Sermons on Surrendered Will:

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 11, 2025

What are you thinking about now? Good or bad.? A man might be smiling at you but there may be a dagger in his thoughts aimed at your heart. What's on your mind?

TEXT: Genesis 6:5 "And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." INTRODUCTION What are you thinking of right now? Is it something good or bad, clean or dirty or in between? Can you let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5, Romans 2:16, Acts 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Direction In Life

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 13, 2025

So many are wondering, "What is my purpose?". This message allows people to think through that question

Introduction We’ve all asked the question at some point: *What is my purpose?* Life often feels like a winding road with twists, turns, and uncertainties. Sometimes we wonder, "Am I on the right path?" This morning, we’ll explore how to find direction in life through faith in God. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42

Jesus Is Not Your Mascot: Confronting The Lie Of Christian Nationalism Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 30, 2025

Christian Nationalism is not Biblical Christianity.

Sermon Title: Jesus Is Not Your Mascot: Confronting the Lie of Christian Nationalism Primary Scriptures: John 18:36 Philippians 3:20 Psalm 2 Revelation 7:9 Ezekiel 36:23 Matthew 6:24 Hebrews 12:29 1 Peter 2:9 Introduction: Church, we are in a spiritual crisis. Not because of who’s in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Philippians 3:20, Revelation 7:9, Ezekiel 36:23, Hebrews 12:29  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Purpose In Our Problems Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 25, 2010

God loves to bring out His purposes through our problems.

God’s Purpose in our Problems 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 7/25/10 Lydia and I went to the Demolition Derby at the 4-H Fair this past week and had a blast. I loved watching drivers take aim at each other with the attempt to demolish or disable one another. We saw some great smash ups ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Rut Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

In serving God believers so often find themselves allowing routine and tradition to overwhelm their actions... sometimes to the point where they cannot serve as God desires them to serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 21, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: The RUT of Christianity! Part 3 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Serving In Humility - 2nd String Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2010

Regardless of position or task, our service to God is important to God's Kingdom. So often we relate importance and significance to the height of the position or the enormity of the task, but we should be willing to serve IN humility and do any and every

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 20, 2010 Date Preached: August 22, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Serving With Humility (2nd String) Text: John 1:19-32 ETS: John the Baptist realized who he was and he was not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Godly Apology: A Call To Repentance And Reconciliation

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

A sincere apology involves admitting wrongs, changing behavior, and making amends, showing true repentance and faith in Christ for reconciliation with God.

Good morning. It is a profound honor and a weighty responsibility to stand before you today, to open the sacred pages of God's Word and to share from its timeless truth. We are a family of faith, called out of darkness into His marvelous light, bound together by the redemptive work of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24, James 5:16, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Predestination And Eternal Security

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Examining two controversal topics.

Predestination and Eternal Security The once-saved-always-saved issue is a hot topic of debate in today’s church. On one side, people can make a profession of faith and then have a false sense of security even though they have no relationship with Jesus Christ at all. On the Calvinist side, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007

Jesus speaks some strange words about cutting off a hand, a foot and rmeoving an eye just to follow Him. Did He really maen it or was He telling us about how best to serve Him? The latter is the true answer.

MARK 9:38-50 EXCISING ERRONEOUS ENTANGLEMENTS I. EXTERNALS: * A. Energy. B. Entertainment. C. Enticement. II. EXPECTATIONS: ** A. Exhaustive. B. Exclusive. C. Edifying. III. EFFECTS: *** A. Existentiality. B. Eternally. C. Evolving. Jesus gives some strong words and lessons in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

Make A Commitment Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008

Make a Commitment to the Lord’s work

Make a Commitment Making a Commitment is Good. It helps us focus It shows our love Make a commitment to Submit to God’s Word Make a commitment to Stay Pure in our relationships Make a commitment to Sabbath rest Make a commitment to Support the Lord’s work Support it systematically Support it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graduation Day!

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2008

A sermon for graduates, but applicable to all believers!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 22, 2008 Date Preached: May 18, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Graduation Day Sermon Title: Graduation Day – A Time to Move Forward! Sermon Text: John 21:15-19 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2013

What Christians and the church is doing to solve the problem of lust is not enough. This sermon (Pt. 1) deals with the problem holistically through individual responsibility and a proper view of sex in marriage. Next week: the church's role.

Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 1) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 2, 2013 TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” NOTE: A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of A Confession Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2013

Confession takes on many meanings in our society today, but what does confession mean to God, what does a biblical confession look like. I believe the people of Jerusalem in Nehemiah's day knew what true confession to God was...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 1, 2013 Date Preached: March 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Anatomy of a Confession Sermon Text: Nehemiah 9:1-2 [ESV] Read NOW 1On the twenty-fourth day of this month the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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

Getting Our Feet Wet

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 20, 2012

This sermon is about following the Lord into a deeper walk

GETTING OUR FEET WET REQUIRES SPIRITUAL PREPARATION. Joshua 3:1-17. 1. IN SPIRITUAL PREPARATION WE HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT IS BIGGER OUR OBSTACLES OR OUR VIEW OF GOD. Principle #1. Obstacles show us where we have placed our faith. Principle # 2. Obstacles show us whether we are willing to stay the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational