Sermons on True Servanthood:

The Mark Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 22, 2013

Paul writes to the Church at Ephesus that we are to sing songs of thanksgiving and give thanks to God for everything.

A True Thanksgiving Service Ephesians 5:19-20 Intro: Several years ago there was a Charlie Brown cartoon about Thanksgiving in the paper. the cartoon pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. Snoopy took one look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of True Fasting

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

True fasting will lead the liberated soul to seek relief and liberty for others.

THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus 23:27-32; Numbers 29:7). This is apt, as it immediately associates fasting with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A True Christian

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2013

Marks that show a true Christian.

MARKS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN The best authority on marks of a christian would the apostle Paul. The roman beating alone accounts for 195 scars. Not counting 3 beatings with rods at Lystra . These left marks of his faithfulness to the believer untill his death. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

The True Spirit Of Independence

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2013

We don't need American Exceptionalism as much as Jesus Exceptionalism, that liberates the whole human person.

Over the last few years I have heard a lot of people talking about “American Exceptionalism.” That is a theme of commentators like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, but it is also something that many politicians on the left are drawn to–they want to make America exceptional by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

What Is True Prayer?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2013

As believers we go to God in prayer all the time, but is our prayer what it should be? Do we pray like we should? Jesus taught His disciples how to pray so that they would please God! Let's look at what He taught them...

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 27, 2013 Date Preached: June 30, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Miscellaneous Sermon Title: What Is True Prayer? Sermon Text: Matt 6:9-15 [NLT] Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have studied stewardship & learned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation's True Happiness

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2013

The psalmist encouraged his readers toward a focused attention upon the inherent happiness found in their having been chosen of God. Without seeking God, any nation experiences distance & dissidence. When is national happiness experienced?

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, & to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The True, Unknown Light Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 14, 2014

If Jesus is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD, why doesn't everyone believe in Him?

The TRUE, Unknown Light John 1:9-10 John 1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The True Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Dec 8, 2014

What is the true spirit of Christmas? Take a brief journey through the Biblical accounts of Christ's birth and revisit the response of those who came into contact with Immanuel -- God with us.

Introduction Today we begin a Christmas teaching series called “The Spirit of Christmas.” What do you think the “Spirit of Christmas” is? (Allow responses) Perhaps it might be best to begin with what the Spirit of Christmas is not: Fully-loaded eggnog or other drinkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tried 'n True Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.

1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A True Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The fifth message in the series on the life of David. This one deals with the friendship he had with Jonathon.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 05—THE VALUE OF A TRUE FRIEND TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-4 1 Samuel 18:1-4 KJV And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. [2] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Bold Be True Be You

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 11, 2014

How christians should be.

Be Bold Be True Be You 1. Be Bold 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: 2 Corinthians 10:2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Noah: The True Story

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 17, 2014

The true story of Noah teaches us something about the justice and mercy of God, and how His grace can save us from His wrath.

NOAH: THE TRUE STORY INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the Noah movie starring Russell Crowe that’s now in theatres. HUMOUR: All I ever need to know I learned from Noah. • Don’t miss the boat. • Remember that we are all in the same boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn’t ...read more

Denomination: *other

Most Certainly True

Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 19, 2014

Man things have changed in the last 200 years, some for the better and some for the worse, but the Gospel message remains the same. What was 'most certainly true' for the first Christians should be the same for churches and preachers of the Word today.

Matthew 28 verses 16 - 20 Romans 10 verses 5 -15 We are the heirs or the spiritual descendents of the eleven disciples or apostles, who witnessed Jesus' death and His resurrection, and spent over 5 weeks with Him before He ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational