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  • Shadow Of Death

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 27, 2020
     | 7,683 views

    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the ‘shadow of death’ indicates there is a massive, bright and overwhelming light of hope behind any ‘darkness’ that haunts you. Behind any/all darkness in your life is that ‘ray of hope’, which is higher, greater, and certainly brighter than any ‘doom’.

    Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined. Often it is the feeling or condition of being afraid. Combine that with Darkness and there-in is a gripping and many times overwhelming sense of pending doom.. of certain calamity… ...read more

  • The Importance Of God's Security

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,758 views

    The Resurrection of Christ gives us the power to live for and with God, as we believe the truth - I Am Secure in Christ - behind the Resurrection. (Part 2)

    This past week I received an e-mail entitled “Living in 2005” which said, “You know you’re living in 2005 when... 1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3. 4. ...read more

  • "Looking Up At Hell"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,008 views

    In Luke Chapter 15 Jesus paints us a vivid picture of the Love of God through the story of the Prodigal Son. How can we celebrate God’s party of love in such a way as to welcome not only the younger brothers who have come back from the dead, but also the

    Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “Looking Up at Hell” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “There was a man who had two sons.” One—the youngest—comes to his father and demands his share of the inheritance. That may sound odd to our ears, but it’s not completely ...read more

  • Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 92 ratings
     | 40,100 views

    The stories of Noah and Lot are actually opposites. When God destroyed the world in Noah’s day, what agency did he use to bring about the destruction? Water.When God destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, what was the agency that God used to bring ab

    Luke 17:26-32(NIV): "Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. It was the same in the days of Lot. People ...read more

  • Separating The Wheat From The Weeds

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 8, 2015
     | 7,318 views

    While the forces of good and evil will be sorted out some day, there is still time for change until that day comes. It is a story about grace, patience and hope. Don’t we often look back on our own mistakes and become thankful that we had time to change?

    When I worked at a local lumber mill several years ago, part of my duties included grading lumber. By that I mean separating lumber according to its qualities as determined by both the National Lumber Grading Authority rules and common sense. In other words, I was separating good lumber from bad ...read more

  • The Heart Of True Stewardship

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,886 views

    We give and we give to this and to that... we take up offerings and write out tithe checks, but what is the most important aspect about giving? In our story today we find 2 people whose heart was NOT right when giving to God and they are harshly dealt wit

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 10, 2011 Date Preached: October 16, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Sermon On Stewardship Sermon Title: The Heart of True Stewardship Sermon Text: Acts 5:1-11 [ESV] 1But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold ...read more

  • "Why She Left The Water Pot?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 17,047 views

    Seven speculations as to why the woman of Samaria left behind her water pot. Each thought a powerful sermon in and of itself.

    Text: John 4:1-29 Title: “Why she left the water pot?” Introduction: Have you ever wondered why the Samaritan woman left her water pot behind? Although, the seven reasons that I will share with you are mere speculation, each one is embedded in a Scriptural valid truth. 1. She was made to ...read more

  • Leaving A Positive Legacy Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,915 views

    First message in Matthew - about not letting your heritage hold you back and leaving a positive heritage behind you!

    Leaving a Positive Legacy Matthew 1:1-17 November 30, 2003 Introduction I have a question for you, and you need to be real honest here, okay? How many of you skip the genealogies when you read the Bible? It¡¦s okay, I¡¦m not going to embarrass you in front of everybody! You know, I tend to ...read more

  • The Joshua Generation - Walking Out Of The Day Of Miracles

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 246 ratings
     | 29,261 views

    I’m walking away from the day of miracles, I’ve had enough of it and I’m leaving it behind!

    The Joshua Generation Walking Out Of The Day Of Miracles Joshua 1:1-6a I’m leaving the day of miracles. I’m walking away from the day of miracles. I’ve had enough of it and I’m leaving it behind me! Do you want to come? 1) Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to ...read more

  • Beyond Celebration To Actualization

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

    Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

  • Living A Life Of Legacy

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 17,938 views

    Every believer needs to look at the impact of how they are living and what they will leave behind when they pass from this life to the next

    Living a Life of Legacy 2 Timothy 4:6-8 January 19, 2003 Morning Message Introduction Just before the National Championship game; Jim Tressel gave a speech to encourage the players and raise them to another level. In that speech he asked the players a very powerful question: What do you want to be ...read more

  • The Power Of God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
     | 5,843 views

    What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

    The power of God’s Kingdom John 12:12-16 NIV What a splendid occasion it must have been, Jesus riding on that humble donkey, into the city of Jerusalem, while children spread palm branches on the street in front of Him. The people singing and shouting "Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is He who cometh in ...read more

  • Where Did Jesus Go? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,668 views

    Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

    Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

  • Operation Sanctification Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,764 views

    7th in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Examines God’s Plan to make us holy.

    In the Army we did nothing without an operations order. The operations order defines important things like who is responsible for what, what the objective of the mission is, when and where the operations will take place and supplies that will be needed. When I say we did nothing without one, I ...read more

  • I'm Pressing On

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,916 views

    A sermon encouraging others to leave their doubt, unbelief and negative talk behind and take personal responsibility for their spiritual growth in 2011.

    I'M PRESSING ON: A 2011 new year message to CWC! Philippians 3:13-15 Intro: The Old Hymnal, “Higher Ground” is a spiritual declaration of one determined man Johnson Oatman, Jr.put to music! Some refuse to believe that our personal faith plays a role in our spiritual growth and ...read more