Sermons on receiving the gift of tongues:

Serving In Humility - 2nd String Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2010

Regardless of position or task, our service to God is important to God's Kingdom. So often we relate importance and significance to the height of the position or the enormity of the task, but we should be willing to serve IN humility and do any and every

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 20, 2010 Date Preached: August 22, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Serving With Humility (2nd String) Text: John 1:19-32 ETS: John the Baptist realized who he was and he was not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Judging Righteously"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus teaches to judge by truth not by appearance

“Jesus answered them, “I did one deed, and you all marvel. 22 “For this reason Moses has given you circumcision (not because it is from Moses, but from the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a man. 23 “If a man receives circumcision on the Sabbath so that the Law ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Orthodox

An Example Worth Following

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Coping With A Busy And Stress Filled Life

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

coping with a busy and stress filled life. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: • Outside the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, • Which is Denmark’s Parliament building. • There are three stone figures guarding the entrance. • They represent the earache, the headache, and the stomach ache. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Brethren

Supernatural Encounters

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 9, 2009

A biblical discussion of culture’s fascination with the supernatural based on Ephesians 6:12. Original audience was for a medium-sized church congregation.

Supernatural Encounters Dillon Burroughs Ephesians 6:12 2.5.06 Have you noticed America’s new focus on the supernatural? America’s entertainment choices include… movies such as Underworld, The Sixth Sense, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, television programs like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing To Obey

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 14, 2014

This message focuses on the importance of obedience.

Choosing To Obey Scriptures: I Samuel 15:22-23; Acts 20:25-31 Introduction: In my previous messages the last two weeks I have shared some thoughts with you pertaining to the situations that are occurring across our nation as a results of grand juries choosing not to indict officers for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says "No" Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

WHEN GOD SAYS “NO” NUMBERS 23-24 ***This message tagteam preached with Jesse (layperson in our church) INTRODUCTION (Erik) -Does anyone remember Y2K? For those that were too young let me explain. -When computers were first being made they were programmed to assume that the year ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

A Christmas time message about Mary.

The Heart of an Unlikely Hero By a show of hands: -How many of you remember hearing the announcement of Nov 11, 1918 the end of WW1? -How many of you remember hearing the headlines in May 1927, when Charles Lindbergh had successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean as a solo pilot? -How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Life Is Formed By Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 7, 2016

“Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.”(Proverbs 4:23 NCV)

Every words that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously.Fleeting thoughts could determine the quality of our life. We can choose our thoughts and we don’t have to just think about whatever falls into our mind. Proverbs 4:23 NIV says “Above all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2016

Allow the light of the world to bring you out of darkness so you can shine in the darkness around you.

The Light of the World John 8:12-32 Rev. Brian Bill February 13-14, 2016 [Bring up flashlights, candles, nightlight, lantern, spotlight, construction lights, etc.] This little nightlight is not very bright but it gives just enough light to dispel the darkness in the middle of the night. On the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Am That I Am

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 19, 2015

I AM THAT I AM

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Fear Thru The Sound Judgment We Have In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2015

Overcoming fear can only be accomplished by relying on God's power and love to strengthen us and guide us, and it allows us to have sound judgment in our walk. When we rely on the God's power/love we WILL make sound judgments in our walk in Christ!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 22, 2015 Date Preached: January 25, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Overcoming Fear thru Discipline/Focus Text: Nehemiah 4:1-14 (ESV) ETS: Here we find Nehemiah using discipline to help the people overcome their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is Al Qaeda Following Muhammad And Allah? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

It has gotten to the point that the terms “terrorism” and “Islam” may be viewed as synonymous because of the actions of al Qaeda. Are they interpreting the Qur'an correctly?

The media has portrayed a telling picture of the perpetrators of 9/11: a picture of violence and hatred toward America. They have been portrayed as “the main enemy of the West and […] as a hotbed of terrorism that threatens Western civilization and its democratic values” (Khan n. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Who Followed In Faith

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 9, 2015

Five Men Who Followed Jesus – John chapter 1 verses 35-51 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Ill: • The body of missionary and explorer David Livingstone; • Was buried in Westminster Abbey England in 1874. • But one part of him was missing! • His heart was buried in the Africa he loved. • It was buried at the foot of a tall mpundu tree in a small African ...read more

Scripture: John 1:25-51

Denomination: Brethren

Fasting 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2013

1) A Critical Accusation (Mark 2:18), 2) A Corrective Answer (Mark 2:19-20), 3) The Clarifying Analogies (Mark 2:21-22)

The Jewish New Year 5774 began this year on the evening of September 4th. Ten days later, just before sundown on September 13th, Jews worldwide gather in their homes to eat a final meal together before they embark upon a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer on the holiest, most solemn day of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Other