Sermons on What Direction:

What Does It Take To Be Lost? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 1 in a series of Bible Studies on Salvation. Part 1 looks at what it takes to be lost, ie. Man's condition without God.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 1 Man’s Condition Without God - Acts 16:25-34 Many of you are familiar with this account. Paul and Silas, two early believers and missionaries, had upset some folks. They had cast a demon out of a slave, who used to tell people’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened In The Upper Room? Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 15, 2012

This message talks about the day the church was birthed.

What Happened In the Upper Room? Acts 2: 1/4 Let us take a trip back to the Day of Pentecost where in the Upper Room one hundred and twenty men and women had gathered to wait for the promise of the Father, where the church was birthed with power and great glory. Everything had been prepared, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Easter: What Really Matters

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

In our disconnected overloaded world, reconnect with what is really important.

What Really Matters Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 – Brad Bailey Intro – On that first morning... when the first lives discovered that Jesus had risen… it ripped thrugh them…right down to the core of their souls. And soon it would rip right through human history… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are A Winner, No Matter What Series

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 28, 2012

We are conquerors, even though sometimes it looks so bad.

In our text this motning, Paul decalres three important truths: I. A Grateful Spirit.....(but thanks be untol God) II. A. Given Victory.....(He giveth us the victory) III. A Guaranteed Victor....(therefore be unmovable) Conclusion: We are in a fix fight. Jesus has won the title already. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Church. What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 12, 2012

This sermon gives six reasons why church attendance is important

“A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is Stealing Your Joy? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Christmas should be a season filled with joy but many things steal that joy from us

What is Stealing your Joy? Matthew 2:1-11 December 11, 2011 Morning Service The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten character, the Grinch and how he hates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus What A Friend For Sinners

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A narrative about the calling of Matthew. At the end of the narrative several observations are made about Jesus' calling to our lives

JESUS WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS Matthew 9:9-13 Who would have thought it? Anybody but him. He's the last to come to mind.3 Who is the least likely person you can imagine who would become a Christian? Or who would be one among the least likely to follow Jesus. Can you see him? There he sits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve - What If There Was No Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

Worship Set - December 24 Christmas Eve Service Opening Prayer – Welcome – Pastor Mike Joy to the World (A) How Great Our Joy (A) Emmanuel/His Name is Called(A) Pastor Mike “Merry Christmas” Music/scripture reading (Pastor Mike and Kathy and singers/musicians) Kathy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You Are What This Thing Is About.

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 15, 2012

Introduced as the Lamb of God, Jesus meets the need of true believers with his hand on his faithful. Jesus says "You let me worry about sin and judgment, after all you are what this is all about.

John 1:43-51 How can a person use their God given talents to bless others? Talents are as varied as the appearance of individual snowflakes. Sometime we struggle to see talents in each other let alone understand how the other’s talents could be a blessing. Talents can be expressed in many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

What We Do With Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

It can be an inconvenient truth, the reality of Jesus, but it's the most important decision we make.

What Do We Do With Jesus? Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – April 10, 2011 Intro As we begin this morning… I want us to consider the relationship we each have with truth. A part of each one of us bears a pursuit for truth. In a sense every life is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 9, 2012

What do we really want out of our lives?

What do you desire? Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Intro: What do we want? 1: Hunger a) craving b) great need or desire for something c) void or emptiness’ needing to be filled Point: Blessed are those that hunger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Other

What Will You Do With This Day?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 14, 2012

Turn "What are you going to do today?" into "What does God want me to do today?"

What Will You Do With This Day? "Every house has a builder, but God is the one who made everything." Hebrews 3:4 (NLT) Intro: What are you going to do today? Sometimes the biggest decision people make on some days is what to wear. The most valuable thing people have today is there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Baptism Says-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2012

2 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-II—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Do Not Talk To My Parrot Mrs. Lingle’s dishwasher quit working, so she called a repairman. He couldn't accommodate her with an evening appointment, &, since she had to go to work the next day, she told him: "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Just What Is True Stewardship? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2013

When you hear the preacher say that he is going to preach on 'stewardship' what do you think about? Money? That is what most people jump to, but stewardship... TRUE Stewardship is SO much more than mere money... Stewardship is giving our all to God for Hi

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2013 Date Preached: June 2, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series on Stewardship Sermon Title: Just what IS True Biblical Stewardship? Sermon Text: Colossians 1:9-14 [HCSB] Introduction: What is true biblical stewardship? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Life Being Offered.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 3, 2013

This sermon looks at where is Jesus leading us when He invites us to come follow Him.

What Is This Life That Is Being Offered. John 1:1-9 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed