Sermons on Oil From A Bible:

Coming Soon Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 12, 2008

John the Baptist had been set apart by God for a unique role. He would herald the coming of the Messiah by preaching a message of repentance and baptism.

Coming Soon! Mark 1:1-8 February 17, 2008 Mark 1:1-3 (HCSB) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Look, I am sending My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gadarene Teen

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

How the Gadarene is a lot like our teens today; looks at the ways people in the community treated him, how he treated himself and how Jesus treated him.

The Missing Teen: How the Gadarene Was Like A Teen Luke 8:26-39; Mark 5:1-20; Matthew 8:28f The People Didn’t Like: 1. The way he dressed (for a long time, he didn’t where clothes) 2. Where he hung out (for a long time, did not live in a house, but at ‘tombs’) 3. They way he talked 4. The way he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

God Can Turn Your Failures Into Victory Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Oct 7, 2007

You don’t have to live a life of failure. That is God’s promise to those who have a personal relationship with Him in Jesus Christ.

Life is like a battlefield. It is filled with wars that we must conquer. Not only we have to battle the wars around us, but we also have to overcome the battle within us. All of us desire to win over them. Thus, we pursue those things and give everything we have to those that can ensure us victory. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Scandalous Beginning Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 2 of 3.

How many people have ever researched their family tree? Our family name reveals great information - Our geographic roots (Area of the world) Ming Na- Chinese Lopez- Hispanic - Our biological roots (Who we are related to) Hayes’ Family - Our financial standing (Gates, Rockefeller, Walton, etc.) We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Outline for Deacon ordination service

Intro As we come here today to ordain Brother E.J. Fowler as a deacon in our church. I believe it is important that we take a look at what the office of deacon entails. People so often today truly don’t know the role of the deacon in the local church and don’t understand the guiding principles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sell It All?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2009

The command to become poor for the Gospel’s sake is really a liberation to preach the Gospel.

Tuesday of Second Week in Easter John 3 Today’s reading from Acts is a little scary. We always worry about the preaching of the Gospel, lest it impact on our lifestyle. It looks today as if Luke is telling us to sell our property and give it to the poor or to the community for the poor. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Catholic

Keeping Order Among Our Passions Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

Christ is our shepherd, because we are prone as sheep to wander about in pursuit of pleasure, and be devoured by our passions.

Tuesday of 4th Week of Easter May 5, 2009 “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” So Jesus talks about sheep. As the Jews of His day–and ours, for that matter–saw it, Jesus never talked plainly. But that wasn’t Jesus’ problem with the Jews, or us, for that matter. Our problem is that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Motherhood And Mourning

Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 14, 2009

Many women have never been able to have a child. Many others have lost children to death or long term sinful choices. This mesage is designed to spotlight this painful reality, and open doors to help.

Motherhood and Mourning Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 10, 2009 • Those who have not been able to have children Proverbs 30:15-16. The barren womb is NEVER satisfied. I Samuel 1:1-11. • Those who have lost little ones in the womb or as babies Matthew 2:18 • Those who have lost their children later ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stay Out Of Trouble

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009

Advice on how to make good choices and to stay out of trouble.

HOW TO STAY OUT OF TROUBLE Text: Proverbs 4:20 – 27 I. Introduction: · Some people think that good things happen to people by chance · Failed to realize that bad choices lead to trouble · Proverbs 13:5 – “…the way of the transgressors is hard.” · Why make life any harder than it has to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006

God wants His children to be fruitful and joyful. V8,11. But this can be only achieved by Abiding in Christ. Abiding is a reciprocal principle, when we abide in Christ , God the Father is glorified and in return we will experience the fullness of Joy.

Title: THE JOY OF ABIDING IN CHRIST Text: John 15:1-11 John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Condemn Yourself Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

Looking at the list of sins in chapter 1, we feel pretty good about ourselves, don’t we? We’re not at all like that, are we? Those are bad people, aren’t they? But what is this we read in Romans 2?

Romans 2:1-11 Looking at the list of sins in chapter 1, we feel pretty good about ourselves, don’t we? We’re not at all like that, are we? Those are bad people, aren’t they? But what is this we read in Romans 2? 1) When you judge another, you condemn yourself. • The judgement of God rightly falls ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Justification's Results Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 21, 2006

Justification: to count or show someone as if righteous; reckon, credit, account, judge, treat, or look on as righteous. It doesn’t mean to make a man righteous. Justified, we’re still sinners.

Romans 5:1-5 Justification: to count or show someone as righteous; reckon, credit, account, judge, treat, or look on as righteous. It doesn’t mean to make a man righteous. Justified, we’re still sinners. 1) Review: Paul established that justifcation is by faith. • Justification is not earned, it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Forgive Us Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Part 4 of 4 covering the teaching of Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 4 of 4 Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Matthew 6:12-13, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” What makes it so hard to forgive? 1. Pride 2. Earthly view of life (this is all there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Grinch Who Stole Easter

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

How The Devil Is Distorting The Truth Meaning Of Christmas

Introduction: · Have you heard of “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?” · He’s the Dr. Seuss character that hated Christmas so much that he didn’t want other people to celebrate it, or enjoy it. o He stole their presents o He wrecked their decorations o He did everything possible to ruin everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Things Christians Struggle With

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

Even though a person is saved there are still some things they may deal with concerning their conversion. This message explains some of the struggles Christians may encounter.

THINGS CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH Romans 7:15-21 Intro: Paul uses the word “flesh” in several different ways. In this particular passage Paul denotes the flesh as the personality of man controlled by sin and directed to selfish pursuits rather than to the service of God. Often times I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational