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Helping The Fallen Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What happens when you sin? Legalism tells us to look down on that brother because they "failed." But in Galatians, Paul gives us a new way to help those who have fallen.

We left off last week by comparing the acts of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. Though we all want the latter, we often act in the former. Finding freedom from legalism and the condemnation it brings doesn’t mean you immediately cease from sin. Our goal is still to be like Christ - and we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Fresh Coat Of Paint Without Sanding Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Paul tells us in the second half of chapter 4 that we need to let Christ sand us way down to the bear wood, in order to cover us with His way of thinking and acting.

I like to see a nice new coat of paint on something - like this bench we had outside on our patio. The problem is - in order to have a nice coat of paint I had to strip off the old - but I was lazy. So when I painted the new coat on, the old paint underneath began to chip and peel and push the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Therefore, Since We Have A Great High Priest …”

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 25, 2009

Jesus Christ is our Great High Priest who knows what we go through and is interceding for us at the throne of Grace having broken down all the barriers between us and God.

“THEREFORE, SINCE WE HAVE A GREAT HIGH PRIEST …” Heb 4:12-16 Introduction You telephone someone, what is the first thing you say when they answer? “How are you” And they answer “I’m good, thanks”. Two things wrong here, firstly, that’s an American response and shows that you have been watching ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - The Winner Takes It All! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010

I can wager all my GOOD WORKS against the WORK OF CHRIST on the Cross. Even when my chips are down I can throw the DICE OF DEATH on the chance that I will win.

Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL! A person recently said to me as they were dying that the Bible was just a series of myths and stories, and if I want to, I can choose to live my life assuming that it is. I can choose to treat heaven like a GAME OF CHANCE and the Bible as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All In The Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2010

If we want to create an atmosphere in our homes and in our churches where people want to pursue purity and follow Christ from their hearts, then we must begin with a blessing and not lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women’s rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life Flows From The Throne Of The Lamb

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 22, 2010

The winter of this world bears down on us. But the scene of the life and light of heaven strengthens and encourages us. Cherish the heavenly scene. Parts: 1) A life of radiant pureness. 2) A life of resplendent purpose.

Text: Revelation 22:1-5 Theme: Life Flows from the Throne of the Lamb A. A life of radiant pureness B. A life of resplendent purpose Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 21, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our hearts blameless and by all means build each other up and not tear each other down.

Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon: Focus on His Image Thesis of sermon: We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Still Stuck Up That Tree

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

ZACCHAEUS, looked and longed up the tree it wasn’t until he climbed down that he met with Jesus you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Oct 2008)

Are You still Stuck Up that Tree Luke 19 :1-10 ILL Have you even climb a tree? You Known it is easier to Climb up a tree than climb down. ZACCHAEUS was a well known man, worked as tax collector, Top job, chief tax collector, an employer, in fact Jericho was a main office, a trading rout so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Welcome To The Wedding Feast Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2009

John observes the most elegant and exciting wedding banquet he’s ever seen... and then he bows down to the angel who’s guiding him. Why would he do that?

OPEN: Weddings are times of excitement and great celebration, and different cultures have different ways of celebrating their marriages. • In Bulgaria – the bride tosses a dish filled with wheat, coins and a raw egg over her head. If the dish breaks it signifies good luck to come. • African ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace, Be Still Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2013

Jesus was asleep. The boat was going down. But didn’t Jesus know there’d be a storm? Then why would He ask His disciples to sail into the teeth of this terrible storm in the middle of the night?

OPEN: A mother and her young daughter were at home alone. The father was gone on a trip for his company and night was coming on. Outside, it became increasingly dark and disturbing. The moon was out, but the wind howled menacingly in trees and the branches of some of those trees brushed ominously ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message From A Friend Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 2, 2014

Have you ever had a friend that was so close that they could come to you and tell you where you were wrong? A true friend will not allow you to continue down a path of destruction...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2012 Date Preached: February, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: A Message from a Friend Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:1-17 [ESV] – Read – v1-3 here 1Paul, called by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant People

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Our Living Bread

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 9, 2018

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” (John 6:51)

Introduction: Bread was the most common food in the Middle East in Bible times just as it is in the world today. A major problem facing many people in the world today is malnutrition, starvation, and death. Many experts attribute the problem to global warming and the change in the rainfall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5-8, Ephesians 4:25-32, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Imortance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 18, 2018

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” (John 6:51)

Introduction: Important events and experiences make a lasting impression on the lives of both the individual and the family. The child’s first day in school, a person’s first day at work, the day of marriage and many other events all contribute to a person’s wellbeing. The most important event ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13, Ephesians 5:15-20, John 6:51-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Streams From Lebanon (Song Of Solomon 4:15)

Contributed by James Dina on May 21, 2021

We are a "stream from Lebanon", to be dashed down many water falls and dashed forward with the irresistible force of God, sweeping everything away till we find perfect rest.

"A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and STREAMS FROM LEBANON" (Songs of Solomon 4:15) Ancient biblical Lebanon was one of the sweetest places in all the land of Canaan (Isaiah 29:17), which had a white, snow-capped mountain range (Jeremiah 18:14) whose upward movement ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal