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The Bee Sermon

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 9, 2011

A few weeks ago, Shayla had an assignment in one of her classes,to relate a Bee Hive to a City and share the things that they had in common. As I thought about that I realized that cities really do have a good amount in common with a Bee Hive and people e

Next Sunday, the 20th of March is the official first day of spring and I welcome it with open arms!! Spring time is really a magical time of year isn’t it? Something about it just gets people in a better mood. It’s a time when we can rejoice that we made it through another winter. -“No winter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Other

In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011

The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Those Glory "Daze” Of Yesteryear - A 9/11 Sermon Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 7, 2011

So often we get caught up in our accomplishments and the accolades from others that we can lose sight of WHO we serve and our mission and service to Him! We must remain focused on WHOM we serve and our calling to abandon all to serve Him!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 7, 2011 Date Preached: September 11, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Glory “Daze” of Yesteryear Sermon Text: Philippians 3:4-11 [ESV] Introduction: Today is the anniversary of one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Firmes En El Servicio A Dios

Contributed by Joel Bethancourt on Sep 14, 2011

Dios ha visto tu trabajo realizado en el pasado por El y quiere que sigas firme en tu servicio a El en el presente y de cara hacia el futuro. No seas perezoso, sino heredero de las promesas de Dios.

Heb 6:10 Porque Dios no es injusto para olvidar vuestra obra y el trabajo de amor que habéis mostrado hacia su nombre, habiendo servido a los santos y sirviéndoles aún. Heb 6:11 Pero deseamos que cada uno de vosotros muestre la misma solicitud hasta el fin, para plena certeza de la ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Ministry Minded Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 25, 2011

Paul was a man of ministry. He was all about bringing glory to God through ministering to people. While we haven’t been called to be Paul, we have all been called to minister to the glory of God. How can we be ministry minded and effective in the minis

Being Ministry Minded A God glorifying ministry …shares the Gospel (vv. 14-16) …Serves the People (vv. 17-29) …Prays to God (vv.30-33) …is personal and caring (vv. 16:1-16) …is for the glory of God (vv. 16:25-27) Slide Introduction – Summer over Good morning. Well, fall is officially here. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Without A Vision The People Perish

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 7, 2011

The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication."

Proverbs 29:18 (King James) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication." Proverbs 29:18 (New ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011

Fourth of five in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the commitment that would be required to achieve the vision presented

Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-14, Title: New Riverlutions, Res #2: Playing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/30/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the pig and the chicken gonna cook bacon and eggs for the farmer, 40 Inspirational Speeches in Two Minutes video, “to do the same things in the same ways and expect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like There's No Tomorrow Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 7, 2011

This sermon addresses the need to live with a sense of urgency in light of the coming of Christ. We want to be found faithfully living and serving when Christ returns. I relied heavily on "Living With a Sense of Urgency," Sermon by Joey Nelson, SermonCe

Introduction: A. It’s Super Bowl Weekend, so I thought I might start with a Super Bowl riddle. 1. Question: How many Buffalo Bills does it take to win a Super Bowl? 2. Answer: No one knows, and we may never find out! 3. If you are a football fan then you know that the Bills went to four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 37 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2011

Celebrating Mother's Day we continue to explore Paul's exhortation to the church in Rome of the need for sacrifice to the Lord. We should present ourselves and our lives to Him for service, just as our mother's sacrificed to give us life, and Jesus sacri

Romans, Part 37 (Mother’s Day - 2011) Romans 12:1-8 Introduction - Happy Mother’s Day!! - This morning, we are going to continue our study in Romans, Chapter 12 - It is Mother’s Day, and I believe the message theme this morning applies directly - Paul begins his last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Seek God But Aren't Really Seeking God Series

Contributed by David Wilson on May 12, 2011

Some of the exiled elders come and sit before Ezekiel as if they are ready to hear from God and God shows Ezekiel that these people aren't really ready to hear His voice and pronounces more judgement, while calling for repentance.

VERSES 1-5: “Are you talking to ME?” -- God Some of the elders come and place themselves before Ezekiel. This is symbolic of a desire to be instructed by a rabbi. It indicates a desire to hear from God, even if it is half-hearted as we will see in this study. For a moment, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Commission

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Joshua Commission. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Joshua chapter 1 verses 1-16. Ill: George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. • One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. • "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Partners In Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Partners in Christ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Partners in Christ Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 7-18. • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • Ill Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different friends ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Every member ministry.

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10. Ill: • The greatest wall ever built by human hands; • Stretches 1500 miles along the northern boundary of China. • It was begun in the third century B.C. by the emperor Shih Huang Ti, • It was built in defence against the Huns, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Brethren

My "Hands On" Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Serving is the key difference between "doing"church and "being" the church.

NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 3- My "Hands On" Mission John 13:1-17 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Serving is the key difference between "doing" church and "being" the church. If you saw the news this week regarding the plane that crashed into the Hudson River you witnessed a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan