Sermons on Oliver Discourse:

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 16, 2013

Jesus had been spending some time trying to show the religious leaders who he was. Everyone must answer the question for themselves-who is Jesus?

“WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?” John 8:48-59 1) Who did the Jews think Jesus was? • Someone who was demon-possessed (vs. 48). The Jews were responding to all the things Jesus was telling them in the previous passage. Unfortunately, instead of being humble and accepting that they weren’t what they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Could Have Had Jesus

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2015

There is a vegetable juice commercial that ends with the phrase "Wow, I could have had a V8. Beloved, do not settle for what the world has to offer, when you could have had Jesus. Updated February 2022.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture passages read prior to the Message. Today's assigned passages are 2 Samuel 5:1-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 and Mark 6:1-13. A saying that goes back as far as ..." Publius" the Syrian... in 2 BC. And we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46, Luke 4:16-30, Mark 5:20-43, Isaiah 61:1-2, Matthew 18:20, Mark 5:1-20, Hebrews 13:5-6, Mark 1:15, Matthew 3:2, Philippians 4:13, Mark 6:1-13, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Bridge Too Far?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2018

Does your faith waiver when on the mountaintops or in the valleys of life? Read this sermon to find out how to have faith that does not depend on one's circumstances but on one's belief in a risen Savior.

A Bridge too Far? Mark 9:14-29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whether one is on the mountaintop of blessings or in the valleys of trials and tribulations, keeping one’s faith in Jesus is not an easy task! When we are the recipients of blessings it is easy to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 20, 2004

Paul teaches about spiritual gifts and shows us The Most Excellent Way.

INTRODUCTION In one Corinthians 12, Paul writes concerning spiritual gifts. The miraculous gifts present as a result of the laying on of the hands of the Apostles. There were many different kinds of spiritual gifts and Paul makes it clear that all of these gifts came from God. It is evident ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophet Series

Contributed by Kennith Hughes on Feb 16, 2007

This is taken from the second chapter in "The Five-Fold Ministry" manual. Listen to the sermon "True Prophets" online at www.higherrealm.net from this series.

O.T. prophet used 242 times in 227 verses. Prophets used 239 times in 227 verses. Hebrew word = Nabiy or Naw-bee An inspired man = to speak or sing by inspiration (inprediction or simple discourse, normal speaking) A. Gen. 20:7 - God called Abraham a prophet and told Abimelech to have Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Garden

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

This is part II in the series 24. It is a first person narrative from the perspective of Mark. The preaching idea: Prayer isn’t always a garden of serenity; sometimes it’s a wrestling mat.

In case you weren’t with us last week, we’ve begun a brand new series of sermons entitled 24, based on the last 24 hours of Jesus Christ. What makes this particular series of sermons so unique is that I will be sharing from the perspective of characters present during the events. These story-like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-52

Denomination: Methodist

What The 5 Anointing Spices Teach Us Of Jesus

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 11, 2012

The high priest was anointed with 5 principal spices, each of these teach us something about the suffering's and merits won by Jesus.

What the 5 Anointing Spices Teach us of Jesus Exodus 30:23-25 "Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred [shekels], and of sweet cinnamon half so much, [even] two hundred and fifty [shekels], and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty [shekels], And of cassia five ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up, Get Up, Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023

This is another vision for Zechariah. Here we see work that is being done and encouragement given to complete that work.

This is another vision where Zechariah sees the golden lampstand and olive trees. The ultimate meaning of this vision answers the question “How will any Christian finish the work that the Lord has given them to do?” It is by the Spirit of God. In verses 1-5: The angel came and woke Zachariah up. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identity - Removing The Mask Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

This is a sermon that pleads with people to be bold enough to be real! Urging them to remove the masks that we so frequently wear.

TEXT: Acts 5:1-11; Ephesians 2:1-10 TITLE: Removing the Mask in Church SERIES: Identity Part 1 TOPIC: Genuine Christianity OCCASION: Burnside Christian October 26, 2008 PROP.: Let’s take off our masks with one another and be real as together we figure life out. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For The Man

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A Father’s Day Message

GOD’S PLAN FOR THE MAN Psalms 128:1-6 INTRO: If there’s anything in shortage today it is men. Real men who will say as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Not everyone who is a male is a man. I mean a real man, a godly man. You can be born a male, but it takes maturity to be a man. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

20 - God Hasn't Totally Rejected Israel Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 23, 2021

This is the 20th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

God Hasn’t Totally Rejected Israel Romans 11:1-18 For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – Romans 11:1-18 For the Audio Version on SoundCloud, click here – Romans 11:1-18 Romans 11:1-6 “I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-18, Psalm 69:22, Isaiah 29:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shine On! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2010

A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 14

Zechariah 4: 1 – 14 Shine On! 1 Now the angel who talked with me came back and wakened me, as a man who is wakened out of his sleep. 2 And he said to me, “What do you see?” So I said, “I am looking, and there is a lampstand of solid gold with a bowl on top of it, and on the stand seven lamps ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sermon By The King Series

Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000

You must have a change of heart if you are to enjoy the blessing of Kingdom living today.

Discourse #1 - The Sermon by the King Matthew 5 - 7 Introduction Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Abbreviated Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2011

It is to our benefit that God condescended to become human. In the words of the Church Fathers, he "abbreviated" Himself.

Monday of the First Week of Advent 2011 Verbum Domini What a providential, or shrewd, juxtaposition we have this year on this first Monday of Advent. The word of God today brings together the expectation of Advent, our reflections on Verbum Domini, and the reintroduction of truly Scriptural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

Just A Little Talk With Jesus

Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 11, 2010

A sermon addressing some misconceptions on prayer.

JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS Matthew 6:5-8 Introductory Statement: I once saw a poster in an Adult Christian Education classroom that said, “Prayer is not the last resort.” I thought, ‘That’s true. It should be the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist