Sermons on Power And Authority:

Courage Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Congregational

The Folly Of Neglecting God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 9, 2010

What is really the purpose of living? Remember God, seek Him, glorify Him and be rich toward God.

Every day of our lives we are being pulled in a number of different directions. • We have family responsibilities pulling us one way; our work or study pulling us another, and we have our obligations to the church in yet another. • We are left wondering, “What is really important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dining With Derelicts Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 9, 2010

Jesus ate with sinners. We have likewise been called to dine with derelicts!

Dining With Derelicts, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Scripture Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Triumph Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 15, 2010

God wants us to extend His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of their status in life.

The Triumph of Mercy James 2:1-13 Intro: Our country was founded on principles of equality and justice. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Best Is Yet To Be

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2010

Senior Adult Sunday 1989: God wants to bless us in our senior years and to give us "laughter". He can work through our mistakes and even make those into blessings. From crosses He makes resurrections.

As they passed through the middle age years and headed for senior status, they took some measures to make sure that those years would be manageable years. They took stock of their finances, for example, and made sure that there would be enough for everyday life and for at least a few emergencies. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Protection For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 23, 2010

Because of God’s protection we have hope.

“Go in Peace: Protection for the Way” Ps. 23:5 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” The psychoanalyst Victor Frankl and his friends were imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. It was winter. They had been marched off to work in the morning, spent the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is This Your Time Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

The matter of destiny is something we can’t afford to treat lightly. We must carefully evaluate what our destiny choices mean, both for today and for the future and ultimately eternity.

IS THIS YOUR TIME? Luke 19:44 “…you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” You may have seen the commercials about quitting smoking where the interviewee says, “I talked to my doctor and now I see quitting in a whole new way. It was my time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010

What do you do when you have one of those days? Jesus' letter to Smyrna gives us great encouragement in suffering.

How many of you remember the “Hee-Haw” Show in the 70’s-80’s? •How many would never admit to it if you did remember? “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me”. Some of us have one of those days. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

For We Are Kindred

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2010

The problem of acceptance cross-generationally in a church

1So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. 2Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3He journeyed on by stages from the Negeb as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Who Comes To Us Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

Jesus CAME to us... God clothed in human flesh... to offer and provide grace, mercy, forgiveness, salvation and eternal life to all who will accept Him as Savior! Today let's look at the incarnation of God... What it is, what it means and what is its purp

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 9, 2010 Date Preached: August 15, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: The God Who Came to Us Text: John 1:1-14 [Read passage here… put on screen when I start!] ETS: John wanted his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 11, 2010

This message relates the Feast of Tabernacles to the Presence of Christ amidst His people throughout His Millennial Kingdom.

The Feast of Tabernacles Text: Leviticus 23:33-23:43 Introduction: This morning I want to conclude our studies on the feasts of Israel. You will recall that to date we have looked at six feasts: four Spring Feasts; Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits and Pentecost and two autumn feasts: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Fat, Faint, Or Fit? Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Emulating the life of Christ.

Fat, Faint, or Fit? (Matthew 10:8) Introduction: “A young man had finished his first semester in college, and was spending the weekend at home. Somewhat bored with the old place, he was regaling his father with the wonders of his campus and the enlightened people there. After getting up a head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Creation Ordinances Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010

This is the 5th in a series of sermons over the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the ordinances given to us in the creation.

Genesis (Pt. 5) (Creation Ordinances) Text: Genesis 1:26 – 2:3 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well last week we looked at this text and we talked about what it means to be created in the image of God. We saw that mankind is not just “another animal” or even the “highest ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace In The Curse Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010

The 9th in a series on the Book of Genesis. This sermon looks at how God showed mercy and grace even in the curse upon Adam and Eve. He could've judged them immediately but instead we see that even in the curse, God had grace.

Genesis (Pt. 9) (Grace in the Curse) Text: Genesis 3:9 - 24 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week we talked about how sin is lawlessness, how it is deceptive and how it always brings shame and guilt. This week we’re going to look at the result of Adam’s sin but also how God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forsaking All Other Gods (1) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 23, 2010

I have discovered something: whenever God is stating or restating His LAW, it is never by itself. There’s always A STORY surrounds it And the story is a sotory of GRACE and Salvation.

Sermons on the Law of God? Are you jumping up and down and excited to hear about the 10 C? Or maybe your response is this: Oh no! I’ll hear again about how bad I am, how I’ll never measure up to God’s rules and regulations… Or the other side, a response like this, "Great! Finally, we are getting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist