Sermons on Rise In Apostasy:

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #3 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

This is an on-going expository study of the Book of Romans, verse by verse

Book of Romans Study Lesson # 3 By Rev. James May Romans 1:13 – 22 In continuing to express his desire to go to Rome to be a blessing to the saints of God in that city, Paul begins now to explain why he hasn’t been there before and why this is the appointed time for him to go. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wrestling Match

Contributed by James May on Aug 18, 2014

Jacob wrestled with the Lord all night, until the breaking of the day. The lesson that many us need to learn is that we are all wrestlers, but the time must come when we must let God win or be lost. Our walk will forever be changed just as Jacob's was.

The Wrestling Match By Rev. James May Jacob’s life had not been an easy one, but he had brought most of his problems upon himself. It had started from the moment he was conceived by Rebekah, after she became the wife of Isaac, who was the son of Abraham. Even in the womb there was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:6-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013

The church from its inception included women. Nothing was more natural than women being numbered among the 120 who waited in the Upper Room for the power that was promised to them by Jesus before He ascended to heaven. This would empower them to be witnes

Women in Christian Leadership Deborah Judges 4:4-5 - Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, was judging Israel at that time. And she would sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the mountains of Ephraim. Deborah was a prophetess and judged Israel for forty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Charismatic

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2013

Nehemiah had challenged the people with the plan God had given him and now it was time to put that plan into action. Nehemiah leads the people to move forward and rebuild the wall in spite of and in the face of stiff opposition

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 25, 2013 Date Preached: January 27, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 2 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 3-4 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah heard about Jerusalem lying in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Own Ending

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 29, 2013

An interactive sermon on the theme of Christian giving

Christians give very generously to their churches - certainly to our church and probably to your church too. But even so, the topic of giving is a difficult and sensitive one to talk about. To help people gain ownership I decided to try a two part sermon, the two parts being a month apart. At the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:20

Denomination: Anglican

The Kiss Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2013

Warren Buffett believed his donation of $37 billion dollars to the Gates Foundation would buy him a place in heaven? Is that possible? Can we buy our way into heaven? Can we work our way in? Or is there another way?

OPEN: A man and wife were sitting in their living room when they noticed their neighbor across the street pull up in to his drive. He stepped out of the car with flowers in his hand, met his wife at the door and laid a passionate kiss on her. As they watched all this play out across the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive--You Don’t Have A Choice

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 25, 2013

Many Christians believe that they have the right to forgive or not forgive a wrong done to them. Jesus disagrees.

Forgive – You Don’t Have A Choice We know that even though Jesus lived during the time the Law was in effect, he didn’t teach the law. Jesus taught principles from the kingdom of God. That will be very important to keep in mind this morning. We are going to be in John 13 and to give you a quick ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthwhile Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 24, 2013

Worship that is worthwhile to God requires priority, preparation and participation.

See if you can help me out and complete the following phrase: One man’s trash is… [Wait for answers] That’s right: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Because we live in a culture where we tend to rapidly lose interest in things that we just had to have at ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Blessed America

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 25, 2013

America's Godly Heritage and Blessings

GOD HAS BLESSED AMERICA Every political speech ends with "God Bless America" We sing "God Bless America" But do we mean it? Are we truly seeking God's blessing? Or, have those three words just become the standard way of ending speeches? (The way Christians say "Amen" after a prayer, not even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013

3 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: Song: 'Same Love' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis topped out as one of Billboard’s #1 song in the summer of 2013. Portions of it were Written by Mary Lambert(a known lesbian) as 'She Keeps Me Warm.' A sampling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is Given!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2013

The Holy Spirit is Given! at Pentecost - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Believers Together (vs 1b) (3). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (4). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 21, 2013

In this sermon, we explore how to love others through kindness.

A. One day a minister who was a very kind man and loved to serve others noticed a young boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. 1. Because the boy was so little and the doorbell was so high, he couldn’t reach it. 2. After watching the boy’s efforts for a moment, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Midst Of The Fire There Is A Fourth Man.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

We do not have to bow to the music of the world, but in the midst of the fire, in the midst of conflict we can remain true and faith to God despite what the consequences might be.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - October 7th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome… Last Sunday we were blessed at our Annual Women’s Day Service, as our speaker spoke on one hope. She spoke about a woman who apparently was hopeless, but when she met the man call Jesus, the one ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-30

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Offer Of Life-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2013

2 of 4. The apostle John revealed God’s offer of Life to mankind. God offers Life to mankind. How can Life be procured/had? God’s Offer of Life comes to you thru...

GOD’s OFFER Of LIFE-II—John 1:5-13 Attention: Winslow the ‘rescued’ Greyhound—Very skittish, We only had Winslow(former racing Greyhound) for a few weeks. A great leash dog but absolutely no street smarts. Very skittish. We loved on him practically to embarrassment! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Look To Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 28, 2012

How blessedly does this chapter teach us/loving kindness/Lord!

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 25, 2012 “Looking for Life” "Look unto me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is no other."—Isaiah 45:22. This/simply one of/blessed text/Lord gives us for our conversion. I plan to refine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist