Sermons on Pastoral Integrity:

Holding Fast To Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 14, 2010

The church in Thyatira demonstrates the need to follow the ways of Jesus in order to prevent being deceived.

In our culture, I think there is sometimes a tendency for us to look around at all the mega churches, even some right around us, and to begin to think that a smaller church like TFC really isn’t all that significant to the kingdom of God. But Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Got Guilt?

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 1, 2010

we know we are saved by faith, but we often live with guilt because we can’t measure up to God’s standards - we need God’s grace as much after we are saved as before

Got Guilt? TCF Sermon June 20, 2010 The Apostles Paul and John, in most of their New Testament epistles, began with a greeting that included something like this one in 1 Corinthians 1:3 (NIV) Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, it’s the exact same ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Sentence Of Titus Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010

The first sentence of Titus highlights some power-packed truths about God, the Gospel, and our hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

The First Sentence of Titus © Sterling C. Franklin, 2009 Free for use, but all rights reserved Text: Titus 1:1-4 --- Outline: Introduction: Context & Biography I. Verse 1: Aspects of Paul's Ministry A) Paul's status in his ministry 1) Apostle 2) Bond-servant B) Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 25, 2010

To find and know and live God

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 7, 2010 Date Preached: July 11, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Seeking God’s Guidance Text: Col 1:9-12 (ESV) 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The World’s Greatest Gospel Quartet Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

A discussion of the four concepts: Faith, Hope, Love and The Word.

INTRODUCTION We have completed CONNECTED month, but I encourage you to keep on wearing your CONNECTED bracelets. I originally asked you to wear them for at least 40 days which expires February 20, but you don’t have to “disconnect” then. If you’ve had an interesting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh! What To Do When Life Crashes Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

The first step on the road to blessing and refreshment is to admit you are morally bankrupt. When you check the bank balance of your moral power to do right and to be right, you must admit to yourself there are insufficient funds and you are morally overd

INTRODUCTION This morning, I’m beginning a new teaching series entitled, “Refresh! What to do when life crashes.” I got the idea for this title several months ago when I was on my computer and a web page I was viewing locked up. I moved the cursor up to the “refresh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

Are you looking for life in all the wrong places? Everybody is living for something or somebody. Paul said, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” As we get closer to death in this human flesh it seems we tend to talk about death in terms of loss

INTRODUCTION Over the past five weeks, we’ve been visiting the cross to listen again to the Final Words from the Cross. Today we’re going to consider words that continue to shake our world: The first words from the tomb. These words were spoken by angels to the women who had arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Praying God's Will To Be Done

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 13, 2009

The necessity of prayer is examined in the light of two decisions God made about man at creation. (1) He made man in His own image with freewill capacity for moral choice (2) He gave man dominion over the earth.

Praying God’s Will to Be Done Daniel 9:1-3 9-13-09 Intro In Dan 9:13 we have an amazing comment about the nation of Israel, “As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us; yet we have not made our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Is Your Faith For Real? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

The difference between a superficial believeism and a transforming faith in Jesus Christ is examined.

Is Your Faith For Real? James 2:14-26 6-8-08 Intro Text: James 2:14-26 James opens this discussion with two rhetorical questions in verse 14, “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?” or more accurately the NIV asks, “Can SUCH ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Charismatic

What You Do Matters

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2009

This sermon focuses on how and why we do what we do for Christ and that it matters even when others do not think it does.

What You Do Matters! Scripture: Revelations 20:11-15; Jeremiah 17:10; 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 Introduction: I went to graduate school at night while I was in the Air Force. I was a non-commissioned officer and I was not planning to go to officer training school or retire from the military. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crux Of The Matter

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 28, 2009

The cross of Christ is the crux of our faith, the focal point of all we believe, and we cannot diminish its importance in our lives.

The Crux of the Matter TCF Sermon September 27, 2009 (open with examples of language funnies from Engrish.com) I�ve always been fascinated by words and language. Since I was a little boy, I was always a good speller � in fact I was almost 8th grade spelling champ. Guess what word I missed? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got To Be True

Contributed by Jasper Rains on Oct 18, 2009

A message of the need for authentic Christianity from 1 John

Got To Be True FIRST JOHN FACTS As always, it is an honor to be here with you this morning. Today we are going to open up God’s Word to the book of 1st John. This is one of my very favorite books in the Bible. It is both encouraging and challenging to me. It was written by the apostle John. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Dad

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 19, 2011

Lessons from my father that also translate into spiritual/biblical lessons from our Heavenly father...

Lessons from Dad TCF Sermon June 19, 2011 Father’s Day is not just the masculine counterpart of Mother’s Day. As one example of this reality, here’s one young boy’s definition of Father’s Day: It’s just like Mother’s Day only you don’t spend so much. Dads don’t always seem to get the same level ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Such A Time As This Part 1

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

We learn that our lives belong to God. He created us, called us, gifted us, and now wants to use us.

A True Fairy Tale? Everybody seems to like a fairy tale (especially little girls). My granddaughters love for me to make up fairy tales, and they always want to be in them. They act out the parts as I tell the story and they always want there to be princesses, fairies, and of course a wicked ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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