Sermons on Surpassing Glory:

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013

Do you know who your neighbor is? Is it that person who lives next door to you, or who lives across the street? Yes, that person is your neighbor, but it goes farther than that, and we should be ready to help those who are in need.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – July 3rd, 2011 Let us pray…. Welcome…. Tomorrow if our lives are spared, we will be celebrating our Independence Day. Although many of us are saying that we are free, the only ones who are truly free are those who have been set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Designer Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

The parable of the talents begins and ends with the master. Perhaps it is not about the talents, then, but the master.

“Connected: A Good Designer” Ephesians 4:7-13; Mathew 25:14-30 Some labels miss the point and purpose of their product’s existence. For example, a hair dryer had this instruction label: “Don’t use while sleeping.” Or consider this one on a toilet at a public ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

After God's Own Heart -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Nov 2, 2013

Part one of a series on King David which describes the characteristics of what made David a man after God's own heart.

After God’s Own Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 If you spend enough time reading the Bible, one of the things you start to notice is that it never flatters its heroes. It tells us the complete truth, good and bad, about everyone we meet. This is one of the reasons that I don’t believe the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A National Call To Pray! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2013

A National Call To Pray!. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Prayers to God (vs 1-5) (2). Confidence in God (vs 6-8) (3). Reliance on God (vs 9) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • On May 27, the German High Command announced: • “The British army is encircled and our troops are proceeding to its annihilation”. The Prime ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

When God Says No To Our Dreams Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013

In this chapter Nathan presents two different oracles from God to David, tied together by different understandings of the word "house." David wants to build a house for God; God instead intends to build David's house.

2 SAMUEL 7: 1-17 [The Life of David] WHEN GOD SAYS NO TO OUR DREAMS [Luke 22:14-20] In this chapter Nathan presents two different oracles from God to David, tied together by different understandings of the word "house." David wants to build a house for God; God instead intends to build ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013

To live a life of thankfulness we must have a foundation of the reasons for our thankfulness... the first is that God is God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 1, 2013 Date Preached: November 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 1st Piling – God is God Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Real Men?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2013

If you want to be a real man or woman, live your life knowing that you will eventually answer to God. We will answer for every thought we think, every word we speak and every action we take or omit.

10-11-04 What Does the Bible Say About Real Men? Genesis 1:1-3:21 When I began studying Adam and learning what it means to be a real man, I asked myself, "What will the women be doing while I am speaking?" Well, I have an answer for all the women this morning. You’ve worked hard all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2013

1- His children will be mighty 2- His life will be blessed with good 3- His spirit will never be shaken

INTRO.- Blessed is the man. Don’t you want to be blessed in life? Don’t you want to be blessed by God? Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.” It is God’s wish to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Winds And The Voice Of God.

Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2013

Illustrations from Scripture showing how the North, South, East and West Winds all have a different message for us. Though we have sinned, there is mercy and pardon, for you and for me.

The Four Winds and the Voice of God. Who has seen the wind? Where does it come from and where does it go? Let me begin by mentioning just a few of the many references to wind in the Bible. Genesis 8:1 – After the flood we are told that God remembered Noah, and made a wind to pass over the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 24, 2013

The analysis of Jesus as lord of the Sabbath as set forth in Luke 6:1-5 shows us Jesus' understanding of his own identity.

Scripture In our study of Luke’s Gospel we come now to the sixth chapter. Luke introduced Jesus to his readers in Luke 1:1-4:13. Then in Luke 4:14-9:50 he described the ministry of Jesus. One notable feature of Jesus’ ministry was the growing opposition to him. Luke described ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And The Storms Of Life (Short Version)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 25, 2013

Where do you go when you face a storm in your life. Go to Jesus, and trust in him. A shorter version of a sermon by the same title, this sermon looks a trials through the experience of the disciples who experienced a storm on the Sea of Galilee.

Jesus And The Storms Of Life (Short version) Chuck Sligh August 25, 2013 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

You Know... It Don't Come Easy!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2013

The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God's table.

Title: You Know It Don’t Come Easy Text: Luke 14:7-14 (14:1-6) Thesis: Unlike arrogance, Godly humility plays well in the mind of God and the public eye… (but) The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God’s table. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Desire For Deacons Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2013

God wants deacons to: 1. help solve problems. 2. help set priorities. 3. serve faithfully. 4. have spiritual abundance.

God's Desire for Deacons Acts 6:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 1, 2013 *You know there are a lot of jokes out there about preachers and deacons. Over the years I've heard some preachers (men a lot better than me) tell some of these jokes about deacons. But I don't ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Apostles

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 8, 2013

The analysis of Jesus choosing the twelve apostles as set forth in Luke 6:12-16 will show us that Jesus uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes.

Scripture Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23) in 28 AD. His ministry of seeking and saving the lost was primarily a ministry of teaching and healing. As Jesus carried out his itinerant ministry in Israel his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Spiritual warfare

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT (2 TIMOTHYY 4) What would you say to your family and friends if it were near the end of your life? When my wife had breast cancer, she thought of writing a letter to every family member and friend. Lately she had chosen her funeral songs – Lord of the Universe, Hope of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible