Sermons on Reliability:

Marks Of An Effective Christ-Follower

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

Effective Christ-followers... Keep Paying it Forward, Work as a Team, Listen to the Holy Spirit, Act on the Revelation They Receive

Marks of an Effective Christ-Follower Acts 16:1-12 Intro: The world today is confused about what it means to be a Christian. They’ve seen enough scandals and double standards that many of them have completely lost all faith in the church, religion, or Christians. In fact, in many settings it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective S.e.r.v.a.n.t Leader

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 24, 2009

What should come to our mind when we think of servant leaders?

One of the songs we sang today is “Make Me a Servant.” I pray that that is our prayer. “Lord, make me a servant today.” Last time I preached, we saw that serving is a high calling. We are to lead different from this world. Jesus told us that, though the world seeks power leadership, we are to seek ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Laissez-Faire Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 15, 2009

Never ignore sin -- let it go!

LAISSEZ-FAIRE Revelation 2.18-29 S: Sin C: Tolerance Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: NEVER IGNORE SIN! CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE COMMAND VI. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the change ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Same Question – Round 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Mar 7, 2009

Continuation from sermon What have I done? Asking the questions no one asks anymore.

“SAME QUESTION – ROUND 2” IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT WE DEALT REALLY WITH JUST ONE QUESTION: WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH JESUS CHRIST? WE LOOKED AT HOW THAT QUESTION APPLIED TO US EITHER AS NON-BELIEVERS OR AS FOLLOWERS OF HIM. WE STARTED LAST WEEK IN THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH AND ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heavenly Sunlight Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure

This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure This sunlight floods our soul with glory divine Hallelujah I am rejoicing, singing His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008

Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?

1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Prodigals Ever Come Home? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 3, 2008

We pray the prodigal meets the father and not an older brother when they come home

Luke 15.11-32 Will the Prodigals ever come Home? I want you to listen to the title of this sermon: Will the Prodigals ever come home? You know the simple answer, and the most honest answer, to that question this morning is: I don’t know! I genuinely do not know if your ‘prodigal’ will come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Godly Stabilizer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 23, 2008

In this sermon you will see how a person can be a stabilizer at church, at work, and through-out the world, for God.

Today we honor our senior adults. If I were to pick one word that describes senior adults it would be the word stable. Senior adults give stability to our church, our community, and our country. They are effective stabilizers. Do you know the definition of a stabilizer? The dictionary defines a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

No One Comes Back From The Dead

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Proof of the Resurrection.

We demand evidence when we are accused of almost anything. If you have ever had a car wreck with someone else, you know how quickly the blame game starts but usually the evidence can prove who was really at fault. The best part about a car wreck is how the other person reacts, regardless of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

Second in a four part series on managing anger.

“Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 2 REVIEW Ephesians 4 tells us to be angry and let anger be put away from us. BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil a place. Ephesians 4:26-27 Which is it? We learned last week that the state of our heart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Man For All Seasons Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 19, 2008

Recognizing the God-given roles for men.

INTRO>In 1966, Robert Bolt’s play was made into a movie of the same name. A Man For All Seasons was a movie about Sir Thomas More. More, a member of the elite Privy Council of the Roman Catholic Church, refused to give his okay to King Henry VIII’s divorce to his wife and subsequent marriage to Ann ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Into Christ

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2012

A real Christian lives into Christ... consciously and continually becoming more and more like Him.

Title: Living into Christ Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: A real Christian lives into Christ… consciously and continually becoming more and more like Him. And I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ comes back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Bow To The World Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

The pain of persecution can cause us to seek a compromise with the world. It's never God's will to accommodate to the evil aspect of our culture.

Don’t Bow to the World Sermon 4 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro and a few key ideas adapted from Jim Drake’s sermon, Behind Closed Doors. TEXT: Please turn to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Waw - Psalm 119:41-48 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2011

How valuable is God's Word in your life? The psalmist in these verses gave several reasons for why he loved God's Word and would cling to it...

WAW November 16, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:41-88 (ESV) – 6 of 22 41Let Your steadfast love come to me O Lord, Your salvation according to Your promise; Here we find the psalmist seeking God in an intimate manner. He is crying out for the love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:41-48

Denomination: Baptist