Sermons on Sensation:

Who By Faith…jephthah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Who by faith…Jephthah. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verses 32-34. • Hebrews chapter 11 is God’s hall of fame; • It is a list of people who are honoured because of the faith. • As you read the chapter what surprises you is who is left out and who is included! • In verse 32 we are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

The Stewardship Of Giving Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 21, 2010

Jesus teaches His disciples the principles of giving and doing for those in need by teaching how God reveals need and it is out duty to commit to meeting that need and take the intentional action necessary to meet that need, thru the power of the Holy Spi

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 21, 2010 Date Preached: November 21, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Stewardship Series Title: The Stewardship of Giving Text: Mark 8:1-9 1 In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2010

One of the most shocking statistics about divorce is that couples who go to church regularly get divorced only slightly less often than those who don't. Why is that? I think it is at least partly due to the fact that the Bible teaching on marriage is sel

Purpose: To explain God's view of marriage. Aim: I want the listener to esteem marriage. INTRODUCTION: Divorce is a real problem in our country. Several years ago this ad appeared in a California newspaper: "Divorce, $25 Divorce Centers of Calif. Unload that turkey." A so called "born-again" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Stormbringers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010

For Pentecost Sunday, I wanted to share that we still have a responsibility to be empowered and to be evangelizing.

In the film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the action starts with a cold October wind blowing through a Midwestern town. Let’s look at the theater film preview of this film and give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The “October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

Why Sit We Here Until We Die

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 28, 2010

There is a spiritual famine in the land today but yet we sit on our padded pews and seem apathatic to people that are dying without Christ

Why Sit We Here Until We Die Introduction: The King of Syria, King Ben-hadad, had been trying to make war with Israel for some time but God had been letting Elisha read the King of Syria’s mail. Elisha would tell the King of Israel, whose name was King Jehoram wicked King Ahab’s son, where the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Before You Die Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Solomon’s advice on living the abundant life.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “HOW TO LIVE BEFORE YOU DIE” (adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 9:1-12 Remember that Solomon is towards the end of his life as writes the words in this book of Ecclesiastes. He has sought fulfillment in pleasure, in accomplishments, in good food, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus - The One And Only"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Dec 19, 2011

As each year passes The LORD Jesus Christ is marginalized more and more and takes a backseat role to lesser things and lesser priorities. Crowded out by: * Materialism * Decorations * Santa * Expanding influence of false religions in our world *

Cornerstone Church December 18, 2011 “JESUS – THE ONE AND ONLY” John 1:14-18 INTRODUCTION: The following happened one Sunday ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sure Cure For The Blues!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 16, 2011

Elijah experiences ’burn out’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). The characters concerned (vs 1-4): • (1). The Weak King: Ahab (vs 1). • (2). The Dominant Queen: Jezebel (vs 2). • (3). The Discouraged Prophet: Elijah (vs 3-4). (B). The Lord and Elijah (vs 5-18): • (1). The Lord Reveals vs 5-14). • (2). The Lord Commissions (vs ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Looking Out For False Messiah's Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 30, 2011

Jesus tells us to lookout for false Messiah's and focus our attention on Him.

Lookout For False Messiah's Text: Matt. 24:23-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video from Titanic about lookouts spotting the iceberg. 2. The job of the lookouts on the Titanic was to spot the iceberg in enough time to steer the ship away from danger. a. If you watched the movie they were in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Every Thorn Has A Rose Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 25, 2012

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom?

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom? What would you talk about if someone asked you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Wrestling With Shadows

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 8, 2009

Perhaps you have been having symptoms of slow progress, failures at the edges of breakthrough, marital dissappointment, disfavor despite opportunities surrounding you, this is wrestling with shadows, and unless there comes end to this, man would be subjec

WRESTLING WITH SHADOWS Life is something many people fail to understand because there are so many questions those men cannot answer. For example, Cain and Abel were two men born of the same parents. They had similar backgrounds, similar abilities and were headed towards the same direction but ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With The Stones Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

Wickedness is an abomination unto God, so are they which practice it.

DEALING WITH THE STONES OF THE WICKED Dr. D. K. Olukoya Psalm 74:20: “Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” This means that there are places on earth that are dark and the Bible recognizes them. The only place on earth that light ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Shall Not Be Violent (6) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 20, 2011

Reading strange stories in the Bible, in search of an answer that will lead us to find some answers in God’s dealing with human despair and suffering. We need to read those stories in the light of the cross - the story of what He has done to set things ri

THOU SHALL NOT BE VIOLENT (Law and Grace - The 6th Commandment) There is something in human nature that is drawn to a spicy scandal or by a violent act. Millions will tune in to exclusive interviews with the criminals or buy best-sellers which give people’s inside stories with the dirty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:1-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Influence Of One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 13, 2010

Christians are to be the salt of the earth. 1. Salt is essential for LIFE 2. Has MEDICINAL properties 3. Is a PRESERVATIVE 4. Was used to promote HEALTH 5. Can kill WEEDS 6. Has the power to MELT ICE 7. Promotes THIRST

The Influence Of One Have you ever wondered how much influence one person can have? A guard standing on a city wall can sound an alarm and wake a whole city to respond to what otherwise would be certain destruction. One good man may be the means of safety for thousands. A little influence can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational