Sermons on The Hand That Smote:

Demanding The Impossible Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2011

Do we dare pray as boldly as Joshua? What should you be demanding of God?

“Xtreme Faith: Demanding the Impossible” Joshua 10:1-15 If confession is good for the soul, then my soul should feel good this morning. Over the years I’ve asked God to do some pretty amazing things. But after encountering Joshua, I must admit that I’m not sure I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elohim "The Mighty" Or "Strong One" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 28, 2011

One of the popular Christian choruses is: "Lord I lift your name on high..." That's a great chorus, except we can't lift God's name on high if we don't know what His names are or what they mean. How many names for God do you know, and do you know what the

"The Mighty" or "Strong One" Purpose: To show the power and majesty of our God. Aim: I want the listener to see God as powerful and therefore see and how foolish it is to oppose Him. INTRODUCTION: Names are very important in the Bible. How many names do you have? I have three, but they only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at the age old question: what is truth? From the Bible truth is defined and found in Christ Jesus

What is truth John 18:38-40 In the court of law before a person testifies they place their hand into the air and swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. And it is assumed that fallen man by saying that oath will tell the truth when they stand before the judge. But ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2011

If we want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, we must let God break us of our self-sufficiency and our sin.

Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don’t Forget The Mystery Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

In this second message in the series How to Listen to a Sermon, Dave focuses in on the importance mystery.

Don’t Forget the Mystery How to Listen to a Sermon, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 23, 2011 Nice to be back with you this week. Of course two weeks ago we watched a preview for Financial Peace University, and last week I was out of town with my daughter Brittany. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Younger Son Leaves Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011

In part 1 of the series Return of the Prodigal, Dave examines what we can learn about the leaving of the younger son.

The Younger Son Leaves The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 13, 2011 Good to be back with you again. Great baptism and membership service last week, wasn’t it? Members of Wildwind, I want to remind you again to look carefully at those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Waiting On The Spirit

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Mar 11, 2011

Think about how comical this must appear from the Lord’s perspective. The apostles (led by Peter) decide the 12th position is empty and therefore it needs to be filled (appropriately reasoned). The only problem is - it is they who chose the two men; cast

Waiting on the Spirit Acts 1:23-26 So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Apostolic

The Men Who Burned God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2011

Nadab and Abihu were destroyed by God because they offered an "authorized" fire before God. What had they done wrong and what can we learn from their mistake?

OPEN: Every year, someone hands out “Darwin Awards” which are bestowed to honor the least evolved among us. Previous news stories that have received their attention have been: · The chef at a hotel in Switzerland lost a finger in a meat cutting machine. Shortly afterward he submitted a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hurricanes, Terrorists And Tsunamis - Who Is In Control?

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 15, 2011

Where is God in the midst of tragedies?

God is Sovereign in Disasters God has Purpose for Disasters God Loves Us in Disasters How Should we Respond? For the Christian Respond with Repentance Respond by Living for Christ For the Seeker Respond by Receiving Christ Slide 1 Hurricane Katrina Over these past 2 weeks, I have seen on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Go From Bad To Worse!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Problems & Difficulties in life. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

When things go from bad to worse! Reading: Exodus chapter 5 Question: • Have you ever had one of those days that started out bad; • And only got worse as the day wore on? • Some of you are thinking days… • I have weeks (or months) like that! ill: • I like the story of the couple who had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Stewardship Of Giving Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 21, 2010

Jesus teaches His disciples the principles of giving and doing for those in need by teaching how God reveals need and it is out duty to commit to meeting that need and take the intentional action necessary to meet that need, thru the power of the Holy Spi

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 21, 2010 Date Preached: November 21, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Stewardship Series Title: The Stewardship of Giving Text: Mark 8:1-9 1 In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise, Surprise!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Peter's miraculous escape from prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 12 verses 1-19: Ill: Former heavy-weight boxer James (Quick) Tillis; • Was a cowboy from Oklahoma who fought out of Chicago in the early 1980s. • He still remembers his first day in the Windy City after his arrival from Tulsa. “I got off the bus with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Terrible Trio Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

There is nothing wrong with being holier than thou, if we do it with humility, acceptance, and love. The problem is when we have a holier than thou attitude that says I am better than you, because I live like this. We have gotten so afraid of being seen i

Here we are back in Revelation after a couple weeks off and what an appropriate passage of Scripture we have today for Halloween. The Dragon and the beasts, this is a literal horror show with evil that can’t even be replicated by Hollywood. Let’s begin by looking at The Dragon, or as ...read more

Signs Of The End Of The Age

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Signs of the end of the age (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 21 verses 5-38. Ill: • A friend once asked Isidor I. Rabi, a Nobel prize winner in science, • How he became a scientist. • Rabi replied that every day after school his mother would talk to him about his school day. • She wasn’t so much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Brethren

Darkness Or Light

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus & Beelzebub. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 11 verses 14-36 Ill: Dedicated on March 13th 1904 a large statue of Christ; • Was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. • It is called “Christ of the Andes,” • The statue symbolizes a pledge between the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-36

Denomination: Brethren