Sermons on Our Labor Of Love:

Our Adversary Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

The 2nd message in a series on spiritual warfare unveiling the person, nature, and tactics of Satan.

The Battle is the Lord’s Your Adversary Trans: Two weeks ago we began a study on the topic of spiritual warfare by investigating the reality of this spiritual war b/w the Devil and God. Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Note: This Scripture helps us to understand the basic problem – there is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Ezekiel 28:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sonship

Contributed by John Gaston on May 13, 2017

Most Christians act just like people in the world. Why? Because they don't realize they're Sons of God, what that means, and what Christ has actually done in them! This message is a powerful revelation that can revolutionize a Christian's life.

OUR SONSHIP 1 Jn. 3:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rabbis are notoriously stubborn individuals, by necessity. One day 4 Rabbis -- Bloom, Levy, Victor and Morris -- were having a theological argument. At the conclusion, they voted and it was 3 to 1, with Rabbi Victor being on the losing end. But Rabbi ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

This is the last part of our series in the book of Ruth. We did it on easter sunday. We looked at God’s role in our redemption.

Well it is great to have you all here with us today. Jesus is kind of an interesting guy. Some of you may know the story of Jesus, some of you may not be as familiar with it. So let me recap to get us all on the same page. We know that Jesus lived some 2000 years ago. He was born in a dumpy, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 15, 2005

The fact that the church needs a foundation can not be disputed. Let’s take a look at the way the foundation is laid as well as the purpose and types of stone used.

Psalms 118:22, "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner." Ephesians 2:20, "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Cornerstone." 1 Peter 2 4-8, "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2007

Ephesians is the the Christian life in a nutshell. In this epistle is found every item necessary to live a vibrant and fulfilled Christian life.

Live Out Loud - Our Salvation April 1, 2007 Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: Did you know that a wasp was larger when it first comes out of the egg than at any time in its life. It continually shrinks in size until it dies. Some Christians are like a wasp. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 27, 2024

Heaven is our hope. Our beliefs about the future shape how we live each and every day. John reveals breathtaking beauty and the eternal presence of God in Revelation. Are you ready?

Introduction Video Ill.: Heaven Is the Hope - Matthew West Heaven is the hope we hold on to. What We Believe About Our Future Controls How We Experience Our Present Source: Tim Keller, Making Sense of God (Viking, 2016), page ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21, Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 21:4-5, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:27, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 31, 2007

As Christians, we have a hope that no one can take away.

Our Hope Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: We don’t have to go too far to find proof that our friends and neighbors need hope. People are drugging themselves, drinking too much, working too much, spiraling into depression, killing themselves and wanting to be euthanased all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

On Our Behalf

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Apr 26, 2019

Good Friday. What was so 'good?' Unless we first realize how 'bad' it could have been for us, we will never fully grasp the 'good.'

Does it bother you that God is Just and Holy? It bothers most people. They want to determine what is right or wrong based on what they think is right or wrong. They don’t understand that one day they will stand before the only true and living God and be judged by the standard of He who is, “Holy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Protection

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Our Protection

Psalm 121 1. The Source Of Our Protection 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. (a) David’s Resolution David’s Determination – I Will David’s Direction - lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. (b) David’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 17, 2021

The following sermon is going to examine the Lord's command to love and to pray for our neighbors: our fellow believers, our country's leaders and yes even our enemies!

Intercessory Prayer Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “A classic definition of Christian prayer is “an offering up of our desires unto God, for things agreeable to His will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgement of His ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 22:36-40, Ephesians 1:15-23, Hebrews 7:25, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1-5, Matthew 5:43-48, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

As we can see, the purpose of I John is to teach us how to deal with sin in our daily life and live a joyouse life in victory of sin. God has not left us in a daily battle without any help. God has equipped every Christian to lives a victorious Christia

Purpose of 1 John 1. Teach about fellowship with God and His Family 2. Teach about the fullnes of joy, flowing from assurance of salvation 3. Teach about forgiveness of sin in daily life. 4. Uses in the Old Testament: Problem of Sin in our daily life: 1. Sin destroys fellowship (chapter 1) 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Provision Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 17, 2007

Ephesians contains ever item necessary to live the Christian life. In this passage, Paul prays that we GET IT, and that it will be the springboard into the abundant life.

Live Out Loud - Our PROVISON April 15, 2007 Ephesians 1:15-23 Recap: Last week we kicked off a new series in Ephesians entitled – Live Out Loud. The intent of this series is to help us learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Awareness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

This is the first message in a 5 week series on spiritual warfare. This message focuses on our need to be aware of the reality and enemy of spiritual warfare.

The Battle is the Lord’s Our Awareness Story: There was once a boxer who was getting pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Battered and bruised, in b/w rounds, the boxer tells his trainer, “Throw in the towel, this guy is killing me.” The trainer says, “No he’s not, he’s barely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Portion Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 20, 2006

The Lord warned of persecution on His behalf - this is Our Portion. This passage provides an excellent example of how Christians and the Church should react to it.

OUR PORTION Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 1. There has been quite a bit of fall out over one little healing and the preaching of the gospel. a. In Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Ambition

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have any ambition in life? Do you know these ambitions need to be align with GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ambitions according to the will of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Thess

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have any ambition in life? Do you know these ambitions need to be align with GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ambitions according to the will of GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal