Sermons on Restoring Relationships:

Don't Blame Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2013

A study of chapter 50 verses 1 through 11

Isaiah 50: 1 – 11 Don’t Blame Me 1 Thus says the LORD: “Where is the certificate of your mother’s divorce, whom I have put away? Or which of My creditors is it to whom I have sold you? For your iniquities you have sold yourselves, and for your transgressions your mother has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Nothing Can Stop Us Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 4, 2013

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?" Apparently there can be, and by studying the book of Acts, hopefully we can learn how to get more out of our Christian life.

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?” Coming to church, singing some songs, trying to stay awake through a sermon. Apparently there can be, and that is what we are seeing in the book of Acts, and hopefully today we can see how to get more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

New Beginnings

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2013

This is our challenge. To offer a new beginning to others in Christ.

NEW BEGINNINGS THE STORY CHAPTER 28 / ACTS 1-12 INTRODUCTION There is a book only 100 pages long, published by the Department of Justice, that can easily be downloaded and is a book that no parent wants to read. The title is “When Your Child is Missing.” Key bullet points and action ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 28, 2013

Prayer is not the least you can do, prayer is always, the most powerful thing you can do! Amen? It's your WMD against the principalities of darkness!

You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too! A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Designer Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

The parable of the talents begins and ends with the master. Perhaps it is not about the talents, then, but the master.

“Connected: A Good Designer” Ephesians 4:7-13; Mathew 25:14-30 Some labels miss the point and purpose of their product’s existence. For example, a hair dryer had this instruction label: “Don’t use while sleeping.” Or consider this one on a toilet at a public ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tree And Its Fruit

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013

In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013

To live a life of thankfulness we must have a foundation of the reasons for our thankfulness... the first is that God is God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 1, 2013 Date Preached: November 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 1st Piling – God is God Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring Eternal Growth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2013

Birth must be followed by nurture. Just as a natural baby requires milk in order to be nourished & to grow, so must a spiritual baby have the milk of God¡¯s Word in order to be nourished and to grow up in Christ.

1 PETER 2: 1-3 [Renewing Hope Series] DESIRING ETERNAL GROWTH [Philippians 3:7-14] God's imperishable Word stands forever. This imperishable Word was the content of Peter's preaching (1:12, 25). He preached the Word for God's Word has life. He preached the Word for God's Word gives life. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living By The Spirit Not The Spirits Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

In a world where alcohol is so prevalent at parties and social gatherings, how should we as Christians react? Is it okay to have a drink every now and then?

Introduction A few months ago, I was checking my email. And I got this message from a young friend who forwarded a message from a friend who serves in the military. The girl serving in the military had a question that was causing her a great deal of burden. Let me read you the email. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23, Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

How Much Do You Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 21, 2013

A study of Psalm 5 verses 1 through 10

Psalm 5: 1 – 10 How Much Do You Love Jesus? 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray. My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Welcome In The King! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2013

Psalm 24 - Jesus the King. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Creator God (vs 1-2) (2). The Holy God (vs 3-6) (3). The Sovereign God (vs 7-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Joshua Bell emerged from the Metro (subway train station); • And positioned himself against a wall beside a waste bin. • By most measures, he was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Raises A Widow's Son

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2013

In today's lesson we learn about Jesus' compassion, his power over death, and the response he inspires.

Scripture During his earthly ministry Jesus raised three people back to life from the dead. They were Jairus’s daughter (Luke 8:40-56), Lazarus (John 11:1-44), and a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17). Let’s read about Jesus raising a widow’s son in Luke 7:11-17: 11 Soon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Help For The Tempted Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013

How God helps us overcome temptation: 1. He warns us with an illustration (vs. 1-12). 2. He rescues us from isolation (vs. 13a). 3. He knows our limitation (vs. 13b). 4. He provides our liberation (vs. 13c).

God's Help for the Tempted Heart 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 10, 2013 *Do you ever get disappointed with yourself? Sometimes we do get disappointed with ourselves, and sometimes we should, because we have given in to temptation. *Christian author ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Qm (Quiet Mode)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 25, 2014

Faith trusts God when God is silent... especially in a noisy world.

Title: QM (Quiet Mode) Text: Exodus 1:8-2:10 Thesis: Faith trusts God when God is quiet… especially in a noisy world. Back Story This is the story of the enslavement of the Israelites and the birth of Moses. Exodus 12:40-41 states: “The people of Israel lived in Egypt for 430 years. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #14 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 27, 2014

A continuing expository of Romans chapter 6

Book of Romans Lesson # 14 Romans 6:1- 6:14 By Rev. James May At the end of Romans chapter 5 Paul teaches us that where sin does abound, grace does much more abound. Sin entered the world through one man, Adam; but now grace and forgiveness for sin has been given to the world through one man who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible