Sermons on Ot:

Losing Our Unction Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

One of Satan’s aims is to trip up God’s child so that we lose our power (unction), witness, etc… To illustrate this point Paul presents an O.T. study. It’s the story of God’s own nation. They serve as an example (warning) (v.6, 11).

LOSING OUR UNCTION I CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION: “Unction” = anointing. Fervency in speaking or behaving. Persuasion. See 9:27. What was Paul fearful of? Not losing his salvation, but his unction = divine authority/power/persuasion/influence! If that left him he would have nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 15, 2002

The older I get, the more often I wonder what kind of mark I’ve made on the world. In this study we see a women, though nameless, the Bible says she was great!

Open: Read Text Historical Background: - The united kingdom (Saul, David, Solomon) has divided (931 BC) - 10 Northern Tribes (Dan, Benjamin, Reuben, Gad, Ephraim, Issachar, Zebulun, Asher, Naphtali, both 1/2 tribes of Manesseh) follow Jeroboam (as prophet Ahijah said) Southern ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 2 Kings 4:8-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Adams

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2009

There is a amazing contrast presented in God’s Word between two Adams — the first Adam of the Garden of Eden, and the second Adam of Bethlehem’s manger. You are either in the family of the 1st or 2nd Adam. Which family you are in determines your destiny.

THE TWO ADAMS 1 CORINTHIANS 15:45-49 Introduction: There is a amazing contrast presented in 1 Corinthians 15 between two Adams — the first Adam created in the Garden of Eden, and the second Adam born in Bethlehem. Every person listening to this message to-day is either in the family of the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Denomination: Baptist

The King Who Turned White Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2011

What's wrong with a little pride? Apparently quite a bit. Learn the effect pride had on King Uzziah, on you... and perhaps the influence it had one of the great prophets of the Old Testament.

OPEN: A man by the name of Keith Miller told of the time when his daughters were very young. They’d drop them off at the church's children's chapel on Sundays before the 11 am service. But one day Keith chanced to be in the class when the preacher was telling the story for the day to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2011

How are we to understand and apply the events of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem? Let's look at the background for Palm Sunday and then observe how we can be more like Jesus.

Today is traditionally known as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Jesus was crucified, buried and raised. This day is celebrated as the day of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. I hope you have a Bible handy and will follow along. We will look at several passages of scripture in our lesson. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deacon Appreciation Service

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011

As several of our deacons were rotating off after years of service, we wanted to have a special service to honor them. Perhaps some of my pastor friends could use this material in their own ministry. I use the acronym F-A-I-T-H-F-U-L. Could be used for ot

Deacons Appreciation Sunday A Service in Honor of Those Who Have Served Calvary Baptist Church March 13, 2005 NOTE TO SERMON CENTRAL READERS: As several of our deacons were rotating off after years of service, we wanted to have a special service to honor them. Perhaps some of my pastor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Works Are Bad

Contributed by Tony Salisbury on Feb 12, 2011

A look at some Criteria that are necessary for good works to be good.

For Valentine ’s Day several years ago I bought chocolates for everyone in my family. To help everyone remember which chocolates belonged to whom I bought different ones. One got rich dark Belgian chocolate. Another one received smooth creamy milk chocolate. All went well until my daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man Who Listened To Fools Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2011

The Bible tells us to seek advice. But not all advice is good advice. It pays to pay attention to whom you pay attention to. But how do I know the difference between good advice and bad?

OPEN: In my files I have the following pieces of advice that you may want to consider: · Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. · Never buy a car you can't push. · When everything's coming your way, you're probably in the wrong lane. · Find out what you don't do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Warnings & Consequences Of A Plumb Line”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 16, 2024

The O.T. Lesson is about God's "plumb line" and His judgments when His commandments are not followed. Herod had a "moral" problem, yet like listening to John the Baptist but would not change his behavior. the pressures of life can challenge our own "core" values.

In Jesus Holy Name July 14, 2024 Text: Mark 6:14 & Amos 7:8b Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Warnings & Consequences of A Plumb Line” I imagine the Old Testament prophet Amos would agree with the title of this message. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Listen To Me! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2009

Samuel was to replace Eli as God’s priest because Eli wasn’t listening to God anymore. God is looking for people who’ll listen to Him... how can we make sure we are those kinds of listeners?

OPEN: A businessman who needed several million dollars to clinch an important deal and sensing the need for divine help, he went to church to pray for money. By chance, he knelt next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. The businessman took out his wallet and pressed $100 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In The Desert Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2008

Why would God seek to kill Moses? And why does Zipporah have to circumcize her boy to stop God from doing it?

OPEN: Jeffrey Sackett once observed: Think of how often in scripture it is the woman who is the vehicle for ministry. · Who prompted Jesus to perform His first miracle? A Woman! (His mother) · Who ministered to Christ during His public ministry? The women! · Who anointed Jesus’ feet? The women! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Singing Sister Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 18, 2008

Miriam was a very Godly woman who had a special ministry of song in Israel. That didn’t make her perfect, but it did serve to help her even when she stumbled.

OPEN: (I had the people stand as we sang the "Star Spangled Banner") O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Married To Christ Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 19, 2001

We are sanctified by our marriage to Christ, not by obedience to the Mosaic Law code.

I’ve got an idea… Why don’t we reassess our church budget and put as much money as possible into getting the 10 commandments posted on every billboard sign along I-35. All the way from Laredo to Duluth, MN – both sides of the highway! I know that this would be a huge task, but we could cooperate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Story (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Looking @ the birth of Christ, from a slightly different view. Idea, to focus on 8 topics

Idea, to focus on 8 topics: Uniqueness of each gospel Key points of each gospel Bio of the authors The authors audience Key figures Intent of the authors focus Prophecy Places We examined Matthew and Luke’s accounts, and discovered this: Both gospels give a physical and angelic account of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Noah's Ark--A Glimpse Of The Coming Savior Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 17, 2003

Part 1 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares how Noah’s Ark parallels the saving works of Christ.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 1 Noah’s Ark—A Glimpse of the Coming Savior Scripture Ref: Genesis 6:5-8, 13-14, 16,19; 7:16, 23-24 Luke 1:26-35 Galatians 5:19-21 Romans 9:22-25 2 Peter 3:3-15 Leviticus 17:11 John 5:24; 14:6; 10:7, 9 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-19