Sermons on Variations:

Foundations

Contributed by Heath Carlton on Aug 1, 2007

A look at the foundational importance of understanding the Genesis account of Creation as reliable - illustrated from Jesus’ Words in Matthew 7:15-29.

I’ve titled my sermon this morning, “Foundations”. The reason for this is that God has impressed on my heart the deep-seated need for this generation of Americans to understand a key difference in how we look at things, how we approach our daily lives and the decisions we make. The foundation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Sacrifice, Part 4

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 10, 2003

Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Why Should I Believe The Bible? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 26, 2009

Looks at evidence that supports the fact that the Bible is the word of God and should be believed.

Why Should I Believe the Bible? How do we determine the reliability of things? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Are the Apostles Reliable? Is the History Accurate? Can the Prophecies be checked? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Our Works Of Service - Abilities & Personality? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short series on how people can serve God

Through Our Works of Service - Abilities & Personality? Gladstone Baptist Church - 12/6/05 In 1658 a young Italian boy lived in the town of Cremona. Legend has it, that like his townsfolk, Antonio loved music. Cremona was a town where musical ability was highly valued. But poor Antonio was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Blessing

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 17, 2010

There is a path in life that we may choose where the blessings of God abound freely.

Walk In The Blessing Luke 6:32-38 2Corinthians 5:21 (21) For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Psalm 1:1-3 (1) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Reality Of Evil Against Us: Blind Bar Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 19, 2009

Scripture informs us that this evil is not a blind force, or human calculation, but that it is personified in the person of Satan.

Note to reader: I have hot -links to background details that may be helpful on various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "Blind Bar-Jesus") The links ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Is Christianity Different From World Religions? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2009

We live in a world where there is a mixture of cultures, nations, races and religions on an unprecedented scale. In 24 hours it is possible to reach almost anywhere in the world and the advances in modern broadcasting allows us to experience ‘live’ event

How is Christianity different from world religions? We live in a world where there is a mixture of cultures, nations, races and religions on an unprecedented scale. In 24 hours it is possible to reach almost anywhere in the world and the advances in modern broadcasting allows us to experience ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Folly Of Mere Spirituality Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Say the word “spiritual” today, and really, you’ve said nothing. There are all sorts of “spiritualities” out there in the marketplace. Google the word “spirituality”, and here’s outcome: • Spirituality.com, from the Christian Science society • Jewish kabbalah inspirational ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The "Character" Of Light Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Application Of The Word Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011

Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament Law.

“The Application of the Word” Matthew 5:21-48 Now Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Christianity Explored Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 17, 2010

This message answers three questions: (1) Does God exits? (2) How Can We Know for Sure That God Exists? and (3) How Can We Know God?

Scripture Today I am beginning a new ten-week series of messages. It is based on a series that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of Christianity Explored is to introduce people to Jesus Christ. My interest in this series was aroused when I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Altering Your Anger Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 10, 2013

Anger is caused, trained & maintained by learned reactions or interactions with life. Though a state of arousal can be bio-chemical in nature what we do with our heighten state is a conditioned response. Anger is a choice that becomes shaped by one’s resp

[Resolving Life Issues Series] EPHESIANS 4: 26-31 ALTERING YOUR ANGER Anger is an intense emotional reaction sometimes expressed in open behavior and sometimes remaining mostly an unexpressed feeling. Anger is not only emotional it is biochemical as well. Anger triggers the human bodies ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013

An overview of the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

When I bought my first car – a bright yellow Ford Pinto - I learned how to do a lot of the maintenance on my car. I could change the oil, replace the spark plugs, replace and adjust the points and my distributor cap and even adjust the carburetor. Other than change the oil and possibly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The First Sign Of John - The Wedding At Cana Series

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jul 30, 2013

My focus in this sermon is Joy

Sermon for Sunday, June 2, 2013 The First Sign – the Wedding at Cana John 2:1-12 1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching More-We Have A Dream

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2013

This is a sermon on why two churches should merge and come together as one new congregation.

Reaching More- We Have A Dream Glenville/Calvary Joshua 3:1-7 Luke 4:14-21 How many of you have had the experience of wanting something really badly but you couldn’t get it right then because there were a few things you had to have in place that were not yet quite in place. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed