Sermons on New Clothes:

Living With Highs And Lows Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2008

Sermon in response to a community-wide flood to help people seek refuge in the Lord.

Living with Highs and Lows Psalm 42 Rev. Brian Bill 1/13/08 If you’ve been adversely affected by the flood this week would you please stand so that we can let you know how much we love you and care about you? Now, if you’re still high and dry after the flood, would you please stand? I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Separation Principle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2008

Not every path will take you where you need to go. But how do you know what the "right" path is when there are so many choices?

OPEN: In the classic children’s book “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads off in different directions and seeing the Cheshire Cat she asks him for advice: “Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 23, 2008

King Hezekiah is told he is going to die and he had better get ready. What does it mean for Christians to face death? What is our understanding of death in light of what Christ has done for us?

THE LAST ENEMY Many of you know that I love movies. As a true movie aficionado I enjoy watching some of the really old movies. One of the most interesting movies from 1934 was called “Death Takes A Holiday.” In “Death Takes A Holiday,” Death takes on human form as “Prince Sirki” to discover why ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Punished For You And Me Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 14, 2008

The deliverance for all people comes by the substitutionary suffering of the Servant. He suffered in the place of sinful people, so that they do not need to experience the mandated eternal consequences for their sins. A restoration of relationship with G

ISAIAH 53:4-6 PUNISHED FOR YOU AND ME Unmistakably chapter 53, speaks of the Lord Jesus Christ. Significantly, the Jewish Targum interprets this portion of Isaiah’s prophecy as referring to the Messiah. Every detail of the prophet’s words corresponds so ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Isaiah 54:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ripe Ritual And Redemptive Righteousness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 20, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if it were from Micah himself, summarizing the entire book around the contrast between practicing ritual in order to avoid judgment vs. living God’s requirements of justice, mercy, and the humble walk.

[Outside the sanctuary] Justice, O God! Justice! We must have your justice! And righteousness! Without that we are lost! Oh, Lord God, the Temple and the city – what I see there sickens me. That ripe and rotten ritual, those empty gestures, those paid and padded priests! O God, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 28, 2008

A "How To Overcome Temptation" sermon. Practical insights for deaing with temptation. 1. Be REALISTIC 2. Be RESPONSIBLE 3. Be READY 4. Get REFOCUSED

Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation (How To Overcome Temptation) Today we are continuing an in depth study on the book of James. We have looked at how you can have power over your problems. We have discovered that God wants you to make wise decisions. Today we are going to see how you can be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miraculous Walking

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jul 30, 2008

Jesus walked on the water, but there are actually 7 miracles listed in this passage.

Please turn in your Bibles to John chapter 6. To begin this morning, I want to ask you when was the last time you have been absolutely amazed by Jesus Christ? When is the last time you marveled at Him? I mean when have you gone into shock and awe at this Miracle-working God-Man? 2 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Delivers Us From Our Bondage In Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2008

We are slaves to our sin nature but Jesus and what He did on the Cross of Calvary offers us freedom and deliverance from that bondage.

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2008 Date last preached: June 22, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey Thru Hebrews! Sermon Title: Jesus Delivers us from Our Sin Bondage Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-3 plus Read Passages here 14 Inasmuch then as the children ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"True Church Growth” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Waters Of Maribah Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 12, 2008

We can take events and opportunities to serve God, these things that are about God, and we can make them about us. When we do, the power of God, the holiness of God is lost on the very people we are attempting to serve in the name of God.

I have been building a deck in my backyard this summer, right now I am placing the finishing touches on it. Before I built my deck, I looked through different deck plans, and compared the different kinds of deck materials and figured out pretty much what I needed. Then I went to three different ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vindicating God Part 1. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 15, 2008

PAUL SETS OUT TO VINDICATE GOD - TO JUSTIFY HIS POSITION - YOU SEE ALL THAT PAUL WAS SAYING AS FAR AS THEY WERE CONCERNED VIOLATED GODS CHARACTER TOWARDS THEM AS A NATION. IT’S AS IF HE MEETS A JEWISH OBJECTOR (THE NATION) TO WHAT HE HAS BEEN SAYING

ROM 9:6-9. VINDICATING GOD – FOUR OBJECTIONS : PART 1 LAST WEEK WE SAW PAUL SHARE THE DEPTH OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS HIS JEWISH KINSMEN. HE ASSURED THEM OF HIS DEEP LOVE FOR THEM – HE WAS SORROWFUL AND WAS FILLED WITH UNCEASING ANGUISH BECAUSE OF THEIR LOST CONDITION. HE EVEN WISHED HIMSELF TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Look To Jesus And Live

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 17, 2008

Look to Jesus and Live.

“Oh Lord, please make a bee-line for our hearts today, and convict us of our sin, and turn us to the cross of forgiveness where we might kneel in repentance. Please give us that which enables our hearts to worship You. And then teach us how to live. How do we apply your Word oh God? What changes ...read more

Scripture: John 6:40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing God Through Obedience

Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008

In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Earning - Where Does Our Money Come From? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2008

In the first lesson of this series, we focus on three things: 1 - Everything Belongs to God. 2 - God gives us the Ability to Earn Money. 3 - The Pursuit of Money must be kept in Perspective.

Introduction: A. A Madison Avenue advertising agency surveyed non-church-going people several years ago and asked them their impressions of church. 1. The respondents said, “The problem with church is that the people are always sad, or they talk about death, or they ask for money.” B. A classic ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Home

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 5, 2008

Jesus has created a heavenly home for you. He reveals 1. The Place. 2. The Plan 3. The People. and 4. The Power to help us

“The Way Home” February 10TH, 2008 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-21

Denomination: Holiness