Sermons on Orphan:

Superficial Or Supernatural

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012

Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural?

Introduction Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural? You’re going to find two kinds listed here in James chapter 1 beginning in verse 26: “If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love Completely Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 29, 2008

The 4th message in the One Month To Live series.

Loving Completely One Month To Live Week Three Show Sermon Spice Video What is Love – 3:15 What is love? NOW – that really is a good question… AND - defining love is not really an easy thing to do. I MEAN - how would you define it? YOU KNOW – I thought those people in the video gave it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2015

The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look In The Mirror Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

You and I struggle with guilt, because we’re guilty. The sooner you and I admit we are sinners by nature and by choice, and we are guilty, the sooner we can move on to receive the forgiveness of God. A reflection of our guilt in four areas.

INTRODUCTION I invite you to open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 3. I heard about a funny chain letter going around. It’s being sent to the Chairmen of Deacons of Baptist churches. It’s a typical chain letter: Dear Mr. Deacon: If you are tired of your preacher, send a copy of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Younger Widows Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014

Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

“Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuit Of True Happiness Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 22, 2012

The world offers us fame, wealth, beauty, wisdom, and power to make us happy. But true happiness can only be found in one place.

Today we conclude our freedom messages. We’ve discussed our life in Christ and our freedom in Christ. Today I want to teach about our pursuit of happiness. What makes you happy? In a recent survey the most common themes of happiness were fame, wealth, beauty, wisdom, and power. Those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Elijah's Breakthrough Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Video Transition: The Squirrel Story and the healing of our land. Just because we see the problems does not mean we are the ones who have to fix or can fix the problems. Why because God is the one who ultimately is the problem solver – whether it’s the provision of food and water in a national ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 Kings 17:1-24, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Class: Becoming Spirit Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the believer filling them and empowering them to do the work of the Kingdom of God.

Pursue Kingdom Teaching: Becoming Spirit filled and empowered by The Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the believer filling them and empowering them to do the work of the Kingdom of God. Quote: Jim Cymbala from book “Spirit Rising-” “A church without the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 14:15-18, Acts 1:4-5, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God - 2 Peter 1:3b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 15, 2024

We know knowledge of God is important, but what does it mean, exactly, to know an invisible being in a way that goes beyond knowing about him?

2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those equal to us in the faith they have received in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 his divine power has given us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Thankful Prayer - Philippians 4:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

Three strategies for fighting the bad kind of anxiety

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-7

The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 18, 2000

The Life of Barnabas is an example of how we should live lifes of encouragement.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 10 “The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Inventory Of Our Life

Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001

Urges us to be thankful, even in the midst of a tragic time (especially in the aftermath of 9/11)

"Take inventory of your life: a Thanksgiving sermon." Psalm 100 Robert Warren November 18th, 2001 Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Harry Potter Compromise

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 4, 2001

Spiritual Pornography

I do not, I cannot compromise on the issue of Harry Potter. And I am genuinely stunned at the extent to which most Christians do. I know many godly, wonderful Christians who are Christ-like in nearly every way in their lives - but mention Harry Potter, and you can see the stronghold. And it is a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:18, 2 Chronicles 34:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: A Day For Others

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 7, 2001

Christmas is really a day to remind ourselves not to be selfish but to serve others because of Jesus’ incredible love and His example as a servant for us.

Christmas: A Day for Others Dec.16, 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver Here are the top ten things that you tell u CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST here 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the turkey and ham. 8) It’s A Wonderful Life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Reason For Living

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son.

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son. "It is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau." The aged hands felt the hairy forearms, not realizing that they were wrapped with the skin of a goat to simulate those of his twin brother. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6