Sermons on Potency Of Prayer:

Martha, Martha, You're Not So Bad

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

Often overshadowed by her sister Mary, Martha is often marginalized as an undesirable example of for disciples. However, when examined through the lens of scripture and not popular Christian books, Martha shines through as an example for all godly women.

When I survey the women of the New Testament, I find some remarkable women of faith, Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38) is the first to come to mind. But, there are others, such as Joanna, Susanna and Mary Magalene (Luke 8:1-3). Later on, I read about Priscilla who, along with her husband, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44, John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-12, Mark 14:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

The Devil's Got Your Number

Contributed by James May on Aug 4, 2013

The True Prophet of God in I Kings 13, was led astray by an old prophet of God that had dwelt among the idolatry of Israel for too long. Let us be careful of the Word which we hear and prove it by the Truth of God's Word.

The Devil’s Got Your Number Sunday, August 04, 2013 By Rev. James May The Apostle Paul had helped to establish a great Christian church of the Galatians. He had preached and taught the Word of the Lord and many souls had been won to the Lord. But even though a great work had begun in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watcha Got In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 17, 2014

A Fathers Day message about three Judges from Judges 3 that have 3 very important lessons for Fathers.

Expect the Unexpected Series: Leaders, Legends and Losers June 15, 2014 I don’t know if you realize it, but Dad's we’re in a battle. It’s not a physical battle like “The Battle of the Bulge” or a battle in Iraq. But it’s a battle nonetheless. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Defining Moments - An Independence Day Sermon

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Jul 4, 2014

Defining Moments in AMERICAN HISTORY Defining Moments in HIS STORY Defining Moments in OUR STORY

Intro: CONTINENTAL DIVIDE = advance slide (slide show available upon request: eldonandkay@hotmail.com) PowerPoint Intro Metal Building – Purpose for roof … shed water… WATER SHED… Left… West…. Right … East The USA has a watershed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-11, 1 Peter 1:13-20, Psalm 139:1-16, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Try The Sweet N Sour Sc[roll] Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 10 verses 1 through 11

Revelation 10: 1 – 11 Try The Sweet n Sour Sc[roll] 1 I  saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. 2 He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Paul's Emphasis On Spiritual Freedom Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2014

Paul wanted the believers in Corinth to know and understand that although they were 'free' in Christ it was not a license to seek out their own desires. He gives 4 examples of how that fails miserably!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2014 Date Preached: August 03, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Emphasis on Spiritual Freedom Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 [NLT] – read now 1For I do not want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Emphasis On Christlike Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 11, 2014

Paul continues in his teaching about spiritual freedom... emphasis here is Christlike obedience IN our own spiritual freedom

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 7, 2014 Date Preached: August 10, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Emphasis on Christlike Obedience Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 [ESV] – read now 14Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Teaches On Gender Identity In Worship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 18, 2014

Paul taught that blurring the gender identity lines in worship leads to mixed messages and a mixed witness to the world around us...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 16, 2014 Date Preached: August 17, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Emphasis on Gender & Christian Worship Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 [ESV] – read now DIM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

No Mere Men-4--Sec. 1, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

4 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-IV—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... And as we discovered previously—No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To A Party Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Fourth in this series. The parable of the Weeding Banquet pictures God's invitation to a relationship with Him.

I don’t know if you’ve ever really thought of in quite this way, but the gospel accounts of Jesus show that He really enjoyed a good party. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been reading John’s gospel account and there we find that the very first miracle that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Fifth in this series. The Parable of the Ten Virgins shows that I cannot live on someone else's oil.

I still remember my first date with Mary. I know that she was really impressed when I picked her up in my banana yellow Ford Pinto, especially since it was the middle of summer and that car had no air conditioning – unless you call rolling down both windows and driving as fast as that car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Have All You Need Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 11, 2015

If you're born again, you already have everything you need to live life and to grow in godliness.

You Have All You Need 2 Peter 1:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill April 11-12, 2015 How many of you love Peeps? They’ve become pretty popular, having now expanded into lip balm, nail polish, and wristbands. You can even get a Peeps pillow! I’m partial to Peeps. This past Saturday Beth bought me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Radical For Jesus! Or Other Radicals Will Fill The Void!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 12, 2015

Too many radical people are rising up and attacking Christians! This is in part due to radical ideals sewn in the 1970s. Communism also plays a role. If we are not radical for Jesus then other radicals will take over.

Be Radical for Jesus! Or Other Radicals Will Fill The Void! by Kelly Durant Acts 2:44-45 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 2. The disciples of Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abide In Christ

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2015

Using the Acrostic - A B I D E to share practically what it means to Abide in Christ.

Scripture: John 15:1-8 (NKJV) John 15:1-8New King James Version (NKJV) 15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away;[a] and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

What Was That? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 29, 2015

Pentecost was the fulfillment of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit on a bunch of ordinary people so that they could change the world.

Video Illustration: The Bible the Day of Pentecost. Series: AD Sermon 3: What was that? Who was that? Subject: Pentecost: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit Thesis: Pentecost was the fulfillment of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit on a bunch of ordinary people so that they could change the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational