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What Are You Building? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 24, 2014

Upon the foundation of Christ that we all receive when we are saved, God expects us to build up our faith and mature spiritually! However, HOW we do this is important... we must use the right building materials and do things the right way!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 20, 2014 Date Preached: March 23, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series From 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: What Are You Building? (on the foundation of Christ) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:10-17 [ESV] Introduction: We have learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying The Competitors For Belief-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 25, 2014

3 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-III—John 1:19-28 Attention: Signs—What are they really trying to say? On a California freeway:—‘Fine for Littering’ In a New York jewelry store:—‘Genuine Faux Pearls’ In a Boston fast-food parking ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 17, 2020

Last time we were unpacking 1 John 3:3 where the Apostle John wrote, “And every one that hath this hope set on him (Jesus) purifies himself, even as he is pure.” Let’s continue our brief journey in 1 John chapter 3.

Last time we were unpacking 1 John 3:3 where the Apostle John wrote, “And every one that hath this hope set on him (Jesus) purifies himself, even as he is pure.” We looked at the believer’s hope in the return of Christ and the effect this hope should have on the Christian’s life. We ended the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 9, 2019

Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Years ago Los Angeles motorcycle police officer Bob Vernon saw a red pickup truck speed through a stop sign. This guy must be late to work, he thought to himself. He turned on his lights and radioed that he was in pursuit. The pickup pulled over, and the officer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Doors: Open Or Closed

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 24, 2017

The majority of the body of Christ believes that God opens doors (a "yes" answer to prayer) and closes doors (a "no" answer to prayer) in their lives. Does scripture support such a belief?

The message today is one that I believe is going to challenge traditional thinking in the Body of Christ. How many of you have heard the following statements and, perhaps, even said them? ? When God opens a door no one can close it. ? When God closes a door no one can open it. ? When one door ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:29-32, John 2:1-6, John 11:41-42, Hebrews 4:14-16, Jeremiah 2:11-13, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 2:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Triggers For A Spiritual Awakening

Contributed by James May on Aug 27, 2017

The church must step out by faith and work during this time of freedom to work. We cannot stand idly by and allow the Outpouring of the Holy Ghost and Spiritual Awakening to pass us by! Let the Holy Ghost move in our midst or be left behind.

Four Triggers for a Spiritual Awakening Four Messages that we Must Heed to be a Part of any Great Awakening! Sunday, August 278, 2017 By Rev. James May There are too many scriptures today for me to put them in the bulletin so you’ll need to get your Bible out and turn to the Book of Haggai in the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Affirmed

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2017

Message explores God's love for His people and the stability that comes into our lives through a revelation of His love.

Jeremiah 31:3-4 1-25-15 I want to take as our subject today, the Love of God. A revelation of God’s love is foundational to everything. It is even foundation to who God is, for “God is Love.”i God exists in an active state of love. The relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3-4, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 John 4:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ephesians 1:3-4, John 15:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying In Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

Message explores the value of speaking in tongues and it validity for today. The voluntary nature of glossolalia of then discussed.

1 Cor. 14:18 2-28-16 Intro Based upon the proclamation God made in Isaiah 56:7 we have spent a lot of time talking about prayer. In that verse God said, “…For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”i Of course, Jesus quoted that verse when he drove the money changers from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Luke 11:13, Acts 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Continuing In Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Message explores the importance of continuing in the faith. "The just shall live by faith" is stated four times in Scripture. What is its meaning, and what are the implications for us?

Heb. 10:38 5-7-16 #5 in Series: Grace Works! Intro “The just shall live by faith.” That statement is found four times in Scripture. It is the revelation that fueled the Protestant Reformation. It is the basis of Martin Luther’s understanding of justification by faith. The impact of that verse on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-38, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, Luke 22:31-32, Genesis 3:1-6, Habakkuk 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Subject We Avoid Talking About Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 20, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 11: 1 – 57

John 11: 1 – 57 The Subject We Avoid Talking About 1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 Therefore the sisters sent to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Handle An Unjust Attack (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

This is the 2nd part of message begun previous week. This sermon comforts believers with assurance that God is working things together for their good and instructs them on how to respond to unjust attacks from other people.

pt. 2 Matt. 10:29-31 10/30/16 Last weeki we introduced our text in Mark 10:29-31. “So Jesus answered and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's, 30 who shall not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:29-31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Matthew 5:10-48, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Discipleship - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 12, 2020

The text we’ve been dealing with over the last three lessons teaches what God has required of the older men and women of the church...

The text we’ve been dealing with over the last three lessons teaches what God has required of the older men and women of the church. Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: Titus 2:2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

While We Suffer (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

A word we don't like is submission. We certainly don't like it when we feel as if we're being wronged somehow. “Submission” is the key ingredient that enables a Christian to live a good life among the ungodly!

I’m confident that in the years that follow, there will be plenty of articles and books written about this chapter in world history and in church history. And they will address the question, “what lessons did we learn from all of this?” And I’m confident that much of that will be helpful. Looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Navigating Turbulent Times With Hope Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

This is message 36 in our exposition of Romans. This message urges us to maintain our hope in Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church April 21, 2002 Pastor David Welch Title slide “Navigating Turbulent Times” Romans 12:12 Review I. Receive God’s gift of righteousness 1-5 II. Apply God’s gift of righteousness 6-8 III. Understand God’s gift of righteousness in relations to Israel 9-11 IV. Live God’s gift of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Hebrews 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rev'd Up Pt 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2018

Revelation chapters 12 and 13 reveal the cosmic spiritual battle which has been raging through time, it’s the war between God the Father and Satan the Dragon, the scene here portrayed is a behind the scenes glimpse of the spiritual powers influencing worl

Series Rev’d Up - Part 13 Thesis: Revelation chapters 12 and 13 reveal the cosmic spiritual battle which has been raging through time, it’s the war between God the Father and Satan the Dragon, the scene here portrayed is a behind the scenes glimpse of the spiritual powers influencing world ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational