Sermons on Pictures:

The Love Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

We are often frustrated at feelings of distance between us and God, but often do not have lives characterized by loving others.

The Love Connection Brad Bailey – October 19, 2008 Series: Becoming Friends with God I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

We tend to be most at peace with God… When selflessly serving… especially the poor… but even one’s friends and family. When sharing the love of Jesus with someone whose heart is open. When truly forgiving and extending grace to one who is indebted to u

I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India border… and a majority from the villages that spread many miles up into the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Yes Series

Contributed by Jacob Mathew on Aug 4, 2011

God has a plan for your life - Its 'The Yes' Plan

THE YES! Stand & Declare these words – ‘The Anthem of The Original’ o I am created as The Original – there is nobody like me – I am unique – I am The Masterpiece – The one of a Kind – o Because I am The Original – I am designed to fulfil a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015

Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

“”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell and Heaven. Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles describe Hell - or Gehenna - as a place of death and destruction.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:9-11, Malachi 4:1-6, Matthew 13:30, John 3:16, 2 Peter 2:5-6, 2 Peter 3:7-13, Matthew 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Failure To Communicate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2017

Much of the conflict in our lives comes from "a failure to communicate". But it isn't that we fail to make ourselves clear. The problem is often that our communication is corrupt. Do you know what that means and do you know how to fix that?

OPEN: A woman went into the office of a divorce lawyer and told him she wanted to file for divorce. “Do you have any grounds!” the judge asked. “Just two acres,” she said. “Ma’am you don’t understand. I mean do you have a grudge!” “No we don’t have a grudge, we park the car in front of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Series Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 26, 2021

John’s witness about Jesus Christ is one of the greatest witnesses ever given by man. John was unmistakable in His proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lu. 4:18–19). 1. Christ is the Lamb of God (v.29). 2. Christ is the Preeminent One (vv.30–31).

Jesus the Lamb of God, the Son of God: The Third Witness of John the Baptist, 1:29–34 (1:29–34) Introduction: John’s witness about Jesus Christ is one of the greatest witnesses ever given by man. John was unmistakable in His proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lu. 4:18–19). 1. Christ is the Lamb ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Husband: What He's Supposed To Be Like And Why

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Just last year an old friend of mine got married.

Just last year an old friend of mine got married. She married a fella who is an automobile mechanic. A couple of friends and I agreed that this was a big score for her. What better than to land a guy who can fix cars. I suppose in a way my opinion has been colored by the Red Green show. At times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Content? Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

When the Apostle Paul says, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,” it seems to me that he deserves a hearing.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: Philippians 4:10-15; Isaiah 26:3 ILL. This is reportedly a true story about George Phillips of MS, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he had left the lights on out in his workshop. George ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:8, Philippians 4:10-23, Luke 12:18-20, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent Temptation

  1st Sunday of Lent Matthew 4:1-11 "Temptation" What is a sinner? Let me repeat that question, what is a sinner? Pascal says: "There are only two kinds of people, the righteous who believe themselves a sinner and the sinner who believes themselves righteous". Mary Wilson Little put it this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Your Experiences Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 21, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to help understand how God gives positive and painful experiences in our life to shape our ministry.

We are in the last week of our series “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” Our key passage has been Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” We have been exploring over the last four weeks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

Peace: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Peace means to be in the midst of chaos and still be calm in your heart. If we aren’t at peace, is this from our choices or has our peace been stolen?

Peace: Fruit of the Spirit and Advent #2 Gal 5:13-26; December 4, 2004 Intro: There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Resurrection?

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

The resurrection of Jesus teaches us many important things.

“Why the Resurrection?” David Owens Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 3/20/03 Introduction: A. The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. 1. The shackled captain tricks them by taking them to an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth - 1:6-22 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012

Naomi and Ruth return, God begins to heal and work in their lives...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 11, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:6-22 (read passage) Introduction: 6Then Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had blessed his people in Judah by giving them good ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22, Ruth 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Pe - Psalm 119:129-136 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2012

The psalmist gives great insight into God's Word/Law

PE March 14, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:129-136 (ESV) – 17 of 22 PE – 17th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… The goodness of God is found in all of creation. The apostle Paul reflects this in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Baptist