Sermons on True Happiness:

Perceive Love

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2014

We need to perceive what true love is and then live it out in our lives. When we do this we encounter God and please God. We also see lives transformed and changed!

Theme first ¼ - True Life Thesis: True life – a life that matters for eternity and pleases God is one which is based and rooted in truth. Jesus said he is the “Truth.” He is God’s truth to this world and all measurement of true and false are measured against Him and His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message From A Friend Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 2, 2014

Have you ever had a friend that was so close that they could come to you and tell you where you were wrong? A true friend will not allow you to continue down a path of destruction...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2012 Date Preached: February, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: A Message from a Friend Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:1-17 [ESV] – Read – v1-3 here 1Paul, called by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down Strongholds

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

Strongholds are built when we accept and receive error and begin to meditate on them. It forms in our minds what is known as an imagination, that is, a false concept that we believe to be true, but in reality is not.

What exactly is a stronghold? A stronghold is an incorrect thinking pattern that has molded itself into our way of thinking. These strongholds have the capability to affect our feelings, how we respond to various situations in life, and they play a large role in our spiritual freedom. Where do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Your Heart's Door To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

Many people have used this verse evangelically; however, its true context is for Christians. Jesus is speaking to the Church members of Laodicea to let Him into their life for fellowship and worship and not only religious pretense.

This is my last message on the theme of doors in the Bible. Our text is Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. (I put on screen pictures of painting - artist depictions of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Alone, Yet Not Alone Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The title of my message is a paradox, for to say, alone, yet not alone seems to contradict itself. How can two opposites be true? How can one be alone and yet not alone at the same time?

Bjornsen, the great Norwegian poet, who received the Nobel Prize for literature was once asked what incident in his life gave him the most pleasure. He replied that is was an occasion when his house was attacked and his windows broken. This sounds slightly odd and paradoxical, but before you jump ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-32

The Foolishness Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Let's look at the foolishness of Christmas and see just how wise it really is. The foolishness of God is very simply the foolishness of love. True love tends to be foolish for it takes risks.

A large number of life's greatest blessings start out as stupid, moronic foolishness in the eyes of many people. This was the case with Samuel Morse, a pastor's son and an artist who left his art for a new idea. He thought that a message could be sent by means of electricity. He labored ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 9, 2021

Peter understood the defilements that the world holds. The ways of the world are an “entanglement” to living the Christian walk. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS NOT THE SALVATION OF THE BELIEVER. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS TRUE FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD!

WHAT’S THAT SMELL? 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22, John 3:16, Psalm 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling And Election Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 14, 2020

Predestination. Election. Free will. These are some of the most hotly debated doctrines in the church. We think we have to be in one camp or the other. But is that true? Let's find out together.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling • Threw away the rent check. Before you judge me, how many gift cards got thrown out at Christmas time in the wrapping paper at your house? • So easy to overlook or lose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-13, Matthew 22:14, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:4, Acts 10:34, 1 Peter 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 22, 2020

Many people search for a new beginning. When life goes wrong, when we regret our past, we hope for new circumstances. Jesus is the only true way to a new beginning.

A New Beginning Many people search for a new beginning. When life goes wrong, when we regret our past, we hope for new circumstance. Jesus is the only true way to a new beginning. In fact the coming of Jesus Christ changed our history whether for better, as we accept Him, or for worse if we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passions Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2020

When you uncover the things that people are passionate about… and see the things that they ‘willingly’ give their – time, energy, resources and efforts too, you will learn a lot about that person. Same is true of Jesus.

The PassionS Of Christ I Want To Know Christ!!! – week three THIS MORNING – I want to start off our time together by reading a several New Testament passages that are basically doxologies… NOW - the word doxology comes from a combination of the two Greek words, doxa meaning glory, honor or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18, John 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Inspired Description Of The Church

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

In these verses of scripture, we have an authentic description of the true church of God. This is what God, Himself, says about the church. On every hand today the church and the very use of the word “church” is misunderstood.

Reihold Niebuhr said this about the church, “The church is a lot like Noah’s ark, if it weren’t for the storm on the outside, you could not stand the stink on the inside.” True of many churches today, I don’t know of any time when the church has made more racket and been less effective in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 69. From Sinking To Singing.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 12, 2021

This is an outline for a Bible study. Psalm 69 describes David's experience. It contains remarkable prophecies concerning Jesus and his ministry. And it presents a picture of the Christian life that is true for many of us.

‘FROM SINKING TO SINGING’ Read Psalm 69 Q: General impressions? INTRODUCTION Psalm 22 and Psalm 69 are the two most-quoted psalms in the New Testament. Both ‘messianic’ psalms Both psalms of David. Both psalms of lament. Psalm 22 more popular with preachers. Psalm 69 contains curses ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Thanksgiving For Their Faith, Hope, And Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2018

Paul’s thanksgiving becomes unconventional because of his insertion of “God”: he is giving a genuine thanks to the one true God, not making a casual reference to whatever the gods were in Thessalonica, at the time.

4/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 2: THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE (1Th 1:2-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (NIV) 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Self-Worth

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 4, 2017

Jesus teaches three ways NOT to go after self-worth, and then concludes with the only truly lasting and meaningful way to find one's worth. Not only that, but he models that true way for us.

Matthew 23:1-12 The Source of Self-worth Do you ever wonder why some people are such jerks? Sometimes people can be so cruel to others! And yet, behind the facade of the bully lies a deep insecurity, a fear of rejection. Our bookstores are full of books about self-worth. I did a quick search on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, James 1:22-25, Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

Flip Wilson the famous Comedian used to say "The Devil Made me Do it!".....it was funny but not true, The Devil cannot MAKE YOU do anything! (James 4:7)

Our response to Satan's lies (Eph 2:8-9; 1 John 4:1; James 4:7): • We are to submit to God's will (2 Cor. 11:3, 14-15). Satan's ways look good and appealing, but God's way is the way that is best; Satan's way is death. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest! • We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal