Sermons on The Rich Man:

10 Commandments

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Nov 13, 2019

Modern Society Mocks The Truth And Exalts The Lie. We Live In A Time When Right Is Classified As Wrong And Wrong As Right. Many People Believe That There Are No "Moral Absolutes."

Today, We Begin A Series On The Ten Commandments. Modern Society Mocks The Truth And Exalts The Lie. We Live In A Time When Right Is Classified As Wrong And Wrong As Right. Many People Believe That There Are No "Moral Absolutes." This Is Reflected In Statements Like:"What’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3, Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Try To Find Out What Is Pleasing To The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

Did you know that you can bring pleasure to the heart of God?

Our text for this morning is Ephesians 5:1-10. 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2 and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But fornication and impurity of any kind, or greed, must not even be mentioned among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10

Where Does Our Thanks Lead Us?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 22, 2019

Being thankful should lead us to a true worship of God.

Where Does Our Thanks Take Us? Leviticus 10:1-5 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 100 11/24/2019 In a few days, some of us will have traveled many miles from where we are right now, in order to be with family and friends for Thanksgiving. For some of us it will be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-5, Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God With Us Emmanuel--Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 6, 2019

This message is about Advent and what the name Emmanuel means (God With Us). It shows the faithfulness of God to God's people even when circumstances may seem bleak.

Emmanuel God With Us Isaiah 7:10- 17 Matthew 1:18:25 12-8-2019 Have you ever had someone say to you, I have some good news and some bad news? Which do you want to hear first? How many of you want the good news first? How many of you want the bad news first? How many of just don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-17, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Authority Principle

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 13: 1 – 14

Romans 13: 1 – 14 The authority principle 1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 13, 2019

This sermon is about the 2nd Coming of Jesus. What can we expect and will we be ready for it?

Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:37-51 1 Peter 3:3-10 12/15/2019 When our daughter Samantha was a little girl, she and I watched hours and hours of Sesame Street. One of the characters that shook fear in the heart of other puppet characters was Bad Bart. The mere mention of his name had them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-51, 1 Peter 3:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Looking For? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2019

The most important thing in the lives of the Wisemen was finding Jesus. They went "looking" for Him until they found Him. Is Jesus the most important thing in your life, and how do you know if you've been looking for Him?

OPEN: Yogi Berra was a very famous baseball player back in the 40s, 50s & 60s. Outside of being an big league catcher he was known for some interesting sayings. One of those famous sayings was this: “If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” Back when I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2015

After talking ab out being honest about our sin, John seeks to encourage Christians at the various stages of their Christian walk

Be Encouraged Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. Slide I find it interesting to look at those types of family portraits. You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what they currently ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message speaks of the son of interest to Jesus in his most well-known story - not on the prodigal who left home, but the prodigal who stayed home. Of particular interest is the difference in this son's response and the Fathers to the other.

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Invasion From The East Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2015

Repent today before you no longer want to.

During a tourist bus excursion to a volcanic canyon in Iceland a couple of years ago, a woman was reported missing when she failed to return to the bus. The bus driver waited an hour before notifying the Icelandic police. Soon after the missing person's report, search and rescue teams and even a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

We must always keep pressing on with Jesus.

Keep Pressin' On Text: Gal. 4:8-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Bob Dylan in his song, "Pressing On," said, "Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind. Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign" What kind of sign they need when it all comes from within When what's lost has been found, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James contrasts two kinds of wisdom.

Most of us probably know some people whose lives always seem to be in chaos and disorder. It seems like they are always just moving from one crisis to the next. And we also know other people who face equally difficult circumstances and yet have lives that are peaceful. As we continue our study in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James describes the difference between unrighteous condemnation and righteous discernment.

This week AP sportswriter Jon Krawczynski wrote an article about the NBA playoffs that began with these words: Talk is cheap in these NBA playoffs, and it seems as if everyone wants in on the act. As the stakes grew in the first round, the venom being spewed became ever more toxic. Superstars are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Responding With Forgiveness

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2014

All of us would probably have to admit that when we have been mistreated, we find it hard to have a Christ-like mind and to express the forgiving Spirit of Christ toward those who have mistreated us.

4-24-05 Title: Responding with Forgiveness Text: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

We Serve (To Reveal) The Same Virtue Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2014

On the same team, following the same leader, seeking to accomplish the same purpose of making Christ known to the world, we must know where to line up so that we remained focused on the right thing... our focus is to shine forth His virtue in our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 10, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Virtue! Sermon Text: Colossians 3:18-21 [ESV] Introduction: The beginning of our message today actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist