Sermons on Prayer Character Spiritual:

How The Pharisees Got It Wrong

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 19, 2011

In this topical sermon we are going to examine how the Pharisees missed it so badly by examining their history, their beliefs, and where they went wrong.

How the Pharisees Got it Wrong Text: Matthew 15:1-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’re taking a little break from Ecclesiastes. We did last week so that I could talk to you all about how we might better serve God as a church. And tonight, I want to talk to you about how the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2011

It is not what others say who Christ is, it is what you say that matters.

To capture the full scope of the story today we have to go back to what happened before. Luke tells us that Jesus had commissioned his disciples to preach and heal and sent them out all over Israel to carry out his mission. News of what was happening spread quickly and there was great excitement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Oh, We Mean Well!

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

The Christian life is the best possible life anyone could ever live...but it's not an easy road.

OH, WE MEAN WELL! LUKE 14:25 35 Read Luke 14:25 35...............PRAY There is a story about 2 men from New York who had never been out of the city. And they got so fed up with city life that they bought a ranch down in Texas so they could live off the land like their ancestors had done. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Pay Day

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Sep 6, 2011

This message highlights the fact that Jesus will reward his people at his coming.

Pay Day Pastor Larry D. Kettle Have you ever wondered why people drive on a parkway and park on a driveway? There have been many “Geniuses” who have produced brainchildren and bright ideas. (Most of them now work for the government) Labor day is a bright idea. Honoring the American ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is .....

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 16, 2011

Who is to lead our churches. Paul writes that in Jesus everything is revealed.

JESUS IS …… COLOSSIANS 1:15-22 Intro: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Zayin - Psalm 119:49-56 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 30, 2011

How does the Word of God affect your life? Your heart? Your reactions? Your spirit? The psalmist answers these questions in this section of this chapter!

Zayin November 30, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:49-56 (ESV) – 7 of 22 49Remember Your word to Your servant, in which You have made me hope. The word ‘remember’ here in this verse is very important. It is the Hebrew word Zaw-kar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56, Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Baptist

Death Row Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

We have two lines before us, that of Cain and that of Seth.

Intro: 1. Frank Sinatra theme song was "My Way" and that is the story of mankind. Because Adam and Eve sang "I did it My Way" instead of "Have Thine own way" in the garden - death is now a certainty for all mankind. As Harry Houdini the famous escape artist, said before his last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Connected Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

WHO AM I--AM I A PERSON CONNECTED TO GOD IN A TOTALLY NEW WAY.

Who Am I? I am Connected Eph 2:11-18 May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION Brain rewiring A study of the "miraculous" recovery of a man who spent 19 years in a minimally conscious state has revealed the likely cause of his regained consciousness. In 1984, 19-year-old Terry Wallis was thrown from his pick-up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Merry Christmas! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 24, 2011

What is Christmas anyway? Jesus!

What is Christmas? Is it a Christian holiday or a pagan holiday? The answer depends on who you ask. The Bible says nothing about early Christians celebrating Christ’s birth. In fact, it was at least 300 years after Jesus died, rose again and sent the Holy Spirit to initiate the church before ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The New Year 2012

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 28, 2011

Paul writes that we are to live wisely, making the most of our opportunities and seeking God's will

Living In The New Year 2012 Ephesians 5:15-17 Intro: Today is the first day of 2012. It seems like only a year has gone by since I stood in this same spot and delivered to you a message from God’s word about how to live closer to God in 2011. . Time sure does fly when you are having fun ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Many Happy Returns

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

A monologue of one of the magi making the point that how you approach Jesus determines how you return.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS Matthew 2:1-12 It starts today: The return season. Gifts of wrong size, color, and taste return. Some returning from vacations or visits to family. But other things return too. Somewhere in the next week to ten days we will face returning to a lifestyle more or less like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is 2012 The Year God Will Make Big Changes?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2011

Looking what God did with 12.

Is 2012 the year God will make big changes? TWELVE: Perfection of government. Twelve is the number of the Church, both the Old Covenant Church of Israel founded by 12 physical fathers (the 12 sons of Israel) and the New Covenant Church founded by 12 spiritual fathers (the 12 Apostles). This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Doing Good

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Every Christian has a responsibility to do good for the sake of the Kingdom.

Acts 10:38 KJV How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Matthew 5:16 KJV Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slave For Christ Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012

Part 2 of this series focuses on slavery in the Old Testament.

A Slave For Christ Part 2 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Mal. 1:6; Exo. 20:2; 21:2-6; Lev. 25:39-42; Matt. 6:24 Introduction: In my message last week I introduced you to a slave named Paul in an attempt to get us to think about what our lives ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:39-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find The Way Home

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 14, 2011

Believing Christ will take you home to heaven.

“How to Find the Way Home.” OKAY - Do you want to do some theology? John 1:1-14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” It’s a dark night and even though your car headlights are on and shining brightly, you notice how dark it ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist