Sermons on resurrection to glory:

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom’s Measure (2015)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 15, 2015

2 of ? Paul exhorted the Galatian Christians to prioritize their freedom in Christ. But if you do not know what freedom is then you cannot prioritize it!...So... How can Christians measure their freedom? Freedom is measured by your...

FREEDOM’S MEASURE-part 2—Galatians 4:19—5:6 OR...CAST OFF THE YOKE Paul exhorted the Galatian Christians to prioritize their freedom in Christ. Christians should measure their freedom in Christ. But if you do not know what freedom is then you cannot prioritize it!...So... How ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Signs And The Will Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 16, 2015

Gideon & His Fleece - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: The Negatives: • Gideon already knew God’s will. • Gideon’s fleece setting was evidence of his distrust, not his faith. • Fleece setting is dictating to God. • Fleece setting doesn’t really solve the problem. The Positives: • We ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-40

Denomination: Brethren

Growing Deeper In Prayer! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Growing Deeper in Prayer – Psalm 86 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON BODY: (1). When You Pray. • Come humbly (vs 1-2) • Come daily (vs 3) • Come intentionally (vs 4) (2). What to Remember. • God is forgiving (vs 5) • God answers prayer (vs 6-7) • God works miracles, (vs 8) • God alone is God (vs 10) (3). As You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Philippian Jailer's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2016

To establish that the Jailer and household’s conversion follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” as outlined in the Book of Acts. The jailer and his household were saved at midnight after hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Jailer’s Crisis at Midnight 2. The Jailer’s Counsel at Midnight 3. The Jailer’s Conversion at Midnight Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a man who asked an essential question. A question that had eternal implications! This is a question that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family Plan Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

The importance of honoring the biblical family structure

Series: Big 10 “THE FAMILY PLAN” EXODUS 20:12 OPEN Jake and Willie – at least that would probably be what we would call them today – are some of the most famous story tellers from the 19th century. I’m talking about Jacob and Wilhelm – the Brothers ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 6, 2016

A two-message study on key verses that support the doctrine of the eternal security of the saint.

Eternal Security of the Believer Chuck Sligh January 6, 2016 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 – “Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Care 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 23, 2015

You soul needs to be healthy and whole if you want a successful life. But to do this requires soul searching on our part as well as soul care. Soul care is our responsibility so we need to make sure that we do it regularly.

Testimonies: Melinda, Tom, Rochelle, myself Soul Care pt. 4 Opening Video Illustration: Soul Surfer – The Bethany Hamilton Story Quotes on Power point by Bethany: “I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing Your Faith

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

God wants me to live by faith. God builds my faith by testing it. How then, does God do this? I’d like to look at four ways God tests and builds our faith.

Testing Your Faith The Bible says in Matthew 9:29 "According to your faith it will be done unto you." What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established. It’s called the Law of Expectation. The fact is, we tend to get what we expect out of life. We tend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 4, 2016

Speaking about a subject that few in the church want to admit. There are several kinds and degrees of Depression and there is so much hope and healing in the loving arms of Jesus Christ!

Dealing with Depression Introduction: Pastor Jeff Strite once shared a story about Psychiatry students who were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Hell Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2014

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus presents the reality of Heaven and Hell through the story of a rich and poor man.

For many people, the prospect of entering a new year is one of excitement and hope. The slate of the old year is wiped clean, and there is a fresh optimism for what is to come. We tend to have concern as a person loses hope and plunges into despair. The concept of no hope would by most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Other

Dealing With God's Delay

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 4, 2012

Just because God hasn’t done something yet doesn’t mean that He won’t do it at all! We need to just wait on God, but What do I do when God delays coming to my aid.

“Dealing with God’s Delay” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- How many have heard this before:- God’s delay doesn’t mean God’s denial! Just because God hasn’t done something yet doesn’t mean that He won’t do it at all! We need to just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Apostolic

Relationship Makes Life Beautiful Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 3, 2014

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" St. Augustine said, “our hearts are restless until we find our rest in Thee.”

Some of the greatest words of spiritual gifts, unity, interpersonal relationship and love in Scripture are found in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 and 13. Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 12:18-25, to you. “But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perceive Passion Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2014

We need to decide what we are going to be passionate about in life. David was passionate for the Lord. The truth is you are passionate about something! The Bible encourages us to be passionate for Jesus like David was!

Theme: True Life Series: Perceive Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 (The Message): 18If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed. Definition of Perceive: become aware or conscious of (something); come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2013

Christian Hills Church recognizes that we need to be a Spirit empowered church which means we follow the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit. It also means we yield our hearts as individuals to the Holy Spirit so that the power of Holy Spirit flows t

Series: We are here Sermon 1: We are here! Summary: We are called to be a Spiritual Oasis in a dry parched weary land. We are called by God to be a church which distributes healing water to our community and to other Christians. We are to be a place that helps others to heal from the wounds of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational