Sermons on Soul Competency:

The Mirror Of Truth

Contributed by Ricky Simpson on Nov 27, 2023

The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls.

The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls. James 1:22-25 guides us through this reflective journey, offering profound insights for our spiritual growth. Let us explore the transformative power of the mirror of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power And Manifestation Of The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

how does the power of the Grace of God manifest itself in the salvation of a lost soul who is under the reign and dominion of sin?

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD Topic:THE POWER AND MANIFESTATION OF THE GRACE OF GOD In this teaching, we will seek to answer a very important question: how does the power of the Grace of God manifest itself in the salvation of a lost soul who is under the reign and dominion of sin? In our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

The Greatest Commandment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength as the essence of our faith and response to His love.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here in fellowship, in the house of our Lord? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in His word and His presence. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Topics: God's Son, Giving All

Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014

Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections Of The Heart

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 16, 2008

Your personal identity resides in your soul. As John Lawson once said, if your soul is stolen, that’s the ultimate “identity theft.” The most dangerous thief of all isn’t out to steal your worldly goods. After all, possessions can be replaced, but your s

A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody could steal their car. To demonstrate their point, VW hired a highly skilled burglar and called a news ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 42 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2020

We are going to examine this psalm as if it was written by godly King Hezekiah. After David, he was the greatest king ever to sit upon the throne of Judea. He did more to bring the nation back to God than any other king.

April 12, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 42 A psalm of David. Psalm 42 (KJV) 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my meat day and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane: The World's Greatest Battle Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

What is your personal Gethsemane? What crushing experience are you facing? A bad marriage? A health issue? Your job? What is putting pressure on you like an olive press? Whatever form your Gethsemane takes, you can find peace in your pressure.

INTRODUCTION A guy kept forgetting his passwords to login to his computer, so he finally changed his password to the word “incorrect.” That way, whenever he put in the wrong password his computer would remind him that his password is incorrect! We come to the passage where Jesus is praying in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: Baptist

Hell - A Bitter Sweet Expperience For Everyone Even The Wicked!!

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 16, 2016

Hell is a very real place and very scary, but also ad comforting message of grace for the unjust, How do we solve the problem of all of those contradicting verses - WE CAN, LOOK AND SEE!

With sincerity, dedication and concern, by lending out their ears, many well meaning Christians study the hell fire message out of context. The message of forever being punished in hell is a message of Love and hope and not a message of discouragement. it's not a message that should cause you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10, Romans 8:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleading For The Perishing Cities

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 19, 2021

Jesus is looking for people to stand in the gap, who will go for him, let us pray for the Lord of the harvest, that the harvest is ready and plenty but the labourers are few

Luke 19:41-44 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.  For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 18:22-33, Ezekiel 22:30, Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fact And Faith In Creative Tranquility Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

The intensity of John’s writing increases as he attempts to call the church back to the non-negotiables of the Gospel. In this message attention is drawn to several things: the historicity of Jesus demonstrates God’s redemptive plan and calls for a response.

As John draws this short letter to a close, I am amazed by the manner in which his intensity builds. He increasingly, uses the phrase, we know. His task has been to call the church back to foundational things. The effectiveness of this series of sermons is based on our response to a very ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who? Us? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 24, 2019

If we do not value people’s souls, we will not go out looking for them. And if we do not go looking, then we cannot fulfill our purpose … which is to bring people into a right relationship with God. And if we do not fulfill our purpose, then what good are we to God?

Imagine you’re God and you want to announce the most amazing, incredible, joyous news ever … an event that will literally change the course of history … the birth of your only Son, Jesus Christ … the birth of the One who will be the Savior of the whole world … the One for whom the Nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Acts 1:7-8, Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Journey Of Beneficial Suffering And Affliction

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2018

No form of suffering that the children of God go through here on earth is wasteful or useless. Our sufferings always produce supernatural results where many many many souls are won into the Kingdom

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE JOURNEY OF BENEFICIAL SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION. Acts 9:15-19 King James Version (KJV) 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic

While We Wait

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2018

We are commanded to pray for the Master to send forth harvesters into His harvest fields while we wait for His return. The message is a call for us to fulfil His charge.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 23, 2016

Jesus' famous foot washing of His disciples is a love-parable of the way disciples should live and treat one another.

“A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” John 13:1-20 The cross is near for Jesus and the next 5 chapters cover Jesus’ farewell Passover meal and Jesus’ encouragement and prayers for His followers. We look at John 13:1 which is Jesus’ last supper where He washes His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Through Samaria: The Unusual Road Of Navigation

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 17, 2017

Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual one. The Road through Samaria, the unusual way

THE ROAD THROUGH SAMARIA: THE UNUSUAL ROAD OF NAVIGATION JOHN 4:1-42 Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual way. He had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational