Sermons on Our Enemies:

Our Best Memories Are Before Us: A Homecoming Sermon

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 27, 2017

We have fond memories of things in the past. But they pale in comparison to the memories to come.

Our Best Memories Are Before Us: A Homecoming Sermon Hebrews 11:8-19 First of all, I would like to thank you for inviting me back here to speak this homecoming Sunday. I have fond memories of you all and remember you regularily in my prayers that the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ would bless you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaiah 50 How God Grows Our Faith Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 50

Isaiah 50 How God Grows Our Faith Does God Care? vs. 1-3 Grow by Experience vs. 4-9 Walk in the Light vs. 10-11 Intro: Todd Adams Isaiah 50 continues the servant series in this section we get such a rich description of Jesus Christ There are four servant songs They are called that because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

…and Forgive Us Our Debts… Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2014

So just what is Jesus speaking about when He says, "...and forgive us our debts (transgressions)..." If properly prayed this statement changes how we approach God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 02, 2014 Date Preached: June 04, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: …and Forgive US Our Debts…(Sermon 9) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God, Our Binding Agent In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 26, 2018

It is Precious Holy Spirit who can unite us in the church and keep us together like the early Apostles had

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 11c (THE SPIRIT OF GOD, OUR BINDER IN THE BODY OF CHRIST) Acts 2:42-44 King James Version (KJV) 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Battling Our Adversary Together: A Primer On Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Battling Our Adversary Together: A Primer on Spiritual Warfare

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Battling Our Adversary Together: A Primer on Spiritual Warfare 1 Peter 5:8-11 David Taylor We have a couple of weeks left in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profit And Loss: Gaining His Righteousness For The Loss Of Ours

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 4, 2017

A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.

Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Masterpiece For Our Master Peace Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 24, 2020

The world is filled with forgeries. God had designed a masterpiece that provides peace in the church, our conduct, and our combat.

1. Ephesians 1:3-10 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalms 91 - Finding Our Rest And Healing, In Him

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 31, 2020

Psalm 91 is a song and prayer that contains vital principles which require our response, and directly shows us how the LORD responds to those who dwell and abide by these principles. Learn its importance that has many reciting this Psalm along with the SHEMA each morning and evening.

Psalms 91 – Finding our Rest, Renewal and Healing, in HIM. This Psalm, song and prayer is important to understand. It contains principles and precepts which require our response, and it shows us how the LORD responds to those who abide by those principles. As part of their daily routine, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Isaiah 53:4-5, Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 2:6, Psalm 46:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus’ Response To Our False Confidence, Struggle, And Failure Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 31, 2020

Jesus predicts Peter's denial. These verses give us three harsh realities and three promising truths.

- This section comes right after a couple verses about being conferred a kingdom and the ultimate victory that kingdom will experience. In the meantime, though, there are the challenges of real life. Three Harsh Realities in this Passage: 1. The reality of false confidence. - Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Our Salvation: An Exposition Of The 126th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2020

The pilgrim is one who sees the joy at the end of the journey and is joyful even in hardship. 3rd Sunday of Advent. A Psalm of Ascents.

The Joy of our Salvation: An Exposition of the 126th Psalm The 126th Psalm is a collection of 15 psalms which are known as the Songs Of Ascents. The Hebrew word is hard to define, but some think that because there were 15 steps leading up to the altar of the Temple, that each of these psalms were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Psalm 137:9, Haggai 2:3, Nehemiah 1:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Doesn’t God Answer Our Prayers?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019

I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think....Why?

I was asked recently, Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Here is my answer. I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think, its just that we aren’t getting the answers we want. God can answer with a No, but we wanted a Yes and so we keep praying, looking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23, Jeremiah 21:2, Jonah 4:3, Mark 10:34-45, Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 2:9, Philippians 2:5-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 10:23, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Cannot Serve God In Our Own Terms

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 7, 2019

Our knowledge of Christ must be put into action.

INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION The key impression behind the information technology is that by making information accessible knowledge will be acquired and thereby facilitates human behavior and actions. The fastness of information sharing is to save time, energy and to avoid waste. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection: It’s Reality And Our Response

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 14, 2015

The resurrection shows us the overwhelming grace of God and the overwhelming humaneness of man. The disciples were afraid and confused after the death of Jesus. Look deep in the tomb and see the reality of the resurrection and the response it requires

Intro: I heard about a church organist who overslept one Easter morning. She said, "The service was scheduled for 6:30. At 6:31, the minister called to see if I was coming. Since I live near the church, I was at the organ by 6:45. Then, a year later on Easter morning my phone rang at 5:45. When I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Part 4 " Finding Strenght In Our Discouragement" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 15, 2016

Part 4 , looks at chapters 5 and 6 and Moses discouragement

Exodus “The story of God’s presence” Part 4 “Finding strength in our discouragement” I believe I can safely say Like last week we all offer Excuses from time to time in our lives Especially in our Christian walk We all also face discouragement in our lives I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

About Our Father’s Business…

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

We can find some common purposes that the church as a whole was to seek to carry out. I want to highlight these today so that we will be sure and remember what we’re to be about! These things are the business of our Father in heaven!

About Our Father’s Business… NKJ Luke 2:49 And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" NKJ John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 18 The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Assembly Of God