Sermons on Ohio:

Eulolgy--Irene Osborne

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This is the eulogy of a woman who was a member of the church, but not very active.

Funeral Irene Osborne 9-11-2004 Psalms 116:15-15 Irene Osborne God took notice and smiled on Thursday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave took notice as Sister Irene Osborne rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints who have gone on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bridge Builders

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 7, 2005

An Ash Wednesday Sermon

Lent Ash Wednesday. II Corinthians 5:20-6.2 "’Bridge Builders"   "So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

First Rock From The Sun

Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005

Because the tomb is empty, our lives can be full.

First Rock from the Son A few years ago, NBC launched a hit television show—a Though you’ll only find it on reruns today, in its heyday, it won the most Emmy Awards for a television series in 1997. It’s about a group of explorers that came to the third rock from the Sun (earth). Here they take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invitation

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Some call this the greatest invitation ever made. Like every invitation is contains three parts: the invited, the inviter, and the invitation itself. Let’s break our text down and consider it from three directions.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Invitation Mt 11:28-30 Introduction: Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shelter Of Strength Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

God is our strength which gives us the courage to live.

A shelter of Strength (#2 in Safe & Secure series) Psalm 91:5-8 As a hurricane quickly approached a small coastal town, all the people had hurried to the town’s shelter. There they were huddled together in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Out For Help? Turn To Jesus!

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004

The most persecuted people here on earth are the Christians.

10-26-03 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Cry out for help? Turn to Jesus! Isaiah 35: 4 “Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” In Matthew 11: 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4

Denomination: Methodist

"Yes We Can"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2004

God opens and closes doors so that we can do His will.

Acts 16:9-15 “Yes We Can” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What were the chances that Jeanne and I would ever meet each other? Jeanne was born in Arkansas. I was born in Ohio. Jeanne grew up in Georgia and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

To Obey Or Not To Obey Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Jun 2, 2004

Fearing and obeying God needs to come first in the Christian’s life

TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Today’s passage is probably the most difficult one in Romans. How should the strong commands of this Scripture be interpreted when Paul himself didn’t always practice what he preached? It would have been easy to skip over Romans 13 in our series of preaching through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

He Obeyed

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 18, 2002

Joshua Followed God, Kept God, and Advanced the kingdom. He obeyed God always. WE should do the same

Joshua “He obeyed” Introduction A. What if someone asked you to walk across the Monghalla river, on dry land B. What if someone asked you to march around the Civic area 7 times and make it crumble? C. What if someone asked you to take control of 31 cities in about one year? D. I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Issues Of Life 1: Abortion Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves" Proverbs 31:8, NLT

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing" -Proverbs 31:8, NLT "The pro life movement did not begin as the result of Roe v. Wade. The pro life movement began in the first century A.D....(The first Christians’) unified opposition to child-killing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8, Psalm 139:13

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Be God's Good Friend

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003

God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Your Best

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

If your love for Christ and your relationship to Him were to be measured by the character and caliber of your worship, would God have to echo what He said to Israel through Malachi? Have you given Him your best?

GIVING YOUR BEST Colossians 3:12 INTRODUCTION: In the Old Testament the people claimed to be followers of God and to be his children and servants. However in addressing the priests of Israel, God said to the people in Malachi 1:6 … "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

God Recycles People Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

We cannot give up on people.

Today, I ponder recycling. God has a recycling program, but He needs us to get involved. Don’t give up! 1) DON’T GIVE UP ON PEOPLE! Is recycling in the Bible? Yes! Jeremiah 18, God sends the Preacher to the Potter’s house to make some observations that would apply to the spirit realm. Vs. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Luke 7:39-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hard Knocks

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

God has not promised skies always blue Flower strewn pathways all our lives through God has not promised sun without rain. Joy without sorrow, peace without pain But God has promised strength for the day Rest from the labor, light for the way

Hard Knocks Introduction: Many times I have watched a boy going along the street kicking a tin can. The can would fly through the air, bounce on the pavement, scrape along the curb, and before very long it became a battered object of ill treatment. His battered can reminds me of life. I. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Corinthian Chippies (A Lord's Supper Meditation)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 26, 2001

How do grace and peace speak to a society that is falling apart? Paul’s attitude shows us how.

October 28, 2001 1Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist