Sermons on Outward Service To Others:

Hope From God's Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2013

Our psalmist in this section declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Even though our psalmist is afflicted & scorned by the arrogant, he is sustained by hope. For hope shines brightest in the darkness.

PSALM 119: 49-56 [The Ministry of The Word Series] HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD Our psalmist in this section [strophe] declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Because our God is unchanging, His Word does not change either. Therefore we can find hope from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful

Contributed by Wayne Nickerson on Oct 3, 2013

Importance of protecting your heart from sin

BE CAREFUL… TXT:MT 15:1-10, 15-20 INTRO: Brain-eating amoeba found in water supply of New Orleans suburb Foxnews September 16, 2013. Scientists have found a rare and deadly amoeba in the water supply of a Louisiana parish where a child died last month from a brain infection caused by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 4:18-19~ The Path Of The Just-- The Way Of The Wicked~

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 18, 2013

There are many different nationality's of people, but out of all the different nationalities of people there are really only two types, saved and unsaved.

Proverbs 4:18-19~ THE PATH OF THE JUST-- THE WAY OF THE WICKED~ 10-19-13 Today Lord willing we're going to talk for a few minutes on the two types of people that are in the world, there are many different nationality's of people, but out of all the different nationalities of people there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 7 (Victory Proclaimed) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 27, 2013

The power behind the word tetelestai proclaims victory for man. Our sin account is paid in full. All future charges are automatically covered.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fifth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ, with three simple words, proclaims the ultimate victory in a life-long struggle ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Seperation From Christ, Not Possible! Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2013

Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, A sermon from Romans 8:35-37, but also using Luke 15, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, as a good lesson.

A son once left home against his parents will and went to live in California. You know, the California everyone dreams about, the beaches, the movie stars. The California that is in movies, and you hear about in songs. Well, then there is the real California. Soon he was out of money, out of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Salvation Army

After This

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 9, 2013

How did Job manage to make it through the trouble and trials without giving up?

AFTER THIS Job 42:16-17 Intro: You are probably finding it strange that I read those two verses and intend to preach a message on them. The reason I say that is because if a person were to just open their Bibles and read those two verses as “stand-alone” or “independent” ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saving The Lost

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

Jesus' mission on earth was to seek and to save the lost. His mission has not changed. He has commissioned the Church to carry on His work. We must not fail.

Saving the Lost TEXT: Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-11 (KJV) 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Today, The Holy Spirit Says

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2013

To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you listening to the HOLY SPIRIT's Voice now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:7 (Amplified Bible) 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acting On Faith Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2012

Ruth acts on the faith she has in Naomi... Naomi instructs Ruth based on her faith in what God is doing!

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 5, 2012 Date Taught: August 8, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Sermon Title: Acting On Faith Text: Ruth 3:1-18 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Now we have seen Naomi and Ruth come ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace: The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2012

God's peace is relational, not circumstantial. It is active and not passive. The Lord actively dispenses peace to those who minds are stayed upon Him. So keep our focus on Him and keep on praying.

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” It is not the Lord’s will for us to be troubled and in fear. He wants to give us peace. Peace is what everyone needs. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

We have to ask what does God look for in a potential leader? These 3 things. (1) He looks for a man or woman who is deeply spiritual. He called David a man after His own heart. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely his. (2)

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Armed And Donkey-Ish Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 16, 2012

The true hero of this story is not Samson but our patienty and gracious God.

This is the time of year when movie studios release the films they think have the best chance of winning the Oscar for Best Picture. How many of those hyped-up movies have you gone to see only to leave the theatre muttering: “I just wasted two hours of my life and twenty bucks”? Will we ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012

Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Sin Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Sep 29, 2012

Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. Since then all people are born into this world with a sin nature that we cannot fix on our own. The world tries to ignore the sin nature, tries to "manage" their sin nature and they fail every time. While Christ

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Sin In this series I have been preaching about the differences between Christians and the world we have to talk about sin. Sin is what separates us from God as people. We are all born in sin and until people accept Jesus Christ as Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist