Sermons on Occasion:

Faith That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

We are living in a world that people claim to have faith but what is really a faith that makes a difference in this very different world?

TOPIC: FAITH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE (Series on the Book of James) Text: James 1:1-8 Introduction: (ILL, Tied to Old Habits - A drunken man entered his row boat one night to cross the river. He picked up the oars and pulled away so he thought. He rowed all night but did not reach the destination. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As For Me And My House, We Will Serve The Lord

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

A Look at the culmination of the life of Joshua and his legacy.

Scripture Reading : Joshua 23:1-8 The wars had finished 20 years ago. The fighting was now a distant memory of the past. To the teenagers, the war was just an old fable that Grandad would delight in talking about. Society had settled down once again. Agriculture was increasing, the economy was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hope For The Family In Crisis Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 6, 2007

The believer family’s greatest hope is found when they are walking with God.

Hope For the Family In Crisis (Key thoughts from George W. Truett’s sermon "The Spiritual Recovery of the Home." Genesis 35:1-4 April 15, 2007 Part 1 of 2 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Two small kids 4-9, talked their mother into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Fragrance

Contributed by David Green on Nov 1, 2007

Like Isaiah in the temple - the home at Bethany is filled with the fragrance of Mary’s anointing

FILLED WITH THE FRAGRANCE JOHN 12 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of John The Baptist (Mark 6:14-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

The Death of John the Baptist. No doubt all of those who had thrown in their lot with John figured that their reform movement had just come to a grinding and bloody halt!

No doubt all of you are deeply concerned, as I am, about what could prove to be the beginnings of World War III breaking out this week in the Middle East. The Israeli army moved into Lebanon this week, ostensibly to take on Hezbollah militants operating from within Lebanon who apparently captured ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Doing Good Can Be Habit Forming

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 2, 2007

It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good.

Title: Doing Nice Things Can Be Habit Forming Text: Hebrews 13:1-8 and 15-16 Thesis: It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good. Introduction Stephen Ambrose wrote the book, Band of Brothers… it is the story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Did It! He Actually Did It!

Contributed by Donald Hart on Apr 25, 2007

He did it! He actually rose from the grave!

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – April 8, 2007 (All quoted Scriptures are from the NIV unless otherwise noted) HE DID IT! HE ACTUALLY DID IT! (HE AROSE) Text: Luke 24:1-8; 45-49 INTRODUCTION We hear the phrase “He did it!” from a couple of different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risk And Reward

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

is ther any risk that you will make for God?

Risk and Reward Matthew 14:22-33 Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Congregational

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The parable of the Wheat and Tares reveals to us that our duty is to the Master of the ’field’ and to remain faithful to Him and do what He commands us do. We cannot become the ’Holy Spirit’ for others, we must allow Christ to ’judge’ spiritual content of

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 23, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Sermon Text: Matt 13:24-30; 36-43 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

Article 26. The Church (Part1 Nature) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010

This sermon unpacks the nature of the Church

Article 26: The True Nature of the Church. Over the next three weeks we are going to be unpacking the doctrine of the Church we will be looking at the true nature of the Church ~ The Marks of the Church ~ and the true purpose of the Church. Today we are looking at the Nature of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Sadness To Joy

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 9, 2009

Trials and tribulations may bring sorrow, but Jesus brings us joy.

Text: Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Seven days before the resurrection, there were shouts of joy along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. The crowd recognized Jesus as King and gave Him the glory that He so deserved. The people ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Final Word Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

God is not a God to be trifled with. God is not a God to take for granted. Even if our observation of the world leaves us perplexed and confused, God has revealed himself to us in his word. He’s revealed his plan for the world to us. He’s told us what he’

You could be forgiven for wondering, as you read through this book, what the writers view on God is. At times he seems like a secular humanist. A little bit jaded by his experience of life; quite cynical about life on earth; almost pessimistic at times about our chances of succeeding in life with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 7, 2009

A Lord’s Supper message from Isaiah 25.

Let’s stand together and read aloud the first nine verses from Isaiah 25. We’ll be reading from the ESV version, so you can either use your Bible if you have that version or there are some extra Bibles in the chair backs. The verses will also be up on the screen as well: 1 O Lord, you are my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Believe Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 17, 2008

3rd sermon in a 4 part series based on John 3:16 inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

Intro: I’m not sure if you know this or not…but this is an election year. I know…you really haven’t seen much on the news about this, have you? Obviously the big news is the Presidential race, and I’ve got to admit…for a political junkie like myself, it has been some what entertaining. On the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Windy Place

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 9, 2008

If you want to catch the wind of God’s Spirit, you a hve to be where the wind blows.

Title: Living In a Windy Place Text: Acts 2:1-21 Thesis: If you want to catch the wind of God’s Spirit, you have to be where the wind blows. Background for the Message: We have just concluded the Season of Easter and now we begin the Season of Pentecost. On the Church Calendar, Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational