Sermons on Seventh Word On Cross:

Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Inconvenient Truth Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Sep 2, 2007

It is not always convenient to be a Christian, as is revealed by the character of the people whom Paul greets at the end of his letter to the Romans.

An Inconvenient Truth A Sermon on Romans 16:3-16 Zig Ziglar once visited the Washington Monument on a trip to DC. As he arrived with some friends, he heard a guide announce, “Ladies and gentlemen, there is currently a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument.” The guide then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Let's look at the heart of a father. Fathers are a gift from the heavenly Father. Here is a well known story Jesus told about a special father - special because Jesus was using Him to describe what the heavenly Father is really like.

THE PRODIGAL FATHER Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Keys: Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 19, 2011

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name,” John 15:16. A prayer key sermon that can also serve as a witnessing sermon.

Prayer Keys - Bearing Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 One Wednesday, we looked at the second prayer key in this verse, asking in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Celebration Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Mar 24, 2012

When God does great things we need to celebrate like David did and bring a proper attitude in our worship.

The year is so long ago we won’t mention it. But I was a freshmen in High School, I was playing soccer for my churches club team. We’re playing this team and they’re better than we are. They’re beating us, not bad, but they’re winning. Then it happens, it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 27, 2011

When Jesus came into the life of the blind man, his life was never the same again. When Jesus comes into our life, He brings a physical touch, dignity, clarity of who He is and a purpose for our lives... Let Jesus come in today!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 18, 2011 Date Preached: March 20, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Healer Sermon Text: John 9:1-7 [ESV] 1As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2And His ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Now See Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 11, 2010

Part 10 in the series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at the story of the blind man and how Jesus gives each one of us an opportunity to respond to his power and serve with our lives.

I Now See Love Never Dies, prt. 10 Wildwind Community Church Jason Kotarski June 6, 2010 Before I got involved in the church, I did a lot of my growing up in the local punk rock music scene. I had found a place that accepted me for who I was and it gave me a chance to explore my love for music ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Free Methodist

Grace We Struggle To Accept: The Embrace Of Grace

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

In this re-working of a message originally preached in 2005, Dave elaborates on last week's message about receiving love.

Grace We Struggle to Accept: The Embrace of Grace Grace, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers 3/20/05 Revised and repreached 7/18/2010 I want to start today’s message on an uncharacteristically heavy note. I have a few questions for you, and they’re the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Glory In The King's Gate

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008

The routine and "hum-drum" responsibilities of life are what elevate men to great places.

THE GLORY OF THE KING’S GATE TEXT: Esther 6:12 Esther 6:12 KJV And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE COMMON LIFE -I find myself somewhat indebted to Linda Little who taught me 11th grade ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

10 Termites That Can Destroy Your Home Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 6, 2009

Helps for a Happy Home

LESSON 4 10 TERMITES THAT CAN & WILL DESTROY YOUR HOME: Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Lessons On Faith Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Peter’s walk on the water. Life’s lessons on faith teach us to trust a Lord Who has life under control.

A farmer had a neighbor that was just absolutely negative, no matter what. If it was raining, the farmer would say to his neighbor, "Boy, look at it rain, God’s sort of washing everything clean." The neighbor would say, "Yeah, but if it keeps up it’s gonna flood." Then the sun would come out and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day?

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day? Do our lives not look like they are more often devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010

In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ways To Submit (For Women And Men), Prt. 2

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 12, 2010

Part 2 in 2-part mini-series, Dave and Christy Flowers examine needs one and two on Willard Harley’s list of the top needs for men and women, and shows that meeting needs for our spouses is simply a concrete way of practicing the Biblical call to submit

Ways to Submit (for women AND men), prt. 2 Joint Lecture w/ Christy Flowers, M.A. Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 28, 2010 Last week Christy covered two of a woman’s top five needs, and I covered two of a man’s top five needs. This week we want to finish with the final ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

God has written natural laws into His creation such as the "Laws of Gravity" or the "Laws of Thermodynamics." The fact that someone does not believe in these laws, does not prove that they do not exist or that they do not work.

Sowing And Reaping Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease. God has established some natural principles in His universe that are unbending. Certain things happen with consistency. When Isaac Newton observed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic