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#10 Living In Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

America is Experiencing Troubled Times A. Growing domestic unrest B. Growing violence in the streets C. Growing social unrest D. Threat of terrorism How to respond personally to all these disturbances?

Living in Troubling Times 11/22/15 Introduction: These last two weeks we have seen some very disturbing things happen around the world. We saw how ISIS planted a bomb on a Russian airliner and killed over 200 people, we say how ISIS attacked Paris France with multiple attacks and killed 130 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do Believers Deal With Homosexuality? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2013

The Supreme Court of our nation offered a controversial decision regarding marriage this past month, and it is setting up our culture to acknowledge a lifestyle that is contrary to God's Word. How do we respond?

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2013 Date Preached: July 07, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Biblical Truths for Societal Pressures Sermon Title: How Do Believers deal with Homosexuality? Sermon Text: 1 Tim 1:3-6 [HCSB] Introduction: I want you all to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham-The First Test Of His Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 4, 2021

Abram had obeyed God and moved his household to the land of Canaan. While there, he experienced the first severe test of his new faith. How did he respond to this challenge?

Introduction: Abram had left Ur of the Chaldees and was now living in the land of Canaan. He had settled, at least for the time being, south of Bethel and Ai. The exact location is not given in the text. When a real problem came, Abram experienced his first significant test of faith. How would he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Loserness - James 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 12, 2021

We all have those areas in our lives where we feel like … losers. Most people respond by trying to feel good about themselves, but there’s a better way.

James 1:9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 4

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020

God has placed clues about Himself in His creation for everyone to see. As one finds a clue and responds to it, God reveals more about Himself, eventually leading the person to Himself.

Review (1 John 1:5 NKJV) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. The imagery or concept of God as "light" pictures God's self-revelation (cf. John 8:12; 9:5; 12:35, 36). The truth of the matter is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Want From Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2019

If Jesus were to ask you, why are you following him, how would you respond. This message looks at the two thieves who were crucified with Christ, and what they wanted from him.

What Do You Want From Jesus? Proverbs 9:10-12 Luke 23:32-43 Have you ever tried to use deception to get what you wanted. You told someone something good about themselves, because you had plans for later. It could have been a statement, “Mommy I Love You, You’re the best Mom in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Guiding Principles Of Ministry-Service And Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus honored God by always serving others and loving the kingdom of God. All of us will face tremendous pressure from within and without. Our greatest challenge will be responding in such a way that God is glorified.

Recently I watched a documentary called "The Fake Famous." It highlighted three average “Joes” who manipulate social media by purchasing followers, manipulating algorithms and other technics designed to fool people into believing they were famous and trend setters. Since ministry has gone ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Destroy (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 24, 2022

When those who rule are unjust, how shall the Christian respond? David provides a model for godly response in this 58th Psalm as he encourages the godly to look to the Lord for His deliverance.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly? No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth. The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Fall Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024

The point is will you respond to the Holy Spirit? Will you seek this baptism of power? If I offered you a million dollars, you’d take it. So, why not take this promise of spiritual power?

HOLY SPIRIT FALL Text: Acts 10:44-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: Many of you have heard my testimony of how I came to Christ at a Christian concert. However, you may not have heard the rest of my testimony of how I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was about a year after my coming to Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Methodist

Confessing With Faith: Transformed By Truth Romans 10:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 18, 2024

This sermon focuses on the transformative power of faith and confession in Jesus Christ, leading to a life changed by the truth of the gospel. It encourages believers to respond to God's saving grace with genuine commitment and obedience.

Confessing with Faith: Transformed by Truth Romans 10:9-10 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the heart of faith and transformation as we delve into Romans 10:9-10. This passage encapsulates the essence of salvation through Jesus Christ—a confession of faith that leads to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Philippians 2:11, Matthew 10:32-33, Acts 2:36, 1 Corinthians 15:17, John 11:25-26, Romans 6:4, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Portion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 2, 2022

Life’s stressors can push you to a higher level of strength, and personal achievement that you would have never experienced had you not had such a severe setback.

Today, I want to talk to you about this: Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. We continue with our Life by the Book series. We are spending our Fall studying Psalm 119, the longest chapter in all of your Bibles. And every verse is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:61, Psalm 119:69-79, Psalm 119:44-47, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 12:30, 2 Timothy 2:12, Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalm 119:57, Psalm 73:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Fire Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 2, 2017

The three Hebrew men faced a great dilemma - bow to the king's image or face the fiery furnace. When confronted by the king, they were quick to respond. Our God is able to deliver; but if He doesn't, we still won't bow. We need that type of faith today!

Faith in the Fire Daniel 3: 12-27 As we continue the Conquerors series, one of the greatest accounts of overcoming insurmountable odds and obtaining victory is found in the book of Daniel. Along with Daniel and the majority of Judah, three young men had been taken captive into Babylon. While ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Responding to Sept 11th and a (minor) break-in to our church building, this sermon focuses on how live Jesus’ call to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

Today we celebrate All Saints Day, when we honor those well-known saints of the church. And All Saints Day also helps us to recall those faithful departed who have gone before, people who have died in the faith from this congregation and in our lives. But All Saints Day also serves as a reminder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Bitter Or Better?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

Bitter or Better The choice really is yours, We cannot choose what comes to us in life but we can choose how we respond to it and that is what determines whether we become better or bitter.

BITTER OR BETTER? As a couple exchanges their vows,( those vows include these words) for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, for better for worse. It could also be said: for better or bitter. Or bitter or sweet. Life just has some bitterness built into it. Everyone comes to bitter waters ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006

Jesus said that though many won’t respond, we still need to extend His Great Invitation--Decision leads to Development and Discovery. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

A Great Invitation Matthew 11:16-30 Children love to play games. And in vv. 16-17 the Lord gives an illustration of children playing games. v. 16-17 “This generation” is the people of the Lord’s day who rejected Him…but it also speaks of humanity in general, inc. our generation. What games did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist