Sermons on Personal Praise:

Pressing On

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

As another year comes to a close we need to press to become more like Jesus

Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 January 1, 2012 Morning Message A prudent question is one half of wisdom – Francis Bacon Are you closer to Christ today than you were on January 1, 2011? It seems like such a simple question but the answer is anything but simple. The question calls into ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Changed Man Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The gospel is about transformation from the inside out through the power of the risen Jesus.

A Changed Man Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Gary Habermas was a young doctoral student at Michigan State in the 1970s struggling with his faith. Like so many young people who grow up in a Christian family and eventually leave home and their faith as well, he was definitely rethinking what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

My Month Of Holiness

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Sep 3, 2014

These days’ people do not talk of holiness any more. We have suddenly become strangers to holiness. It should not be so. Not to talk about holiness and walk in holiness will be the worst devaluation and tragedy that can come to Christianity.

My Month of Holiness Pastor Amos Dada PhD;P.Eng amos.dada@gmail.com I want to welcome you to this month my month of Holiness. It is my prayer that God will keep us holy. These days’ people do not talk of holiness anymore. We have suddenly become strangers to holiness. It should not be so. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Listening

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 11, 2016

This sermon explores the art of listening and the things that hinder our ability to hear God

Are you listening? How well do you listen? For me, listening can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a little scatterbrained. I have the attention span of a squirrel or a gold fish, so paying attention isn’t one of my strong points. God’s word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

Here We Are, Lord Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 15, 2017

what does it take to be disciples of Christ; Jesus call to discipleship; who were the twelve Apostles

Today’s scripture continues the great commissioning of the disciples which started with last week’s gospel reading. Jesus had been traveling through the cities and villages, teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom. He quickly realized that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39, Matthew 10:19-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Who Are You Following?

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 14, 2013

Each and every one of us will follow someone. The person you follow will either lead you to fulfil your potential, or they will lead you to the wrong place.

Who are you following? 1 Corinthians 10:11 - Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Each and every one of us will follow someone. The person you follow will either lead you to fulfil your potential, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2013

Some wrong answers, and the right answer, to the most important question of our life. Truths revealed by God versus a misplaced zeal.

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Matthew 16:13-23. The most important question in the whole of our life concerns the Person of Christ. Who is He? What is He to us? Our answer to this question will determine what we believe, how we live, and where we will go when we die. 1. Jesus asked, “WHO DO MEN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trinity 3 - The Story Continues Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012

Message on the Triune Nature of God

THE TRINITY III The Story Continues 10/14/12 In his book “The Forgotten Trinity” James White quotes the following from the Personal Narrative of the great 18th century preacher Jonathan Edwards. “Sometimes, only mentioning a single word caused my heart to burn within me; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Trinity 5 - Is It That Important? Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012

Message on the Triune nature of God

THE TRINITY V Is it THAT Important? 10/28/12 What some of you may not realize about me is that at I am an introverted person. That is not to say I do not like to be around crowds or visiting with people, it does mean that it is something I have to work at. I will say that being an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Old Testament Names: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

The Three Names for God in the Old Testament

A. THE THREE NAMES FOR GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. God is Elohim, the most common designation. Comes from El, “strong one” and Ohim “to swear or bind with an oath.” Used 2,500 times. • First mentioned in Scripture, Gen. 1:1. “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Restore Me Lord

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Apr 12, 2014

Life is filled with challenges. sometimes along the way, we lose our way and in the process, for one reason or another, we lose our joy or strength, among other things. God promises to restore if we let Him.

RESTORE ME LORD (Psa.51:12; Neh.8:10; Psa.23:3) (Rev.Michael Jakes) revmjay@yahoo.com 1. WHAT is restoration? •to cause to return •to bring back to a former condition •to make whole •to repair or renovate Other words linked to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Holiness! Know What You Are In Christ! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 4, 2014

We must make the willful decision/choice as believers to know what we are as a Christian... We are set aside by God for God to live our lives as a testament TO Him... Walk Worthy!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Called to Holiness! Know What You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 [ESV] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being Ready To Share Your Testimony Series

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Jul 30, 2015

Jesus has given each and everyone of us a testimony of His grace over our lives, use it for His glory

BEING READY TO SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY ACTS 21:37 – 22:21 BACKGROUND Pauls missionary journey is now coming to an end After a lengthy trip by ship to different places, his mission is to encourage the disciples across the land He meets with many of the Apostles and disciples All of them caution ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Age Of Accountability - Reality Or Legend?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 18, 2015

Whenever we preach a sermon at the funeral of an infant or young child the presupposition is that that person's soul is now in heaven. Is that to help the family through their grief or is it the Biblical truth? Let's see if we can find out.

All Baby’s Go to Heaven - Right??? I remember when Isabelle had just gone into the hospital and Jason and Ashton were sitting in the service and we were talking about Neil and Christine and how their unborn baby had died in the womb. The next day I would be speaking at the funeral for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-19

Denomination: Nazarene

A Christian Is... A Saint Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Several questions about a Christian Is... a Saint (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 9, pgs. 133- 143)

HoHum: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep many years ago in England. In accordance with the punishment of those days, they were branded in the forehead with the letters “ST” for sheep thief. One brother, unable to bear the stigma, fled to a foreign country where he died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ