Sermons on Religious:

Saving The Local Church And Pastor From Extinction. Series

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Aug 18, 2019

More and more people are leaving local institutional churches and pick and choose their spiritual diet on social media. Evangelism, and belonging to a local body of believers is on the increasing decline!

When the smallest cell in the body is under attack, it brings the demise of the whole. For as long as I can remember, there has always been a tension between the local church pastor and the staff of parachurch organisations. Parachurch organisasions work outside and across denominations to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Whiners Or New Wineskins? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

We all have a tendency to reject a new idea, or a new revelation of truth because we like the old too much. Like an old, stiff wineskin, our hearts and minds can calcify until we become so inflexible we can’t accept change.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever known someone who was a chronic whiner? They are constantly whining about their health or the weather, or what’s going on in Washington. Do you know someone like that? Now, do you think anybody was thinking about YOU? Chronic whiners and complainers are everywhere. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Shall I Fear Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 2, 2025

Things and people that we fear take a variety of forms. Jesus urges us to not fear those who can only do things to us in this life, but to fear Him who has power over eternity - and yet because of His great love, we should not fear Him.

Introduction There are things that all of us fear. What may cause me fear might not be what causes you fear and vice versa. Last night we were visiting with some folks and were reminiscing a bit about one of the fear inducing and adrenaline pumping experiences we had - bungee jumping. Fear, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Priority To God's Work

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 22, 2025

After seventy years of exile, God's people returned to Jerusalem with grand plans. Yet sixteen years later, their own comfort overshadowed God's house, teaching us costly lessons about misplaced priorities.

PRIORITY TO GOD'S WORK Primary Text: Haggai 2:10-14; Haggai Chapters 1 and 2 INTRODUCTION: When God's House Lies in Ruins Picture this: You return home after 70 years away. Everything lies in ruins. This was reality for 45,000 Jews who returned from Babylonian captivity in 536 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-14, Ezra 2:64-65, Ezra 3:11-13, Ezra 4:1-5, Haggai 1:4, Haggai 1:2, Haggai 1:1-11, Hebrews 3:15, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Proverbs 27:1, 1 Kings 7:3, Matthew 6:33, Haggai 1:5-7, Haggai 1:8, Haggai 1:5-11, Haggai 1:6, Haggai 1:9-11, Amos 3:6, Haggai 1:9, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Luke 12:15, Haggai 1:5, Haggai 1:7, Haggai 2:15, Haggai 2:18, Matthew 6:21, Colossians 3:2, Ephesians 5:16, Matthew 6:24, Lamentations 3:40, Revelation 2:5, Haggai 1:13, Haggai 2:10-19, Haggai 2:10-12, 1 Corinthians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 26:41, Haggai 2:13, Haggai 2:14, Titus 3:5, Psalm 24:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:22, Hosea 6:6, Haggai 2:15-19, Haggai 2:19, 1 Corinthians 3:10, Matthew 16:26, John 4:24, Revelation 2:4, Isaiah 58:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens After You Die? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

What happens after death is widely argued among non-Christians. The simple truth is: when you die, you will continue to exist and where you spend eternity depends on the choices you make in the here and now.

What Happens After You Die? Luke 16:19-31 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION How old were you when you began to realize people die? One of my earliest memories was when I was about five years old and my family was traveling to Panama City, Florida to attend my grandfather’s funeral. I recall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Is The New Age, New? Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 22, 2002

In this sermon you will learn about the background of the New Age Movement and how it began in America. You will also learn three distinct New Age doctrines and what the Bible says about them.

Is The New Age New? Like the cults, the New Age Movement uses terms and phrases that Christians are familiar and comfortable with. Yet, these terms are vastly different in meaning. This is why many Christians are deceived into thinking that the New Age is simply another appeal for world peace. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rules For A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2007

We Christians need to learn anew how to live a life marked by being quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger, if we will honour God through a righteous life.

JAMES 1:19-21 RULES FOR A RIGHTEOUS LIFE “Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2011

Who has authority for faith and practise? The state? The Word? The message explores the continuing tension between government and church.

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Throughout their long history as a people of faith, Baptists have consistently opposed any diminution of the rights of the individual to seek ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

We Serve The Same Purpose Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014

With Jesus as our leader or 'coach' all believers are called to the SAME team to follow Him. He leads us, but to what? What is the purpose of following Christ? Paul makes that known here in Col 2 and this morning we will see what he means...

Sermon Brief Date Written: Sept 25, 2014 Date Preached: Sept 28, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Purpose! Sermon Text: Colossians 2:1-23 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have learned that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Great Deeds, Strong Faith…big God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2018

Great Deeds, Strong Faith…Big God – Luke chapter 5 verses 12-26 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Story #1: From Sickness to Health (vs 12-16). (1). The Man Needed to be Changed (vs 12a). (2). The Man Wanted to be Changed (vs 12b). (3). The Man Was Changed (vs 13-14). Story #2: From Guilt to Forgiveness (vs 12-16). (1). The Man’s Problems: #1 The house was full (vs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Brethren

John Jesus I Am Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024

To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God?

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024! Thesis: To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, John 1:17-18, Exodus 3:13-15, John 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24, Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Trust Me

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 27, 2002

Watch out for false prophets

Trust Me (Read Ad pages from TV Guide on psychics.) Now, what I want to know is, if these people know, then why, when you call them, do they ask your name? Hey, you’re the psychic, you tell me. I mean, you’re the ones who can tell the future, who can read the tarot cards and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amos, Justice And Judgment Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jun 17, 2002

The first in a summer series on the Minor Prophets.

SERMON June 16, 2002 Donkin-Morien-Birch Grove Pastoral Charge Amos 4: 1-13 “Minor Prophets I: Amos, justice and judgement” This morning I begin my summer preaching project which will consist of twelve sermons on the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. These 12 prophets form the closing part of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13, Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Search For Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

What is salvation all about?

TITANTIC sank: passengers traveled some with simple accomodations while others had very expensive. Extreme difference between but when tally came into NY office it had two catagories: SAVED & LOST Some people are going to hell in first class. LITTLE BOY in school: teacher asked, ‘what is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17