Sermons on Ohio State:

Sermon On The Quest For True Contentment

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 5, 2024

Contentment is defined as being in a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author once remarked: “Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” Philippians 4:11-13 reminds us: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Remember Your Chains Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 23, 2021

Paul is going to direct Titus to remind the Cretan Christians to remember who they represent, what their past was like, who their Savior is, and what their mission is all about.

Remember Your Chains Titus 3:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-21-2021 Remind Me I had the opportunity to share my testimony at Pastor Gary’s church in Middletown, Indiana last week. I was supposed to bring Gary some books and asked him to remind me. Of course, I ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wisdom Works Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Everyone who puts Jesus’ words into practice builds a great life.

September 30, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 3 INTRODUCTION Who would have guessed that a series of books “…for Dummies” would sell more than 35 million copies? You’re probably familiar with these big yellow self-education books. People a lot like you and me purchase them to help us learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sermon On Hope Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006

A look at what hope looks like in a believer’s life.

The Remaining Three A Sermon On Hope 1 Corinthians 13:13 College football fans knew the late Woody Hayes as a fierce competitor whose passion for winning once led him to slug an opposing player who intercepted an Ohio State pass. But when columnist Bob Greene interviewed him just before his final ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Lawn Advice

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Rumors - Weeds and what the bible says

Lawn advice Proverbs 26:20-22 I like the looks of a green lawn, nicely cut, pretty flowers blooming in the flowerbeds. I don’t have that at my house, in fact I don’t have a lawn at all. Weeds, privit, poison Ivey, But I like a nice lawn. Have you ever noticed how quickly weeds can take ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:20-22

Denomination: Congregational

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Love Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 9, 2003

A non-sentimental sermon about loving one another. Love is the 1)greatest thing 2)toughest thing 3)most needed thing

Moving on with God; the next step in LOVE 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Introduction - to the series: o 2 months ago I was sitting on a bridge just behind the Hyde Museum praying about YOU. About our family  “What do they need, Lord? What should we do?” • -> “The next step”. They need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Mulligan

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

3 Keys to begin letting God do a new thing in your life.

TAKE A MULLIGAN Isaiah 43:15-25 INTRODUCTION: [This sermon was preached after the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Miami Hurricanes to win the National Championship.] A. So, how does it feel to be on the winning side? If feels pretty good, doesn’t it? You have to admit that things looked dismal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith On The Rocks Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 26, 2004

How can we storm-proof our life and future destiny? How can we make the most of the rest of our lives? (this sermon is linked to Alpha course)

Faith on the rocks/”how do I make the most of the rest of my life”(Alpha Sunday) WBC 28/3/04 am Mat 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION Video clip ‘inafrica.mpeg’ Well, this morning’s question is ‘How do I make the most of the rest of my life’ - unlike this gazelle - > hear some sound advice in the ‘words of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Love - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2010

In order to make a difference we must by different by loving differently.

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Love” 1 John 4:7-21 * This week I read a wonderful story about Coach Tom Landry that illustrates the level of his Christian love and acceptance of others. Years ago, the late Ohio State coach, Woody Hayes, was fired for striking an opposing player on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 2, 2012

New Birth, god's Love, Life in Christ

THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS John 3:1-21 Introduction: I’m not sure what your house looks like this morning, but my living room is filled with toys, open boxes of clothes, cast aside ribbons and wrapping paper. Yesterday morning the Burdette house was filled with excited screams, laughter and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Postmodernism & The Stairway To Nowhere

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Jul 6, 2016

Sermon compares postmodern "Stairway to Nowhere" to Jacob's Stairway to Heaven in Genesis which climbs to God. Postmodernism climbs nowhere toward relativism w/o universal truth. Christianity climbs to God, the author and anchor of TRUTH.

"POSTMODERNISM: & THE STAIRWAY TO NOWHERE" REV. BILL BOWDLE 01/05/97 Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. Gen 28:11 When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 22, 2016

The Good News, Surrender, Unity, Spiritual Birth

THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Day After Christmas John 3:1-21 December 25, 2022 Introduction This year Christmas Day fell on a Thursday…and three days later we get to come together to worship, but you can still see all the lights and decorations. Maybe there's ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Higher Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2024

The Bible forms the foundation of our faith, and if that foundation isn't sound, your faith could crumble. But why would that be true, and what happens if we don't accept that idea?

ILLUS: A famous Christian writer told of doing a lectureship at Ohio State University. As he was being driven to the lecture, he passed the new Wexner Art Center and the driver said, “This is a new art building for the university. It is a fascinating building designed in the post-modernist view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans 1:18-23 Why Is The World In Such A Terrible State? It’s In A Tailspin – Romans Message 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 25, 2023

This world is in disarray because of the weight of sin and departure from God. When the light of God is rejected, then darkness clasps the person’s hand, and leads him into its own dark domain. We look at the folly of idolatry, and the world in freefall.

Romans 1:18-23 WHY IS THE WORLD IN SUCH A TERRIBLE STATE? IT’S IN A TAILSPIN – Romans Message 3 [A]. INTRODUCTION We continue the series in Romans. Last time we looked at Paul’s obligation to the gospel and ended with the important verse 18 - {{Romans 1:18 “The WRATH of God is REVEALED from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18, Romans 1:19-20, Psalm 14:1, Isaiah 44:12-14, Isaiah 44:15-17, Isaiah 44:18, Isaiah 46:6-7, Isaiah 46:8-10, Isaiah 44:19, Isaiah 44:20, Romans 1:21, Romans 1:22, Romans 1:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To The Distant Country And Back

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007

The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

“There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran