Sermons on New Clothes:

Hey, Can You Do Me A Favor? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 10: 32 – 45

Mark 10: 32 – 45 Hey, Can You Do Me A Favor? 32 Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed. And as they followed they were afraid. Then He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them the things that would happen to Him: 33 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Have Mercy On Me, O God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2012

David’s prayer of repentance after he committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1- A prayer of confession 2- A prayer of concession 3- A prayer of cleansing 4- A prayer of commitment

INTRO.- ILL.- Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You’re running around with other women," she charged. "You’re being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You’re the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Comfort Whereby I Am Comforted

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 10, 2012

A recent family crisis taught me many things about how this verse applies to those of us who have coped with crisis and those of us who need to cope.

The Comfort whereby I Am Comforted 2 Corinthians 1:3-6 It was a parking lot like any other, no unusual obstructions, no special problem places. There might have been a slight unevenness in the pavement, but that’s pretty normal, no real problem. The day before Dad had clambered some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Centrality Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 10, 2012

Christ must be central to ALL belief and doctrine of the church... to stray from the centrality of Christ, one strays from the TRUTH...

Colossians 1:15-23 October 10, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study The Centrality of Christ Up to this point of the letter to the Colossian church Paul has been very encouraging to the believers. He gives them personal encouragement after he greets ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Meddlin'

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 11, 2012

Preachin' is when the preacher steps on OTHER PEOPLE'S toes. When he sticks the bony finger of conviction in YOUR face, he has "done quit preachin' and gone to meddlin'" This sermon is Meddlin'

Meddlin’ Romans 2 In chapter one, where we have been studying for the past two weeks, Paul preached a VERY STERN message against the Gentile heathens who did not believe God because they rejected the witness of creation and conscience. God said they may not have the law… or the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Experienced Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. It is this act of humility that will reveal his greatness, and this act of identifying with the people will actually set him apart.

Introduction We come now to Jesus’ appearance. Mark, in verse 8 sets us up to expect his coming in power, and yet, Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. John, who was not worthy to tie Jesus’ sandals, baptizes him as he does everyone else. But it is this act of humility ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Bad Company Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 23, 2012

The messy business of Jesus and the church is the invitation and welcome to sinners such as us.

Introduction When Jesus begins his ministry, people are filled with wonder at what he can do – cast out demons and heal the sick. “Wow! I saw Jesus command a demon to come out of a man!” “That’s nothing, I saw him heal a man born blind.” “Well, I saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Men Of The Bible - Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

One of the last prophets of the OT and a key figure in Israel's return to the Promised Land

If you’ve noticed I have tried to pick men of the bible we usually do not talk about much. Elijah, Naaman and now I want to talk about another man we seldom talk about. I would like to call your attention to the prophet called Nehemiah. We may gain some help from this distinguished man who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Managing A Ministry Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 25, 2012

Jesus' ministry, though popular, was mostly misunderstood. Indeed, he was popular with the crowd precisely because he was misunderstood.

Introduction Mark takes a break from confrontation stories between Jesus and his critics to give us an overview of Jesus’ ministry. It can be easy to lose sight of what actually is going on around Jesus. Mark reminds us that Jesus has become a superstar, and with that he has inherited the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Is Preached

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2012

A group wanted Paul to justify and help them pick and choose who they felt had Proper and Improper motives when it came to Preaching the Word of God. Paul redirected their focus and rejoiced that Christ is Preached, focus not on the motive but the Word

TITLE: CHRIST IS PREACHED SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18 (Main thought from Pastor Darrin Hunt 2006 sermon central message which I have expanded upon) I recall reading a story a few years ago, about an event that transpired the year I graduated High School, matter of fact, in 1979 – Story ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up

Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013

God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Help For The Hopeless - Hope For The Helpless

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 8, 2013

I challenge you today to rise up out of that comfort zone, and not accept that situation any longer, and decide to walk away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Help for the Hopeless - Hope for the Helpless John 5:1-9 [pt. 2 just added, below pt. 1] Get it all with PowerPoint here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HelpHope.html Bethesda= “House of Mercy” The “House of Mercy” was a house of misery for many. This pool was situated where there were ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Roles Of Ministry - Where Do I Fit In? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 17, 2013

There IS a place for you in serving God! He had called us to SERVE and not to sit idly by and watch. Where are you called to serve?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2013 Date Preached: February 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Roles of Ministry – Where do I fit in? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 7:1 [ESV] 1After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Kisses You Do Not Want Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 17, 2013

Even back in Bible times (where they did a lot of kissing) there were certain kisses you didn’t want. And the worst kisses were those of enemies and betrayers. How did God say we should deal with people who attempt to deceive as those would?

(A Poem) Oh, innocent victims of Cupid, Remember this terse little verse To let a fool kiss you is stupid But to let a kiss fool you is worse. (Readers Digest 2/77 p.103) As I noted a couple of weeks ago, the Bible is just filled with kissing. They did a whole lot more kissing back then than we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have An Undivided Heart

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 19, 2013

When the heart is divided, you won’t know who you really are

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Feb. 25,2013 The Undivided Heart – Psalm 86:11 “Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name”Ps. 86:11. Translators/divided/how/translate/phrase. • The NASB says, "Unite my heart to fear your name." • CEB, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-11

Denomination: Baptist