Sermons on Soul Craving:

When God Was At His Best

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

God was at His best when he forgave a sinner on Nov. 7, 1978 in a church in Mpls. Mn.. To me that was the day God was at His best! The premise is God is at His best when he saves souls.

When God was at His best? (Sermon idea and title is from E.V. Hill’s message called “God at His Best” spoken at the Evangelism Summit at Willow Creek Community Church in Oct. of 1998). Thesis: God was at His best when he forgave a sinner on Nov. 7, 1978 in a church in Mpls. Mn.. To me that was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Free In 2003 Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

We need to be free in 2003 with God’s help and His E.S.P. We need to be free in our emotional - soul realm. We need to be free in our spiritual realm and in the physical realm.

Be Free in 2003 part 1 Thesis: We need to be free in 2003 with God’s help and His E.S.P. We need to be free in our emotional - soul realm. We need to be free in our spiritual realm and in the physical realm. Text: 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's About Teamwork!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 29, 2005

Teamwork is what the Kingdom of God is all about. It will get results and you will feel better about yourself, knowing that if souls are getting saved is because you are doing your part that God has given to you.

*1 Corinthians 3:7 “What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 17, 2007

A familiar phrase in the church, but what was Jesus trying to say when he said this to Peter? The enemy of our souls is real and he seeks to destroy, but the church has a promise that should bring peace, joy and action...

One of the first things that any foreigner, like myself, should buy when they come to this country is a collection of Aussie terms and phrases. In our first few months of living here I heard things that left me scratching my head wondering, “What on earth does that mean?” Unforgettable phrases ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Stay In The Running Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

Our spiritual health is so important because the condition of your soul determines the quality of life you will enjoy both here and now and in the next life – in eternity (Part 1 "How to Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

INTRODUCTION Watching the male gymnasts at the Athens Olympics last night from the comfort of my armchair! When you become a sports spectator instead of a participant, all the wrong things start to happen to your body. Your weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate and cholesterol all go up. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: *other

God's Unrequited Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008

When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Covenant Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 17, 2008

The Servant’s great task is establishing a way for people to come to God. The prophecy indicates the wider fuller redemption & the true return of the real captives. These promises find fulfilment in the experiences of souls on their journey back to God

ISAIAH 49: 8-13 COVENANT RESTORATION [Revelations 7:16-17/Leviticus 25:8-22] The role of this Servant of God is pivotal. The Servant’s great task is stated here as making it possible for people to come to God. How can such an impossibility be accomplished? This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding In Love, Knowledge, And Discernment

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 15, 2008

A sculptor can leave his work and come back to it another day, and take it up where he left off. But it is not so with the growth of the soul. The work of grace in us either waxes or wanes, flows or ebbs.

Abounding in Love, Knowledge, and Discernment Phil 1:9-11 NIV Background Paul, was in Rome under house arrest, he had founded the Philippian church during his second missionary journey (Acts 16:11-40). The believers at Philippi, the main city of Macedonia, had assisted in Paul’s support while he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Choosing The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 1, 2011

We have lots of data stored up in our souls, but who know how to arrange it so it works as God intended—to form in us an accurate picture of God, life and all creations.

Review: Last Sunday I spent some time talking about Rubik’s Cube—the 3-D puzzle made up of 26 little cube-like parts faced off with a total of six colors. The puzzle is solved when each face of the cube is showing a solid color. That sounds easy until you try it. The reason ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: *other

Do You Live In The Fear Of The Lord All The Day Long?

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

The fear of God and the fear of man are mutually exclusive. To be in the fear of man is to become a captive to the devil who set the snare of fearing man in front of me to catch my soul, to turn my will away from God.

Bible Expression # of times used (NKJV) Bible expression # of times used The fear of the Lord 27 Fear Him 24 Fear the Lord 36 Fear of God 8 Fear God 17 Total = 112 Times Acts 9:31 Then the churches (and each Christian)…had peace and were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Dinner For Two Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

What Jesus wanted more than anything was for this lukewarm church to become passionate about their relationship with God! He wanted them to live the Greatest commandment, to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Dinner for Two Revelation 3:14-22 14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Missing God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 18, 2015

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the Spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. He does this in many ways and His names reflect how He works in the life of the church, the believer and the unbeliever.

Video Illustration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIzHb9YNEOY Sermon Series: Soul Care and the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the Spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. He does this in many ways and His names reflect how He works in the life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Infinite, Immense And Goodness Of God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 24, 2017

While comprehending the ineffable is a task beyond human ability, through the Spirit of God our souls who yearn for Him can be close to Him. This first part of this series will look at the infinity, immensity and goodness of God.

ATTRIBUTES OF GOD PART1: INFINITE, IMMENSE, GOOD Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Lord how great is our dilemma, in thy presence silence best becomes us but love inflames our hearts and constrains us to speak. Were we to hold our peace the stones would cry out, yet if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, Psalm 104:1-3, Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Living By Your Computer?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2018

God never intended for us to live by our souls, by our minds. He designed our new nature to lead us. But too many Christians are still yielding to their minds and not the life of God on the inside of them.

The title of the message this morning is “Are you living by your computer?” I’m not talking about your laptop. I’m not talking about your Dell. I’m not talking about your Mac. Turn to Genesis 1. Today we’re going to look at the first Adam and the last Adam. Jesus is the last Adam. He came to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Philippians 2:1-5, Mark 12:29-31, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational