Sermons on Spirit Of Divinity:

Arms Wide Open Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Nov 3, 2008

Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arms length.

Life Wide Open…Arms Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arm length. Sunday Morning Sermon 11.02.08 I used three texts to look at the life of Christ -- If you would like the power point email me the title in the subject line and I will send it to you via email for free -- good luck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Your Hope

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 3, 2008

Sharing your hope.

We’re in the series "From Hurt to Hope." We’ve been gleaning encouragement from what the Apostle Peter said to the Christ followers of the first century who were being persecuted for their faith. We’ve been in 40 DAYS OF HOPE and considering a passage of Scripture every day and doing action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage The Tithe - Are You Robbing God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 3, 2008

God instituted the tithe, not to get your money, but to reveal your heart in service to Him. All believrs are called to give a tithe back to God.

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 3, 2008 Date Preached: November 02, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series On Tithing Sermon Title: Encourage the Tithe Sermon Text: Malachi 3:8-12 (NKJV) 8 “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

He Decides.... 2008 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 5, 2008

As we near election day in America, people all over the country are clamoring for change. In this last sermon from the Election 2008 series, we will see our foundation for living as a Christian citizen and how we should live because of that foundation.

ROMANS 12:1-2 As with all the books of the Bible, the book of Romans is an amazing book. The great 20th century preacher, Donald Gray Barnhouse wrote that Paul’s letter to the church at Rome is, “the most complete diagnosis of the plague of man’s sin, and the most glorious setting forth of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Give And Take Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008

An examination of the 8th commandment and what it means for building healthy relationships when we don’t take from those relationships, but work to give.

Give and Take (Exodus 20:15) There is an old story about two neighbors, a baker and a farmer, who didn’t get along very well. You see, the baker was suspicious of the farmer, suspecting that he wasn’t getting his money’s worth when he paid for a pound of butter. He weighed the farmer’s butter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rhythms Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 4 in series The Shape of Things to Come. Dave explains Wildwind’s membership commitments, why church membership is important, and asks people to consider membership in the church.

Rhythms The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 27, 2008 It has been a long time, but after much preparation, a lot of money spent, and with more than a little bit of anxiety, the wedding day has finally come. The bride looks beautiful, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Destructive Spirituality Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 2 in series Slowing Down. How do we pursue God in a way that does not damage ourselves and those around us?

Destructive Spirituality Slowing Down, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 18, 2008 I want to talk to you tonight about destructive spirituality. Last week we talked about how important it is to make sure we follow Jesus the Way in the right way, lest we find that the way is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Work

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 6

“How do you work?” Ephesians 6:5-9 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 6, as we continue on in our study of the book of Ephesians. Remember this is a book written to Christians at Ephesus, which was the capital of where? (Asia Minor - modern day Turkey) Paul writes to encourage them, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community Busters

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Genesis 3-5

Community Busters - Genesis 3-11 We are in the beginning of a great journey, looking at the lives of those who have gone before us. We want to look at their highs and lows, their steps of faith and their pitfalls into sin. We are traveling through the record of their lives that is found in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relevant Ministry - "Reality Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 12, 2008

Stop speaking in ways that no one understands. The Lord wants us to be as effective as possible by being relevant to those we are trying to reach. This is Reality Spirituality.

Introduction: Video - Real Christians of Genius Mr. Christianese speaking Guy – “from Sermon Spice” When I was taking my first theology class, I was blown away by the abuse use of language I was reading. I was ducking away in fright like you might do in a scary movie. It was nasty! It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's The Right Time Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

For Esther the wrong time turned into the right time. The time is right in our lives to take action for God.

Someday is Today Esther 4:1-14 May 11, 2008 Do you remember that old Dr. John song . . . I was in the right place, but it must have been the wrong time I was sayin’ the right things, but I must have used the wrong line Have you ever been there? Like Dr. John, have you ever felt you were in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Do you know the number one struggle of every Christian? It is prayerlessness. See how Moses found the strength to pray when weary.

Corporate & Intercessory Prayer Review – What kind of diet are you on? What do you fill your appetite with? Did you “diet” this week from sawdust and try some bread of life? Testimonies? Preview A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Discouragement

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 2, 2008

Based on Ricks Warrens book Answers to life’s difficult questions. I only made it to a Sermonand added illustrations

HOW CAN I HANDLE DISCOURAGEMENT? What can you do when you have the worlds deadliest decease? Cancer, is fatal but atleast the Doctor can tell you when your going to die… AIDS, right now with technology its not that Fatal (Magic Johnson), its not that contagious. Polio…Not really. Let me give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Slave Girl

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 3, 2008

Many of us get limited by our situations and inabilities. Many of us feel guilty if we do not do something "Great" for the Lord. many of us struggle with the issues of living among the Pagans. What are the lessons that we can draw from the story of an un

Communion Let us turn to 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 for a brief meditation on the meaning of the Lord’s supper before we partake in the same. Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper on the night of the Passover meal . Just as Passover celebrated the deliverance of from slavery from Egypt, the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Has Left The Building Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 14, 2007

It’s time to move out!

THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING II Timothy 1.8-12 S: Mission – Evangelism Th: His work, His power – in us! Pr: IT’S TIME TO MOVE OUT! ?: With what? KW: Messages Type: Propositional It’s time to move out with the message of… I. FREEDOM (9) II. FRIEND IN NEED (10) III. FAITH (11-12) PA: How is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist