Sermons on Understanding:

The Battle For The Mind And Understanding Intrusive Thoughts From A Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2025

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts, images, or urges that invade our minds, often causing distress, anxiety, or discomfort.

As Christians, we are constantly engaged in a spiritual battle for our minds. The enemy seeks to infiltrate our thoughts, planting seeds of doubt, fear, and anxiety. One of the most insidious tactics used by the enemy is the introduction of intrusive thoughts. These unwanted, disturbing thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Ephesians 6:12

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare And Understanding The Enemy's Tactics Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 15, 2025

The Bible provides insight into this spiritual warfare, revealing the enemy's tactics

As children of God, we often wonder why we face opposition, lies, and slander from the agents of darkness. The Bible provides insight into this spiritual warfare, revealing the enemy's tactics and God's perspective on these attacks. Why the Enemy Attacks Godly People The enemy, Satan, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:14-17, Job 1:6-12

Love Jesus? Feed His Sheep!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 26, 2011

Jesus wanted Peter to realize the ability to do what He was asking was already there, it already had arrived. Everything the disciples needed to complete the task before them, had already been bought, paid for and provided for, at the cross.

“Love Jesus?” Feed His Sheep! John 21:15-17 NKJ. 15. So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16. He said to him again a second ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do I Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008

Since the scriptures tell us that we can find Jesus with our heart, sometimes we become blinded in finding Jesus because we have spiritual blinders on our eyes. And when this happens, we seem to lose site of Jesus.

Where Do I Find Jesus? Deuteronomy 4:29, Jeremiah 29:11, John 14:23 Opener: Choose two contestants to come up and do the car tag recognition --------slides available upon request------------- Introduction: In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Line Of Defense

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

The Anointed people of God are the Last Line of Defense in the great spiritual warfare.

Scripture: Matthew 11:1 – 15 Title: “The Last Line Of Defense” Subject: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit! Introduction: I believe the True Christians of God are under an all out attack by the power of darkness as never before. · It appears we are not winning the battle as we should and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 24, 2009

When Job had fully experienced God, he came to understand more about God, life, and himself.

Most preachers will tell you that the Book of Job can be tough to preach from. The story line itself isn’t exactly a feel-good experience, but you have to admit, it does make you think. Job discovered a new understanding of God’s purpose, and his suffering gave him a new perspective of himself as ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Keeping Power Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Jesus - What Do We Do With It? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 25, 2013

Jesus revealed the love of God through His life and that He gave Himself for our sin on the Cross of Calvary... but just what does the world DO with this great love that we see from Him?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 23, 2013 Date Preached: March 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Palm Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Love of Jesus - What Do We Do With It? Sermon Text: John 12 [ESV] Introduction: [Sing these 2 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 12:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 26, 2012

The Tree of the knowledge of good and evil, seems to have had the power to convey immortality to man, and as such is used in Scripture as a symbol of the Lord Jesus Christ, that he "abolished death and brought life & immortality to light through the gospe

Tree of the knowledge of good and evil “And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.” (Genesis 2:16-17.NIV) “I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Not In Darkness (Jesus Revealed) Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 6, 2017

We need revelation of Jesus in 4 key areas to live. Jesus as Man, God, Saviour and King

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WALK NOT IN DARKNESS (JESUS REVEALED) John 8:12King James Version (KJV) 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. We mentioned in the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

If You Know Jesus You Will Know God Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 9, 2017

You can't know God without knowing Jesus and you can't know Jesus without knowing God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: IF YOU KNOW JESUS YOU WILL KNOW GOD John 8:18-19King James Version (KJV) 18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. 19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know ...read more

Scripture: John 8:18-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Always Please The Father Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 11, 2017

Let the will of God be your will and please the Father by allowing Precious Holy Spirit to use you to please Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ALWAYS PLEASE THE FATHER John 8:28-30King James Version (KJV) 28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Freedom Is In The Son And From The Son Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 15, 2017

He who the son sets free is free indeed. Go to Him dont remain a slave to sin

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FREEDOM IS IN THE SON AND FROM THE SON John 8:34-36King James Version (KJV) 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34-36

Denomination: Charismatic

Hear His Word Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 16, 2017

If you are of God you will bear His Word and naturally exhibit the fruits of the Spirit

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: HEAR HIS WORD John 8:47King James Version (KJV) 47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. Beloved, to hear God's Word and obey is not automatic, it is an attitude or lifestyle that is inborn ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Keep The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 18, 2017

KEEP THE WORD in your body soul and spirit

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KEEP THE WORD OF GOD John 8:51King James Version (KJV) 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. Beloved, the Word of God, the Bible says is sharper than a double edged sword, even to the asunder of soul ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic