Sermons on Putting On:

Get In Gear

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009

It really doesn’t matter how much power you have in your engine, if you never put it in gear it’s wasted energy.

How long halt ye (between) two opinions? Between = in the middle (neutral) There is no power in Neutral Isa 28:6 For strength to them that turn the battle to the gate Jos 10:25 for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. A church in park or neutral is as useless and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Or The Trappings Of Religion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009

People who have a heart for the true God observe the outward trappings of Biblical faith, but they put the focus loving and knowing God by internalizing His Word.

God or the Trappings of Religion? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 15; Matthew 22:34-40, 23:1-12) 1. There is more than one way to look at things. 2. "Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El Asesinato: Es Más Que Tomando Una Vida Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009

The 6th Commandment on Murder addresses the sin of man not only taking another life, but putting themselves into the role of God, which God never intended.

El asesinato: Es Más que Tomando una Vida El éxodo 20:13 Introducción Un norteamericano es disparado, batido, o estrangulado a la muerte cada minuto. Parece que no importa dónde usted gira en nuestra sociedad, o aún nuestro mundo, hay asesinatos. Está en la televisión y películas como ficción. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Of Studying The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

A message geared to address what I felt was more of a negative attitude put forth in a message the previous week entitled "Cautions of Studying the End Times."

The Upside of Studying the End Times Various Scriptures March 1, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Last week we talked about four cautions we should keep in mind when studying the end times. And I railed against the extremism ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Risking It All

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

We say God is all-powerful, but when push comes to shove are we ready to put all our faith in Him? Is believing in God a risk?

President John F. Kennedy once said, “There are risks and costs to a program of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” History is strewn with people who took risks and in so doing they changed the course of history. It is something we don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Jacob's Night Of Change

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

Jacob found himself in a tough spot and alone when the Angel of the Lord came and wrestled with him. Are we willing to put ourselves in a position for an encounter with God?

n Jacob was a man who had always done things his way and he was the kind of person who wanted to be in charge and know how things were going to play out. n How many times do we get in that same place with God? We know what we are used to and we know what we expect and don’t want to see that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boot Camp - Prayer Warriors

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2007

Our nation is in need of Soldiers. We are at war. But the battle is not what it appears. It is a spiritual battle and we need to prepare ourselves now. Put on the Armor and Pray.

EPH 6:10-18 Boot Camp As a kid, my brother and I liked to play ‘army man’. My grandfather had an old steel army helmet that we would wear when we played army man. What you need to understand is that it was a dark steel helmet, and we would play and wear these helmets during some of the hottest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shout In Triumph

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Today as we remember the Lent put you life under the King’s control. Do it and share in the joy of His continuous victory. SHOUT IN TRIUMPH!

INTRODUCTION Zec 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous and being victorious, humble, and riding on an ass, even on a colt, the son of an ass. Mar 11:7 And they led the colt to Jesus. And they threw their garments ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

King Of The Jews Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

Using the title King of the Jews, was a title which causes conflict and puts people in a place where their identification with Jesus brings mockery, disparagement and even persecution.

Message Matthew 2:2 Name Above All Names - King of the Jews Through the Advent period we have been looking at the importance of the different names of Jesus. Specifically the different names that appear in the New Testament from before he was born to the time when He goes to Egypt. The Word Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Establishment Of True Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2013

It is not enough that we know the law of God. We must put our trust in Jesus, and receive with open hand the free gift of His love and forgiveness.

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS. Romans 3:9-26. I. The Universality of Sin. Every one of us thinks that we are better than criminals. We imagine that we are moral human beings. We are confident that we are law-abiding citizens. Yet the Scriptures teach us that we are no better than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2014

So often we play things safe believing that if we 'stay put' and if we don't move... that all will be well, but that is FAR from the truth...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 04, 2014 Date Preached: January 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-19 [ESV] Introduction: 10Now there was a disciple at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The List

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2012

Veterans sermon about a group of men whose names were on a list and God also puts people on a list known as "The Lambs Book of Life."

"The List " Hebrew 9:24-28 There were 496 names on the list. 496 names that Johnnie Johnson didn't want anyone to forget. The year was 1950, and Johnson was a army private., just 18 years old thrown into combat in Korea and his regiment was captured. While being held as a POW many men were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

Serve The Lord

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 6, 2013

Laying aside the past, looking to the future. A future of serving the Lord, doing his will and engaging in the call he put on your life - now there's a challenge.

The last time I will stand here and speak as your Corps Officer, the years between 2009 and 2013 have brought many joys many struggles, much growth for Rochelle and I as individuals and as a couple. There have been the odd moments! It’s not every officer couple who can attest to their first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

#7 Things To Pray About

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 4, 2013

Outline of A list of things to pray about for each day of the week for the whole year. It will preach as well as be good for a hand-out to put up at one's home.

#7 THINGS TO PRAY ABOUT I Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing." #1. WISDOM: Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principle thing.” Proverbs 16:16 “Better to get WISDOM than Gold James 1:5 “If any of you lacks WISDOM let him ask of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Only God can put justice and mercy together. We continue to study the characters of God to apply to our lives

This sermon was prepared by prayer and illustration and ideas from some of my colleagues. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy Matthew 5:1-5:12 Introduction- We continue our study of the sermon on the mount. It is our fifth week here and today we will be looking at verse 7 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene