Sermons on Spiritual Folly:

How To Draw Near To God (Ii)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Sermon uses the layout of the Tabernacle to draw instruction on how to draw near to God.

How to Draw Near to God (II) James 4:8 4-19-09 Intro A couple of weeks ago we talked about drawing near to God. James 4:8 tells us to do that: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you....” I’m glad that verse is a promise as well as a command. God promises to draw near to us if we will draw ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Imitating God Requires Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

Paul has been fervently writing down God’s Words for the church as the Holy Spirit has guided his pen across the page. He has been working on communicating to us how it is we can stand out as light in a darkened world. How we can be imitators of God. He s

Date: 8-9-09 Title: Imitating God Requires Mutual Submission Bible Text: Eph. 5:21 –33 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: ILL. One evening a preschooler, Kristel, and her parents were sitting on the couch chatting. Kristel asked, "Daddy, you’re the boss of the house, right?" Her father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah: Defeating Your Own Purpose Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 17, 2009

You can defeat what you know you want and ought to do by using immoral means or by destroying relationships to do it. But Christ is able to give us a new spirit.

The membership of this church is almost two-thirds female. That would be reason enough for us to have a series of sermons on the lessons that women can teach us. But that is not the only reason I have planned a three-part series of messages around the theme, Designing Women. I have planned this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freely Forgiven Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Sep 18, 2009

Is forgiveness simply Gods job, his duty, his obligation. Can we do what we want and live as we please and rightfully expect God to forgive us – because that’s what he is supposed to do. Or is there more to it than that.

I love what Spurgeon writes about this final Chapter in Hosea – He says, ‘Throughout the book of Hosea there has been thunder: sometimes a low rumbling, as of a distant tempest, sometimes peal on peal, as of a storm immediately overhead. And now the tempest has gathered all its force. Here it ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Heads, I Win Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 29, 2013

A look at the very unique chapter 3 verse 15 prophecy

Genesis 3: 15 Heads, I Win And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel. From the Latin word ‘muse’ we derive our English word ‘think’. If you place the letter ‘a’ ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Plagues Of Egypt Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 31, 2013

So Moses comes back to Egypt with his brother Aaron after the experience with the burning bush. Apparently his wife and kids stay in Midian, and we begin to see what was probably the most difficult and frustrating ministry position ever.

The people are happy to see Moses and at the end of chapter 4 we see that they are convinced that the Lord sent Moses and they worshipped together. Well, there's usually lots of enthusiasm when a new pastor comes and does lots of great things. Hope starts to build in the people and they get excited ...read more

No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 1, 2013

This message talks about the hope we have as Christians of seeing our loved ones again who died in Christ.

No Hope Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 24:29-31; Rev. 1:7; 21:1-5 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “No Hope.” Through this message I want to share with you why it is so very important that we bring people to Christ because only through that relationship can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Man? Who Jesus Shaped The World's View Of Women And Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 2, 2013

This Series was inspired by John Ortberg's book of the same title. This week we look at how Jesus changed how women and marriage were viewed.

Who is This Man? 3 If I was to ask you about the longest recorded conversation that Jesus had in the four gospels who would you say it involved? His best friend, Peter? John the Baptist? The High Priests when they were interrogating him or Pilate during this trial? Wrong on each account. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Clarity On Purity And Morality Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jun 11, 2013

This message is from a series idea that came from Life Church called Forgotten Virtures. I added this message on the virtues of Morality and Sexual Purity. This message also helped set up a three week midweek series we were doing with our youth

Clarity on Purity and Morality This morning I want to talk to you about what could have been another of the Forgotten Virtues series. There is no question about it, Purity and Morality are two more virtues that seem to be disappearing in American culture. WARNING: This message will be a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prayer Of Broken Spirit Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2013

Hannah's prayer to God is a great template of how we can turn to God in times of affliction and persecution.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 11, 2013 Date Preached: July 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series In 1 Samuel Sermon Title: The Prayer of a Broken Heart/Spirit Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I want to begin a series from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Share My Faith And How I Do It

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

I praise God for His faithfulness in using us for His glorious Kingdom purpose as we genuinely love the world around us and share the story of Jesus.

On the evening of April 15, 1912, a most horrible and tragic accident took the lives of over 1,500 people. What is more horrifying is the fact that there were 16 lifeboats and four rafts with enough space to accommodate over 1,700. There were almost a 1,000 more people on board the Titanic than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Follow Me? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 26, 2013

Let’s as Christians stop whining about and judging all the disobedient people who don’t even claim his name. Forget about the homosexuals, the abortionists, you think God won’t take care of all that? Love them and he will take care of the judgment.

Last time we were together Moses had just been given the 10 Commandments. He had been going up and down the mountain hearing from God and relaying this information from God to the people. Now it wasn’t just the 10 commandments. Moses in that short time received 4 chapters of detailed laws ...read more

God's Plan For Missions

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013

A message for our Missions Sunday.

Let’s start the message this morning with a short quiz. On your sermon outline, I’ve given you space to write a definition of missionary. So take a minute or so to write down your definition. Just jot down what comes to mind. [Give time for people to write down their definitions] When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Empty This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 3, 2013

This Easter message is an opportunity to present the gospel by asking the question concerning what is your "empty" the Easter -- an empty heart, an empty cross, or an empty tomb.

WHAT IS YOUR EMPTY THIS EASTER? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: AFTER THE SERVICE, WHEN WE GET HOME, WE WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE AN EASTER EGG HUT FOR MY GRANDSON. NOW, PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT, I TOOK GREAT JOY IN HIDING THE EASTER BASKETS FOR OUR KIDS. I HAD A SIMPLE RULE; AS THEY GOT OLDER THE HIDING PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bread And Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2013

When life gets overwhelming, trust Jesus to provide rest, resources, and reassurance.

Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the general store, “Well I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free