Sermons on Services:

Practising Serving Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2017

The model that is frequently brought into the church is provided by this world. That model drives the disciple to step on others in order to advance himself. The model Jesus provides, though often neglected, is quite different; it teaches us to serve.

“A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Hymn Without A Melody Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2016

Considering the hymnody of the faithful, what is the meaning of the hymn Paul cites in this particular text? How does this build the saints today?

“The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” [1] I must believe that the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

Continuing to look at Excellence! through Spiritual Gifts

Be Excellent: Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1ff February 7, 2016 Have you ever wished that you were something you weren’t? At one point or another most of us have. There are times I wish I was a professional athlete, playing a game and making millions. But I know I can’t — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Too Fat To Serve?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 11, 2016

Thin may be in, but fat is where it's at! ;-) We make too many judgment calls on girth when it appears God has no problem using a POG (Person Of Girth) We have a wrong definition of gluttony.

We were discussing on FaceBook an article by Kirk Cameron, “Is It A Sin To Be Fat?” I have provided the link below for your edification. D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were both 5' 9" tall and weighed 350 lbs. Both won over a million people to Christ. If it is a sin, it would appear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Have To Offer In Serving God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2014

A basic explanation of what spiritual gifts are and how to find your's.

A NAGGING DOUBT: “What do I have to offer in serving God?” - Many believers feel that they have nothing to offer. - Others are just lazy. WHAT IS A SPIRITUAL GIFT? A divinely-chosen ability for divinely-empowered service. - 1 Corinthians 12:1, 5-7. a. The phrase “spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Spiritual Gift Do I Have? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 17, 2014

A look at 21 of the spiritual gifts that the Bible talks about believers having.

Do I Have A Spiritual Gift? Every Christian has a spiritual gift. - 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. Church Leadership: 1. Preaching (a.k.a. prophecy). - Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:11. - The ability to publicly proclaim God’s Word. 2. Teaching. - Romans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Calling To Service – You’ve Been Drafted! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 22, 2014

Many believers ask the question, "Where does God want me to serve?" -- Paul gives us some clear teaching on 'where' God has called each believer to serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2014 Date Preached: June 22, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: God’s Calling to Service – You’ve Been Drafted! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:17-31 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Restores A Defeated Disciple Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 12, 2018

After denying Jesus 3 times in the Gospels, Peter the Failure becomes Peter the Fearless in the book of Acts. How did this remarkable change take place? This sermon focuses on Peter's dramatic restoration to God's service.

Jesus Restores a Defeated Disciple Sermon # 1 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 8, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Today, we will be looking at several passages of Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of Christ's Gift Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-10 teaches us that Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul set down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Strong

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

MAY THE STRENGTH OF GOD REST UPON YOU....GREATER THAN THAT OF SAMSON

BE STRONG MAIN TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10 Finally my brethren be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me The clause “Be strong” is a word of encouragement to all who claim to be Christians and are devoted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Small Circle Of Friends: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 15, 2018

If we are going to accomplish anything in this life it will take the help of our friends.

A SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: PART 1 Text: Col. 4:7-11 Introduction 1. "And Someone died for all your friends but even better yet He lives again. And if this song does not make sense to you, I hope His Spirit slips on through, He loves you. He loves you, He loves you" (A Song For A Small Circle ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018

God is always the victor inn the battles of life.

The Battle Belongs To The Lord Exodus 17 We have some great lessons in this story that may be learned and applied to God's people today. If there has ever been a day when God's people are engaged in a deadly spiritual battle with the forces of darkness and the enemy of men's souls, today is that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choices: Important Or Urgent Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

All things urgent are not necessarily important. If we don't know what is important, everything will seem urgent.

We’re winding down our message series entitled Choices—only this week and one more week to go in the series. We’ve explored the choices of purpose or popularity, surrender or control, discipline or regret and next week, we’ll talk about the choice of life or death. But, today, we explore choosing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Said About Our Lights

Contributed by John White on Jul 15, 2018

What Jesus said about our responsibility to light up the world in which we live. .

What Jesus Said About Our Lights Matt. 5:13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Praise And Worship From Genesis To Revelations

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Nov 20, 2018

The Ministry of Praise and Worship isn’t new fad for today’s 21st century church. The beginning of creation gave God praise and in Revelations God is worshiped.

Today’s trend (fad) is men exposing their bottoms and women revealing their tops. However, the ministry of Praise and Worship isn’t new fad for today’s 21st century church. On the contrary since God spoke, the beginning of creation is disclosed in the Book of Genesis giving praise to God. Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist