Sermons on Plan B:

He Is The Great Physician Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5:21-43

Mark 5:21-43 He Is The Great Physician “21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mocking Jesus Of Nazareth

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2012

To the world, Christ and His people appear weak. So the world mocks Him. However, in His weakness, He exhibits His strength.

“The men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, ‘Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?’ And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.” Perhaps you imagine that the soldiers who beat Jesus and mocked Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-65

Denomination: Baptist

Act Like Men: Courage

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2012

A study of men exhibiting courage when under pressure.

“As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being #2 Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 22, 2012

A study of the book of 2 Kings 4 – 8: 6

2 Kings 4 – 8: 6 Being #2 Is Hard To Do Let’s hear it for all the #2 men and women in this world. The Assistant is always in the shadow, hardly ever receiving thanks or appreciation for his or her love and service. This is reserved for the #1 person. Yet, what is given lavishly to #2 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Crawl Out From Under Your Rock Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2014

A study of chapter 51 verses 1 through 23

Isaiah 51: 1 – 23 Crawl Out From Under Your Rock 1 “Listen to Me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you were dug. 2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; For I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Homes That Are Joyful Series

Contributed by Dave Stone on Jun 19, 2013

“Why is a personal relationship with Christ the foundation for a joyful home?” It's because Christ is the source of our joy.

You may be single, but today’s message will help to point you in the right direction should you get married and have kids in the future. You may be older or widowed. These principles are ones that you can pass along to your kids and to your grandchildren. The family is under attack from all ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of The Spirit

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 5, 2011

one more piece of spiritual armor that gives you all the authority – all the power – all the protection you will ever need in the battles you are going to encounter in this life.

“The Sword of the Spirit” Eph. 6:17 March 7, 2010 OPEN: Ill – being invited to speak at a church. I had never been to the area before and arrived just a little early so that we might get a feel for the layout of the land and what the area was like. We decided to take a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Talk Too Much

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Never underestimate the power of the words that come out of your mouth!

Open: OK, So the first question I want to ask today is how many parents want to know where you can buy the zipper that's pictured on the screen? The next time you say, "You better zip your lip young man or I'll zip if for you," it would have a whole new meaning, wouldn't it? Wouldn't it be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, James 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Study On Revelation 2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012

A very easy-to-understand teaching on Revelation 2.

In my very first position as a Senior Pastor, I quickly became aware of the major problem found in churches today. About three months into the job, I preached about the Rapture. I made sure it was not the old "hellfire & brimstone" type of message, and I even added some levity to a few parts, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: *other

What Are We Eating?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 6, 2011

We are to be obedient to the Lord and to tell others the Good News. But we can do neither unless we understand the Lord’s Word, and we cannot understand that unless we read it and unless are taught it in our churches. So, what do you think? Are we

Today, I want to talk about what we are eating. Let me rephrase that; what are we being fed? I want to talk this morning about the plight of the American church. The church is not to make ourselves feel good, but to help others find life. We need to understand Who it is that makes that offer, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: *other

Freedom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 13, 2011

Christians are free in Christ; they are no longer to permit themselves to be enslaved by any appetite or attitude.

“The free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. And the free gift is not like the result of that one man’s sin. For the judgment following one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Burning Church"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 3, 2010

The church needs to burn again. An Easter sermon

And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Life Beyond Death And Man’s Future Destiny-Part-3 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 1, 2013

Mortals, born of woman, are of few days and full of trouble.God has appointed man’s bounds that he cannot pass; the boundaries of his life the period of his days, beyond which he cannot go beyond it

Life beyond Death and Man’s future destiny-part-3 We continue with the 3rd part of our study about “Life beyond Death” for this study our text is taken from the Book of Job chapter fourteen. The Book of Job is one of the most celebrated pieces of biblical literature, not only ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Teach Is To Touch A Life Forever- Part-2. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 18, 2013

You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet, for I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you." John 13:13-15

To teach is to touch a life forever- part-2. “You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet, for I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you." (John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational