Sermons on The Task At Hand:

Serving In Humility - 2nd String Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2010

Regardless of position or task, our service to God is important to God's Kingdom. So often we relate importance and significance to the height of the position or the enormity of the task, but we should be willing to serve IN humility and do any and every

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 20, 2010 Date Preached: August 22, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Serving With Humility (2nd String) Text: John 1:19-32 ETS: John the Baptist realized who he was and he was not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

No Turning Back

Contributed by Ian Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

Israel had suffered at the hands of the Egyptians.

Israel had suffered at the hands of the Egyptians. They had known deliverance through the blood of the lamb. Due to unbelief they had wandered for forty years in the wilderness. They came to the brink sitting on the East bank of the Jordan, with the river of impossibility to face, the Lord brought ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1

Used! Being The Instruments Of God

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Aug 19, 2009

God is still working His will today, and He uses whomever he needs to accomplish that task.

USED! Being the Instruments of God BRAINSTORM:  God’s mission is to bring the world to a love of him!  He desires that none should perish but all come to eternal life!  In the beginning of the church, God birthed her at Jerusalem, under the apostles labour.  He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Until I See

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2006

Learning to trust God and take Him at His word is a difficult task for many people.

John 20: 19 – 31 Unless I See Intro: Have you even played the game, “Truth or Dare?” --- You remember, you tell a person that you want to either tell the truth or accept their dare. If you choose “truth” the other person asks a question that you must answer truthfully. If you choose “dare” the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 14, 2007

When is it that, as a church body, we will get on mission, task, and purpose, for our Lord?

Changing Lives for Time and Eternity “WHEN” #4 Matthew 9:35-38 (Powerpoint for this message can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html ) > The antiquated train on a branch line was creeping slowly through the countryside when suddenly it came to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Become A Contagious Christian Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009

We are commanded to make disciples but why should you be involoved in this life changing task.

Becoming A Contagious Christian Why Become A Contagious Christian? I) People Matter To God Jesus demonstrates this truth through three stories. Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living God's Will Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2013

God WANTS us to live in His will and He will help us to be able to accomplish the task!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I get a lot concerns the issue of God’s will for their life. • I really believe that most Christians have a desire to know God’s will for their life. I also believe that people do want to live in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counselor. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 24, 2011

One of the tasks that confront every parent is the job of coming up with a name for their new baby.

Isaiah 9:6-For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace One of the tasks that confront every parent is the job of coming up with a name for their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Response Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2016

Mary's response to what looked like and impossible task is what makes her special.

INTRODUCTION • Wow, we are closing in on another Christmas, and as we do, I want to take you on a journey for the next three weeks in a series called MARY CHRISTMAS. • SLIDE #1 • During this time of the year, churches typically focus on the Christmas season, and at FCC, we will do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of The Apostles (10 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter six, the apostles felt the need to bring before the church the task of selecting seven deacons.

They chose seven outstanding men. However, one of those men stands out head and shoulders above the rest. His name was Stephen. Most of chapters six and seven deal with Stephen, this man of God, who was so greatly used by God. Have you ever wondered why they singled Stephen out. The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

How God Shows Unending Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2024

We are tasked with showing the glory, justice and patience of God, and we mess up, sometimes frequently.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2024 The Lord’s mercy endures forever. Let’s be honest, here. Do we really deserve God’s mercy, when all of us who have reached the age of reason have sins in our life, and most of us have serious sins impacting human life, or honesty, financial justice, or our human ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

An Anatomy Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000

What is the difference between belief in Jesus and unbelief? What is the sign for Jesus that his task is finished?

One of the things that was quite striking when we were in Canada recently was the change of colours in the trees. We found that as the 3 weeks we had there went by we saw more and more red and yellow. Now of course we have leaves changing colour here in Australia in autumn, but I don’t think it has ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50

Denomination: Anglican

Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

This gift if tied hand to hand with the Gift of Tongues which is still relevant and needed in our churches today.

(A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 9) The Gift of the Interpretation of Tongues 1Co 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: What is this gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Health Check Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on May 10, 2009

Prayer and faith work hand in hand to bring about physical and spiritual healing God desires for us.

HEALTH CHECK James 5:13-20 Do any of you use the internet? If so, how often do you use it? I was talking with a couple of my English students Friday and the both said they don’t use it at all. I use it several times during the day. I don’t know what I’d do without it. But I can also say I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Getting Along Despite Our Differences

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014

With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational