Sermons on Peter And Cornelius:

From The Cradle To The Throne

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 25, 2011

If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time.

FROM THE CRADLE TO THE THRONE* Matthew 1:18-23 Big Idea: If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time. Matthew 1:18-23 18 This is how the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

A Royal Wedding

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

This is a narrative sermon that tells the story of Ruth and Boaz.

A ROYAL WEDDING Mother’s Day is typically a time to emphasize and celebrate not just motherhood, but home and family. And the surrounding weeks are also popular seasons for weddings. With the storms of last week, the Royal Wedding of William and Kate did not get as much local attention ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Vision? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2012

So many churches have so many 'irons' in the fire that they simply forget or begin to ignore the 'reason' they are even here... to make disciples! Our vision for 2012 must be focused on the ONE thing God has commissioned us as believers to do... make disc

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 3, 2012 Date Preached: January 1, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: New Year’s Day Sermon Sermon Title: What’s Our Vision? Sermon Text: Proverbs 29:18 [ESV] “…18 Where there is no prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge To Rule Yourself

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

By allowing the flesh to yield to the Spirit, much progress can be made in the Kingdom of God.

Proverbs 25:28 KJV He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. I. INTRODUCTION—DISCIPLINE -The man who rules his spirit is a man who is disciplined. In fact, he is a man who has reached the highest aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A strong warning to not look back.

Luke 17:32 KJV Remember Lot's wife. I. INTRODUCTION—HONORING HEROES -If you only look at the calendar in a year’s time, you will discover that there are certain days set aside to honor people. There are a few days every year that schools, banks, government offices, and many places ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Psalm For Giving Thanks!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2012

A Psalm For Giving Thanks. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A call to worship (vs 1-3) • Shout (vs 1) • Sing (vs 2) • Remember (vs 3) A call to thanksgiving (vs 4-5) • Be full of awe (vs 4a) • Be full of Gratitude (vs 4b) • Be full of praise (vs 5) SERMON BODY: • This is the only Psalm in the 150 Psalms that is in its entirety a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

Dressed For Battle

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 21, 2012

The belt, breastplate & shoes of the armour of God. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Belt of truth (vs 14a) • (2). The Breastplate of Righteousness (vs 14b) • (3). The shoes of peace (vs 15) SERMON BODY: Ill: English prisoner of war joke. • An English prisoner of war was held by the Germans. • The Englishman ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Brethren

Strennght For Exploits

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 31, 2012

When we draw clser to God, He will renew our Strenghts and we will be able to do unusual exploits for His kingdom.

STRENGHT FOR EXPLOITS Study Text: Daniel 11:30-35 Dan 11:30-35: For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving God In The Pre-Marital Years

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 31, 2012

God has made provisions for the youth to serve Him faithfully in their premarital years, provided they will be ready to make use of His provisions.

SERVING GOD IN THE PRE-MARITAL YEARS Study text: Eccles 12: 1 Eccl 12:1: Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; - Is it really possible to serve God faithfully as a youth, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Jerry D. Locke on Feb 2, 2012

What it means to live in connection with Christ.

John 15:1-16 Let me introduce you to Billy Bob Brewer. Its been a long time coming, B.B…. Finally realizes he is a sinner….and it bothers him. He starts trying to find spiritual peace—so be shows up a church. First, it’s a preaching service, then a Bible class, even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Remain A Spiritual Baby. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

Rules for retarding you spiritual progress.

Intro: 1. A classic work many of us have read is called "Pilgrims Progress," but if truth be know, it could have a companion work rightly entitled, "Pilgrims Regress!" 2. Abraham was a great man of faith, who at times makes great progress; but there is also the flip side of the story, he also makes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Snap Shot Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 11, 2012

What a beautiful picture of the love between God the Father and God the Son.

Intro: 1. In World magazine, interviewer Larry King said: "Faith is a wonderful thing. I envy people who have it. I just can't make the leap.I remember as a kid, my father died when I was young, and that was unexplainable to me. The God of the Old Testament, I didn't like things he did. "Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012

Paul tells us what we should do in our life in Christ. 1- We put away the former life 2- We put on the new life 3- We put down the devil

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a New England Patriots’ fan with a really crummy seat. Looking with his binoculars, he spotted an empty seat on the 50-yard line. Thinking to himself "what a waste," so he made his way down to the empty seat. When he arrived at the seat, he asked the man sitting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIRD IN AN ADVENT SERIES THAT DEALS WITH THE NAMES OF GOD IN ISAIAH.

MIGHTY GOD ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE OF YOU LISTENING BY RADIO, OVER THE ADVENT SEASON WE’VE BEEN EXAMINING THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH GAVE TO THE MESSIAH HERE IN CHAPTER 9. I’M HOPING YOU CAN SEE THE COMPLEXITY OF ISAIAH’S CHOICE OF TITLES HERE. IT WASN’T ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God And Suffering: The Role Of Prayer In Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 31, 2010

How can prayer help us when we're feeling pain, when we're overwhelmed?

God and Suffering: The Role of Prayer in Suffering Today we’re continuing our series on God and Suffering. For the first two weeks of this series we looked in some depth at why there is suffering in the world, and then we looked at God’s role in the suffering human race, how it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational