Sermons on Secret Of Victory:

What The Churches In North America Need

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 10, 2008

Sermon looks at Is. 64 and contrasts what Isaish saw as spiritual needs and what the church needs today

What the church in North America needs today - Isaiah 64:1-9 (TLB) Introduction Well good morning. In case you didn’t notice there have been two dramatic things that recently occurred in North America. First Stephen Harper was re-elected as Canada’s Prime Minister. Secondly and more striking Obama ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

By Faith, Abraham

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I think we can look at Abraham’s story and see three things about his obedience that really spoke to his faith. These are three things upon which I think you and I can also measure our own faith.

In the eleventh chapter of the New Testament book of Hebrews there is one of the most famous lists in history. It is a list of Bible heroes. Big names like Noah and Moses, Samson and David. And there were lesser known figures like Enoch and Rahab, Barak and Jephthah. What was it that held all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Climax Of The Story: An Arrest, A Trial, An Execution, A Savior Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

The Gospel reaches it’s climax as Jesus is executed and pays the ultimate price for our sins.

Do we have any artists in here? If you are an artist then you probably enjoyed art class in school while you were growing up. All of the different mediums, all of the colors and all the expressions of creativity would have been something that you enjoyed and looked forward to. While that would ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 21, 2008

In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash, 2) The Cause, and 3) The Consequence

A Domino a rectangular tile with a line dividing its face into two square ends. A popular way of playing with dominos is lining them up end to end and knocking them over. This domino effect is fun to watch when handling the physical tiles but, if it occurs metaphorically in worldwide financial ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

Are You Wearing The Right Shoes? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2008

An important part of the Armor of God are the shoes we are wearing as believers. Are you wearing the shoes you need to be wearing?

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 3, 2008 Date Preached: October 5, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle! Sermon Title: Are You Wearing the Right Shoes? Sermon Text: Mark 2:1-12 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

0817 Trinity Xvii: Covenantal Collapse Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Oct 4, 2008

The relationship of the Christian Sabbath and the Gospel

Sermon: Covenantal Collapse Text: Luke 14:1-11 Occasion: Trinity XVII Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 (which is really Trinity XVIII) Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 14:1-11, NKJV: Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

People With A Vision

Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008

We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Triune Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 22, 2008

1) The Tri-unity of God is One God 2) The Tri-unity of God in Three Persons 3) The Tri-unity of God Can be Confused and 4) The Tri-unity of God impacts us

Summer time allows us to do quite unique things apart from the rest of the year. As we are currently experiencing, it means short term missions trips for some who normally don’t go the rest of the year. It tends to be wedding season, like we are preparing for now and it also means special outings ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:14

Denomination: Other

Rooting Out Rot Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2007

Assessing and addressing the rot in evangelical churches requires a return to biblical holiness.

JAMES 1:19-21 ROOTING OUT ROT “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lies We Believe About Sin Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

Jesus taught that sin is a condition of the heart and not just our actions. We have been trained by the world to think differently.

Lies We Believe…About Sin 1. Introduction a. I have people do all the time is ask me “is such and such a sin?” i. I always have to take a deep breath after hearing that question. ii. My answer will be similar to going into a restaurant without prices on the menu. If you have to ask…you can’t afford ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 4b

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 4b

Ephesians 4 - August 20, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 4. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back them. We mentioned that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

House Guest

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legalist Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2009

If we are indwelled by the 9 characteristics/fruits of the Holy Spirit when we are saved, why is it then we have so many ’professing’ believers who seem to do whatever is in their power to steal the joy and kill the fellowship of the local church?

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2009 Date Preached: August 02, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Legalist! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 [NLT] Introduction: This morning I am sure you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Complaints And Cravings

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 4, 2009

This is an age of negativism—of complaining, grumbling, and murmuring. No matter where we turn, people are being negative or complaining about something. They are complaining about work, school, wife, husband, parent, child, manager, personal hardships, f

Complaints And Cravings STATING THE SCRIPTURES (Numbers 11:1-35) 1 Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the LORD, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the LORD burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. 2 When the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Apostolic