Sermons on Pauls Commitment:

Relationships That Work Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

God’s model for marriage, principles for parenting, and way in the workplace are explored in this practical message.

INTRODUCTION During the rehearsal for a wedding the bride was nervous and had trouble getting the details right on how to walk down the aisle. Her pastor took her aside to give her some advice. He told her when you enter the church tomorrow, you will be will be walking down the same aisle you’ve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sinner, Seeker, Sold Out, Shallow

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

4 Types of People attend church.

1st Great Awakening – 1730s-1740s – Wikipedia - People became passionately and emotionally involved in their religion, rather than passively listening to intellectual discourse in a detached manner. People began to study the Bible at home.. Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield 2nd Great Awakening – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does True Fellowship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2013

True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has Some Questions.

Contributed by Buck Hughes on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus asks His disciples two questions. How would you answer them?

Jesus has some questions. Matthew 16:13-19 I. Intro We are always asking God questions. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. What is your will for my life – my family – my job? What do you want me to do? Will you help me? These questions ask what does God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Worth Losing Everything For Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Losing the crowd versus radical commitment

“SOMEONE WORTH LOSING EVERTHING FOR” (Radical #1) John 6: 53-66 (p755) Sept. 4, 2011 If Jesus tarries, over the next 9 weeks we’re going to examine what it means to Radically follow Jesus Christ…Our missions committee chairman, Doug Lucas asked if I might mention the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Session #4 “when And Where We Fulfill Our Purpose” Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

WE BECOME WHAT WE ARE COMMITTED TO! How? Matthew 16:24-28 1. We must Deny ourselves and put Christ first! Hebrews 11:24-26 “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Resolutions Of The Righteous

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

Discusses some Biblical "trade off's" that will help us face the future with confidence.

The Resolutions of the Righteous Psalm 37:1-8,23-28 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of year when many of us consider “Resolutions” or commitments for the New Year. We can mock this noble practice because of past failures, but few will “hit” the target without aiming. (Pr ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Priority Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 4, 2011

Following Christ is not always easy, however it must always be the highest priority.

There are those who want to avoid all that is difficult. Some look for the easiest way. Some seek that which will bring less challenge or less hardship. The US Marine Corps takes pride in having a far different attitude. On the US Marine Corps website are these words under eligibility, “Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message To Laodicea: The Church Tha Is Affluent But Lukewarm Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed.

This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed. What made them so bad? They were lukewarm. What does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Straddling Fences

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely.

Straddling Fences January 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely. Focus Passage: I Kings 18:17-40 Introduction: Ahab’s father Omri brought back Baal Worship. Ahab and his wife Jezebel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Cousin John Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

Imagine having the privilege of introducing a famous cousin to an audience. That was John’s task – he was to introduce the most famous person in all of history – his cousin Jesus.

Jesus’ Cousin John The Book of Mark 1:1-8 I. Isn’t it great to have cousins? A. I can remember when we were young we would go visit our relatives once in a while. 1. It was always fun to hang around with my cousins who were the same age but had different circumstances from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To Jesus

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

A lot of Christians give preference to someone or something in their lives over what should be the most important thing in their life, Jesus. So in effect, they don’t make Jesus their life but rather have just added Jesus to their lives. But when you deci

Devoted to Jesus Matthew 4:18-20, 9:9 Isobel Kuhn was an author and missionary to China, and was married to John, a man just as strong willed and stubborn as she was. The two had many conflicts throughout the years of their marriage. One had to do with their cook who prepared their meals. John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

It's All Or Nothing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 3, 2011

If you were going on vacation would you be satisfied with getting halfway there? If you left a job half finished do you think your boss would be satisfied? If you gave it 50% would you be considered a real team player? Going halfway, giving it 50% doesn’t

It’s All or Nothing INTRODUCTION: If you were going on vacation would you be satisfied with getting halfway there? If you left a job half finished do you think your boss would be satisfied? If you gave it 50% would you be considered a real team player? Going halfway, giving it 50% ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Good Is It For A Man To Gain The Whole World? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2012

Jesus calls disciples to assess what is truly valuable, boldly seizing that aspect of life.

“What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” [1] He who dies with the most toys wins. At least, that is the sentiment expressed in contemporary bumper sticker theology. It probably sums up the contemporary worldview that esteems winning at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:25

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Super Bowl Life

Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Jan 31, 2009

The difference a "Super Bowl" spirit will make

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational