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Called By The Lord To Speak His Word

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 26, 2003

Like Ezekiel let us speak God’s Word humbly, faithfully, and boldly.

Called by the Lord to Speak His Word Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens us to speak God’s Word faithfully is Ezekiel 2:1-5 He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does God Want With Me? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

One of these fall mornings when the temperature drops, you're going to walk outside and when you breathe, you'll see a vapor cloud. Watch how fast it disappears: That's the length of your life according to the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago, I was channel surfing on my satellite radio, and I heard a pop song that kept repeating, “What do you want from me?” I tend to baptize, or biblicize everything I hear, so that phrase made me wonder if people ever stop and ask God, “God, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Just As They Are

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jan 27, 2006

A call to all Christians to exercise the privilege of winning souls for Christ.

Luke 5:27 - 32 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

A Prayer Of Love And Encouragement Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 17, 2011

Paul loved the church in Philippi deeply, but why? What were his reasons for having such affection for them? He spells out three reasons in his prayer in chapter 1:3-11

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 14, 2011 Date Preached: July 17, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: A Prayer of Love & Encouragement Sermon Text: Philippians 1:3-11 [ESV] ETS: Paul loved the believers in Philippi, not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Sinners Home Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 26, 2002

The church can become just another club – an elite society that has all the right externals but has forgotten what its true purpose is. Principles taken from the call of Levi (Matt).

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 10 “CALLING SINNERS HOME!” Luke 5:27-39 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning. People were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they entered, each were given a bulletin filled with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

To Build A Fire

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 31, 2002

like Jesus, we need to not only look, but to really see men, that is, perceive and understand the deep longings in men who are without God … in short … “what are they seeking?”

To Build a Fire September 2, 2001 Read John 1:35-39a and 2 Tim. 4:5 I want to bring an exhortation on evangelism today, but rather than stress our responsibility to evangelize, I want to do it by thinking deeply about the nature of man. When it comes down to “doing the work of an evangelist” I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 John 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Upward Look

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Feb 6, 2004

LOOK AT THE PERSON WHO DRAWS,THE POWER WITH WHICH HE DRAWS,THE PEOPLE HE DRAWS,AND PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE DRAWS.

THE UPWARD LOOK Hebrews 12:2-Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. I heard the story about a man in New York city who one day begin to look ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Impact

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Most Christians today only share the Gospel among those with whom they are comfortable, which will result in only a relative few being reached for Christ. A few Christians today step out of their comfort zone and share the Gospel with those who are diffe

1. The impact of many – vs. 19 2. The impact of some – vs. 20-21 3. The impact of others – vs. 22-24 4. The impact of one – vs. 25-26 ACTS 11:19-26 Who has ever heard the name, Edward D. Kimball? Doesn’t ring a bell? Well, let me tell you about him. Many years ago, Mr. Kimball was a Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Dare You! Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 26, 2007

• Belief is both subjective and objective. It’s subjective when you believe it. It’s objective when someone else doesn’t, and . . .their objective is your silence.

Let’s imagine dialogue between Abraham and God. “Abraham, this is God speaking. I want you to leave everything and go to the land I will show you.” “Where’s that?” “If I told you, you wouldn’t believe me.” “Try me.” “It’s 1500 miles from here in a place called Canaan.” “Never heard of it.” “I know, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Feeding Dogs And Pigs

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 8, 2005

Discerning how to recognize and respond to people who treat the gospel and its messengers with disdain or contempt.

The Danger of Feeding Dogs and Pigs Matthew 7:6 August 7, 2005 Introduction Have you ever come across a verse or passage in Scripture that when you look at it, it just kinda makes you scratch your head and go, "Huh?" It’s okay, you can be honest. Well, our passage today is one of those for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gaining A Global Focus

Contributed by Jesse Wilson on Oct 16, 2003

This sermon focuses on the call to reach the world with the Gospel.

Global Focus: Seeing the World Through God’s Eyes 1. I want to begin by asking a question: How many of you here are Christians? What I mean by that is not that you have joined the church, not that you have been baptized, not that you try to live a good life; but you have repented of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ

I Chronicles 4:1-10 THE PRAYER OF JABEZ We have a God who likes to write names in a book. A God who knows us by name. The difference between “Lazarus” and “the rich man.” God forgot his name. In this life, either our sin is blotted out or our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Why Are We Not In Hell Today?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jan 29, 2003

evaluation to three answeres people give to the question...why are we not in Hell today?

Why are we not in Hell today? 1/17/03 Opening statement… Why are we not in Hell today? Why are we not in Hell.? Take your Bibles this morning if you would and please turn to 2ND Thessalonians chapter 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Awesome "Power Of Prayer"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 28, 2012

Believe in Jesus, receive what God sent His Son to deliver and trust in His ability to bring about what He has promised! Its like the old hymn; Only believe, only believe; All things are possible, only believe;

The Awesome "WMD" Power of Prayer Acts 12:5 NASB 5 So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God. Ill. There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With God - What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 21, 2007

God wants more than a casual relationship with you. He desires to be intimate.

July 22, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 40:27-31 Subject: Intimacy with God Title: What Are You Waiting For? I want to share with you today about a topic that might scare you. I want to talk to you about relationships, specifically, your relationship with God. Relationships can be confusing. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God