Sermons on Prosperity And Hope:

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 20, 2012

Today we’re going to see what kind of person Jesus sees as a superhero, and it certainly isn’t what most of the world would expect.

The Avengers is the top grossing movie of the summer, and Batman and Spiderman are always incredibly popular, though engineering students at a University in England determined that even if Batman could fly, due to the size of his cape he would crash and probably be killed or severely injured when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The Devil Wants Your Children

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2012

What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy their innocence, ruin their lives, rob them of

“The Devil wants your Children” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 34:11-22. What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Denomination: Apostolic

A Grace Needing World

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 2, 2012

But do we really understand what it means when we say that God is a God of grace

A Grace-Needing World Date: May 20,2012 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Peter 4:10 If you have seen paintings depicting people/late 17th cen. • You may remember that they seemed to always have a pale, chalky complexion. • When you look at pics/Queen Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Attempt To Understand Gods Choices Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 5, 2012

With our finite mind and limited understanding there are some choices God has made that simply overwhelm our senses, but Paul makes an attempt to explain one of the most difficult choices God has made...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2012 Date Preached: August 5, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: Gaining Understanding of God’s Choices Sermon Text: Romans 11:11-24 [NLT] Introduction: People make decisions/choices all the time that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Boss

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Aug 8, 2012

Everybody has a boss. We all know what it means to have a boss. One of the churchy words we use is the word, “Lord”. I don’t think that we have a really good understanding of that word, simply because it’s not a word we use in everyday vernacular

“For the time is coming,” says the LORD, “when I will raise up a righteous descendant from King David’s line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land. And this will be his name: ‘The LORD Is Our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meet God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2012

If you want to keep from sinning, grow to love the One who values you even as He shakes up your world: appreciate the relationship you have with God; give yourself completely to God; and learn to fear Him.

Thomas Fountain, of Vidalia, Georgia, was with his family in Mexico City several years ago. Now, Mexico City is 7,500 feet above sea level, so it rarely gets hot, but one of the days they spent there was a scorcher. Trying to cope with the heat, their youngest daughter, Debbie, shed all but her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do You Do When You Find Yourself Sitting By The Side Of The Road

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 7, 2012

Life is a journey that we all must travel. It is filled with lessons, hardships, heartaches, joys, celebrations and special moments that will ultimately lead us to our destination and cause us to fulfill our purpose in life. However, along the way we will

“What do you do when - You find yourself sitting by the side of the road” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 10:46-52 “46) And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Apostolic

Not-Giving-Up Kind Of Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 8, 2012

T/F QUESTION: True or False… God wants us to pray about something over and over and over again.

NOT-GIVING-UP KIND OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/150915-us-statistics-on-prayer.html Starting a sermon with facts and figures is always fun for some of us, so let’s do that today! Get ready to be astounded and amazed at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men Arrest God Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 3, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 22: 39 – 53

Luke 22: 39 – 53 Men Arrest God 39 Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. 40 When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And He was withdrawn from them about a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Handling Our Fear Of Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2013

This sermon looks at the need to overcome our fears by looking at how God changed Gideon. Our church is considering merging with another church and fear has some people paralyzed.

Handling Our Fear Of Change Glenville 4/7/2013 Judges 6:1-28 Matthew 14:22-33 How many of you are afraid some things, and you don’t even know why? You just know that if you see it you are going to go the other way. Our professionals have identified 322 unique phobias. The word ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cost Of Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 18, 2013

Don't let ridicule, rejection or even death stop you from serving Christ, because in the end it is the only way to live!

Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Two Broke Preachers

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013

Peter and John were just two broke preachers but they were God’s preachers and that's what made the difference.

Introduction: When Jesus called on His disciples, He did not sit them down one by one to negotiate their salary. He did not ask them for a resume, He did not ask them for a reference because no one knew them better than He did. There’s no explanation in the Bible as why He chose His twelve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today we’re going to see the story of when a GIANT beat David! And it’s a giant that has taken plenty of us to the woodshed as well.

“How Did I Get Here?” 2 Samuel 11: 1-5 April 14, 2013 Intro: There’s a very popular series on TV called “Breaking Bad.” The premise behind the show is absolutely crazy. It’s the story of a high school science teacher who’s probably in his late 40s or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a young man approach Jesus and ask Him the most important question of all time...”What must I do to have eternal life?” That is a GREAT question! There were a lot of things this young man did right.

“The Rich Young Ruler” Matthew 19: 16-22 May 19, 2013 Intro: A new missionary was assigned a car that wouldn’t start w/o a push. After pondering his problem, he came up w/a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of the class, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Gods Will For Marriage Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 24, 2013

Second in marriage series, focusing on finding God's will in marriage

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION Finding God’s Will For Marriage Various INTRODUCTION llustration: A flight attendant spent a week’s vacation in the Rockies. She was captivated by the mountain peaks, the clear blue skies, and the sweet smelling pines. But she also was charmed by a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal