Sermons on Pentecostal Power:

The Lost Obsession Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 4, 2009

OBSESSING FOR THE KINGDOM IS THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING BEING BORED IN THE PEWS.

Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God The Lost Obsession 3/1/09 Introduction: theater piece John and Cathy Go to Church Subject: Distracted and Bored at Church Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy in church on a typical Sunday John and Cathy are standing in front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seeing Through The Lens Of Fatih Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The second message in a series on vision

SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-12 TITLE: “SEEING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH” OPEN: A. A long time ago, I heard a preacher tell a story about two fools and a flashlight: It seems that two fellows ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God-Honoring Ambition Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

WOrking hard for the Lord.

Title: God-Honoring Ambition Text: Chapter 2:11-20 God-honoring ambition leads to a life of purpose. Nehemiah 2:11-20 11 So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days. 12 And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind to do for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reality

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

So we need to not be paralyzed by bad stuff, but in the midst of such tragedies, failures and sinfulness, there is one thing we need to do: remember who God is. That is what Nehemiah 9 is about. When you have bad things happen, first and foremost, remembe

[Re]ality Nehemiah 9:5b-9, 32-38 We’ve all been there. When life is falling apart, things seem to be going against us and we descend into a pit that’s darker and darker. A parent loses a young child, a healthy man with young children discovers he has cancer and just months to live, someone ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:32-38

Denomination: Methodist

Recentering The Sabbath

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Last week, we discovered Chapter 10 is the most critical chapter in Nehemiah. There is no better way to put it; it is the chapter of commitment. The Israelites have gathered to recommit their lives to God and they do so through four vows. Today, we see th

[Re]centering the Sabbath Nehemiah 10:31-39 Have you ever had to reboot your computer? I came into the Office two weeks ago and Tina’s computer had crashed. She tried to re-start it but it got stuck in that mode. We were reminded how dependent we’ve become on the computer and when it doesn’t work, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:31-39

Denomination: Methodist

Finishing His Work Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 13, 2009

Philippians 1:1-6. Paul rejoices in his relationship with the Philippian church and the certainty that Christ will finish his work in them.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FINISHING HIS WORK PHILIPPIANS 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION - Today we are going to begin a study of the book of Philippians. If you turn in your Bible to Philippians chapter 1 you will be in the right place. We are calling our study Again I Say Rejoice. This, of course, is taken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Establishment

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Mar 15, 2009

The spiritual steps needed when going through a spiritual process.

There aren’t too many people who are fans of processes. A process infers that we have to go through a series of actions before we can see end results. A process infers that sometimes we have to wait a while before we reach a desired destination. • A process requires time in order to yield the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Being Wise In Our Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 16, 2009

10th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Wise worship of God is focused on him, not on us.

In the last couple of weeks, I have run across a couple of news articles that reflect some disturbing trends in worship here in the United States. Earlier this week, many of you may have seen some of the results from a study performed by The Program on Public Values at Trinity College in Hartford, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 16, 2009

A message of faith. Do we hide from fear, or step out in faith? Do we normally run to God, or away from Him? And this message ends with a question: ’Are we serious about living for Jesus, or do we just go through the motions, thinking we are serious?’

Two gas company employees were out reading meters one day when they started talking about how good of physical condition they were in. One of them bragged that he used to be a track star in high school and the other one claimed to be one, too. So they decided that after they checked the meter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9

Denomination: *other

God's Plan And Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

When God is in the picture, all the seasons of life become fulfilling.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GOD’S PURPOSE AND PLAN” ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22 It’s good to be back with you this morning. I hope you enjoyed your guest speakers this past week as much as I enjoyed having a vacation. Several weeks back, we started a series through the book of Ecclesiastes called ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Sadness To Singing

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

It is normal to fell forsaken when we feel forgotten and all of our efforts seem to be useless. But there is One who is touchable and approachable when we’re struggling with feelings of infirmity.

From Sadness To Singing Psalm 13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? [3] Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drawing Near To God With Reverence And Awe Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 15, 2011

At Mt. Sinai, Moses and the Israelites learned that God must be approached with proper respect and appropriate preparation. The same is the case with our relationship with God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the male school teacher who had back surgery over the summer and began the school year wearing a solid plastic cast around the upper part of his body. 1. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. 2. On the first day of school, he found himself ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellow Soldiers Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 19, 2011

Paul wanted the Philippians to see two shining examples... one clergy and the other a layman, to share with them that God uses ALL people as long as they are willing and obedient!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 19, 2011 Date Preached: August 21, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Fellow Soldiers in Christ Sermon Text: Philippians 2:19-30 [ESV] Introduction: Just what does it mean when we SAY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Home Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A journey through the Bible inspired by Randy Frazee and max Lucado.

The Return Home - 19 February 27, 2011 Sometimes life is all about pig slop and whale guts! How’s that for a start? The prodigal son can tell you about the pig slop. He requested his share of his father’s inheritance before his father died; and he took the money and ran off to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mt. Of Olives Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Luke 19:28-45 We sometimes forget Jesus never reached the human age of 35. After living in the flesh for only 33 years, He was crucified. In our passage today, we arrive at the final week in Jesus’ human life. It begins on Sunday with what is often called Palm Sunday. It was the day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-45

Denomination: Baptist