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A Shift In Our Focus

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 18, 2006

Focusing life on purpose

“A Shift In Our Focus” Phil 3:7-10 The first thing I want you to understand is there is a Realm of knowing Christ that is restricted to people who live double Lives. One of the reasons most people do not enjoy the fullness of God, is because they have failed in some way - to let go of those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful In Our Witness Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

A vibrant church is faithful in its witness even through persecution. Lessons for us from peter and John facing the Sanhedirn.

One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, John 15:18-25

Denomination: Other

"Serving Our Generation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2018

Every believer has an obligation to pass along the faith to the next generation.

Last time, we thought about serving God’s purpose. Today, let’s think about serving our generation. The Bible has a lot to say about one generation investing in the next. “One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.” - Psalm 145:4 (CSB) “Let this be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Our Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 26, 2015

What does it mean to love your neighbor?

We have been worshiping God with the Letter by James in the New Testament. The Letter was not only breathed out (inspired) by God, James knew Jesus Christ since he grew up with him in the family; Jesus was James older brother; their mother was Mary but of course Jesus was conceived by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Settling Our Accounts

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023

We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is Right In Our Church?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2001

We constantly hear what is wrong with our churches all of the time, but what is right in our churches?

Sunday Evening August 12, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church WHAT IS RIGHT IN OUR CHURCH? Ephesians 5:25-27 Introduction: I have had several comments lately that I have been whipping on the church pretty hard. I have been told that everything being said in the sermons are negative and are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Clinks In Our Armour

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Oct 18, 2000

A FRIEND RECENTLY ASKED ME: HOW GOES THE WAR? HIS WORDS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE AFTERALL - I LIVE IN AMERICA - THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE WAR IS A TERM GENERALLY RESERVED THOSE DISTANT COUNTRIES ON OTHER CONTINENTS LIKE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, CROATIA, IRAQ BUT I KNEW THIS WASN'T

A FRIEND RECENTLY ASKED ME: HOW GOES THE WAR? HIS WORDS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE AFTERALL - I LIVE IN AMERICA - THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE WAR IS A TERM GENERALLY RESERVED THOSE DISTANT COUNTRIES ON OTHER CONTINENTS LIKE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, CROATIA, IRAQ BUT I KNEW THIS WASN'T WHAT MY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

"Dealing With Our Anger" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to control your anger

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #7 "Dealing With Our Anger" 1 Sam 25 INTRODUCTION After sharing last week’s message about David and how he successfully fought the temptation to get even with Saul and retaliate against Saul for all the wrong Saul did to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Look At Our Darkside

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 16, 2001

The Roman guards are a reminder of our own darksides

A Look at Our Darkside - Jeremiah 17:9 Preached March 4, 2001 @ Saybrook Christian Church Brent W. Zastrow A lightly-colored haired person had one of the old Volkswagon beetles with the engine in the rear. While driving down the road one day the car stalled and died. The person got out, went to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Our Vision? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2012

So many churches have so many 'irons' in the fire that they simply forget or begin to ignore the 'reason' they are even here... to make disciples! Our vision for 2012 must be focused on the ONE thing God has commissioned us as believers to do... make disc

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 3, 2012 Date Preached: January 1, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: New Year’s Day Sermon Sermon Title: What’s Our Vision? Sermon Text: Proverbs 29:18 [ESV] “…18 Where there is no prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Life

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2021

I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. Let's see if we can discover why and how Jesus is our life.

JESUS IS OUR LIFE I was talking with someone a couple of weeks ago and the indirect question was asked, "is Jesus your life or just part of your life"? I thought that was worth pondering. I was talking with another person just recently who was mentioning a video they had watched about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, John 10:28, Ephesians 2:4-6, Romans 8:8-10, Colossians 3:1-4, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 1:1-4, Galatians 2:20, Acts 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basis Of Our Justification

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2023

The basis of our Justification - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • One man’s failure brought mankind’s fall (vs 12-14) • One man’s fix bought mankind’s favour (vs 15-21) SERMON BODY ill: • I have a list of opposites, • I will give you a word and collectively shout out the opposite. • Happy x sad • Above x below • Broad x narrow • Ability x ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11-21

Denomination: Brethren

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon encourages hearers to allow Jesus, the Great Physician, to heal the blindness of their hearts.

OPEN OUR EYES Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Hymns & Haws Dentists Hymn - Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors Hymn - The Church is One Foundation Weather Forecasters Hymn - There Shall be Showers of Blessing Optometrist - Open My Eyes Tailors - Holy, Holy, Holy Bakers - I Need Thee ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Our Redeemer Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 24, 2007

This sermon is part of a series that will have at least 26 parts to it when I am done. I have laid the series to the side for a time and plan to pick it back up soon.

“God Is Our Redeemer” Text: Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: Meaning: Redeemer-- גּאל gâ’al gaw-al’ A primitive root, to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), that is, to be the next ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: *other

Our Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 31, 2008

The problem is that we want Jesus’ peace without recognizing Jesus’ authority in our lives. We want to live our way and escape the negative consequences. We need to surrender to the Prince of Peace in order to experience his blessings.

Series Introduction: God has a Christmas gift list for you. It involves four gifts only Jesus can give. God’s Christmas list for you is found in Isaiah 9:6. A child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan