Sermons on Superiority Complex:

Now That You Know…moving Forward

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2015

Once we begin to grow and mature in our faith, what is next? How do we move forward as a believer?

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: May 21, 2015 Date Preached: May 24, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Spiritual Growth Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 (ESV) Title: Now That You Know…Moving Forward Focus Question: Now that I have my foundation, what is it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon: Jesuits, Hapsburgs, And Mary Margaret Alacocque Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 17, 2015

Babylon has a voice in every generation, until its demise in the end of time. See how she speaks in the 17th and 18th centuries...

FORTY: THE LEGS OF ROME I have shown how Rome has ruled the earth from the days of the Caesars until about 1600 A.D. She has torn and plundered and deceived her way to power by use of Roman swords, German kings, Spanish Inquisitors, French missionaries. The Mistress riding every known power on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beauty Of Reconcilliation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God

The Beauty of Reconciliation Matthew 5:9 blessed (makarious): supremely happy. peace (eirene): more than just the lack of conflict; it is a state of being bound together; being properly related. Where does this peace come from? God Colossians 1:19-20 How is this peace given? Through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Life Together Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

In Christian community we find the encouragement and support to press on the higher calling of Jesus.

Doing Life Together Text: Gal. 6:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Christian community is like the Christian's sanctification. It is a gift of God which we cannot claim. Only God knows the real state of our fellowship, of our sanctification. What may appear weak and trifling to us may be great ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Design For Manhood And Womanhood – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014

God's design: Man is the head, woman is the helper

In just a little over two weeks, Mary and I will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. And when people ask me how we’ve stayed married that long, I tell them it is because I have learned the two most important words in the English language – “Yes Dear”. Obviously, I say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not)

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 9, 2014

Why did Jesus say, "touch me not?" A harmony of the resurrection appearances of Christ with the women, and a discussion of the need to put the blood on the Mercy Seat.

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) PPT 1 Message Title Noli Me Tangere is the the Latin form of touch me not. Most modern versions translate the verse, stop clinging to me, it should be noted that same versions translate the word as touch the other 32 times it is used in Scripture (Strongs ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Worship Problem Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014

Sin, at its core, is a worship problem.

Sin, at its core, is a worship problem Sin is NOT: • An information problem • An emotional problem • A psychological problem • A political problem • A lust problem • A gossip problem • A lying problem • A substance problem or addiction ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015

Ritual that rejects relationship is pointless; Ritual that reflects relationship is priceless

The wedding ring that I’m wearing this morning is not the same one that Mary placed on my finger on our wedding day. Fairly early in our marriage we went to San Diego on our vacation and I managed to lose my wedding ring while swimming in the ocean. That ring was an important symbol of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

What's In Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015

Our relationship with God is a matter of the heart, not a matter of externals.

On Halloween this year I was on Facebook when I ran across this post from Christian singer Natalie Grant: I've had many people over the years ask me if I "celebrate" Halloween. I don't celebrate evil. Or darkness. Or witches, ghosts and goblins. But I DO celebrate kids. And princesses. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Of The Mouth

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 21, 2014

This picture in Proverbs 18:20-21 of planting seeds in our lives from our mouths. We are given the choice of either planting bad seeds which planting bad seeds which produce poisonous fruit or good seeds which produce good fruit.

SEEDS OF THE MOUTH PROVERBS 18:20-21 ILLUSTRATION… Planting seeds with your mouth (p) As we begin our time in God’s word this morning, I’d like you to use your imagination to act out in your mind the Bible passage that we will be focusing on… so put on your imagination ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heroine Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2014

Deborah was one of the great "she-roes" of God. What was it about her that made her a heroine in the book of Judges and what is it about her faith that got God's attention?

Someone once said that “It is important for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" - Maya Angelou To that person's mind the term “she-roes” was a unique and eye-catching way to talk about heroines. And I like that word. In the Bible there are many heroes, but ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

What it means to trust in God.

Perhaps some of you recently received an email similar to the one I received that urged me not to accept any of the new one dollar coins being minted by the U.S. government. The reason? According to the email they no longer contain the words “In God We Trust” which is due to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2013

We receive grace when we are born again. This saving grace is not something we can earn or work for; it’s a free gift given by a gracious God. Today, I will attempt to answer the question, “What’s So Amazing About Grace?”

2 September 2005 The Scandal of Grace Matthew 20:1-20:16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference The Gospel Makes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 11, 2013

This sermon focuses on Paul's testimony as he defends his apostleship. The sermon is an adaption of a sermon by Ray Pritchard "How a Terrorist Became an Evangelist: The Amazing Story of Paul’s Conversion" (www.keepbelieving.com)

Introduction: A. The story is told of a family from the back woods, who many years ago, made their first visit to the big city. 1. As they checked into a grand hotel, they stood in amazement as they looked at all the new and impressive things they saw. 2. As dad checked them in at the reception ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ