Sermons on Not Our Own:

By Faith, Abraham

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I think we can look at Abraham’s story and see three things about his obedience that really spoke to his faith. These are three things upon which I think you and I can also measure our own faith.

In the eleventh chapter of the New Testament book of Hebrews there is one of the most famous lists in history. It is a list of Bible heroes. Big names like Noah and Moses, Samson and David. And there were lesser known figures like Enoch and Rahab, Barak and Jephthah. What was it that held all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer Keys - Pure Motives Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 18, 2011

Selfishness paralyzes prayer. God will cause us to accomplish more through sincere prayer than we ever could on our own through murderous rebellion, warring, and quarreling. When the church in Acts prayed, they received power and God received glory. When

Prayer Keys - Pure Motives “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Spirit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 5, 2009

Through six very pointed questions, Galatians 3:1-5 reminds us that from beginning to end the secret to living the Christian life is not found in our own human efforts, but in trusting God’s Holy Spirit lavishly supplied to every believer.

Freedom’s Spirit (Galatians 3:1-5) On June 23, 2001, the Boeing company finished a labor of love—the complete restoration of the last existing 307 Stratoliner. It was the world’s first pressurized commercial airliner. A New York company used a vintage loom to reproduce the original Pan Am wall ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jude’s Warning (Part 2) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 29, 2016

The term false teachers do not only apply to those who are "teaching", but to the entire church. Do we seek to tear one another down for our own selfish desires? Or, do we desire a closer relationship with Christ to show Him to others?

Jude’s Warning (Part 2) Jude 8-16 Introduction - Tonight we will continue our study of the book of Jude - Jude writes with a heart of love of believers to strengthen them -- He started our hoping to write a peaceful letter to the early church -- A note of encouragement and well-wishes ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Internal Opposition/Conflict Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 3, 2013

When serving God conflict and attack from the enemy is expected, what we do NOT expect is the enemy using our own to attack. We must meet this challenge of internal conflict and Nehemiah gives us a template on how this can be done... meet it with honesty

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2013 Date Preached: February 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Internal Strife and Opposition Sermon Text: Nehemiah 5 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah had heard of the great trouble ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

This world can often be a very dark place - senseless acts of violence, hatred and abuse - selfishness, greed and anger in our own hearts and lives. A saving Light appears that brings genuine peace and lasting purpose. See how Jesus is a Light in the darkness of this world.

What do you do when you walk into a dark room? You reach for the light switch, right? For many of us, it’s probably hard to imagine living without that little thing called “the lightbulb” – that little glass bulb that instantly dispels the darkness and brings light. Can you imagine experiencing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Harsh Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 11, 2016

The world wants peace... remember the Coca Cola song? Jesus notes that his peace is different ant this text is about "judgment" in regards to his Messiah ship. There is evil in the world... our own selfish nature would desire that we build bigger barns.

In Jesus Holy Name August 14, 2016 Luke 12:49,51 “The Harsh Words of Jesus” People want peace and harmony. We want peace and harmony for our families, for our communities and for our world. Personal security and national security are big issues in our communities. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing What Is Good For You Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Marriage is threatened when we question the goodness of God’s design. Sin and disobedience is the result of believing that God is withholding something from us and we know better than Him what is good for us—so we pursue our own path.

OPENING SENTENCE: I can remember when I was still in High School my sister was watching a romance movie where the handsome main character was telling his beautiful recently discovered true love the depth of his everlasting love. INTRODUCTION: While I was trying to hold back my natural guy gag ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Saints Go Marching In

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 2, 2015

Christians are not isolated individuals who live in the world alone. We are connected. We pause to remember those who have passed on, but in whose memory we hold dear. We also remember their impact on us and our own impact as people of God.

handing it to a clerk at the cash register. “Was it a gift?” asked the clerk. “No, I bought it for myself,” he said, “and I made a mistake. “Didn’t you like the translation? Or the format?” “Oh no,” the man said, “the format was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Anglican

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Sin Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Sep 29, 2012

Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. Since then all people are born into this world with a sin nature that we cannot fix on our own. The world tries to ignore the sin nature, tries to "manage" their sin nature and they fail every time. While Christ

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Sin In this series I have been preaching about the differences between Christians and the world we have to talk about sin. Sin is what separates us from God as people. We are all born in sin and until people accept Jesus Christ as Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Silence Of The Lambs

Contributed by James May on Oct 28, 2012

We are the sheep of God's pasture, but we often have trouble hearing God because of the bleating of our own voices. How often does God say to us, "Before I can speak, or move in your midst, let there be silence among the lambs"?

Silence of the Lambs Sunday, October 21, 2012 By Pastor James May James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Uses Who You Are

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

We need to get rid of the ill-fitting fashion, or armor, that we’ve tried to squeeze into that’s strangling the life out of us. We need to be who we are in Christ, and utilize our own special equipping. This is what David decided was best.

Have you ever felt as though you don’t quite know where God wants to use you, and you often feel awkward where you’re presently serving? Perhaps it’s because you’ve been pushed into an area of service that doesn’t suit how the Lord has made you and equipped you, and who you really are inside. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha’s Ministry - The Wolf At The Door - Lust When It Has Conceived Brings Forth Sin - Gehazi 2kings 5:20-27 Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022

Gehazi had to meet Elisha where he lied to Elisha, and God judged him by making him a leper. At that point Gehazi and Elisha separated for good. This sad, but important story has many lessons to teach us about our own deceitful natures.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - THE WOLF AT THE DOOR - LUST WHEN IT HAS CONCEIVED BRINGS FORTH SIN - GEHAZI 2Kings 5:20-27 PART 2 OF 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 16 THE TIME OF RECKONING. There is a saying of man which is, “Beware, your sin will find you out.” That is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27, Hebrews 3:12-13, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commissioned

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022

Isaiah's perspective on God in the initial four verses gives us a feeling of God's significance, power, and mystery. Isaiah's case of perceiving his sin before God urges us to admit our own wrongdoings.

The image of absolution, that Isaiah gives, advises us that we are pardoned as well. At the point when we perceive how incredible God is, how guilty we are, and the degree of His absolution, we get the strength to accomplish His work. How does our idea of the significance of God match ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgetting What Lies Behind

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022

It hurts when we realize our own failures; but when other people point them out it can be debilitating. This message looks at how Satan tries to hinder God’s people by holding their past over them, and how Paul was able to overcome.

Have you ever been led to step out in faith and tackle a mission that God placed on your heart? Maybe the Lord asked you to witness to a friend or coworker. Perhaps He asked you to tell a relative about the love of Jesus, or maybe He asked you to surrender to the call to preach or become a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54-58, Philippians 3:4-14, Acts 28:3-5

Denomination: Baptist