Sermons on Oxygen:

Keeping Our Focus

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2023

In order for churches and Christians to accomplish God's mission, we must have a shared vision from God. Jesus offered important direction when He told us what the most important command is.

Introduction: A. We just finished a long and I hope wonderful series about Jesus our King from the Gospel of Mark. 1. Before we start a new sermon series in January, I want to explore a few things before the Sunday of Christmas eve when we will focus on the birth of Jesus. 2. Today, I thought it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of Religion Series

Contributed by Randy Harris on Aug 27, 2002

God never intended for there to be religion, which means it was man’s creation after the fall in the garden. So what now?

Moving From Religion to Relationship The Journey Back To Eden: The Birth of Religion (Gen 1-3) It’s a phrase we picked up somewhere between here and Amarillo, Texas. Kellie and I saw it on a billboard, I believe it was somewhere in Tulsa, OK. We fell in love with it immediately. “From religion to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 20, 2003

Take an inventory of the blessings God bestows upon us each and every day. Be thankful and appreciative of God’s great love for us.

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; Dear friends, God has given us the roadmap to receive many blessings. When I think of the word blessing, the first thing that comes to my mind is the many times I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: *other

How To Grow Up Successfully

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

Maturity is important in our Christian lives.

Ephes. 4:14-16 How to Grow Up Successfully That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like The Child God Would Be Proud Of

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 17, 2009

We have been given a new identity and status as children of God. So live your life like the child of the King in ways that would make him proud of you.

LIVE LIKE THE CHILD GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF Colossians 3:1-17 INTRO Recently, I had a very interesting conversation with a Christian who had been very seriously ill -- so much so that it appears she nearly died. But her experience left her with no fear of death. On the contrary she described the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Where There's Rivers

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Jesus declared that out of our belly will flow ’Rivers.’ This message explores the impact of such rivers in our lives and walk with God

“Where There’s Rivers” John 7:37-39 INTRO: 1.It was the feast of tabernacles, a feast that represented God’s provisions for his people in the wilderness wanderings and during this feast there was a special ritual that I believe Jesus used to reveal how he was the fulfillment of what they were ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Gifts To The Church

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 27, 2006

Christ’s Gifts to the Church 1) Come in different packages 2) Help us grow stronger; 3) Keep us working together

Do any of you know what will happen in six months? Today is the 25th of June, which means that in six months it will be the 25th of December: Christmas! If you’ve already noted that Christmas is only six months away, you’re probably the kind of person that can’t stand having to wait to open ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral For Mary Brandt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 15, 2006

funeral sermon

Mary Brandt May 13, 2006 I am constantly amazed at the ways in which people allow me into their lives. I often ask myself just who I am. I’m a guy who went to school – a long time. I jumped through a whole bunch of denominational hoops on the way to ordination. Then one day, the Bishop ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord's Enduring Mercy

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 4, 2012

Wayne Furber once told me, “Grace is getting what you do not deserve; while mercy is not getting what you do deserve.” Mercy is poured out on us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. But mercy is not just what we receive; it is also what

The Lord’s Enduring Mercy Text: Psalm 136:1-6 Psalm 136 is unique to all the Psalms, because of its usage of “For His mercy endure forever” No where in scripture do you find the same stanza repeated over and over again like Psalm 136. Many Theologies feel that this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Testimony Of God's Purpose

Contributed by Kimberly Lindlan on Sep 7, 2012

This is a testimony of my life.

Today, I am so excited and encouraged in my spirit because our God is so great. He is faithful! He is merciful. He is a loving God. He is a healer He is a way-maker. I wanted to share with you what God has done in my life, and what he continues to do. I am the founder of Hand-To- Hand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Builder's Handbook- Introduction Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Nov 26, 2011

Matthew 7:24 says 'Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock'. In this series we will go through those teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and see how to be that wise bu

At the beginning of 2011 God told us that He was going to do a new thing here and a lot of things changed since! The 1st few months of 2011 we were away from you, but when we got out of hospital the Lord again spoke to us saying that there is a harvest here in Anjung and it's going to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Word To Sowers Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

After giving the interpretation of the parable of the sower Jesus speaks a few words to the future sowers. They are instructions to the disciples and us about the dissemination of the Gospel.

A Word to Sowers The Book of Mark Mark 4:21-25 I. Introduction. A. Those of us who are believers have a responsibility given to us by the Lord. B. We have a purpose and that purpose is stated very clearly in Matt.28:19-20 and in Acts 1:8. 1. This is the great commission given by Jesus just before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And The Cross Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 30, 2011

The cross is the divine vindication of the righteousness of God and demonstrates his willingness to go to the uttermost limit to secure our forgiveness.

Grace And The Cross Romans 3:25-31 I. God’s Fairness in Punishment (vv. 25-26) A. Is it right for God to punish sinners? Questions to consider. 1. According to the Bible, the punishment of hell is eternal. Is it just to require someone to burn forever for sins committed within only a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Series

Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Oct 26, 2013

changing the focus from outward appearance to inward, allowing God to transform us.

1. Taking off the mask John 4:13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal