Sermons on Selfless Action:

The Fortuned 500 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2013

The witness of more than 500 at one time reinforced the resurrection of Jesus in a powerful way!

1. Power of Witnesses Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ, put it like this¡­ ¡°If we were holding a trial to determine the facts concerning the resurrection, and if we were to call to the witness stand every witness who personally encountered the resurrected Jesus and we cross-examined ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Praise Of The Lord's Do-Gooders

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 23, 2013

We often think of famous people when we think of ministers, or if not famous, we think of men and women who are called Reverend or Pastor and who have a microphone in their hand. However, Tabitha ministered to an entire community through concrete acts of

I've conducted 49 funerals since I've been here at SPCC.. They were not all members of our church, but the vast majority were- which means that we've gathered monthly to claim the Resurrection Truth for people we loved. A few of them, I suspect, were surprised by God's grace, but many of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 25, 2014

Do we know the rights things to do and are we really doing them?

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Ruth…. We will learn from Chapter 3 and a portion of 4 this morning. But before reading, let us note a few things which will help us understand the situation with Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. Look briefly at Ruth 2:20…. Boaz was one of the “kinsman-redeemers” for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2013

Nehemiah had challenged the people with the plan God had given him and now it was time to put that plan into action. Nehemiah leads the people to move forward and rebuild the wall in spite of and in the face of stiff opposition

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 25, 2013 Date Preached: January 27, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 2 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 3-4 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah heard about Jerusalem lying in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Hope? Series

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013

What is our universal story of hope? It is the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

For the entire month of January, we are going to focus on this thing called evangelism. Now to me that word is sometime scary and evokes many different emotions. For those of you with the spiritual gift of evangelism, you may get a little excited because this is right up your ally and you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Telling My Story Series

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013

It is important to tell other's your story of hope so they can find their story.

We are in week three of our four week series on “Stories of Hope.” By now we have discussed what our universal story of hope is. We have written down some of our own stories of hope to help remind us of our personal hope that we have in Christ. We have also heard people talk about their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: United Methodist

Jael's Extraordianry Day

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013

Sometimes the ordinary seems mundane, but occasionally it turns exraordinary. This is a narrative of an ordinary day turning into much more. Even a "nobody" can do something extraordinary in the hands of God.

Jael’s Extraordinary Day Judges 4:17-24 Jael’s life was nothing if not predictable. Living in the low mountains of Eastern Israel, bordering Canaan, among the scorpions and rocks and dust, Jael’s life was difficult at best, and monotonous at worst. Boredom and monotony were her ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three "P's" Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Feb 27, 2013

Sermon from Romans 1 to encourage the believer to live the Gospel.

The Three P’s of The Gospel (Romans 1:1-7) 1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Church In The City Series

Contributed by Matt Smith on Mar 5, 2013

We have our security and our significance from God. Stop asking for things that He already gave you and start believing that you have them and act on the fact that they’re true.

*Pastor’s Note: All of my sermons are transcribed by the amazing saints at Barabbas Road Church. The sermons will have minor spelling, gramatical and contextual errors. If you wish to listen or view a sermon from Barabbas Road Church please visit our website at www.barabbasroadchurch.com. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In God; Doing Your Part

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2015

God is willing to become our helper. That means we have to do something so that He can help us.

February 8, 2015 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 46:1-11 Subject: Kingdom Life Title: Trusting in God – Doing Your Part This Thursday evening at youth we are having movie night and are showing the first Left Behind movie with Kirk Cameron. I played the movie as I was preparing for this week’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redemption Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Redemption

SO GREAT A SALVATION - REDEMPTION. I. Definition. The various words translated redemption, redeem, etc., are found 132 times in the O.T., and 22 times in the N.T. The essential idea is "freedom by payment of a price." II. Demonstration. The illustration of redemption is found in the book of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty In The Beatitudes!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 27, 2011

To focus upon the BEAUTIFUL ORDER in the flow of BEATITUDES

Beauty in the Beatitudes “For God is not a God of disorder…” 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: *other

I Think, "Some Change" Is Gonna Do You Good!!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 2, 2012

Jesus is the master life changer, He is in the life changing business,  His grace, mercy and favor will revolutionize your life if you will let it!   Praise God, thank You Jesus for your faithfulness!! Let me tell you how He changed....

Jesus offers, Real Change, Real Hope The new year, comes around so quickly it seems like and it usually brings so many the opportunity,  to reevaluate the different things that they want to see come about in their lives. New things they want to see happen, new habits they want to see form, take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Western Movies Series

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 8, 2012

Recall those days of the Western Movies when the White Hat guy rode in? Jesus Christ is our Redeemer.

Mark 1:4-11 How do you keep faith when your hopes seem hopeless? Consider when God sent John the Baptist into preaching how that provided their symbol of hope during a time that seemed hopeless. Maybe if you can envision the hope the good people felt in our old Western movies when the white hat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

You're Not The Boss Of Me

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 10, 2012

To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and soaking in service to God.

You’re not the boss of me. This is a phrase that most of us parents have more than likely heard from our children when speaking to one another. I believe that most kids will learn this phrase and use it towards their siblings more than any other phrase. It seems to me that this is one of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Other