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Eye Faithfulness - Matthew 5:27-28 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

What constitutes a lustful look? Is it adultery every time a man looks at an attractive woman and likes what he sees?We know it is not a sin to be tempted, and yet it is sin to have certain desires, so where do you cross the line into sin?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Kingdom Praying - Matthew 6:10a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 1, 2024

What can we learn about our culture from the Santa Clause story?

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Worship Is A Matter Of Who, Not How!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 18, 2022

In worship, God is more concerned that we focus on Him than than we should be overly concerned about the mechanics of what we are doing.

“After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, ‘A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar’ (that is, Engedi). Then Jehoshaphat ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating Truth With Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Navigating Truth with Love Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – February 6, 2022

Navigating Truth with Love Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – February 6, 2022 Intro Today I am inviting us to into a new series.... a series focused on helping is navigate our divided times. As I shared in some promotion of this series... The recent season of political ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring The Value Of Life (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 30, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 1) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 20, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 1) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 20, 2022 NOTE: The following notes are more extensive than what time would allow presenting, but provide both the main points and heart of the message. One will also find “further resources” with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Futility Of Religion

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2022

Religious exercise can become a snare if in our efforts we fail to seek the Lord. Religion for the sake of religion is a dreadful snare.

“Like a pregnant woman who writhes and cries out in her pangs when she is near to giving birth, so were we because of you, O LORD; we were pregnant, we writhed, but we have given birth to wind. We have accomplished no deliverance in the earth, and the inhabitants of the world have not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

In this message we will talk about how those who live in Jesus' Kingdom: mourn in their loss, mourn for their own sin and mourn for this lost world.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 OKAY – I would like to read a few passages of Scripture that will set the stage for our conversation this morning. AND REMEMBER – to lean in, because what you are about to hear is God breathed! The first passage is from John 11… Jesus good friend Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of A Culture

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 30, 2022

How should the saints of the Risen Saviour Live when the society in which they are found is decaying and disintegrating into a putrid mess? They must be vigilant to be holy and righteous, glorifying their God in all things.

“I will make boys their princes, and infants shall rule over them. And the people will oppress one another, every one his fellow and every one his neighbor; the youth will be insolent to the elder, and the despised to the honorable. “The look on their faces bears witness against them; they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Go To Hell - Mark 9:42-50 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 31, 2023

This message will alert you to the worst dangers imaginable and show you how to avoid them.

https://account.sermoncentral.com/contributions/sermons/edit/292893 Mark 9:41 I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. 42 "And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to turn away, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

The Stone That Was Never Thrown

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 26, 2024

How do we, as followers of the Christ, respond to sin when it is exposed to us?

“Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, ‘Teacher, this woman ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The New Temple - Mark 11:11-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

The new way to find forgiveness

Mark 11:11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. 12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig-tree in leaf, he went to find out if it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-24, Matthew 21:12-22, Luke 19:45-48

Marks Of The True Church: Holiness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 10, 2024

Our Lord prayed that His followers would be sanctified, made holy. The Father heard His request and has granted Jesus was He asked.

“I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

And It Shall Come To Pass...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2025

Peter cited Joel's prophetic statement in explanation of the Spirit's descent on the Day of Pentecost. He saw this prophecy as the promise of what still lay ahead for all who follow the Lord.

“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit. “I will show ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 8, 2021

To establish that Jesus is God over the heavens and the earth. Jesus demonstrated His authority to rebuke the wind and command the Sea to be still. The power of His words quieted the storm and allayed the fears of His disciples. Their fear of perishing prompted Him to ask: “Where is your faith?”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Master’s Resolve 2. The Master’s Rebuke 3. The Master’s Reprove Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Where is your faith?” This question Jesus asked His disciples, after rebuking the wind and the Sea, for its raging as they passed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Know God’s Guidance? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 26, 2010

Seeking and receiving God's guidance into our lives requires that we TRUST God and believe that He does have our best in mind with His plan and purpose. How can we know God's guidance? How can we test it to make sure it is God's plan and not our own desir

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 21, 2010 Date Preached: July 25, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: How Can I know God’s Guidance? Date Written: July 21, 2010 Date ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist