Sermons on Spiritual Arrogance:

Know Your Situation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 6, 2013

There are times in our lives when things happen and we instinctively jump to blame God, either because of something He allowed or something He did... but we have to be honest about things and we must know the situation. Our sin is the cause of all our iss

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 5, 2013 Date Preached: January 6, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Know Your Situation Sermon Text: Nehemiah 1:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had a project SO large that you did not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book "Improving Your Serve" chapter 10. The sermon uses Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the prophet, as an example of the perils that servants face.

Introduction: A. There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had undeliverable addresses. 1. One day, a letter came written in shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. 2. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. 3. The letter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave It All On The Field Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

The focus of worship is God and what He wants. This sermon drives that point home to end this series.

I hope this series on worship has been helpful over the past month. At least it may have helped put you in the mood for football season! I’ve been pretty upfront about the goal here – to get us out of the armchair, and onto the field – not on Thanksgiving afternoon, necessarily, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 John: Living In The Light - An Introduction To The Book Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 3, 2016

The Word of Life (introduction to the book) - 1 John chapter 1 verses 1-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Why did he write the letter? • He wants Christian’s to be satisfied: • Chapter 1 verse 4: • He wants Christian’s to be sinless: • Chapter 2 verse 1: • He wants Christian’s to be safe: • Chapter 2 verse 26: • He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

The Turning Point Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2016

In this second sermon on the life of Paul, I continue to use Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon is about Saul's conversion.

Introduction: A. Once there was a woman who testified to the conversion and transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. Before I became a Christian I used to hate my uncle so much I vowed I’d never go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together We Stand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 21, 2016

The value of working together.

“Together We Stand” Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Let’s begin this evening by reading the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Willing To Witness For Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2020

We must be willing to witness for the Lord… 1. Because God has given us a great call (vs. 1-6). 2. Because it will bring great comfort (vs. 7-12). 3. Because there are great consequences (vs. 13-15). 4. Because we have great confidence in the gospel (vs. 16-17).

Be Willing to Witness for Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2016 (Revised August 17, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we begin a verse by verse study of Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome, and what a special book it is! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Witness Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The example, expectation and examination of witnessing

WITNESS In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released and quickly rose to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is love.” The lyrics were very simple, “What the world needs now is love ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joseph Shows Us God's Way To Cope With A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2020

*What should we do when a crisis comes? 1. Keep pursuing God's plan for our lives (vs. 18). 2. Keep growing in God's goodness (vs. 18-20). 3. Trust God to guide us forward (vs. 20-23). 4. Trust Christ to take care of us (vs. 21-25). 5. Do what God wants us to do (vs. 24-25).

Joseph Shows Us God's Way to Cope with a Crisis The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 12, 2012 (Revised August 20, 2020) MESSAGE: *One of Dave Berry's favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

Our victory over sin and death is won as we progressively surrender to the Holy Spirit.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Rom. 8.1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 27, 2025

We're beginning a journey into the supernatural, as we talk about the power and the purpose of the Holy Spirit. Our roadmap is going to be the eternal sovereign and unchanging Word of God.

If you have your Bibles, turn with us, please, to Mark 16, and we'll begin reading at verse 15. We're beginning, tonight, a journey into the supernatural, as we talk about the power and the purpose of the Holy Spirit. Our roadmap is going to be the eternal sovereign and unchanging Word of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zedekiah, The False Prophet With Fake Iron Horns Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 4, 2025

A false prophet named Zedekiah used some unusual visual aids to reinforce his message. One small problem, though: his message didn't come from the LORD!

Introduction: This second message is about Zedekiah, probably one of the worst false prophets ever. He lived during the days of Ahab and Jehoshaphat but caused a great deal of grief for many people in both Israel and Judah. His “visual aids” didn’t help, either! The setting for this “prophecy” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Partnerships-2(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 18, 2025

2 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-II—Luke 1:41-45(:39-56) Attention: An out-of-towner pulled over to the side of the road to take a few pictures of the serene rural landscape. Unfortunately it had rained recently, & after getting out to take his pictures, he noticed that the car began slipping away from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41-45, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Why Black History

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2025

This message summarizes why our understanding and remembrance of Black history is so important to how we see ourselves and walk in our future. It must be instilled into the next generation.

Why Black History Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12; Genesis 9:21-25 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Why Black History.” This month we have celebrated Black History month, but have you asked yourself why we continue to do this year after year? Has ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10, Genesis 9:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry Partnerships-3(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2025

3 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-III— —Luke 1:46-55[part-1--:46-50](:39-56) Attention: The other day, my wife(the First Lady of Salem) was making a big pot of vegetable soup. But she didn’t want us to start eating it immediately, because she had only recently added some key ingredients to the soup. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-50, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist