Sermons on Truth Vs Deception:

Don’t Laugh Too Soon At The People Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

It’s dangerous to laugh at God’s people, because God is on their side. So the people of God can have confidence in facing opposition

According to Jeff Kennet, Christians are "People of the Past". That’s what he said. He said it when Christians raised objections to the Crown Casino. "To object to something like that," he said, "meant you were out of step with the community." How could you possibly object to something that would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Revealed Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel lived in Babylon in a culture steeped in superstition but by keeping to God’s principles he was able to bring glory to his God which serving Nebuchadnezzar in revealing future events.

DANIEL 2 - NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM REVEALED In the first chapter, Daniel establishes his credentials as a young man whom God could trust - he had proved faithful to God’s laws in refusing to defile himself by accepting a diet of unclean food which would have compromised his Hebrew faith. Three ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Exchange!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God will exchange our mourning and sorrow for His grace and peace.

The Great Exchange! Luke 24:13-34 Imagine with me for a moment if you will. For years you have been slaving at your job with nobody ever noticing your diligence or the backbreaking work you undergo on a daily basis. The hours are long. The work wears you out every day. The pay is barely enough for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proof Is In The Pudding!

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please Review the Text of James 2:14-26 Before Reading the Pastorís Sermon 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in

Please Review the Text of James 2:14-26 Before Reading the Pastorís Sermon 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Dissin' The Homeboy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009

When we disrespect our own children, we disempower them, we give evidence that ours is a sick community, and we write off God’s ability to redeem.

The church was plagued with two bad boys, or maybe it was three. The two really bad boys offended nearly everybody in that church. They ran through the hails, rudely bumping those who were in the way. Elderly ladies cringed when they saw them coming. Small children screamed and hid behind their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 14, 2009

Backsliding itself is of course horrendous. But it gets doubly shameful and we’ll end up dishonoring God even more when we repent without fully knowing exactly how we have offended God.

Seeing and hearing the reactions of different people in the midst of the recent calamities in the world, I find myself grieving because most of us, even the supposedly veteran believers, do not fully understand and recognize God’s clear message behind the events. We just hear and do what we like to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Becoming Like Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2009

This sermon looks at two aspects of spiritual growth. God’s part - Your part.

The Joy of Becoming Like Christ Folks here is a fact: God is in the life change business. He takes a life that is bent and straightens it out. He takes a life that is shattered and puts it back together. He takes a life that is dirty – filthy – and cleans it up. He takes a life that is broken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Up To A New Level Of Giving Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 24, 2009

Far too often we do NOT give as we should and we harm our witness and God’s work when we are disobedient!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 21, 2009 Date Preached: October 25, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Steppin’ UP to the Next Level Sermon Title: Steppin’ UP to a new level of Giving… Sermon Text: 2 Cor 9:1-15 [NKJV] Introduction: I once heard of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Campaign Week 4 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2009

Based on Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign this message deals with the fear of Lifes final moments, death. Jesus lifted the curtain on death so we need not be afraid anymore.

Fearless #4 Fear of Life’s Final Moments Did you know that there’s an application on Facebook that will tell you when your life will end? I have been informed that I will die on January 19, 2016 in a car accident. Apparently a gigantic cupcake falls on my car. What’s worse is it seemed like I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Famine In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

In beginning an interim pulpit ministry, God directed my attention to Abram/Abraham as a paradigm of faith. Some will object to the almost typological approach to these texts.

Famine in the Promised Land Text: Genesis 12:1-20 Today, may or may not be the beginning of a journey together. But whether God allows me to stay with you over a long period of time or whether today is merely a temporary lesson for an eternal purpose, God has placed this message on my heart. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: *other

What To Expect When Jesus Returns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 26, 2009

Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Pictures In Atonement Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has, by His suffering and death, made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

Three Pictures In Atonement - Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. Leviticus 16:1-34 We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has, by His suffering and death, made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved. We wanted to make sure that as we continue our Sunday to Sunday study of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love Is Forgetful Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

We often think of forgetfulness as a weakness, as a problem. And more often than not that is true. But there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute necessity. Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ He says that love is forgetful.

In the middle of that list of what love is, Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ (v5). In other words what he is saying is that, as well as being patient, and kind and a whole host of other things – love is also forgetful! –‘ Love - keeps no record of wrongs’ Love is forgetful! Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Earthen Vessel, Feet Of Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2009

Ordination of Troy L. Dixon, Nov. 1989: We pursue the trappings of religion instead of what is truly value. As a common clay vessel, be wary of power games, know that your foundation can crumble, focus on the treasure of the Gospel.

Somehow in men’s minds the paraphernalia of religion get to be more important than the faith itself. It is one of the enduring problems of religious life, how it is that we get far more caught up and invested in the trappings of religion than in the faith itself. In your average church, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Time Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2009

Ephesians 5:16 shows us the 1) Gift of Time and the 2) Grappling with Time

You may not realize it, but your appreciation of time this morning goes well beyond the challenges of adjusting to daylight-savings time. There was a time when time was a relatively simple thing. People were born, grew up, grew old and died. Days, seasons and years past. Then along came Newton and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Other