Sermons on Oxygen Tanks:

The Need-Meeting God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God wants to reveal Himself to people by meeting the needs in their lives.

The Need-Meeting God Acts 9:32-43 Intro: [Review] Have you ever tried to help somebody, but as you were doing so, you wondered, “Hey! Am I really helping this person, or is this just a temporary fix for a deeper problem?” I am sure we’ve all felt that at times, but that doesn’t mean that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Separate

Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Jun 9, 2007

The Church in America today has a crisis - it has not separated itself from the world.

New Hope Community Chapel Title: Be Separate Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14 – 7:1 Date: June 3, 2007 Thesis: Ways the Church looks just like the world and what to do about it. If I can trust God to save me from my sin, can I trust His Word? Do I believe that it’s true? If I believe that it is true, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missing Link Or Anchor Man?

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 22, 2010

Being a godly Christian father and husband is the highest calling God has for a man in this world. All other roles are of lesser importance or superfluous. It is far more important that a man leave behind a legacy of children and grandchildren who know C

Cornerstone Church June 20 2010 “MISSING LINK OR ANCHOR MAN?” Deuteronomy 6:1-2 Burmese Fishermen drift for 25 days in icebox after boat sinks Published: 19 Jan 2009 “Two men who drifted for 25 days in a large ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Do Followers Of Jesus Fail?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Why do followers of Jesus fail? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark chapter 9 verse 14-29. Ill: Stephen Pile – Book of Heroic Failures. (1). • The prize for the most useless weapon of all times goes to the Russians. • They invented the “dog mine.” • The plan was to train the dogs to associate food ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Brethren

Overflowing Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2014

Hope. For many who have placed hope in the wrong things, it is scary to put our hope in something. But hope is essential to life and to living. How can we experience a hope that doesn’t disappoint us and grow in hope so that it is not drowned out by our circumstances?

Overflowing Hope God helps us live in hope through His word (v. 15:4) God helps us live in hope through His Church (v. 15:5-11) God gives us hope through His Son (v. 5:12) God gives us overflowing hope through His Spirit (v. 15:13) Slide Hope. Where is your hope? There are probably some of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ-Focused Ministry

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 6, 2016

Christ-Focused Ministry - 2 Corinthians chapter 10 verses 1-18 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • I follow Christ’s example (vs 1) • I use spiritual weapons (vs 2-6) • I don’t judge by appearance (vs 7-11) • I let God do the commending (vs 12-18) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A family were driving through the country lanes enjoying a day out; • Dad was driving and looking for a ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

It's Time To Grow Up Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 2, 2017

Part 3 of this series focuses on why we need to be able to share our faith with others and why it's a sign of our growth in Christ.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 3 Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 3:15 I want to tell you a story. A man was at home one day and realized that he was hungry. He got in his car and went to a restaurant for dinner. Once he had eaten his food he asked his waiter to box up his leftovers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 9:6 Christmas: Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 1, 2021

I submit to you that we trust completely in the Wonderful Counselor.

ISAIAH 9:6 CHRISTMAS: WONDERFUL COUNSELOR ISAIAH 9:6 #isaiah96christmas INTRODUCTION… Cool Gifts for Christmas 2021, thegrommet.com Christmas, more than any other time of year, is a season of giving gifts. It is part of what we do and what makes this time of year special. I am a full-service ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You're Weary, But Still Walking PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025

When we feel exhausted and overwhelmed, God invites us to trust Him, wait on Him, and receive renewed strength for each day.

Some of us walked in today with a quiet question humming beneath the surface: How much longer can I keep this up? The calendar is crowded, the to-do list grows fangs, and sleep feels like a stranger. Parents, professionals, students, caregivers—such faithful folks—yet even you can feel thin at the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Strength, Endurance, Hope

The Seven Trumpets Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 14, 2023

Study #5: This study looks at the Seven Trumpets and the Three Woes. The devastation of world war descends on the planet. Satan's demonic army, commanded by the Antichrist, goes after those who do not have the seal of God.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. In our last study we looked at the Seven Seals that will be opened, which will mark the beginning of the Tribulation period. Tonight, we are going to look at the Seven Trumpets that will be blown in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:7-13, Revelation 9:1-21, Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

How The Devil Wants To Use You!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

There are two things we all will agree on in this congregation:

(1) WE RECOGNIZE THAT GOD CREATED US Christians believe in CREATIONISM not in EVOLUTION. Why? One of the reasons is that evolution does not make any sense. Illus: Did you hear about the six year old girl that was sitting in a classroom? The teacher was going to explain evolution to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

How The Devil Wants To Use You!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

There are two things we all will agree on in this congregation:

(1) WE RECOGNIZE THAT GOD CREATED US Christians believe in CREATIONISM not in EVOLUTION. Why? One of the reasons is that evolution does not make any sense. Illus: Did you hear about the six year old girl that was sitting in a classroom? The teacher was going to explain evolution to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Excelling In Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021

In the pursuit for godliness they will discover there are some negative characteristics that will block their ascendancy to excellency. Yet, disciples also learn lessons about how to experience a life characterized by goodness, mercy, grace, and joy

A major part of learning how to do something is learning the "do nots." To illustrate: One of my first lessons related to learning how to be a locomotive engineer involved learning certain things that I must not do—such as going to sleep. While pulling a train, you do not reach down ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Team Is Vital Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 1, 2005

Fourth message in a series using NASCAR prinicples as a series of parables to encourage people to follow God’s pattern for life.

Bible Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: The Team is Vital Topic: Christian Living / Relationships Theme: Christian Living in Relationships Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to respect others and to develop pure ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan