Sermons on Physical Wellness:

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 12, 2021

The good seeds we plant, through our thoughts and actions and habits, will bear fruit through the faithful blessing of God. He’s more than ready to do his part, if we’ll only do ours. That’s “the law of the harvest."

Retired Admiral William McCraven was a Navy SEAL for 36 years, last serving as commander of US Special Operations. He describes the SEAL version of basic training, and some of the life lessons it taught him, in a book he’s written called “Make Your Bed.” Here’s what he says about that simple ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

The Process Of Divine Revelation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 12, 2023

To establish that the “word of God” was given to the apostles through divine revelations and recorded by them through divine inspiration. We’ll explore if the truth of God has been preserved during its translation from Greek into our English language.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Process of Divine Revelation Introductory Remarks. 1. This series of lessons will discuss the theme: “Divine Revelation and Inspiration.” In truth, we can only say these two processes, revelation, and inspiration, are the work of the “Hands of the Father, the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Christian Drifting Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 3, 2008

Well just like the warning signs that we see today on our roads, on our medicine… and on so many other things in our society… God has posted warning signs along the road of life so that the believer can avoid danger…

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 5, 2006 revised on May 29, 2008 Date last preached: June 01, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Our Great Savior! Sermon Title: The Dangers of Christian Drifting! Sermon Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 READ PASSAGES HERE So let’s read our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Advice From Good People Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 8, 2017

Well-intentioned people sometimes give bad advice. That’s what happened to Paul on His way to Jerusalem This passage teaches us to listen to advice, but follow God’s will at all costs; and explains why Paul did not fear death.

Bad Advice from Good People Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 8, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentation is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com TEXT: Acts 21:1-16 – “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched [set sail], we came with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Never Mind Feet Washing, Let's Get On With More Important Acts Of Service!

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Apr 29, 2016

I ask the question, how well do we know our commander in chief, Jesus? Do we allow him to help in the many battles we face throughout our lives. How prepared are we to follow his example of servant-hood.

Servanthood: John 13 v1-16 At the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier, their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-16

Denomination: *other

Sermon – Hope In The Day Of Adversity (Responding To Loss)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 19, 2024

God calls us to reflection in times like these. Consider Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.”

Sermon – Hope in The Day of Adversity Introduction - The coronavirus, civil unrest and violence, looming national and personal debt, strained family relationships, and corruption within political parties have provoked a rising tide of fear and an increasing sense of vulnerability in the peoples of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11, Ecclesiastes 7:14, Matthew 11:28-29, Proverbs 28:13, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

If I Were The Devil

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 16, 2025

As a pastor, it is my job to guard your souls from the evil one and sometimes from yourselves. The evil one, the devil, is crafty and knows each of us very well. So, to guard your souls I need to arm you with some of the tactics of the devil.

As a pastor, it is my job to guard your souls from the evil one and sometimes from yourselves. The evil one, the devil, is crafty and knows each of us very well. So, to guard your souls I need to arm you with some of the tactics of the devil. To do this I will be role-playing, showing you what I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 10:29-31, Proverbs 22:6, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Stay In The Boat

Contributed by Russell Lackey on Aug 10, 2014

It has been said that "you will never walk on water if you do not get out of the boat." And yet, too often we fail to think about the next step. This sermon is meant to encourage those afraid to step out in faith as well as those who are sinking!

Many centuries ago, a man named Peter stood on the edge of a boat in the Sea of Galilee. Like all people who find themselves on an edge - whether physical or metaphorical - a decision had to be made. Peter’s choice was to either to step out onto the water or remain in the boat. Not an easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ-Mis Assumptions

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 30, 2002

Some of the same misassumptions about the Messiah that caused the people of Israel to miss the coming of the Messiah can cause us to miss God’s working in our lives. We’ll look at four Christ-mis assumptions.

I thought about what to do for a Christmas Eve message. I thought about the angels, I thought about the baby in the manger, I thought about the busyness of the season, and carols and hot apple cider and hayrides in the snow – and my mind kept going back, back to Israel, its land and its people at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

One Unusual Message Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. It all began with the unusual message. An angel visited Mary and then an angel visited Joseph. This "unusual message" speaks to us today as well. A message that leads to a journey, and finally, the mom

ONE UNUSUAL MESSAGE Part 1 of the Christmas Perspectives Series READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Total Commitment

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

We say we are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. How committed? Total commitment means that Jesus Christ is Lord in every area of our lives. He must be Lord on Saturday night as well as Sunday morning.

TEXT: Luke 5:1-6 TITLE: TOTAL COMMITMENT We say we are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. How committed? Total commitment means that Jesus Christ is Lord in every area of our lives. He must be Lord on Saturday night as well as Sunday morning. He must be Lord of our bodies as well as our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Fool..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 15, 2004

No one likes being called a "fool." Yet, the Bible says a man who says there is no God, well, get ready to change your name. Let’s examine more what the Bible says about the matter!

Introduction How many times have you heard someone say, "She’d be a fool to take him back." or "You’re a bigger fool than I thought you were." or "Boy was I a fool to believe that." Regardless of it’s use, it leaves a strong taste in all of our mouths and rightly so! It’s not the worst but it’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Watching Our Words Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

What comes out of our mouths can either energize someone or wipe them out. As we utilize words of life, we’ll build one another up instead of tearing each other down.

Watching Our Words A young man arrived early to pick up his girlfriend for their date. She ran to the door with wet hair and no makeup on her face. She was embarrassed and tried to make the best of the situation and so she smiled and said, “Well, what do you think?” He grinned and very wisely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19-20, Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Grave Clothes Behind

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005

Jesus left the grave clothes behind in the tomb on Easter morning. When we Give out lives to Him, He takes through the tomb to the Resurrection, we must leave our "grave clothes" behind as well.

John 20 Easter 2005 Leaving the Grave Clothes Behind (Walter Wangerin’s story “The Ragman” was read as a children’s story. It is found in “Ragman and Other Cries of Faith ISBN 0-06-069253-7) Why does Jesus leave the grave clothes behind? The answer is simple – you don’t need to wear ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: *other

God's Faithfulness, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

God has promised to sovereignly and faithfully use your sickness, your problems, your pain, your heartache, your needs as well as the good things that are happening in your life to conform you to the image of His Son.

These verses speak of God’s Faithfulness – “good” (v.28c, 29) God is faithful to complete the job of making you like Christ, despite what happens in life. Explanation: These verses do not teach us that everything that happens in our lives is good. That’s absurd! Humanely speaking, there’s very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29