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Divorce Proof Your Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 16, 2010

We divorce-proof our marriages when we stop looking for loopholes (or reasons to separate). Instead, we must look to the Lord, committing our selves first to Him then to our mates.

Gary Thomas, in his book, Sacred Marriage, tells the story of a businessman who moved over slightly as a young man crowded into the airplane seat next to him. They both fastened their seat belts, and the businessman good-naturedly asked as to whether the young man was traveling on business or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your God Will Be Mine

Contributed by John Bartol on Nov 22, 2012

The book of Ruth unfolds a beautiful example of the Providence of God in response to sincere faith. This story is also part of God's preparation for the birth of Christ, the promised Messiah.

Your God Will Be Mine The book of Ruth is one of the shortest in the Bible but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. If you have never read this book I would urge you to do so. It only takes about 15-20 minutes and I feel sure that you will not be disappointed It is found between the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2013

If you want to live happily ever after with your spouse, then don’t be looking for loopholes or reasons to split up. Instead, look to the Lord and then look only on your spouse. It's more important to BE the right person than to marry the right person.

Ralph and Janice were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Pastor Jones decided to take advantage of their longevity by using their story as a sermon illustration. He asked Ralph to come on stage and share some insight into how he managed to live with the same woman all those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

What we gather around announces JOY.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series: Joy to the World December 8, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO The most popular hymn of Christmas... "Joy to the world." The words are by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 and as of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing, Learning & Rejoicing In God's Word Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 25, 2013

After the wall was rebuilt, the people gathered together to offer up praise and worship through the reading of God's Word.

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 21, 2013 Date Preached: February 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Knowing/Learning God’s Word? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 8 [ESV] 1And all the people gathered as one man into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2012

There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of Glory. It was fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers during the Feast of Pentecost. The presence of God filled t

A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2016

The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge I. Our Mess ( our sins) II. We hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption III. We allow God to continue His Work through the Holy Spirit to recreate us as His Masterpieces

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas Eve/Christmas Day) Title: Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge our mess ( our sin). It is the time that we hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption. It is the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 29, 2016

Jesus’ birth is not just supernatural, it’s educational. Along with educational, it’s also transformational. What Jesus thought before he was born influenced the way he lived.

I’m sure most of us are familiar with the famous poem by Clement Clark Moore that begins this way: ’Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Countering Drip-By-Drip Change...

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2016

Sometime change in our, and our churches, Christian perspective is so slow that we fail to recognize what is happening. It is like the drip-by-drip change, which Nazi ideology brought to Germany.

Countering Drip-by-Drip Change... Illustration We need to take the time to question how the German people could have allowed Nazi fanatics to turn their country into a Satanic tool that killed Jews by the millions? While it is true that early on some Germans openly adopted pagan and irreligious ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

If Only I Had Known!

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Dec 30, 2017

A Christmas sermon told in the first-person from the perspective of a Bethlehem citizen.

If Only I Had Known! Matthew 2:1-14 "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?" "Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Passover Party Parade Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Jesus chose a donkey at Jerusalem to show the city he was coming not as a conquering king, but as a prince of peace.

INTRODUCTION Most of us have been singing the beloved hymns of the faith for many years. It’s also true that we’re all getting a little older. Somebody emailed a list of revised hymn titles for those of us who are chronologically challenged: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand … and Help Me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Belongs To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2015

In this sermon, we explore the fact that God created marriage, therefore, marriage belongs to God. God's higher purpose for marriage is to proclaim the gospel. Much from this sermon comes from chapter 6 in David Platt’s book, Counter Culture.

Introduction: A. Our sermon for today continues our series called Marriage Matters. 1. Last week, we discussed the fact that marriage ain’t easy. 2. We talked about some myths about marriage that can set us up for marriage failure. 3. Today, we want to explore the fact that marriage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fathers Who Father

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2015

Fathers who are intentional will make a great impact.

Fathers Who Father Ephesians 6:4 Rev. Brian Bill June 20-21, 2015 Video: A Father’s Day Welcome → We want to celebrate the most mature men in each service by giving Outback Steakhouse gift cards to the two oldest dads. I recognize that for many of you this day is difficult because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

We Need A Joseph's Heart Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2011

A series for the Christmas Season, or anytime of the year. Why did God choose those who went to see Jesus and to know that He had come into the world? Each of the characters we will examine had a special heart after God and qualities that we all need to

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed upon us. Even with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible