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The Power Of Cancelling Negative Words Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 13, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of cancelling negative words spoken over us and our children, from a biblical perspective.

Words have the power to shape our lives, influence our thoughts, and impact our destinies. The Bible teaches that words can be a source of life or death, blessing or curse (Proverbs 18:21). Unfortunately, many of us have been subjected to negative words, spoken over us by others or even by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 18:21

Genesis Chapter Fifty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 16, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob dies and Joseph dies. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 50 Joseph, with the permission of the king, goes and buries his father in Canaan. The sons of Jacob apprehend the resentment of their brother Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accepted In The Beloved Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025

This sermon teaches that we are made perfectly accepted in Christ for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to the glory of God's grace.

Introduction Every person has a deep, fundamental need for acceptance. We long to be valued, welcomed, and loved for who we are. We fear rejection, and so we often spend our lives trying to earn the approval of others. Paul now brings the glorious truths of our choosing (v. 4) and adoption (v. 5) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Topics: Expectation, Miracles

Keeping The Divine Flame Alive SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

What actions are necessary to maintain the spiritual flame in the House of God?

Introduction: In a small, unknown town, there once stood a little church. One night, a fire engulfed the church, drawing the attention of many people who hadn't been seen in a while. Sarcastically, one man remarked to the preacher, "I haven't seen this church on fire in a while!" This humorous ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:9-13

Topics: Holy Spirit Baptism

The Law Written On Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Man’s judgment is blind. We all have blind spots in our character others may see, but we can’t. God’s judgment is perfect. He has no flaws, no character deficiencies, so His judgment is perfect because His character is perfect.

INTRODUCTION I get a lot of funny things over the internet, some funnier than others. The other day, someone sent me a list of interesting questions. One of them really stuck out in my mind. If a man is standing out in a forest all by himself, and there are no women around, and he speaks, is he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do Christians Have "Rights" They Should Cling To? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 29, 2014

As believers can we cry foul when we feel our 'rights' have been violated? What about when we feel violated by those within the body of believers? What is our 'right'? What is our course of action? Do we have one?

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 22, 2014 Date Preached: May 25, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Do Christians have ‘rights’ to cling to? Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message For Today

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

Repentance, revival, faithfulness etc.

GOD'S MESSAGE FOR TODAY © 1998 By Mark Beaird Text Hebrews 3:7-14 n Ronald Meredith, in his book Hurryin' Big for Little Reasons, describes one quite night in early spring: Suddenly out of the night came the sound of wild geese ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Living Or Making A Life? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

A call to pursue God instead of money and possessions.

Introduction: - Jesus talked a lot about money. In fact, 16 of the 38 parables He gave are about money or possessions. Out of all the important issues needing addressed, almost half of His parables speak to the issue of money and possessions. Move #1: Most people would say, "I really didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Free Your Mind From Bad Memories

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions."

We all tend to be restricted by our memories. Paul, the apostle wrote, "Be transformed (actually metamorphized) - changed from within, by the renewing of your mind- attitude and perceptions." Illustration: Behind the scenes of an Arizona circus, Bobb Biehl started chatting with a man who trains ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Biblical Stewardship Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 23, 2001

Gives an overview of the major components of Biblical Stewardship.

DATE: May 6, 2001 TEXT: Matthew 25:14-30 THEME: "Understanding Biblical Stewardship" INTRODUCTION BODY I. STEWARDSHIP IS A RECOGNITION A. That we are servants of God – doulouv, slaves, idiouv we belong to Him. B. That everything belongs to God “entrusted his property” (v. 14) Psalm 24:1 “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Marks Of The Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 23 v 1 - 36

THE MARKS OF THE HYPOCRITE Matthew 23 v. 1 - 36 The Hypocrite is an actor or pretender - and here is seen in the Scribes and Pharisees by:- 1. What they sought They sought the :- v. 1 - 5, (a) Admiration of men - v. 5 "but all their works they do for to be seen of men" (1) The rigour in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Holiness

Harvest Principles

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Sep 16, 2002

Jesus experienced a harvest of souls at Sychar in Samaria. From this encounter with the Samaritan woman we can glean some harvest principles. Seven things we must do to bring in the harvest:

Introduction: We are living today in the most exciting time of human history. There are more people alive today than there ever have been. There is potential for literally millions of souls to be harvested into the kingdom. Jesus experienced a harvest of souls at Sychar in Samaria. From this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Charismatic

The Talking Dog

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

Liars are not held in great esteem but are we all not liars on occasions ? It is most important that we do not lie in regards to our Christianity.

One day in Jackson, Alabama, a guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking dog for sale". He rings the bell and the owner, Bubba, tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black Lab just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the Lab replies. "So, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Desert, Promised A Mountain

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 8, 2003

At times we have to hold onto the promise when we can’t see the promise.

Living In A Desert: Promised A Mountain Joshua 14: 10-13 II Peter 2:1-4 I. Intro A. Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.” B. In other words the heart is sickened when a promise is made and the fulfillment is delayed II. Caleb’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-13, 2 Peter 2:1-4