Sermons on Oliver Discourse:

Trusting In God: What To Do When The Future Looks Bleak Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 19, 2007

When the future looks bleak, God asks us to trust Him.

There was once a monk who joined a very strict monastic order. In fact, they were so strict that the monks had to take a vow of silence which could only be broken every five years, and then only with two words. After his first five years, the monk went to see the abbot for his two-word interview. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Judging

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 7, 2014

The people of the world are often quick to paraphrase a portion of the Word of God regarding judging one another. However, are they correct? Should we judge them and each other? Well ... it all depends on what you mean by the word ...

The people of the world have some favorite Bible verses, or at least portions of Bible verses … One is that Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery, “Neither do I condemn you.” What Jesus actually said was, “Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured?

Read verses 1 & 2. We could get very deep in the study of just these 2 verses but again a lot of it is speculation. So let’s look at what we know. John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

Jesus many times chose not to draw attention to Himself (Actually, spent most of His ministry away from the pomp, circumstance, limelight that was in Jerusalem.This day all of that changes.

Palm Sunday Visitation April 1, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Luke 19.29-44 Introduction: A Read complete text B When ever a movie premiers or an award ceremony takes place the stars of hollywood will don their Bob Mache, Versacie, Goche, Christian Dior ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Joy Awaits

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus prescription for joy for us is the sharingof our faith with others.

What Joy Awaits Sept 4, 2011 John 4:27-38 Intro: I have for you this morning a prescription for joy. Would any of you like to have more joy in your life? I suspect so, however I also suspect that many of you hear me say I have a prescription for joy and you are suspicious. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Going To Set Your Tail On Fire!

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Mar 5, 2011

Looking at some incidents in Samson"s life to get us fired up.

I'm Going to Set your Tail on Fire Judges 15:1-6 As we look around us today we will see we live in a very similar day as Samson. The Philistines had dominion in Israel. Who were the Philistines? They were pagan idol worshipers, They shook their fist in the face of God. If we were to look at at one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Apocalyptic Derby

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

Deals with the end times

Title: The Apocalyptic Derby! Text: Matthew 24:3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? Matthew 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hosea: Cheating On God Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

As Hosea’s wife Gomer cheated on him, Israel cheated on God. But the real message here is how Hosea learned that God’s greatest desire is to love, purify, and restore.

Major News from Minor Prophets Hosea: Cheating on God There are a group of books at the end of the Old Testament commonly known as the Minor Prophets. They are not called that because their messages are unimportant, but because they are shorter in length than the other OT books of prophesy. They ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Although....yet I Will”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 15, 2008

Habakkuk sees the invasion of the Babylonian army. He sees the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, He sees the total, utter and complete devastation in the land of Judah. He sees a time when there will be no more figs, no more fruit, no more fields, no mo

Habakkuk sees the invasion of the Babylonian army. He sees the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, He sees the total, utter and complete devastation in the land of Judah. He sees a time when there will be no more figs, no more fruit, no more fields, no more flock, no more flesh, and no more ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome King Jesus!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 19, 2016

King Jesus was welcomed at the Triumphal Entry. He alone saw something everyone else missed.

Welcome King Jesus! Luke 19-28-44 There are many protocols for welcoming royalty / celebrities. At the Oscars there is the Red Carpet. When the President emerges, “Hail to the Chief”. Many parades have a celebrity float / Parade Marshall. What kind of welcome would be appropriate for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Strange Memorial? The 4th Cup!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

We tend to come to the foot of many memorials built around the world. God has a different kind of memorial, let us call it the 4th cup: COMMUNION!

A STRANGE MEMORIAL THE FOURTH CUP (COMMUNION) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Adapted from fodder from Doug Clay I. THERE ARE MEMORIALS ALL AROUND THE WORLD... THERE ARE MEMORIALS BUILT AROUND THE WORLD... 1. THERE IS A MEMORIAL OVERLOOKING THE KENTUCKY RIVER, THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2013

Do you contemplate the love of the Lord for you? Do you thinkabout him as the King of the earth and the King of your heart? In these psalms, catch a vision for what it will be like when Jesus rules.

Psalm 47 is about declaring how wonderful our king really is. 1 – 4 Verse 1 is the source of a well-known chorus (in the New King James version). Clapping of hands was a sign of enthusiastic celebration (2 Kings 11:12, Isaiah 55:12). I picture the king coming into the palace as His ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons From Noah's Ark

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 5, 2019

This sermon looks at the story of Noah's Ark, but takes us into a deeper level, by understanding the types and biblical numerology. By doing so we gain an awe of the depth of God's Word. in it's finished form. It contrasts the rest of God as opposed to the work of man.

ASCENDING TO THE HEAVENS Genesis 5:29 And he called his name Noah, saying, “This one will comfort us concerning our work and the toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD has cursed.” Noah = nuah, which means to cease or to rest. Hebrews 4:1-13 Therefore, since a promise remains ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:29, Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being On The Same Page?the Annoying Face Of Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2019

I love the word: WITH. I really love GOD WITH US! Are we on the same page with our family? Our church? What annoys you? Does your pastor annoy you. Set yourself free from the prison of being annoyed all the time. Come, let us get on the same page.

BEING ON THE SAME PAGE? THE ANNOYING FACE OF LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Mary delivered a baby that baby DELIVERED ME. **Annoying: irritate, to make a little angry, pest. Why do we allow daily life and people to become annoying? Have we not learned FAITH WINS! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1, Proverbs 21:9, Romans 13:11, James 2:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"you Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet!" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus often utilized shock therapy to get His followers attention then drive home a pungent point. Signs of the times in this the 21st Century ought to shock Christians into getting ready with a watchful eye.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37