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Don't Wanna Be A Pharisee

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 23, 2006

The Pharisees were a group that wanted holiness in their lives and obedience to God, yet Jesus rebuked them more harshly than any other group. Where did they go wrong? How can we avoid their error?

Don’t Wanna Be A Pharisee TCF Sermon October 15, 2006 Let me tell you about two groups of people. The first group of people is deeply concerned about holiness. They are students of the Word of God. They are very careful about obedience to God. They take very seriously God’s admonishment to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pomp And Circumstances

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul gives a defense before King Agrippa.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Last week, if you recall, we left the Apostle Paul there in Caesarea. He was there for some two years, being held by the Roman governor, Felix, because while finding nothing worthy of death or imprisonment, he wanted to get a bribe out of the early church. b. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2008

What does pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, look like? James challenges us to discover for ourselves what that religion looks like.

JAMES 1:26, 27 WHAT THE FAITH LOOKS LIKE “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of The Blind Man Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Although there are no pat answers to the problem of human suffering Jesus has the only answer that wil suffice for eternity.

The healing of the blind man John 9:1-5 As we come to a new chapter we have to stand back a bit from the text and look at the whole book and see how the whole thing ties together. There’s a verse in John 1:11 and 12 that’s speaking about Jesus and it says, “He came ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Until He Comes Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 29, 2008

A meditation on the promise of Christ’s return and the hope that we draw from contemplating this truth at the Lord’s Table.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:26 UNTIL HE COMES “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” For almost two thousand years, followers of Christ, the Risen Son of God, have gathered in assembly to instruct one another in righteousness, to build one another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Jesus Could Not Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 22, 2008

Jesus’ tormentors taunted Him, saying, "He saved others; He cannot save Himself." They unknowingly spoke the truth concerning Him. Indeed, He could not save Himself ... if we were to be saved.

MATTHEW 27:42 ONE THING JESUS COULD NOT DO “He saved others; He cannot save himself.” Boisterous, mocking religious men surrounded the cross. Laughing at the helpless man hanging suspended between life and death, they belched out vile, venomous scorn. Among the taunts they hurled at Him as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Provides Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 12, 2010

In Christ, we find forgiveness, fulfillment, and freedom.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS (Series adapted from Wiersbe’s Bible Exposition Commentary) “THE SERVANT PROVIDES” MARK 2:1-3:12 OPEN Last week, we started our series through the Gospel of Mark called “Walking With Jesus.” We’re taking a very ambitious ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article 4: Creation. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 12, 2009

This sermon unpacks article 4 Creation. From the Baptist confession of faith 1689 and takes a look at the fingerprints of God in Creation, humanity and our relationship with Creator and creation.

GENESIS CHAPTERS 1-3. THE FINGERPRINTS OF GOD. HAS ANYBODY EVER HAD THEIR HOME BROKEN INTO AND THEIR POSSESSIONS TAKEN AND DESTROYED? MAYBE WHILST YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY OR UPSTAIRS ASLEEP, A WINDOW HAS BEEN SMASHED AND ENTRY GAINED THE NEXT DAY YOU RETURN FROM HOLIDAY OR FROM UPSTAIRS AND YOU ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clear Vision In A Cloudy World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

Today is a dark and cloudy world… but for those of us who have Christ in our life… the clouds of this world do not bring darkness or dim vision on our part… but because of who we serve our vision in this world should be clear!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2009 Date Preached: April 26, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Clear Vision in a Cloudy World Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2 Introduction: In our world today life is filled with severe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Your Praise

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 19, 2011

One of the greatest weapons we have as a child of God is our praise, the devil knows this to be true and will do everything possible to silence you.

“And Michal, Saul's daughter, loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Society Transformed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2012

The wickedness of society must lead to divine intervention. Let the people of God be righteous and godly.

“The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

If Christ Has Not Been Raised Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 7, 2012

The Theological and Personal Consequences of No Resurrection from the Dead.

You may be here this morning because of tradition, curiosity or the urging of others. If you are our guest this morning, you may wonder why we do what we do. We are here today not because of tradition, although we do celebrate this date each year. We are here today not because we discuss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Sheep & The Goats Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 1, 2011

"The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats" is not mentioned in any of the other gospels, no doubt because the other Gospels do not focus on Christ’s kingship, as does Matthew. For that same reason Matthew places much greater emphasis on all aspects of the L

The American economy faced an economic decision like it never has before this week. After decades of overspending, a judgment of budgetary failure came upon the American people. Unable to deal with their ever increasing debt load they faced the challenge of resolving their debt. All actions have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Other

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011

2 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-II—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Profitable Burial

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 22, 2011

One of the terrible things that can happen to a minister of God is for him to conduct a burial ceremony for a person, he knows has gone to hell fire. He gets there with his Bible looking at a hopeless situation. It can be sad because he would be wondering

Before we go into this message, I would like you to lay your hand on your chest and pray like this: “My heart, cooperate with the Holy Ghost, in Jesus’ name. This message is for people who are tired of the valley and desire to live a mountain top life. People come to the house of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal