Sermons on Night Prayer:

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

God looks into the heart of a man because that is where character is found.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011

EASTER / LENTEN SERIES (See others posted) The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder

Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION: 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:38

Denomination: Baptist

Reality 101--The Ultimate Revelation Of God Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009

My unbelieving (at the time)father, one time while I witnessed to him, asked "If God exists, why deosn’t He just blow a big hole in the ground or something?" The Apostle John answers this question in his synopsis from all he learned in his experiences wi

Reality 101—The Ultimate Revelation of God John 1:6-18 I had been a Christian only a few months when I felt compelled to witness to my father. In the midst of the discussion, I remember a question which he blurted out in frustration. He said, “Well, if God exists, why doesn’t He just blow a big ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Bible Church

Standing In The Stream

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

Dave looks at the baptism of Jesus as a formative time for him, and shows how we must have a similar experience of coming to know who we are to God.

Standing In the Stream Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 19, 2010 Matthew 3:1-17 (MSG) 1 While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called "the Baptizer," was preaching in the desert country of Judea. 2 His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus’ Mission Statement…and Mine Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2011

Jesus' mission statement is the modle for our own personal mission statement.

What is your life’s mission? Is that a question you’ve ever even considered? Every business school teaches the importance of developing a mission statement for a business or an organization, but have you ever thought about the need for a mission statement in our personal lives? Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know God's Will Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Feb 12, 2009

Biblical principles whereby we may know and understand God’s will and direction for our lives

II. How to Know God’s Will Part 2 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The prophet Jeremiah speaks saying: 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [Jer. 29:11] God has thoughts about His people; He has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hot Chocolate

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 27, 2009

A sermon primarily aimed at the children, explaining how we judge people based on what they seem to be, but God judges people on what they can become in Him.

(Although this message is meant for the entire congregation, it is primarily aimed at the younger children, teaching them that it is ultimately more important what a person is like on the inside rather than what they appear to be like on the outside. And to illustrate this point, we will have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: *other

New King, Same Lord Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2009

This sermon marks the middle point of our series on the life of David. So in this lesson we look backward and forward and we anticipate the lessons we will be learning in the rest of the series.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a time when the Pope had just finished a tour of the Napa Valley and was taking a limousine to San Francisco. 1. As the Pope talked with the chauffeur, he admitted that he had always wanted to drive a limo, but had never had the chance. 2. The chauffeur ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watcha Got In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 17, 2014

A Fathers Day message about three Judges from Judges 3 that have 3 very important lessons for Fathers.

Expect the Unexpected Series: Leaders, Legends and Losers June 15, 2014 I don’t know if you realize it, but Dad's we’re in a battle. It’s not a physical battle like “The Battle of the Bulge” or a battle in Iraq. But it’s a battle nonetheless. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul's Emphasis On Christlike Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 11, 2014

Paul continues in his teaching about spiritual freedom... emphasis here is Christlike obedience IN our own spiritual freedom

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 7, 2014 Date Preached: August 10, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Emphasis on Christlike Obedience Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 [ESV] – read now 14Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who But God Alone?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

A reminder that the best thing we can receive from Jesus is forgiveness

You’ve had a run-in with your wife. She didn’t understand your point of view, and she really laid into you. You both had to leave for work, and you both left in a huff. The day went on, though not very well, and your anger subsided. Finally, you’re both about to get to sit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transforming Evil With The Power Of Love

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 24, 2014

What do we do with the difficult people in our lives? Our natural reaction is to take revenge and to fight back. In our message for today, we will learn that LOVE can overcome everything.

Matthew 5:38-42New International Version (NIV) Eye for Eye38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Canon Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2014

1) Pondering of the Words (Revelation 22:18a), 2) Proliferation of the Words (Revelation 22:18b), 3) Purging of the Words (Revelation 22:19)

Suppose that you became a Christian in the second century A.D. You’ve heard the story of a divine being who died on a cross and rose from the dead. Through baptism, you’ve openly identified yourself with his followers. Now, you want to learn more about this deity. Yet you quickly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Other

Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2013

1) The Question of Blessing (Luke 7:18–20), and 2) The Answer for Blessing (Luke 7:21-23).

The noted eighteenth-century hymn writer Charles Wesley composed more than 7, 000 hymns in his life, including the magnificent Christmas hymn “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.” The lyrics express rich theological truth concerning the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ: “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Other

Who Can Explain The Trinity, Not I But … I Will Try?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version; with appendix.

Summary: Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version. This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Episcopal