Sermons on The Miracle Of Birth:

Paul Teaches On Gender Identity In Worship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 18, 2014

Paul taught that blurring the gender identity lines in worship leads to mixed messages and a mixed witness to the world around us...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 16, 2014 Date Preached: August 17, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Emphasis on Gender & Christian Worship Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 [ESV] – read now DIM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Depression Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This lesson examines the depression of Job and how depression can affect the people of God.

11 "My days are past, my plans are torn apart, Even the wishes of my heart. 12 "They make night into day, saying, 'The light is near,' in the presence of darkness. 13 "If I look for Sheol as my home, I make my bed in the darkness; 14 If I call to the pit, 'You are my father'; To the worm, 'my ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of False Teachers

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2014

Beware of False Teachers - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Corrupt Doctrine. (2). A Corrupt Character. (3). A Corrupt Experience SERMON BODY: Ill: • A grandmother was looking after her two little grandchildren; • A 7-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy. • Both of them had been really naughty. • But as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

A New Beginning In The Hands Of A Loving God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 23, 2014

There is no mistake the hand of God can’t correct, there is no damage the hand of God can’t repair, there is no problem the hand of God can’t solve. The hand of God upon your life will certainly give you a New Beginning.

Text: Jeremiah 18:1-4 Introduction GOD IS NO ORDINARY POTTER In Jeremiah 18:1-4, God opened Jeremiah’s spiritual eyes to see how we are in the hands of a loving God. Jeremiah got an understanding of what happens to a man or situation when that person or situation is placed in the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man And His Destiny Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 16, 2014

At some point of life, we had to ask ourselves the questions: Where am I going and what do I need to do in life? In this message, we will look at the life of Jacob and how he curved a successful destiny.

THE MAN AND HIS DESTINY Text: Genesis 32:1-2 " Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim." Genesis 32:1-8 New International Version (NIV) Jacob also went on his way, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014

Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring God’s Investment-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2014

1 of 3. Paul reminded Timothy of the significance of God’s investment in us. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor the gravity of God’s investment when we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for His...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Thanksgiving place-setting ideas: ‘If you could invite anyone for Thanksgiving dinner, Who would it be? & Why? What would they discover about you? What are you most thankful for this year? 5 things for which you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Equal Value, Different Roles Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2014

This sermon discusses the different roles assigned to men and women in the church and explores the biblical basis for those roles.

Introduction: A. Phyllis Trible wrote an article titled, “If the Bible’s So Patriarchal, How Come I Love It?” 1. In the article she recalls a story from her childhood when a woman missionary came and taught her Sunday School class. 2. The missionary was teaching the girls about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mecca And Medina And Muhammad Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 25, 2015

From Medina to Mecca, transitions in Muhammad's thinking. More strange "Bible" stories. Muhammad's concept of who God is and what He does.

Lesson 23, No Questions Allowed. Sura 5, called "The Table" As we move on, please take note here that so far, except for those few verses of Sura 1, everything you have heard, up to and including today's portion, was composed in Medina, and therefore, for the most part, has not been abrogated. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eternal Life Is A Gift

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2015

To show that sin pays and has consequences and it's ultimate consequence is death, but Grace is a gift, a gift of eternal life through our relationship (union) with the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Yes. I have eternal life II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that sin pays and has consequences and it's ultimate consequence is death, but Grace is a gift, a gift of eternal life through our relationship (union) with the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 14 - The Folly And Future Of A Fool Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message deals with the curses and calamities of atheism and what will ultimately be their end.

THE FOLLY AND FUTURE OF A FOOL TEXT: Psalm 14:1-7 Psalms 14:1-7 KJV To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. [2] The LORD looked down from heaven upon the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

By looking at David's repentance and forgiveness, we'll understand how we receive forgiveness, what it looks and feels like, and conclude that it is always the best option

The movie is based on the true story of Apollo 13. Jim Lovell has just watched on TV as Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. He’s outside, gazing up at the moon. He holds up his thumb, pondering the moon in the evening sky like an artist envisioning his painting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Jewish Roots Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2014

A study of the book of Romans chapter 2 verses 17 through 29

Romans 2: 17 – 29 Our Jewish Roots 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, 18 and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wild Olive Trees

Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2014

We were once all Wild Olive Trees in God's Eyes. First he created the Good Olive Tree in Israel through the promises of Abraham. Then God sent His Son, Jesus, so that we Gentiles, who were still Wild Olive Trees, could be grafted into the Good Tree

Wild Olive Trees Sunday, February 16, 2014 By Rev. James May Romans 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; Romans 11:18 Boast not against the branches. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible