Sermons on Rumor:

Avoid Other's Affairs

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 35: 1 – 27

2 Chronicles 35: 1 – 27 Avoid other people’s affairs 35 Now Josiah kept a Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and they slaughtered the Passover lambs on the fourteenth day of the first month. 2 And he set the priests in their duties and encouraged them for the service of the house of the LORD. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Noah, A Dad Who Saved His Family Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 13, 2018

In this message we will unpack 5 characteristics that enabled Noah to save his family. First message in the series, 'Heroes, Amazing Stories of Faith.'

Noah, A Dad That Saved His Family #biblicalheroes OKAY – this morning we are kicking off a new series for Summer 2016 called, ‘Heroes, Amazing Stories Of Faith…’ AND – what we will be doing from now until the end of Summer is looking at a different biblical hero each week to see what they can ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life For A Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Shall Be The Sign?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

A necessary but warning word from the Lord about the times before His coming.

WHAT WILL BE THE SIGN? TEXT: Mark 13:1-13 Mark 13:1-13 KJV And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! [2] And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Navidad Se Trata De Aceptar Cosas Que No Nos Gustan

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 19, 2020

Dios nos está llamando a aceptar personas y situaciones que no nos gustan porque Dios está haciendo algo en nuestras vidas que es mucho más grande que cualquiera de nosotros. María y José tuvieron que aceptarse el uno al otro para mantener viva la historia de Navidad.

Navidad se /2020 Mateo 1: 18-25 Colosenses 3: 12-17 2020 ha sido un gran año para nosotros. ¿Cuántos de ustedes han tenido que aceptar algunas cosas que no les gustaron, que se les impusieron este año? A algunos de nosotros no nos gustaron las cuarentenas, las ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Take What's Not Yours Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 13, 2021

When we steal, we take from the person who possesses it, and from God who owns it. When we trust God’s providential provision, we will treat people and their property with respect.

A couple weeks ago, I was the third customer in the checkout line at Aldi. As the cashier finished ringing up a man’s groceries, he moved his cart over to the table so he could bag them. About halfway through, he discovered a package of garlic in his cart. He stopped what he was doing, pulled ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Renew Nehemiah Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2021

We need to follow the example of Ezra and Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate the Temple, the Worship of God and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Opening focus and direction for message: Do you want to change the world? Video Illustrations: Clip 1: It all starts with a prayer: Evan prays and asks God to help him change the world – why because he was given a position of power and with that comes great responsibility to make a difference! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

En Cuyo Informe Creerás: La Resurrección

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2021

Tenemos la opción de qué informe creeremos acerca de la resurrección. Algunas veces, como Thomas, preferimos nuestra lógica al testimonio de otros.

En cuyo informe creerás: la resurrección 9/4/2021 Jeremías 38: 14-23 Juan 20:19:31 Cuando recibe alguna noticia, ¿qué determina si está dispuesto a creerla o no? ¿Cuántos de nosotros hemos dudado porque la noticia parecía demasiado buena para ser ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:14-23, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Introduction And Pure Joy – Getting A Hold Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

Jesus' disciples had come to experience fellowship with God and John was excited about it and wanted to proclaim it to others so that they would experience this fellowship too.

1. Introduction to the letter Authorship Five people in the Bible are mentioned by the name of John: John the Baptist; John the Apostle; John in the family of a high priest; the father of Apostle John and the Hebrew name for the evangelist, Mark. Though most believe the same person wrote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When A Prayer Meeting Becomes A Buisness Meeting Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

The beginnings of the church

Acts 1:12-26 A businessman had to make a trip to California and his wife wanted to go as well but she had a really important appointment the next day; so, he said, “Why don’t you do what you have to do and then fly out and join me.” As soon as he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happens Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 22, 2020

Whatever happens Christians should (1) Live godly lives (2) Maintain unity with other believers (3) Not fear persecution from the ungodly. The message focuses on what prepares Christians to faithfully stand firm in persecution.

The world we live in is full of uncertainty. A microscopic virus has upset the status quo of the whole world. Upheaval, discontent and hate suddenly erupts in the streets.i It is too organized to have been purely spontaneous. But people are inflicting pain and violence on other people they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 8:4, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 4:12-16, Acts 5:41, James 4:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2019

If you want to resolve your conflicts, expect tension at times so it doesn’t trip you up; express truth in love; but most importantly, exalt the Lord.

This last week I came across an old joke about a letter to a neighbor. It reads: Dear Frank. We've been neighbors for six tumultuous years. When you borrowed my tiller, you returned it in pieces. When I was sick, you blasted rap music. And when your dog went to the bathroom all over my lawn, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Must Be True; I Heard It On Tv Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 3, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 19: 21 – 41

Acts 19: 21 – 41 It must be true; I heard it on TV 21 When these things were accomplished, Paul purposed in the Spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014

The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Higher Priorities Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

Paul shared rules for godly living with the Corinthians that relate well for us today as well.

Introduction: 1. According to an Associated Press report from May 17, 2001 student led prayer was going to be allowed at the Washington Community High School graduation in 2001 until the ACLU & senior valedictorian, Natasha Appenheimer, filed a law suit against the district. They won an injunction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist