Sermons on Role Model:

Disciple Or Apostle? Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 30, 2013

Jesus sends out the 70 as an advance party with specific instructions. Do we follow the same instructions in our world? By knowing how to overcome big lies with personal teaching, we bring people to God.

July 7, 2013 Disciple or Apostle? Two Women waiting at the Pearly Gates strike up a conversation. "How'd you die?" the first woman asks. "I froze to death," says the second. "That's awful," says the first woman. "How does it feel to freeze to death?" "It's very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: *other

Who? Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

My teacher taught me the 5 W’s of Writing: Who, What, Where, When and Why. This series will look at the 5 W's of Prayer. This is the first one...Who?

.WHO? Matthew 6:5-7 When I was in elementary school, my teacher taught me the 5 W’s of Writing. These were five foundational elements of writing anything… especially a report. These five W’s are: Who, What, Where, When and Why. These five W’s have served me well through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

When You Want To Give The Very Best Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015

What would your life be like if you were giving Jesus your very best?

“When You Want to Give the Very Best” Mt. 2:1-12 Are you giving Jesus your very best? What would your life be like if you were? What might be different – perhaps even radically different? As you reflect on that, let’s look at the Magi - the Gentiles – who made a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Calm Before The Storm Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2016

This is part of the series on the Book of Revelation. It covers the first four Trumpet Judgments, and about the heavenly calm before the storm of God's upcoming judgments. How a shattering silence invades heaven right before God pours out His wrath.

The Book of Revelation “The Calm Before the Storm” Revelation 8 In July of 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring raid at an airport in Entebbe, Uganda, freeing 103 Jewish hostages. Yet even as successful as the rescue was, three of the hostages were killed. As the commandos entered ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Making God "Iffy" Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 15, 2016

Jacob put conditions on God and made unnecessary vows when faith was all that was needed.

Let me start today with a story about C.S.Lewis. During his army training, Lewis shared a room with another cadet named"Paddy" Moore. The two made a mutual pact that if either died during the war, the survivor would take care of both their families. Paddy was killed in action in 1918 and Lewis ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Nepotism Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Nepotism of Caiaphas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 11 verses Ill: • Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family; • Applied to a renowned bank for employment. • The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man; • And he received this reply. • “We simply cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

We Walk The Line

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

Dealing with sin during the season of Lint. Jesus demonstrated how to deal with temptation.

Last week I pointed out that we were in the Christians season of Lent. The message last week was an encouragement for all of us to deal with the sins in our life. That is sort of the message of the sermon every week. But last week the point was not related to the big sins but to the smaller sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2011

Standing up for Christ in difficult times

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19. • We’ve noted in past studies that every Christian who lives a godly life; • Will at some stage experiences a certain amount of persecution. • That’s part of the package! i.e. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 12. • The apostle Peter has already dealt with this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Brethren

A Frustrated Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2011

Jesus has given us all we need to meet people's needs and wants us to step out in faith and meet those needs.

A Frustrated Messiah Text: Matt. 17:14-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Our dog Copper has issues! First of all, he is part Basset Hound and part Terrier. If you combine a Labrador and a Poodle they are called a "Labradoodle." That would make Copper a "Barrier," and the barrier is between his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Complacent David Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 9, 2016

When David became complacent his heart for God turned to a heart for self.

I want to start today with a story entitled “Kierkegaard's Complacent Duck.” According to his parable, one spring, a duck was flying north with a flock. In the Danish countryside that particular duck spotted a barnyard where tame ducks lived. The duck dropped down and he discovered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Protect Your Blindside Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

“Expect the unexpected!” Today we’re going to talk about PBS, protecting your blindside.

Angels & Demons: protect your blindside 1 Kings 19:1-10 Welcome (Secret Service Escort- unexpected noice- SS go to protect me then move out to the side to stand for remainder of the service “Expect the unexpected!” I played tight end in high school and I remember one play where we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Counter Attack Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

There is a major battle going on for your heart and mind for whatever has your mind, has you. After Jesus sought to be baptized signifying his yielding to God’s call upon his life, he immediately came under attack. In our Scripture today, we see that the

Angels & Demons: counter attack There is a major battle going on for your heart and mind for whatever has your mind, has you. After Jesus sought to be baptized signifying his yielding to God’s call upon his life, he immediately came under attack. Matthew 4 and Luke 4 share Jesus’ time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

“beautiful Feet And The Gospel Goal” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 19, 2013

How could Paul have come to the same conclusion as the prophet Isaiah some 700 years before about "beautiful feet"? The "feet" of the Church are to resemble the heavenly "feet" that first stepped onto mountains of Zion, and later were nailed to a cross.

“Beautiful Feet and the Gospel Goal” Romans 10:9-15 At one time or another, everyone has played the “word association game?” You know how it’s played: one person gives a word and then you spontaneously respond with another word. If we changed the game to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption Continues Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2012

Reconciliation and Redemption are key subjects for these verses...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 25, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 2:4-13 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Last week we saw how redemption was happening for Naomi and Ruth & how this ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be All That You Can Be

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 4, 2012

God’s desire for your life is that you be more and more like HIm every day.

August 5, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Peter 1:3-11 Subject: A Christian Responsibility Title: Be All You Can Be Do you remember the old TV Ad for the US Army that said, “Be all that you can be in the army?” It was an invitation to young men and women to find an avenue by which they could meet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God