victory : Biblical response to COVID 19 Introduction: Hard times are real for everyone regardless of who we are or where we are. Difficult situations are not new to any generation. And hard times can come as a result of our own sin, natural catastrophe, economic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19, Acts 14:22

Denomination: Methodist

The Deserts And The Dark Valleys Are Temporary

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Oct 17, 2019

The level of safety and satisfaction we get from our new position as servants of God cannot be measured with money or certificates.

If you haven't been through a dark time lately, you're about to! Though we dread the idea of it, we still can't forget the innermost joyous celebration we got to taste the last time we made it through one of those challenging times. Both the amount and the intensity of our praises were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29, Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 9:14

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Of Grace Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 25, 2019

In Romans, Paul writes of the Good News of Jesus and his deep awareness of his need for Jesus and gratitude for the gifts of God.

Not Ashamed of The Gospel of Grace Romans 5:1-11 Introduction Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. In Romans, Paul writes of the Good News of Jesus and his deep ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm - Part 5

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2019

A final look at standing firm in faith as we look at Peter and what it means to fail or not to fail. A new definition of failure.

Father’s Day June 16, 2019 Failures Video compilation of fails . . . Youtube. How do we define failure. It seems that when we don’t succeed at something, we say we’ve failed. We didn’t win the championship, so we failed to win the championship. I didn’t get the job I wanted, I failed to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62, Philippians 3:13-14, Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Begin With The End In Sight

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 4, 2019

As we start the new year, how can we use our God given opportunities to bring glory to God?

Begin with the End in Mind Matthew 25:14-30 January 6, 2019 This is the first Sunday of the year! It seems like we’ve been into 2019 for more than 6 days. I didn’t set new year’s resolutions. I’m not sure about you, but I don’t usually set them, and whenever I have, I usually don’t keep them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Revelation 22:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew - The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Jan 22, 2019

The first book of the New-Testament, The Gospel of Matthew was written by Matthew – The Sinner a.k.a. Matthew - The Tax Collector.

When we turn to Matthew, we turn to the book which may well be called the most important single document of the Christian faith, for, in it, we have the fullest and the most systematic account of the life and the teachings of Jesus. - William Barclay INTRODUCTION Mathew 9:9-13 Often we dwell on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9, Matthew 9:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Ownership

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2018

All believers have been given new life in Christ under Divine Ownership, with a Divine Occupant, and a Divine Objective.

Divine Ownership 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (Focus = verses 19-20) The Corinthian church was much like the church in America today. They lived in a culture that was hedonistic, seeking to gratify their physical appetites for pleasure. The city was consumed and obsessed with sensuality and promiscuity. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 26: Slaves And Masters Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2018

Paul continues the general teaching of this section of the letter: The Christian is different—a new man—and therefore behaves differently.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/31/18 Lesson 26: Slaves and Masters (Ephesians 6:5-9) Ephesians 6:5-9 (KJV) 5 Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; 6 not by way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of The Shofar Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 1, 2017

The Jews celebrate their New Year with the blowing of the Shofar (ram's horn). What was the significance of this and what can it mean to us today?

OPEN: Today is the first day of the New Year – 2017. Many of us who live in Western cultures tend to take it for granted that the New Year has always started on January 1st. But that’s not true. • The ancient Babylonians and Romans celebrated their New Year in March. • The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:8-20, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Joshua 6:1-21, Hebrews 12:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ