Sermons on Oxygen Tanks:

The Elderly’s Proclamation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2020

Old age is sure to come of which the Word of God gives us guidance on how to age under God’s grace.

The Elderly’s Proclamation Scriptural Truths to Growing Old by the Grace of God In the Spokesman Review was an article titled, Pinging Like Crazy, “Man is like an automobile. As it gets older, the differential starts slipping, and the u-joints get worn, causing the drive shaft to go bad. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Formula For Spiritual Victory

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 13, 2018

A message sharing the keys to success in the work of the church.

“The Formula for Spiritual Victory” Exodus 17:8-16 Exodus 17:11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Dawn Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The conscience was a faculty, which God had built into man from the beginning, but as long as men were in perfect fellowship with Him they had no awareness of it.

A ten-year-old boy came home from Sunday School and his mother asked him what he had learned. "Well," he began, "Our teacher told us about when God sent Moses behind the enemy lines to rescue the Israelites from the Egyptians. When they came to the Red Sea, Moses called for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

Because Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2021

Sadness, depression, hopelessness, helplessness, loneliness, fear, and anxiety are destroyed - Because of an empty tomb.

Because of an Empty Tomb By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:11-18 “But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:11-18, Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Apostolic

What The Resurrection Means To You

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

Why is the resurrection of Christ important to us?

WHAT THE RESURRECTION MEANS TO YOU 1 PETER 1:3–6 PRAISE BE TO THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! IN HIS GREAT MERCY HE HAS GIVEN US NEW BIRTH INTO A LIVING HOPE THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD, 4AND INTO AN INHERITANCE THAT CAN NEVER PERISH, SPOIL OR FADE—KEPT IN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Are you connected to Jesus? Perhaps you realize that you’re disconnected, far from him. You need to be plugged in, grafted on. Look at the cross, and discover his great love for you, to lay down his life for you.

Opening illustration: Use an electric appliance to show how its connectivity to power, keeps it working well. Introduction: Jesus had just washed the feet of his disciples, led them through a final meal, instituted the Lord's Supper, and now walked with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheer Up! On Your Feet! He’s Calling You

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2024

Bartimaeus was physically blind. Are we spiritually blind?

Cheer Up! On Your Feet! He’s Calling You Mark 10:46-52 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus and His disciples, together with a large crowd are on their way to Jerusalem where Jesus will be arrested, mocked and put to death. The disciples and the crowd have no idea that this is what they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Called To Serve: "honoring The Hearts That Make Ministry Happen" Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 5, 2026

To celebrate our volunteers that serve our church body.

Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE QUIET HEROES Let’s just say it straight: Ministry doesn’t happen because of one pastor or one worship team or one Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Other

Building Quality (1 Kings 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2025

Are we building quality Christian lives or lazy workmanship? Let's look at 1 Kings 7.

What things for the Temple were crafted in bronze, silver and gold? Were they idols or mere decoration? Are we building quality Christian lives that give God glory? Let’s review 1 Kings 7. Did Solomon also build for himself a house in Jerusalem and a forest house? But Solomon was building his own ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Made Us Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Psalm 139 #3

“GOD MADE US” Psalm 139:13-24 Have you ever seen a potter fashion a piece of pottery? It’s a fascinating thing to see. He puts this lump of clay on a circular table and he starts the table spinning. And looking at that soggy piece of mud, you have no idea of what it will eventually turn out to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Screen Doors On A Submarine Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 7, 2008

To go onto the battlefield for the Lord, all believers need to be properly outfitted and equipped with the FULL armor of God. The Shield of Faith is an important and vital part of that armor!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2008 Date Preached: October 12, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle Sermon Title: Screen Doors on a Submarine Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Forgiving Those Who Hurt You”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 17, 2001

ANGER IS AN ACID THAT DAMAGES THE VESSIL IT HOLDS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE.

Intro: Good old Fred was a faithful church member for the majority of his life, but now that his life was ebbing away in the hospital. Fred’s family called in his pastor to comfort and pray for Fred in his last few moments of life. When the Pastor arrived he spoke with the family and turned his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Really Worship?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to worship in truth.

Do We Really Worship? Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-28, John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Outnumbered? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 20, 2000

How to have faith when you're overwhelmed

Outnumbered? (Message #11of the Series: View From God’s Mountaintops) 1 Kings 18 October 8, 2000 Have you ever been so overwhelmed by life that you wished to die? Or perhaps just go to sleep – or start over again, as a new person? Life has been known to put that on people. Perhaps life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Salvation: The 5 W's And The H

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Dec 16, 2001

What exactly is salvation? Who is it for? Why do we need it?

Salvation: The 5 W’s and The H Who: Jesus Christ, The son of God. The Prince of Peace, Wonderful, Counselor, Emmanuel, The Messiah, The Promised One. Exactly who was Jesus? He was, and is the son of God, the Father. He was mothered by Mary. His legal Father was Joseph. Though God was his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, John 3:18-21