Sermons on The Cup:

God's Judgment On Wickedness Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 29, 2021

This chapter deals with the familiar story of “the hand writing on the wall.” This is a warning of a consequence of wicked living.

Tonight, we get into chapter 5. This chapter deals with the familiar story of “the hand writing on the wall.” That phrase has become synonymous with having a reality check. Someone will say, “Yeah, he saw the handwriting on the wall with that situation.” I’m going to lead up to that point of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Happiness Report? Are You A Joy Giver?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2022

I just want to be happy is a poor purpose in life. Happiness is externals. Joy is internal choices. Pleasure is temporary.

THE HAPPINESS REPORT? ARE YOU A JOY GIVER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE METAL OR MENTAL HINDRANCES TO JOY? I watched a circus employee stick a metal rod in the mud. He just pushed the rod in several inches with his bare hand. Then the man hooked a chain around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 12:15, Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Week 1: This Is Love - Forgiveness Of Sin (Story Of Peter) Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2021

Week one of This Is Love series. This message uses the idea from the This is Love series and uses Peter's life as an example.

This is Love – Forgiveness of Sins Theme: Text: John 21:1 – 15 Introduction Ideas “Last week we left off service with this statement ‘You cannot have the resurrection without the crucifixion’. The good news is in our life the things that we go through prepares us for life. Prepares us for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Encounters With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The joy of knowing God, the comfort of His presence, and the blessing of His guidance.

Good morning, church family. Today we gather together to explore a beautiful and profound Psalm that has brought strength, comfort and joy to countless individuals throughout history - Psalm 16. We'll be diving deep into the themes of the joy of knowing God, the comfort of God's presence, and the ...read more

Topics: New Life

Following God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the comfort, provision, and faithfulness of God.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to immerse ourselves in arguably one of the most beloved chapters of the Bible, Psalm 23. This Psalm is a beautiful testament to the comfort of God's presence, the provision of His care, and the assurance of His faithfulness. It's often recited in times of ...read more

Topics: Life, Death

The Grief Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2019

When Jesus went to Gethsemane, on this occasion, there were two things He wanted. He wanted human fellowship and He wanted God’s fellowship.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (24) The Grief of Gethsemane Scripture: Matthew 26:30, 36-46; Mark 14:26, 32-42 (Focal Passage); Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1 Tom Lowe 1/10/2008 Location: Mount of Olives Date: Thursday-Friday of Jesus’ Final Week O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26, Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

What You Want

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2009

Discovering what the difference is between be a consumer Christian and a serving Christian.

What You Want? Mark 10: 35 – 45 Job 38: 1 – 7, 34 – 41 Intro: “He who dies with the most toys, is still dead!” I believe the basic problem today is this: people wish to do as little as possible and to get as much as possible. / Start at the top and work their way down I. James and John – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle Ground Of Christian Liberty

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016

A Detailed look at the Consumption of Alcohol by the Born-Again Believer

Most battles (including the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did Jesus Drink Alcohol?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 30, 2018

A detailed look at a major battlefield of Christian liberty

Most battles (including in the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eat This And Live

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 1, 2010

Eat for life.

LIVING BREAD John6: 51I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. Looking for life at its best. Look to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure- Immanuel Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2022

This is the 129th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 9th sermon from Romans. This is Christmas Sunday.

Series: Action [#129] THE CURE- IMMANUEL Romans 5:12-21 Introduction: As we have been studying in Romans, we need a cure for sin; and that cure is Jesus. That is exactly who we are celebrating today. Matthew 1:22-23 Romans 5:12-14 Sin’s... 1. Start. Sin began with Adam. The problem is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Practising Serving Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2017

The model that is frequently brought into the church is provided by this world. That model drives the disciple to step on others in order to advance himself. The model Jesus provides, though often neglected, is quite different; it teaches us to serve.

“A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003

This sermon examines the institution of the Lord’s Supper and discusses its importance as a concrete reminder of the basics of Christianity which we must never, never forsake or forget.

Lest We Forget January 20, 2002 Introduction When I was growing up in West Texas cicada (pronounced sikad) “locusts” like the one pictured on the screen filled the giant elm trees at times. During the heat of the summer the shrill buzzing sound of their mating call filled the air. To this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Wonder Of His Commitment Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Putting full commiment into practice.

“THE WONDER OF HIS COMMITMENT” MARK 14:32-42 Read Text - pray INTRODUCTION: John Brokhoff tells of three little girls who were talking about their dads and one said, “My Dad is a doctor, he practices medicine.” The second said, “My Dad is a lawyer, he practices law.” The third little girl ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Profane What God Has Made Sacred Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 14, 2014

Paul addresses the Corinth church's abuse/perversion of the Lords Supper and gives instruction on how they must act to keep sacred what God has ordained as sacred, and if they chose to be irreverent or to ignore the sacred, that God will bring discipline!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 10, 2014 Date Preached: April 13, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Don’t Pervert What God Holds Sacred (Prep 4 Good Friday Lord’s Supper) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 11:17-34 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist