Sermons on Our Relationship:

Our Glorious Future Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2019

Romans 8:18-25

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - Our Glorious Future May 29, 2022 Romans 8:18-25 Introduction: I watched a movie the other day called “All the Money in the World.” So, spoiler alert. It was the story of J. Paul Getty, the richest man in the world…One of his grandsons, Paul, is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul In Corinth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 10, 2018

The Kingdom is about people, friends, foes, and most who are neither. When we lose our focus on people, we lose our focus on the kingdom.

Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:1-17) 1. One young blogger writes, Today, my mom tells my sister that she is worried about her because she has a headache and feels like she might be getting a slight cold. I have had the flu for two weeks and have a 103 degree fever. I ask, "What about me?" Her response? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Into The Race Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 10, 2006

For some reason, it makes perfect sense to most of us, to not try and run the Boston Marathon without proper training. But when it comes to our relationship with Christ, we make the decision to follow Him and think that we can just sit back and enjoy the

If you guys can remember what we talked about two weeks ago, we began to look at our mission statement – Living to Grow, Serve, Worship, and Share. We spent the majority of our time focusing on the importance of “living together.” For starters we talked about that this was a major component to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning..to Be The Light..

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 8, 2014

This is recurring theme throughout Scripture: the greatest treasure you and I can ever have is our relationship with Jesus Christ. And the greatest thing we can ever do..is to be a light to this world In which we live..and to share the source of the light

Learning To Be The Light In the past two Sundays, we've talked about finding out Who we are...and knowing where we are going This morning I would like to challenge everyone.. To learn to be the light in all situations along the way! Gal. 5:13-15 MSG 13-15 It is absolutely clear that God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barriers To Knowing God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Knowing God deeply requires intentionality and the removal of every barrier that hinders our relationship with Him. Ignorance, sin, worldly distractions, unforgiveness, and fear are common barriers, but by God’s grace, we can overcome them and press into a deeper knowledge of God.

Title: BARRIERS TO KNOWING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 4:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 1:21-23 INTRODUCTION: Many people desire to know God but often face barriers that hinder them from deepening their relationship with Him. These barriers can ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 1:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way Of The Pilgrim

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Aug 23, 2024

To be a Christian requires us to be fully involved in our relationship with Christ. If we truly believe we should be able to show how different we are to the world around us. The more we immerse ourselves with Christ the more we glow with an inner light.

THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM 2 Cor 5:17 Every year since 650 AD Muslims celebrate the Hajj. The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca. According to Islamic beliefs every devout Muslim must attend at least one Hajj in their lifetime if they wish to guarantee their arrival in Paradise upon their death. This ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Not Of This World

Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 11, 2021

What does it mean to live 'not of this world' whilst living in the midst of so much pain. This sermon challenges us to think about the importance of our relationship with God, and to ask the difficult questions that at times we are too afraid to ask.

In the name of the living God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thirty people dead as Netanyahu vows to intensify Gaza attacks Seven children and a teacher killed in school shooting in Russia Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River Asian American father randomly punched to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Clinks In Our Armour

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Oct 18, 2000

A FRIEND RECENTLY ASKED ME: HOW GOES THE WAR? HIS WORDS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE AFTERALL - I LIVE IN AMERICA - THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE WAR IS A TERM GENERALLY RESERVED THOSE DISTANT COUNTRIES ON OTHER CONTINENTS LIKE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, CROATIA, IRAQ BUT I KNEW THIS WASN'T

A FRIEND RECENTLY ASKED ME: HOW GOES THE WAR? HIS WORDS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE AFTERALL - I LIVE IN AMERICA - THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE WAR IS A TERM GENERALLY RESERVED THOSE DISTANT COUNTRIES ON OTHER CONTINENTS LIKE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, CROATIA, IRAQ BUT I KNEW THIS WASN'T WHAT MY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Who Are Our Strangers? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004

Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Weapons For Battle Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 6, 2002

Recognizing spiritual conflict in our daily physical world requires spiritual weaponry - We have what it takes to take on the devil with God on our side and the weapons He supplies.

Understanding Spiritual Battle: Our weapons for battle Text: Eph. 6:14-20 Big Idea: We have what it takes to take on the devil with God on our side and the weapons He supplies Our culture is much like the man who asked his wife what she’d like for her birthday. "I’d love to be six again," she ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon will help to teach people that our refuge and all we need is found in Jesus Christ

Hebrews 6:18-20 Introduction: Sometimes when we study God in the bible, at first glance we begin to believe there is a conflict between some of His characteristics and attributes. We study the mercy of God and we study the justice of God, and we begin to think there is some kind of conflict ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Longing Is Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 30, 2010

How did we get from the gorgeous garden of Eden to the mess of our current world? Is there any hope?

“When Heaven Comes Down – Our Longing is Fulfilled” Gen. 3:1-9 What a world! What peace! Everything was perfect and beautiful. Chapter 2 of Genesis ends: “The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” Adam and Eve had total, perfect harmony with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our World Is Changed Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 7, 2011

When heaven comes down one last time our world is changed forever.

“When Heaven Comes Down…Our World Is Changed” Rev. 21:1-5 Christmas is over. Weeks, if not months, of advertising, shopping, planning, and anticipation have come to an end. What’s left is cleaning up, catching up, and – for some – paying up. Within a few short ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Our Example Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 20, 2011

Have you ever someone you looked to as an example for your life? Have you ever had that mentor that 'showed you the way' and guided you in some part of your life? For the Christian, we have such a great cloud of witnesses, but all point to our TRUE Exampl

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2011 Date Preached: February 20, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus, Our Example Sermon Text: John 5:19-24 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had someone you looked to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Our World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God