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A Messiah Who Restores Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 3, 2009

If we surrender our hearts to him, Jesus has the power to make us completely whole.

A Messiah Who Restores Text: Matt. 9:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some time ago, Time Magazine ran an article that reported on the benefits of religion and the church, and some of the observations included: 1. Heart-surgery patients who draw comfort from their religious faith have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Is It A Dream Or Reality Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2010

A study of chapter 5 verses 1 through 16

Song of Songs 5: 1- 16 Is It A Dream Or Reality 1 I have come to my garden, my sister, my spouse; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. 2 I sleep, but my heart is awake; It is the voice of my beloved! He knocks, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Person Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we will spend the next several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we will see different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He

If you were with us last week, you’ll notice that we’re in part of the same passage we were then. Last week we started in verse 16 and looked at how and why the Jewish leaders rejected Jesus and wanted to kill Him. At the same time, we looked at how we reject Jesus for the same reasons. We found ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

How can this great book on leadership end this way? This chapter is a reflection on everything that has gone on up until this point. But it’s not a rose-colored reflection. It is an honest look at how quickly the remnant fell away and it demands an hones

That was a lot to read, so I want to briefly give you an overview of what’s going on here. Sometime, either before the chapter, or after verse 3, Nehemiah leaves town to fulfill the promise he made to the king back in chapter 2. We don’t really know exactly how long Nehemiah was gone. It could ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Close To The Lightning Strike

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2009

God will get our attention and force us to make choices, despite our desire to avoid decisions or our wish to be secular. When the lightning strikes it may be painful but it will be about grace.

You can most certainly expect God to attract your attention. I cannot tell you exactly how He will do it, but I do know that He will do it. He will attract your attention. Many of us face a spiritual issue called inattention. Distraction. Inattention. We are not paying attention to what God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Adversity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 17, 2010

We are encouraged to trust in our sovereign God by looking for what is relatively good in times of adversity.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of how to handle adversity. Let us read Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14: 10 Whatever has come to be has already been named, and it is known what man is, and that he is not able to dispute with ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scariest Place Of All

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 1, 2010

Today is Halloween. The day when we think about scary places like graveyards and haunted houses. I thought it would be pertinent to talk about a place that’s scarier than any graveyard or haunted house. Today I’m going to talk about a place called Hell.

THE SCARIEST PLACE OF ALL INTRODUCTION: Today is Halloween. The day when people talk about scary things like ghosts, witches and vampires. The day when we think about scary places like graveyards and haunted houses. I thought it would be pertinent to talk about a scary subject on this scary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ The Servant - Isaiah's Song 3

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Isaiah's servant song No 3. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Isaiah chapter 50 verses 4-11. • 700 years before Jesus came to the earth; • In his prophecy Isaiah spoke about him. • This is especially clear in what are referred to as servant songs; • There are 4 servant songs in the book of Isaiah (42,49,50, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Brethren

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Extravagant Love (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 6 to 16 Ill: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs and then to colour for Easter. • "I'll give you £1 if you let me break three of these eggs on your head," said the older one. • "Do you promise?" asked the younger brother. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Story - Sermon 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Beginning with Genesis a look at how God wants to be with us. Sermon 2 of 32. From Randy Frazee and Max Lucado

The Story - Chapter 1 September 12, 2010 When’s the last time you saw a movie that had a huge beginning, a beginning that if you missed it, you missed a crucial part of the story. Maybe you were stuck in line buying popcorn and snacks, and suddenly the movie begins; and when that happened ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of His Name Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

The story of the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 paints a picture of a person’s condition without God, his inability to save himself, the true way of salvation, and what happens to a person after salvation.

The Power of His Name Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION Our text provides us with is a perfect picture of salvation. Perhaps as well as any other story in the Bible it paints the picture of our condition without God, our inability to save ourselves, the true way of salvation, and what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...faithfulness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2011

How to develop faithfulness in the body of Christ

As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Is Serving Your Country Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 9, 2009

So often as believers we seek to find blame for our nations woes in our leaders, in society, even by blaming Satan, but the blame for America decline can be laid at the feet of the church!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 02, 2009 Date Preached: July 05, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Seasonal Sermon Series Sermon Title: Serving God IS Serving Your Country Sermon Text: 2 Chronicles 7:12-15 [ESV] Introduction: This weekend is a HUGE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Sweet It Is Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

And that leads to some deeper philosophical questions about quality of life and is a person really living if they are not living up to their God given potential. Today in our text God answers the question about what it means to truly be alive!

Date: May 17th, 2009 Title: How Sweet it is! Bible Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: There is a time that some people face that is really difficult for all involved. I have experienced it with several families over the years. The scene is one of family members ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist