Sermons on Self Examination:

The Calling Of Gideon

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

The coming year will bring challenges of many kinds but our Lord is with us and He will provide.

The Calling of Gideon 01/18/09 AM Text: Judges 6:11-24 Introduction The beginning of this New Year seems to be filled with uncertainty and unrest. Daily we hear of the difficulties the economy is causing people. Unemployment is high and will probably go up, credit card debt is out of control, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

C-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-VI—Acts 1:9-14 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are Acts of... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Human Government Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 23, 2010

God gives government to preserve the life we cherish.

Scripture Introduction How are we to interact with government? One extreme seems to vilify everything from Washington, hoping to have little or nothing to do with the state, and fantasizing about a world in which they have even less to do with us. The other side seems to deify the state, assuming ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… Israel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 24, 2010

God starts something big with very small people.

Scripture Introduction In the first eleven chapters of Genesis, Moses introduces key themes and doctrines forming the parameters of life. This prologue actually ends with chapter eleven, but like any good writer, the end of the preface is a “page-turner,” not suited to ending a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Sixth Day Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010

This is the 4th sermon in our Genesis series. In this sermon we're looking specifically at what it means to be created in the image of God.

Genesis (4) (On the Sixth Day) Text: Genesis 1:24-31 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you’ve been with us so far in our study of Genesis, you’ll remember that I said that Genesis lays the foundation for all of Scripture, and we’ve talked about how the first two verses show us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Believe In Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 29, 2010

God calms hearts with astounding promises to captivate believing souls.

Scripture Introduction For the disciples, quality time with Jesus in the Upper Room has not been pleasant. First, the Lord embarrasses them by taking the form of a slave and washing their feet (an act far beneath his dignity, especially since they felt so acutely that it was beneath theirs). Then ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 2, 2010

The Ascension of Jesus Christ, and His commission to His disciples, is vitally important for today. Our life’s purpose as Christians and as the Church are found in the last words of Jesus before He leaves planet earth for a while.

Sermon for CATM – May 2, 2010 – The Ascension of Jesus Christ Show “God’s Ipod” short film (Will be on Youtube by June Jesus is alive!!! Amen. He is here by His Holy Spirit. He is present to us. God has not abandoned us. Lives that touch Jesus are transformed. New purpose and self-respect is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rampant Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

Three ways that Jesus showed kindness.

If you were describing our world, would you describe it as a kind place? If so, just what “kind of place” are you thinking of? For instance, have you tried recently to get service in a crowded store? Were you shocked recently by something on the news? Doesn’t it seem like ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Command Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

1. The Greatest Commandment February 14, 2010 The Greatest Commandment Corrie Ten Boom and her family secretly housed Jews in their home during WW II. Their "illegal" activity was discovered, and Corrie and her sister Bessie were sent to the German death camp, Ravensbruck. There Corrie would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: *other

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 22, 2010

The power of the Holy Spirit enables us to carry on the mission Jesus started when He walked the earth.

Text: Jesus said, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Story: “Our Best – Nothing, Without Him” Mr. Spurgeon once ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Are You An Abomination?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 7, 2012

So you think there is only one abominable sin? Hmm, what if you are wrong and you are committing one?

If I use the word abomination from the pulpit what would come into your mind? Maybe 1% of you that are ardent prophecy students might think of the abomination of desolation that will happen in the middle of the Tribulation. I suspect the other 99% will think of homosexuality because 99% of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

All of us have our comfort zones. Some of us surround ourselves with them. Some of us live in them. Some of us visit them. And some of us have learned to ignore them. Will you step out of your comfort zone?

Will you step out of your comfort zone? This month as part of our Fresh Fire Series we have been considering the teachings of Jesus on the Holy Spirit. And this evening I want us to start with some verses from John 14. John 14:6-17 6Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life To Respect Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 9, 2012

What is the proper framework for a marriage?

Introduction I said before that the subject of authority itself is a minefield because of the emotional reaction we have towards the subject. Even the most conservative of us recoil at the idea of ourselves being under authority. We may acknowledge that we are under authority in certain cases, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What We Believe - God Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Sep 14, 2012

The gospel is God’s saving work. It flows from within himself as the revelation of who he is & what he does! In other words, God does what he does because of who he is!

What we Believe # 1 – “God” Intro – 1. ILL – After listening to Chuck Swindoll on the radio, 8 year old Debbie asked her 6 year old brother David, “Do you know about Jesus?” Expecting a new slant on the old story, David replied, “No.” Sister ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free