Sermons on Personal Failure:

The Church At Smyrna: A Crushed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

A look at the Church of Smyrna

The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebekah: The Mother Of Esau And Jacob

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2017

Rebekah the Mother of Esau and Jacob, is a lesson in struggling through:1) A disappointed home (Genesis 25:19-21), 2) A distressed home (Genesis 25:22–23) and 3) A divided home (Genesis 25:24–28).

At the 2017 UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), language was introduced into the Agreed Conclusions document that labels “unpaid care work” (including the work of mothers) as a “burden” that should be eliminated through “recognizing, reducing, and redistributing,” including through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Other

What Is God Waiting On?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017

One of the hardest things to do is wait on God. But what if God is waiting on you? This message pivots off of Isaiah 30:18 and explores that possibilities and its implications for us.

Isaiah 30 12/7/14 During the last few months I have been waiting on the Lord for some things. And to be honest with you, I have felt frustrated that answers were not coming more quickly. I know God is omnipotent—so if the answer is not coming, it’s not because He’s unable to do it. The problem is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-33, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 15:20, Isaiah 58:3, Jeremiah 29:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus' D-Day Invasion Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 7, 2016

Luke shows us two very different ways in handling evil/s in our world/lives +The people of Gerasenes who believed in the philosophy of Tolerance and Maintenance +Jesus who believed in the ministry of Transformation and making Disciples

Scripture: Luke 8:26 -39; Psalms 42 and Isaiah 65:1-9 Theme: Jesus' D-Day Invasion In this passage we see two very different approaches in dealing with sin/evil in our world and in our lives: 1. We see the community's (Gerasenes) philosophy of TOLERANCE and MAINTENANCE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Nazarene

His Gracious Invitation

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 26, 2016

To establish that the Lord's gracious invitation is extended to all who desires His liberty, learning and labor of love in the kingdom of God. This lesson destroys the false notion; all one must do to be saved is (verbally) call upon the name of the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. An Invitation to Liberty 2. An Invitation to Learning 3. An Invitation to Labor Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing "His Gracious Invitation." This is an invitation to liberty from religious rituals and the burden of sin; to learn of Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Kind To Animals Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 1, 2016

A study of the book of Job 35: 1 – 16

Job 35: 1 – 16 Be Kind To Animals 1 Moreover Elihu answered and said: 2 “Do you think this is right? Do you say, ‘my righteousness is more than God’s’? 3 For you say, ‘what advantage will it be to You? What profit shall I have, more than if I had sinned?’ ...read more

Scripture: Job 35:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Strength To Stand-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2017

8 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-VIII—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: A charter boat was returning to the dock with a huge marlin that was much bigger & heavier than the fisherman who caught it. Another fisherman had just netted a bucket of mullet & was on his way to the cleaning shed, when he walked by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace Ye Are Saved 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 28, 2016

To establish the truth, “by grace ye are saved” is not through faith only - but through “the obedience to the faith”- that is – “the gospel of the grace of God.”

Thanks you for returning tonight. Before I begin, let me address a questions given to me regarding the message of this morning. Question: Who would be willing to subvert the plain teaching of the word? Answer: I cannot answer who would, but I can conjecture why. Some members on these translation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scandalous Skeletons In Jesus' Genealogy - Tamar Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 1, 2017

The gentile ancestors of Jesus. The list of women in an all male genealogy of Jesus.

Buried in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew chapter one is a gospel treasure. That treasure is five women. The Gospels include two genealogies of Jesus - Luke 3:23–38 and Matthew 1:1–17. Luke’s version traces our Lord back to Adam, placing him over the family of mankind. Matthew’s list establishes ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Must Be True; I Heard It On Tv Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 3, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 19: 21 – 41

Acts 19: 21 – 41 It must be true; I heard it on TV 21 When these things were accomplished, Paul purposed in the Spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 10, 2015

IT AIN’T OVER TILL IT’S OVER

IT AIN’T OVER TILL IT’S OVER I am very excited and encouraged in my spirit today because God is so good! Not only is He good; He’s faithful! He’s merciful. He’s just. He is a loving God. He’s kind. He’s a provider. He’s a way-maker. He’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Foursquare

Clear Vision In A Cloudy World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

Today is a dark and cloudy world… but for those of us who have Christ in our life… the clouds of this world do not bring darkness or dim vision on our part… but because of who we serve our vision in this world should be clear!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2009 Date Preached: April 26, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Clear Vision in a Cloudy World Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2 Introduction: In our world today life is filled with severe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

That Monday Morning Feeling.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Parable of the ten minas. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. • Most people find Mondays depressing. • We talk about those “Monday morning blues”. In fact, here’s a useless or scary piece of information: • There is a higher chance of having a heart attack on Monday; • Than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Brethren

The Cost Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: *other

The 'a' Team Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 16, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 12 to 16

Luke 6: 12 – 16 The ‘A’ Team 12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: 14 Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel