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When Relationships Sour Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

Without question many of our most painful chapters in life have to do with soured relationships. That’s why we’re considering this in our final message in our series "When Bad Things Happen to Good People."

Introduction A 104 year-old woman was being interviewed by a Christian reporter. The reporter asked the woman if it was easier or more difficult to live the Christian life the older you get. The lady thought for a moment and said, “Well, there is less peer pressure.” Some things may get easier ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A New You"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2009

This is an Easter Message that there can be a new us because of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

A New You Psalm 1:1-6 Matthew 27:27-12 April 12, 2009 It had been three days since Jesus had been arrested in the dark of night, and taken away from his disciples. All of them had fled in fear. One of his closest disciples had told Jesus I have you back no matter what. Yet when it came ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Invitation To An Autopsy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009

Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

An Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

See from the scriptures what takes place when we have a close encounter with God.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

The Lost Obsession Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 4, 2009

OBSESSING FOR THE KINGDOM IS THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING BEING BORED IN THE PEWS.

Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God The Lost Obsession 3/1/09 Introduction: theater piece John and Cathy Go to Church Subject: Distracted and Bored at Church Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy in church on a typical Sunday John and Cathy are standing in front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Holy Of Holies And The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

This is the fifth and final message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 25:10-22 TITLE: “THE HOLY OF HOLIES AND THE PRESENCE OF GOD” OPEN: A. I enjoy watching a good movie. I like all kinds of movies: comedy, adventure, thriller, suspense, action, sometimes even a romance. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

First message in a series on spiritual vision

(material taken from Andy Stanley, John Maxwell, and Jeffrey Richards) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “EYES WIDE OPEN” OPEN: A. In the late morning of Dec. 17, 1903 – 10:35 A.M. to be precise – Orville Wright executed the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Looking At? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The third message in a series on vision

(adapted from messages by Melvin Newland and Dave Stone) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2-3 TITLE: “WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?” OPEN: A. A blind man walks into a grocery store led by his seeing-eye dog. He goes to the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

A Defense Of The Law Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 24, 2008

In this sermon we see how the apostle Paul gives "A Defense of the Law" against the misrepresentation that the law causes sin and death.

Scripture Paul’s letter to the Romans is a wonderful treatment of God’s plan of salvation. One prominent aspect in Romans is Paul’s treatment of the law of God and its role in our coming to faith in Christ, and then living for Christ. Let us read Romans 7:7-13: "7 What then shall we say? That the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chapter 19 - "The Triumphant King" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 26, 2010

Chapter 19

Revealing the Revelation Chapter 19 “The Triumphant King” March 28, 2010 Today is a day of triumph. Today is a day of victory! Today is a day of praise! Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords. We call this day Palm Sunday. It is the celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

The Rejection Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2010

Many people see Jesus and want to be like Him, but simply refuse the surrender and sacrifice neccessary to be Christlike in their lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 27, 2010 Date Preached: March 28, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Rejection of Messiah Sermon Text: John 12:20-36 [ESV] Introduction: Walter Jerry Payton is considered by ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Rejoicing In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 4, 2020

Often, we read from that peculiar Apostle, Paul, phrases and exclamations like, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Often, we read from that peculiar Apostle, Paul, phrases and exclamations like, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you." Phil 3:1; "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" Phil ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-8, 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mind Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Challenging people to build the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus.

So hey there, good to see you and have you with us, that’s always true but especially true if you are brand new (to all of our online friends out there too) and we really do hope you have an experience with God here today that makes you want to come back and do this all over again with us real ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 1 An Introduction - Can We Limit God's Move In Our Lives?)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God’s people actually ‘’limited the Holy One of Israel’’ by their sins and foolishness. So, can man or the church limit God's purpose & intention? Yes! Within the context of this psalm, we can, the same as Israel did.

SERIES: LIMITING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 1 - AN INTRODUCTION - CAN WE LIMIT GOD'S MOVE IN OUR LIVES?) PSALM 78: 19 Yes, they murmured against God: They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:19-43

Denomination: Charismatic