Sermons on Our Inner Life:

Our Lifeline To God

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 4, 2012

Our lifeline to God, the Bible, is that which is written Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation, and breathed by God as well as giving breath to us, adequate for all good works. But the key to understanding is the help of the Holy Spirit.

Do you recall the story “Robinson Crusoe” written by Daniel DeFoe? It’s one of those first survival stories … a man shipwrecked, alone, homeless, on a deserted island. What did he need more than anything else? Rescue! But one of the key things that happens in this story is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Mankind Is Our Business Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

This sermon acts as an overview for the whole series, Christmas According to Dickens. The name Jesus is never used in the classic short story but his fingerprints are everywhere.

December 7, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens Mankind is Our Business! Luke 1:1-4 Opening words: In 1843, the world was introduced to a new Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. The timing of the book was perfect. England was nostalgic for old Christmas traditions and longed for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Mending Our Brokenness

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 25, 2011

What is required to prepare God's people for His work? Mending the holes.

Ephesians 4: The Gift Do you like to get a gift? Sure you do, everyone loves to get gifts. Well most people, remember this from our series last Christmas. (Clip from Big Bang Theory) Often when we think of gifts in a church setting we think of the gift of grace, or the gift of salvation or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 13, 2011

How do we prepare ourselves to approach the Lord's Table? What does it mean to 'prepare' yourself? What does it entail? Why is it important? When we celebrate the Lord's Supper, we must do it in a worthy manner and with a worthy heart...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 13, 2011 Date Preached: April 17, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Preparing our Hearts for What He Has Done Sermon Text: John 19:16-18 [ESV] 16So he delivered Him over to them ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 6, 2023

What is hope? Hope is God's gift to the believer. God put you on this earth with a specific purpose. God has an exact plan for you. He has a divine destiny for you. Have you underestimated your potential?

What is hope? The Hebrew word for "Hope" in this text is "Yachal". It means to have a sense of expectation that God's answer is coming, based on what God has promised in his word. I want to say that again. It's very important. "To have a sense of expectation of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Made In Our Image

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An elephant is like a wall.” The second blind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorious Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Oct 27, 2015

The fifth 'I AM' saying of Jesus in John. Describes His eternal care for His Sheep.

OUR GLORIOUS SHEPHERD JN 10:11-17 Dr. M Pope This is the fifth of our Lord’s I AM statements in John’s Gospel. Certainly in making this statement, He is contrasting Himself to the false shepherds who were in charge of the Jewish religion of that day. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness In Our Wills Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Our will is a powerful part of our being. It determines the choices we make, the paths we take, and ultimately, the direction of our lives. Holiness in our will means surrendering our desires, plans, and ambitions to God’s perfect will.

Title: HOLINESS IN OUR WILLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:17 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, James 4:7-8, Colossians 1:9, Matthew 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Search For Certainty PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the folly of doubting God, the certainty of trusting in Him, and the wisdom of seeking Him, as illustrated in Psalm 14.

Good morning, beloved. Today we're going to be diving into the depths of Psalm 14, a passage that teaches us about the folly of doubting God, the certainty of trusting in Him, and the wisdom of seeking Him. C.S. Lewis once wrote, "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not ...read more

Topics: Trust, God

Our Seasons Of Grief

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Dec 12, 2004

Here we try to understand how David coped with the loss of his best friend Jonathan. Through David’s reactions we are challenged to embrace our seasons of grief in ways that would show that we are relying on God rather than relying on ourselves.

Opener: This week we reflect on David’s real life struggle with grief. With last week’s teaching on fear, and this week’s text focussed on the theme of grief it seems like we’re wading through some heavy waters aren’t we? But this is good for us. Because I firmly believe that we (as followers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Hope? Series

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013

What is our universal story of hope? It is the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

For the entire month of January, we are going to focus on this thing called evangelism. Now to me that word is sometime scary and evokes many different emotions. For those of you with the spiritual gift of evangelism, you may get a little excited because this is right up your ally and you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Choosing Our King

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 1, 2012

Our nation is destined for the elections to be held in two days. God chose the next king of Israel even though they had rejected Him. Today the fate of our nation to remain standing or be almost ruined like Israel, depends upon our choice. Will we make a

Opening illustration: An Oriental king once summoned into his presence his three sons and set before them three sealed urns - one of gold, the other of amber, and the third of clay. The king bade his eldest son to choose among these three urns that which appeared to him to contain the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Righteousness Is Ours

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 17, 2006

Pentecost 22(C) / Reformation - God’s righteousness is ours: NOT by the LAW -- BUT by FAITH.

GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS OURS November 5, 2006 - REFORMATION - Romans 3:19-28 * * * * * * * * * Dear Christian Friends and Fellow Saints in the Lord, Fellow Redeemed who are Saved by the Righteousness of God: Today we are going to go back to the basics, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Testimony For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2013

1. Remember the people we owe. 2. Remember the positive attitude we can show. 3. Remember the power we know.

Our Testimony for the Lord Romans 1:9-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 8, 2013 *Mary's dad passed away 24 years ago, in May of 1989. His name was Harry Radcliffe, but we called him "Pap Pap." Harry was a hero in World War II. He received a Bronze Star for driving an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist