Sermons on Purpose In Problems:

Thankfulness In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

Stephen has just been stoned, Saul is ravaging the church, and many believers are going to rancid prisons getting beaten and fighting off the rats, just because they love Jesus. is the basis for my Thanksgiving sermon. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Bear with me.

Here in chapter 8 of the book of Acts we are finally introduced to this Pharisee named Saul. Perhaps no other religious person in Israel had more of a zealous hatred for Christ and Christians. Let’s pay close attention to the very first verse of Acts chapter 8: “Saul approved of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Can God Use You? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 31, 2013

Some of you will walk away today completely untouched or even offended by what you heard, others will be positively convicted. Either way you and I need to make a decision about how we want to be used. Like Saul, or like Paul?

The truth is God is using you. Whether you are a Christian or not, whether you know it or not, the sovereign God of the universe knows everyone and is orchestrating everything either by intervening or by taking his hands off. He uses all human beings to fulfill His purpose. The question becomes is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31, Ephesians 4:25-28

Playing By The Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

the topic of spiritual disciplines doesn't excite many people. Yet if you've ever been worn out, ready to quit, they might just be for you.

“Connected: Playing by the Rules” Is. 30:15-22; Daniel 6:1-16; Matt. 11:28-30 If I had told you last Sunday that this morning we would focus on spiritual disciplines, I doubt I would have seen many of you doing cartwheels or standing and applauding. The concept just doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Move Forward For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013

A sermon examining how to know and do God's will.

How To Move Forward For The Glory Of God Exodus 14:15-30 If you survey the history of this church (or any established church for that matter) you will see many ups and downs. Within this assembly there have been some intense battles and some incredible victories. There have been certain ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your House On The Rock

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 17, 2013

A profession of faith apart from obedience is worthless.

Scripture One of Jesus’ best-known sermons is coming to an end. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus opened his Sermon on the Plain with a description of the blessings that belong to those who have entered the kingdom of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Once Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 20, 2013

Never once have we ever walked alone. never once did He leave us all alone. He is faithful.

“Connected: Never Once” Ez. 34:11-6; Lk. 15:1-32 The past few weeks we’ve been considering what it means to be connected to God. Admittedly, spiritual disciplines are hard – they take time, effort, and energy. There are times when we simply fail to make a good connection. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting Upon God

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

Waiting is not doing anything; it is preparing our hearts. And as we are obedient to God, God is going to bless that moment of our waiting.

Years ago I came across a verse that said, “…and there is grace in the wilderness,” and I just about died. I’ve heard people say, “You know, I am in the wilderness. What a horrible place to be.” Well, there are many times when we are in the wilderness that God ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Heals A Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2013

In this lesson we learn about the nature of commendable faith.

Scripture Dr. Luke wrote one of the earliest biographies of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. His purpose in writing was to show that Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). That is, Jesus came to reconcile lost sinners with a sovereign and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Law -> Sin -> Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 25, 2013

To show that Grace is to be received by faith as GOD's Gift.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you receive GOD's Grace? Ice breaker: Bring a large needle. Ask the help of a brother that if he can "fake" a sound of pain for other to hear and then show them the large needle. Line them all up in a straight line all facing you. Let them all close their eyes but for the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Back On Solid Ground Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 30, 2013

A sermon examining the restoration of Simon Peter.

GETTING BACK ON SOLID GROUND John 21:1-8 Some time ago I was reunited with an old friend that I have not seen in many years. There was a time in his life when he was a faithful servant of the Lord, in fact, he even professed that he had been called to preach. However, somewhere along the way ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Give?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2013

As Christians we should give: 1. faithfully (vs. 5). 2. generously (vs. 6). 3. cheerfully (vs. 7). 4. hopefully (vs. 8-14). 5. thankfully (vs. 15).

How Should We Give? 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 22, 2013 *This morning we are going to talk about giving money to the Lord's church, and that can make some people uncomfortable. But church, we have to talk about money, because the Bible talks about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Alien Ambassaor Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 12, 2013

Being in the world can feel like an alien experience. Do we hide under sheets and hope not be detected? Do we marshal our forces in order to "not be part of the world"? Or does Jesus mean more when he says, "Be in the world, but not of it."

Introduction It was a favorite movie of mine when I was a kid. I can remember it being the first movie I cried during. The movie was E.T. If you have seen the movie (or even if you haven’t) there are some classic scenes that will be remembered. Elliot cutting his finger and E.T. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Witnessed Signs Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2013

At the moment of the Messiah’s death, God provided three miraculous signs. Matthew alone records all the supernatural events that accompany Jesus’ death. He aslo tells us of some of the people who witness the event & how some of them were affected.

MATTHEW 27: [50] 51-56 WITNESSED SIGNS After Jesus dies the oppressive darkness over the earth is lifted. Everyone knew something significant had happened. The substitutionary death of Jesus brings light (salvation) to a world lost in sin and darkness, that is, to all those who accept Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 1, 2013

The resurrection of Christ is the foundation stone of Christianity. This sermon examines the bogus explanations for Christ's resurrection, and the importance, impact and implications of the resurrection of Christ.

He Is Risen! Chuck Sligh April 1, 2013 A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available by emailing me at chuchsligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1-12 – “Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The "Empty" Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2013

Jesus raised on the 3rd day and brought us at least 3 'empty' hopes...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 28, 2013 Date Preached: March 31, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Empty Hope of Easter Sermon Text: Luke 23:50-24:49 [ESV] Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Jesus Loves You! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist