Sermons on Peter Standing Up:

Thyatira--The Church Of Toleration And Compromise Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

Thyatira was religiously correct and it led to their downfall.

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION THYATIRA—THE CHURCH OF TOLERATION AND COMPROMISE TEXT: Revelation 2:18-29 Revelation 2:18-29 KJV And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Okay, Let’s See, Next

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 19, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 36: 1 – 43

Genesis 36: 1 – 43 Okay, Let’s See, Next 36 Now this is the genealogy of Esau, who is Edom. 2 Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite; Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite; 3 and Basemath, Ishmael’s daughter, sister of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

David - Dwelling With God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

Dwelling with God is not a matter of me building a home for Him, it is a matter of God building His home in me.

ENGAGE This week I ran across this picture on Pinterest and I’d like to get your opinion on it. [Show picture with this caption: “When you take care of God’s house, God will take care of your house.”] I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but I’d like for all of you to think about that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Levels Of Love, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The driving motivation behind all great art, all great music, all great architecture, or writing is a single force: Passion. Nothing great in life was ever accomplished without passion.

INTRODUCTION This is the second part of a message I started earlier this month entitled three levels of love. With Christmas behind us, we can take a deep breath from all the hustle and bustle of shopping and crowds. I heard a story about a guy who was driving around in a crowded mall parking lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking Foibles That Fracture Families Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 1, 2018

How to avoid creating the environment that produces sibling rivalries, bitter jealousy and self ambition in families.

Fixing Family Feuds Forsaking Foibles that Fracture Families Genesis 37:1-11 This morning we begin a new series on the life of Joseph, which I've entitled, Fixing Family Feuds. The Title is actually inadequate—yes a family feud was fixed, but an incredibly gracious God and an incredibly faithful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Respecting & Rebuking The Saints.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 13, 2016

Respecting & Rebuking the Saints - 1 Timothy chapter 5 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Good advice to older members (vs 1-2) • Good advice to widows (vs 3-16) • Good advice to church leaders (vs 17-25) SERMON BODY: Quote: G.K. Chesterton (the influential English writer of the early 20th century): “I owe my success to having listened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

God's Antidote For My Worry Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 8, 2016

If Jesus is my Shepherd I have everything I need

This morning, we are going to deal with what may very well be the most common sin among Christians. And I think you might be surprised when we find out what that sin is. See if you can identify that sin from these verses. As I read them, keep in mind that the verbs in every single one of these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Scoundrels In Heaven

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015

We tend to think of some people as almost unsaveable, but is that true? And when Paul describes a litany of sinners, he also notes that "such were some of you." Truly, there will be scoundrels in heaven, including you and me

Scoundrels in Heaven TCF Sermon November 16, 2014 In the midst of preparing this sermon this past week, our brother in Christ, Mike Ferrill, went to be with the Lord. I considered what the best way to honor Mike’s memory would be – to preach what I’d already begun to plan, or to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love’s Delight Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 10, 2015

Love’s Delight - 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 6 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Be displeased about the wrong things. • “love does not delight in evil” • Be pleased about the right things. • “but rejoices with the truth.” SERMON BODY: • NIV: “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6

Denomination: Brethren

Pentecostal Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 20, 2015

The Bible shares with us two different fires - the Fire of the Holy Spirit and the Fire of Hell. This sermon shares four different ways they are both similar and yet vastly different. It is a way to use the metaphor of fire in a sermon on Pentecost.

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Pentecostal Fire or Hell Fire? INTRO: Good morning! A few years ago, the story goes that a certain pastor asked his congregation as rather particular question on Pentecost Sunday. He asked all those sitting in the sanctuary, “How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

One Nation Under Judgment Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2013

When a nation is under God's judgment, pray as Daniel did with confidence in God's Word; pray confessing our nation's sins; and pray calling on God's mercy.

In 1887, Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of Edinburgh, had this to say about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years prior: “A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Can I Know If God Exists? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 15, 2012

Looks at the evidence for God that God himself has given us to know of His existence.

GodQuest Series How can I know if God exists? Romans 1:18-32 The external testimony of Creation The universe has a Beginner (Romans 1:20; Genesis 1:1; Psalm 19:1) The universe has a Designer (Romans 1:18-20; Genesis 1) The internal testimony of our Conscience Mankind has a knowledge of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respect For? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2012

Respect for Elders (Church Leaders) & Masters (Employers), (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Respect for Elders (5:17-25): • Financial Support (vs 17-18) • Fair Treatment (vs 19-21) • Faithful & Honest (vs 22-25) Respect for Masters (6:1-2): • Slaves with believing masters • Slaves with unbelieving masters SERMON BODY: Ill: • The ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Tongues & Prophecy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 9, 2015

Tongues & Prophecy Part 1 - – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Tongues & Prophecy – Two Views: • Cessationism • Charismatic (2). Some Introductory Remarks: • We are studying 1st Corinthians, not just tongues and prophesy • The main subject of chapters 12-14 is spiritual gifts • Paul addresses chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Brethren

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