Sermons on Open Rebuke:

Lydia: The Business Woman Series

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

Lydia was a successful business woman and yet had time to seek and worship God. her conversion to Christianity singled her out among many other women as she became the first convert in Europe. It was through her God opened the door for the ministry in the

LYDIA: THE BUSINESS WOMAN (Acts 16:13 -14, 40, Proverbs 31:10-31) INTRODUCTION Lydia was a successful businesswoman. A dealer of purple cloth, she mingled with the wealthy of her day. Her trade was in demand by the rich and influential in the city. She can be likened to the virtuous woman in Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Infinite Became An Infant Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

As the living Word, Jesus was with God in the beginning. He created all things and is the light of the world, and yet was not received warmly by those who should have welcomed Him with open arms. During this Christmas season, why don’t you receive the gre

When the Infinite Became an Infant I thought it would be a good idea for us to take a “Christmas Quiz” this morning to see how well we know the facts about the first Christmas. 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 3, 2002

Sermon 1 in a series of 5. This sermon was "tag-team" preached by myself and an associate minister during a community "Open House" Sunday. If the woman at the well were here today her question would be the same but different, “Why do you Christians worsh

Why do we go to church? Texts: Joh 4:13-14 Jesus answered and said to her, "Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Sin In The Christians Life. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

Does sin affect of bodies? Do we need to confess sin to others? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open,

DEALING WITH SIN IN THE CHRISTIANS LIFE. James 5:16-20 (NASB) (16) Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. {17} Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-20

Denomination: *other

Who Do You Please Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

We must please God, and Paul gives us such an example. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep o

WHO DO YOU PLEASE Galatians 1:10-17 NASB 10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ. 11 For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-17

Denomination: *other

The Beginning Of The End

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 20, 2006

As the Lamb opens the 7 seals on the scroll of man’s destiny, terrible things happen - politically, militarily, economically and with natural disastors unprecedented in world history. What does it mean to us and to salvation? See God’s hand of love even i

Here’s where Revelation switches into high gear. No more visions and letters and talk - now its action time. One thing we’ve got to keep straight is what’s happening here. We saw in chapter 6 the Lamb take the scroll - the only one among those in heaven and earth that have ever lived - that has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Wired For The Kingdom Of Light? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2011

God lit up the night with angels to celebrate Christ’s birthday. We can light up the world when we do the same... but are we wired to do that? (Uses a famous sycronized home light display as the opening and closing of the sermon).

Open with youtube video of Christmas lights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F44d2IzCrKo (beautiful synchronized Christmas light display featuring “Carol of the bells”) APPLY: The light show you just saw was put together by the Holdmans of Pleasant Grove, Utah. For the past few years 1000s of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For His Name’s Sake

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 28, 2012

There are people around you who are not only watching you but keenly observing your every action and reaction. Their only open Bible and to see Christ is you. During the past years and till to date many believers have continually put the name of Christ at

Opening illustration: In a New York Times interview, a widely recognized man voiced his displeasure with a fast-food chain in whose TV commercials he had appeared. He felt that the quality of some of the items he advertised had been diminishing. Since people associated his name with the product, he ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up Church!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 13, 2010

In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go

WAKE UP CHURCH! In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go Christ and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12, Acts 20:7-12

Rev. # 74~20:11-15=21:1- The White Throne-New Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010

There will be at least 3 books at this Judgment.the Bible will probably be the 1st book to be opened. It tells us of God’s Holiness, it also reveals the moral law, it tells mankind that he is a sinner and without hope unless man receives Gods righteousnes

Rev. # 74~20:11-15=21:1- THE WHITE THRONE-NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH 10-9-10 Today we’ll continue with our thoughts to do with the White Throne Judgment of the lost, and then go into Chapter 21: Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read our text. 11And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Genesis 19:1-38 - Just Cause! Game Over! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 31, 2010

Genesis 19 reads like a VIDEO GAME. It opens with a powerful weapon in the arsenal - Abraham's prayer (Genesis 18:23-32) which provides firecover throughout the story. The two angels that come into town are the heroes on a RESCUE MISSION from HIGH COMMAND

PART 4 - GENESIS 19:1-38 - JUST CAUSE! GAME OVER! Genesis 19 reads like a VIDEO GAME. It opens with a powerful weapon in the arsenal - Abraham's prayer (Genesis 18:23-32) which provides firecover throughout the story. The two angels that come into town are the heroes on a RESCUE MISSION from HIGH ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 6, 2012

Do you have to use special words when you talk to your Dad, or wait for a special time, or wear special clothes. Hopefully not. It's the same with God. He wants us to open our hearts and talk to Him often.

Luke 11:1-13 (v.9-10) Prayer - May the words of my mouth SERMON – Jesus wants us to ask, seek and knock A bible class teacher once asked his group this question: "When you are in trouble, what do you usually do?" He then gave them three options from which to choose: 1. Take care of it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Need A Long ‘exposure’ To Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2012

Think camera shutter speeds: the longer they're open, the more light gets in. Corollary: the longer your 'exposure' to Jesus, the more concrete His Image will be on the photographic film of your soul. The 3 disciples who viewed the Transfiguration needed

YOU NEED A LONG ‘EXPOSURE’ TO JESUS Lk. 9:28-36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two friends ran into each other. One was so down and miserable that the other said, "What's wrong, brother?" 2. "I'll tell you what's wrong. Three weeks ago my uncle died and left me $40,000. Then two weeks ago ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Man Is An Island Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

Introduction: Some of you have heard the saying: “No man is an Island.” We need each other. It is this point that Paul touches on in opening up the book of Romans. And even further to the point. We need the faith others bring to the table.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 1:8-32 October 18, 2009 Prayer Introduction: Some of you have heard the saying: “No man is an Island.” We need each other. It is this point that Paul touches on in opening up the book of Romans. And even further to the point. We need the faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To Romans

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 22, 2013

When you open the Bible, do you expect God to speak to you personally? If you truly believe that the Bible is God's word then you should. You see, because God loves His people, He communicates His truth to them.

Romans An Introduction to Romans Romans 1:7a (Romans 1:7a) It is probably safe to say that there is no consensus in our society concerning God. Ideas concerning God are probably as numerous today as in any time in history. Various theories about God have always been in vogue. There is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel