Sermons on Preparation To Serve:

God Bless America With Repentance

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Special message for the 4th of July, 2014.

Romans 1:18-32 This past Friday, we had the annual celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. The men who founded this country believed in personal liberty and rejected a monarchy and demanded individual freedom. This nation was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soccer's Sorcery!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 14, 2014

Drawing spiritual lessons from the World of Football, especially from the recently concluded WC 2014 in Brazil, .much in the way the Saviour "connected" to His audience by using the "contemporary events" to preach a message on repentance (Luke 13:1-5)...

SOCCER’S SORCERY… Absorbed with World up football? Well, I am one of those who gladly gets "infected" with Soccer fever contagion which “breaks out” once every four 4 years. Let me vouchsafe for the fact that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: *other

The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 1

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 16, 2014

A sermon to remind Christians of the power of the Gospel to change men's lives.

"The Power of the Gospel!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: I'd like to start by making a couple of observations. First, what is this fascination with being made-over? Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Genuine From Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 10, 2015

What is Genuine Christianity and what does it look like? Is there such a thing as Counterfeit Christianity? And how can we recognize the difference, in our own life and for our own protection in the lives of those who try to influence and lead us?

Discerning Genuine from Counterfeit Christianity Genuine Christianity produces Courage Counterfeit Christianity produces Insecurity Genuine Christians are focused on Christ Counterfeit Christians are focused on Self Genuine Christianity results in Joy Counterfeit Christianity results in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:2-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Prescription For Unity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2017

In Philippians 2:1-4, Paul gives God's prescription for unity which includes both the motivation and the method for unity.

Introduction: A. Welcome to Friend Day! 1. If this is your first time with us, then we want to extend a warm welcome to you! a. We hope you are inspired and encouraged, and will come back again. 2. If this is not your first visit, then we want to welcome you back! a. It is so good to see you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 18, 2017

This Christmas carol lists many things that make it the most wonderful time of the year. And while kids jingle-belling and parties and caroling are all fun and wonderful, the song fails to mention the one thing that truly makes Christmas wonderful-Jesus.

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR The title of the sermon is taken from the popular Christmas song of the same name. The songwriter declares it's the most wonderful time of the year and then goes on to say why. The kids jingle-belling along with holiday greetings and gay happy meetings ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-8, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Only I Had Known!

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Dec 30, 2017

A Christmas sermon told in the first-person from the perspective of a Bethlehem citizen.

If Only I Had Known! Matthew 2:1-14 "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?" "Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2018

1 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss—Php. 3:7-16 Wal-Mart Photo shop worker is approached by a teenaged girl who wanted her boyfriend’s picture duplicated. She wanted the back of the picture inscribed with—‘My dearest Tommy, I love you with all my heart. My love for you grows stronger with each passing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 8, 2015

This sermon deals with what happens when a church is cleansed of hypocrisy and its members begin to live authentic Christian lives.

The Church in Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 8, 2015 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man woke up one Sunday morning, and instead of getting ready for church as usual, he just dawdled around, read the paper and ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Walk Away From God

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 11, 2015

There is a saying that goes: once saved always saved. But is there any truth to that?

You cannot lose your salvation, but can you walk away from it? Beloved, when it come to the words: “DO NOT” many of us have a problem with those words. Do not touch do not go do not pass do not take do not give do not gossip. Many have no respect or fear and I mean are not afraid of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Other

Revive Us Again, O God!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 18, 2015

This is a sermon about a young king who loved the Lord. His name was Josiah. It is about revival and what is necessary to receive revival.

(The video of this sermon can be seen by going to ... www.cowetanazarene.org/videos.html) I wonder if it would be possible for one or two young boys to teach us such valuable lessons that would not only impact our very lives, but impact the future of a nation? And if they could, what would that ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Do U Say When U Feel U Have Nothing To Say?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 23, 2015

So many times we find ourselves in a position where we just don't feel we can share the message of Jesus because of something we have done or situations/circumstances this world can place upon us that we feel we just CANNOT say anything!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 20, 2015 Date Preached: February 22, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: What Do U Say When U Feel U Have Nothing to Say? Text: 1 Cor 1:17-25 (ESV) ETS: Paul’s message was that the power of the Gospel is greater ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Just Another Man Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 24, 2015

Some say 'Jesus is just another man.' How would you respond?

“Cross Currents: Jesus Is Just Another Man” Col. 1:1-14 Have you ever heard someone say, “Jesus is just another man - a great one, perhaps, but just another man.” Professor Virginia Ramey Mollenkott is a leading teacher of this view – she states “Jesus is simply ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Mistakes: Moving Past Regrets

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 15, 2016

This sermon look at how regrets from the past do not have to paralyze our lives. Jesus has the power and authority to remove regrets.

Overcoming Mistakes: Regrets From The Past 7/14/2016 Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Luke 7:36-50 We are in part 3 of our series of Overcoming Mistakes. Pastor Kellie showed us the mistakes we can make when we let our desires get our control. Last week Pastor Toby showed us the mistakes we can make ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Figs, Faith And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The solution to any problem in your life is simply this: Have faith in God. The answer to any need in your life is: Have faith in God.

INTRODUCTION People tend to remember short pithy slogans. If you’ve heard these, fill in the last word: “A miss is as good as a mile.” Or “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” Or “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Or “Don’t put all your eggs in the same basket.” Those are so short and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Baptist