Sermons on Purpose Of Passover:

The Prayer Of Broken Spirit Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2013

Hannah's prayer to God is a great template of how we can turn to God in times of affliction and persecution.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 11, 2013 Date Preached: July 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series In 1 Samuel Sermon Title: The Prayer of a Broken Heart/Spirit Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I want to begin a series from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Shall Be Called Kal-El Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 21, 2013

Was Jesus fully God? Was He fully man? And if so... why would Jesus go to all the trouble of being both?

OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQasTtHJQTU (Start at 0:06 mark and continue through 1:25… stopped before the bloody “S”). Does anybody know who the actor was who was reading the voice over? (Anthony Hopkins, who played Superman’s father Jor-el in “Superman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Difficult Truth And A Wonderful Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 22, 2013

In these next verses in 1 John we are presented with a difficult truth that cuts home today and a wonderful hope that gives us courage for tomorrow.

A Difficult Truth and A Wonderful Hope - 1 John 2:18-29 - July 21, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #8 This morning we are continuing in our series from the book of 1 John so I’ll ask you to open your Bibles with me please, to 1 John, chapter 2, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: *other

The First Sign Of John - The Wedding At Cana Series

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jul 30, 2013

My focus in this sermon is Joy

Sermon for Sunday, June 2, 2013 The First Sign – the Wedding at Cana John 2:1-12 1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being Kept By God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

God is a capable, caring and constant Keeper.

This week I read about a cartoon that appeared in newspaper several years ago. The first panel showed a man entering a gas station. In the background were his car packed for vacation, his flustered wife fuming, and his children bickering. The man said to the gas station attendant, “I am a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Contempt Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

How believers are to handle the contempt of the world.

By now, I’m sure all of us are familiar with the interview with Don Cathy, the chief operating officer of Chick-Fil-A that set off such a firestorm several weeks ago. As we might expect, much of the reporting on what he actually said has been inaccurate. So let me read to you a portion of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor Rich Man Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 6, 2013

If you want to be rich in the things that really count, don’t rely on yourself; rely on the Lord and don’t boast about your sacrifices. Then you will not only inherit eternal life, you will be first in God's Kingdom.

Many years ago, a very wealthy man invited Pastor George A. Truett to a dinner on his Texas ranch. After the meal, he took his pastor to a place where they had a good view of the surrounding area. The rich man pointed north to the oil wells punctuating the landscape and boasted, “25 years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Creator God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2014

Intro to and theme of Genesis chapter 1. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Learning about the book: • The Name • The Key • The Author • The Language Learning about God: • God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

Real Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2014

If we want to live lives of real influence, then we must fear God, not people.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Producing Good Fruit

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Led Life Is The Only Life Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

Seeing Christ ministry as a pattern for us to follow

The Spirit Led Life is the Only Life. Matthew 4:1 – 11 May 24, 2009 Pray: Father, We come to you as children needing guidance, encouragement, and help. You have provided the Bible, Your living Word, Your Holy Spirit, Pray, and Each other to go to for meeting our needs. The devil, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word, Love & Work Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus is the Foundation of the Christian life. Upon that foundation there are three key pillars that enable to live the abundant life that Christ wants for us: God's Word, God's love and Grace, and our active engagement in doing the work of God.

Today we want to take an opportunity to think about strengthening and making firm the foundation of our lives. The parable that was just read talks about the importance of building on a sure foundation. If life was always calm, if there were no storms, if troubles never came our way, then perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where There's A Will... Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2014

In this sermon, we explore the truth that God cannot help anyone who doesn't want help. But where there is a will, God is the way.

A. A father and son went fishing one summer day. 1. While they were out in the boat, the boy became curious about the world around him and began asking questions. 2. “Dad,” the boy asked, “how does this boat float?” His father replied, “Don’t rightly know ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Traveling 1st Class Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2014

As Christians we may be traveling on the same "airplane" as the rest of the world. But we have advantages and blessings everyone else does not. We're literally traveling 1st class. But what does that mean and how does that change us?

OPEN: A plane was on its way to London when a blonde woman in economy class got up and moved into an open seat in the first class section. The flight attendant saw her do this, and politely informed her that she had to sit in economy because that's the ticket she paid for The blonde replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Has To Give Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A book sermon to introduce a series through Philippians - looking at it from the perspective of our stewardship. Genuine joy involves a personal decision to have godly priorities.

It had been a hard winter in the Appalachian area. The snow had piled up deeper and deeper, the mercury dropped, rivers froze, people suffered. The Red Cross was using helicopters to fly in supplies to residents. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on their way home late ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ