Sermons on Two Models:

The Revelation To Sardis - "Dear Sardis - You Are Dead”. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Letter to the Church of Sardis - Dead Faith. Reputation without Works

The Revelation to Sardis - “Dear Sardis - You are Dead”. AMAZING STATISTIC: Imagine a company that has more than 500 employees and has the following record: 29 accused of spousal abuse, 7 arrested for fraud, 19 accused of writing bad checks, 117 directly or indirectly bankrupted, 3 done ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Jesus Got Mad

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Jesus got mad because the temple was not being used for prayer as it was intended. Today, we are the temple.

“I never expected that to happen. He just didn’t seem like that kind of guy.” And that’s how the story goes. We’ve all seen interviews like that on TV How there’s some random act of violence, and come to find out it was the quiet guy living next door. News teams and reporters interview the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus The Better Way: He Provides Better Possessions Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 12, 2013

This sermon is designed to challenge materialistic values and remind Christ’s followers that we have “better and lasting possessions.”

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS PROVIDES BETTER POSSESSIONS HEBREWS 10:32-39 Do you have your cell phones with you this morning? I have a text question for you. The phone number and question are on the screen and I will refer to your answers later in the sermon. Here’s the question: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39, Hebrews 10:32

Denomination: Nazarene

Caring About Others Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

I want us to look at how to share our faith without coming off like a jerk. We will make some observations about how our cultural context has changed in the last few decades, and then share five principles about how to share our faith in Jesus.

Caring about Others Romans 9:1-4a I speak the truth in Christ-- I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Modern Family God’s Way 5 The Biggest Problem In Marriage Selfishnes Series

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

The biggest problem in marriage is selfishness

MODERN FAMILY GOD’S WAY 6 - GOD’S WAY FOR WOMEN Text: Titus 2:1-5 Introduction: 1. There’s no better way to honor the women of Waterford, and our guests, than to lift up today some great truths that God inspired to be written in His Word, for our benefit. 2. Read text 3. Satan has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling Together Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

How we share our lives

Romans 15-16 Wrestling Together Join me this morning in turning to the book of Romans, chapter 15. Today we are going to finish up the book of Romans. We have spent the last few months going through this book together, and we have seen some wonderful truths; truths that when we understand them ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Kitchen (Husbands And Wives) Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Oct 11, 2009

Heavenly realities working themselves out in marriage.

It’s been said that in the FIRST YEAR of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. But in the SECOND YEAR, the woman speaks and the man listens. Then in the THIRD YEAR, they BOTH speak and the NEIGHBOURS listen. Others say that marriage is like undertaking a LEGO project without instructions. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

P90x For The Soul - Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 19, 2010

Prayer is one of the disciplines that seem like an easy one to us. We pray before bed, we pray before meals, we pray during uncertainty. But prayer is the only thing in all of the New Testament that the disciples asked Jesus to teach them and in doing s

P90X for your Soul Prayer Luke 11:1-4 Slide Intro Well, we are continuing in our series “P90X for your Soul.” We have been taking steps to put ourselves in positions for God to grow us in godliness so we can be spiritually fit just as we seek to be physically fit. It seemed to be that years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Call It Treason

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 7, 2010

A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity

SOME CALL IT “TREASON” Rev. 5:1-14 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon challenging the congregation to spiritual fidelity REV. 5:1-14 1Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. 2And I saw a mighty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Happiness In Mourning...say What? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008

The Beatitudes paint a counter-culture picture of the character of a Christian. Blessing is found in poverty of spirit, and in mourning. Doesn’t seem possible, but it’s a truth that Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount.

Here we go. The Sermon on the Mount covers three chapters in the book of Matthew. Chapters five through seven. In chapter five Jesus teaches us about the? Law of God. Chapter six is about living in the? Presence of God. And Chapter seven will walk us through the? Judgment of God. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Rejection Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2010

Many people see Jesus and want to be like Him, but simply refuse the surrender and sacrifice neccessary to be Christlike in their lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 27, 2010 Date Preached: March 28, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Rejection of Messiah Sermon Text: John 12:20-36 [ESV] Introduction: Walter Jerry Payton is considered by ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Baptist

Broken People Produce Broken Marriages Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

We cannot fix relationships until we first realize we are broken, sinful people that God loves and wants to restore. The self-obsession of broken, sinful people creates a seeks to hide our flaws and blame others for them when exposed.

OPENING SENTENCE: I had an uncle who started to have a pain in his neck that caused him to lean his head to the left side and constantly wince in pain. INTRODUCTION: Doctors could not diagnosis the problem so he lived with the pain for years. In time his neck began to permanently lean to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

What If?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 9, 2020

What if next year is worse than this year? What if there is more suffering? What if there are more trials? This message looks at how we can rise above all the suffering, trials and persecutions and remain true to our LORD and live a life filled with the Holy Spirit!

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-18; Habakkuk 3:17-19; Psalm 63 Theme: What if things get worse? Title: What if? INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! It all started so well didn’t it, 2020 was our year, a new decade, and didn’t it just sound so amazing - 2020, a year we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-18, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Shift, Part 2: Shift Your Attitude Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 5, 2020

A popular song once said its changes in latitudes that result in changes in attitudes. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus showed his disciples exactly what that means.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John 13, as we continue our series called SHIFT. We are talking this month about areas in our personal lives as well as the life of our church where we might need to experience some shifts. Last week we talked about the need for our church to shift out of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Welcome Change In Government Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 26, 2022

Christ is Lord even over those who seem to have all the influence today. They’re not running things, He is. They’re not shaping history, He is. None can override him, for Christ holds the keys. He will be forever secure on his throne!

A change in government is always a big deal: there are new cabinet members to choose, new policies to begin implementing, new office spaces to move into. The old is quickly shuffled to one side, and the new is put into the spotlight. In our text today, we see something similar. Isaiah 22 describes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:20-23, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed