Sermons on Stature:

Bend A Bow Of Bronze

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 4, 2020

There are series of battles that you have to fight on the way, yep series of battles – not one - so we need to get this into our system. If we fail to understand this, then we sure are naïve, stupid and senseless, are you listening?

God trains my hands for battle! 2 Samuel 22:35 "He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” THERE IS BATTLE IN LIFE! Life is not going to be hunky-dory all the time! There are series of battles that you have to fight on the way, yep series of battles – not one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living On A Shoe String

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 3, 2018

Stewardship is not a mater of quantity but quality. The widow did not have much but Jesus said "she gave her all".

Our text today depicts an event in the live of Jesus when He was just sitting back and observing people. He is not keeping tabs on what the people are putting to the treasury, but He is seeing the attitude of the spiritual heart of those who are bring their gifts to God. What is in our heart is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 21, 2020

Pilate's statement reveals what truth is. The truth is that we can find no fault in Jesus Christ at all. That's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!

WHAT IS TRUTH? - The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth John 18:36-38 [36] Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. [37] Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Comfort And Courage Sermon I: The Miracle Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for "God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and ingesting into our lives spiritual manna from David's Shepherd Psalm.

Comforted by the Miracle of God’s Presence The need we all have for being comforted is expressed by one of my poetic prayers for God’s guidance in times of trouble: “Let this be our prayer when we lose our way, or shadows fill our day: Oh ...read more

The Seven Temptations Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

The seven things we are most tempted by in a wilderness season.

Matthew 4:1 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Because Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted, we can be sure we will as well. The wilderness is a terrifying place – hot, barren and wearisome. There is no comfort there, and no ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus The Better Way: Better Than Our Family Pedigree Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 7, 2012

Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR FAMILY PEDIGREE HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 Big Idea: Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself (Hebrews 3:3). HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 (NIV) Heb 3:1 Therefore, holy ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Living Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2014

In the introduction to the letter to Titus Paul states his reason for living. Paul lived for the faith of believers and to give them the knowledge of eternal truth. The purpose of our life also needs to be defined if we desire to be focused

TITUS 1: 1-4 OUR LIVING HOPE How would you like to be personally discipled by Paul the Apostle? Obviously Paul can't physically disciple us, but he did disciple others. Titus is one of Paul's disciples and Paul wrote a book to him to help disciple him. As we study this letter to Titus, we ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

...hallowed Be Thy Name… Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

Jesus stresses in this part of the Model Prayer just WHO we are praying to... a Sovereign and Holy God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2014 Date Preached: February 26, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Hallowed Be Thy Name… (Sermon 4) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Faith When Trials Come Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 17, 2014

These principles from James 1 will help us keep the faith when trials come.

Recently, Addie Zierman wrote an article on“Five Churchy Phrases that are Scaring Off Millenials.” This age group currently in their 20's objects to statements that appear insincere or dishonest. One of the statements that doesn’t pass the “sniff test” with them is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Fearbarrier Part3 Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 28, 2013

Fear, it's a little word but it has a big grip on so many people. In this 3 part series we're going to break the power of fear over our lives.

Don’t Live In Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 
 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. For the last 2 weeks we have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Your Authority

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 11, 2013

We need to realize the unraveling of the enemy's power has already been accomplished by Christ and we engage the enemy based on the fact that his authority over us has been stripped and we have authority over him by the blood of Jesus and in Jesus Name

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 1Jn 3:8 KJV Eph 2:1-7 KJV And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace & Ministry Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

RECEIVING GRACE AND DOING SERVICE ARE INSEPARABLE PARTS OF THE EXPERIENCE OF TRANSFORMATION

Romans 1:5 – Grace & Ministry 5. By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: I. Received Gifts a. Paul is going to describe the powerful, life-changing gifts he has received from Christ b. James 1:17 -- Every good and perfect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Church Of God

This Apostle, Some Times Referred Too As "James The Less" Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

"JAMES" was a common name in the time of Jesus, there are 4 men named "JAMES" in the N.T. ~ James "the less" was the son of [Alphaeus or son of Cleopas],

#5~THE APOSTLE JAMES, THE SON OF ALPHAEUS, who is also CLEOPHAS~ 1-4-14 ~ This apostle, some times referred too as "James the less" -- He was probably called this either because he was short in stature, or perhaps because he was younger, also to distinguish him from the other apostle James, the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:5

Denomination: Baptist

Hang On Soldier, Hang On

Contributed by Dr. Jared Mckinney on Apr 2, 2014

We see I. Certainty of His coming, II. Characteristics of His Coming,III. Consequences of His Coming As Soldiers for Christ we can grow weary. Sometimes we feel as though we can't go on....but Hang On Soldier, Hang On

I claim no absolute originality to the sermons I preach. I believe in study and preparation and I pull information and inspiration from pastors, preachers, teachers, friends and family. I only desire for God to be glorified. What's the old saying? ... 'Milk all the cows you can, then churn your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Negativity Bias: I Have Fallen And Can't Get Up...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 22, 2020

12 spies, 10 negative, 2 immediately say: WE ARE ABLE TO DO THIS! Let us consider NEGATIVITY BIAS... Could we tend to operate on the negative side? This is a trap!

NEGATIVITY BIAS: HELP, I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP? 10/22/20 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Do you remember the commercial where and old lady fell in the floor? I really felt sorry for her. She raised up her ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God