Sermons on Unity And Diversity:

Love Covenant Style Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015

4 words for love in the Greek that describe covenant married love (Material adapted from Fred Lowry's book, Covenant Marriage, chapter 9 The Power of Covenant Love, pgs. 143- 151)

HoHum: Some time ago a new organization prepared a special presentation on love and marriage. The reporters talked to more than 100 people from various cultures that practice arranged marriage- Indians, Koreans, Pakistanis, Orthodox Greeks, and Orthodox Jews. Over and over again they heard the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Worship - A Christmas Message.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 24, 2011

Merry Christmas

Intro: 1. Several passages of scriptures just amaze me: "12 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father." John 14:12 "23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This...

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

IT IS FOR SUCH A TIME AND PLACE AS THIS THAT WE HAVE BEEN CALLED.

For Such a Time as This... Phil 1:20 August 21, 2011 Installation service for Michael and Amy Bochman, Wayne and Christa Mushett INTRODUCTION Ninie Hammon is the executive editor for The Southeast Outlook in Louisville, Kentucky, but in 1988 she worked as a reporter for a small newspaper in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Abraham, Man Of The Divine Gift Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2011

The patriarchs were saints like us, venal, self-serving and often flawed, but devoted to doing the will of God as revealed to them.

Abraham’s Call and Covenant Abram ben Terah was in Haran when he first heard the call of the Lord: “Go from your country and kindred and father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 31, 2015

Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Real Life Christianity

THE TOWEL – The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Matthew 18:15-22 November 6, 2022 Introduction: There’s the story of two men who appeared before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace... After the judge had listened to both sides and surmised that both men claimed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fearlessly Proclaiming God's Word

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 2, 2016

Like Paul we need to pray that we as His ambassadors do not water down the word of God in our lives to appease our culture but instead fearlessly proclaim the truth to all we meet.

FEARLESS PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE (Ephesians 6:18-20) • Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, the one called to proclaim the Gospel message to the Gentile people asked the church of Ephesus for prayer that he might fearlessly proclaim the Gospel message. • In the sermon I am going ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A New Way To Deal With Anger Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 13, 2017

Anger is something we all deal with, but there is a new way to deal with anger so it does not destroy you and those you love.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • To soften the tension of the video… • One day a lady in a brand-new Volvo had been driving around in a crowded car park, had finally found a spot and was just about to back into it when a young kid in a tricked-out Honda whizzed into the spot before her. • As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Find The Right People To Serve Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 21, 2017

Teamwork, Empowering Others, Growth

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Find the Right People to Serve Acts 6:1-7 (p. 762) February 26, 2017 Introduction: Jon Weece in the book “Jesus Prom” says: “When we stop moving, we start dying. Too many churches are filled with too many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on May 30, 2016

To harbor anger is murder. To attempt to worship while you harbor anger is not just useless, it is Hypocrisy and In reality it is also blasphemy

I. Introduction A. A woman was taking her time browsing through everything at a friend's yard sale, and said to her, "My husband is going to be very angry I stopped at a yard sale." "I'm sure he'll understand when you tell him about all the bargains you found," her friend replied. "Normally, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Day: Rejoice!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2016

To rejoice is a choice. People with far less are happier than we are. Why? Because they focus on enjoying today and don't fret about tomorrow. Jesus said to do that! We need to be grateful for what we have.

THIS IS THE DAY: REJOICE! Ps. 118:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job available was for a part-time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christian Is... A Saint Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Several questions about a Christian Is... a Saint (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 9, pgs. 133- 143)

HoHum: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep many years ago in England. In accordance with the punishment of those days, they were branded in the forehead with the letters “ST” for sheep thief. One brother, unable to bear the stigma, fled to a foreign country where he died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Harmony To Hypocrisy Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Harmony to Hypocrisy Acts 4: 36-5:11 The early church is experiencing revival with thousands being saved and the devil is not happy! He has tried to destroy and stop the church through intimidation and persecution but could not. Since he was going nowhere, by unleashing outside forces ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Partners In The Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 7, 2016

Paul was confident in the Lord and committed to the church. We need to share his confidence in the Lord and a genuine commitment and devotion to the church.

Partners in the Faith Philippians 1: 3-8 It is impossible to read the letter to the Philippians and miss Paul’s great love for the church. In fact, as you read his many epistles, the love he had for the church is confirmed again and again. It does appear he had a special bond with those at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

...who Is In Heaven... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

To what/whom was Jesus referring when He says, "...who is in heaven..." in this prayer He is teaching to His disciples? It is none other than the Sovereign Lord of all Creation!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 12, 2014 Date Preached: February 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Who is in Heaven… (Sermon 3) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hymn: The Solid Rock, By: Edward Mote - 1834

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand

Chorus: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand (what does this mean?) Last part of First Verse: I dare not trust the sweetest frame (Webster's: plan), But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. (the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational