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Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 3, 2012

The world at large treats money and wealth as just something to be attained and used for themselves. The world doesn't generally acknowledge that God is the giver of the gift of producing wealth. Christians unfortunately aren't a whole lot different in th

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Money is a hot topic for people today. With the U.S. economy not nearly as strong as it used to or should be, with many companies (including the one that Diane and I work for) not giving raises like they should or not at all, the cost of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Is In A Field Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 4, 2012

In Matthew 13, Jesus preached 7 parables that detail the history of His kingdom on this earth. In this parable, He tells of God's great love for believers, so much that He purchases the whole world to redeem a few out of it!

The Treasure Is in a Field Matthew 13:44 Introduction: 1. Today, we are going to pick apart just one verse of scripture. 2. We may compare several others to it, but mainly we will discuss all the possibilities of the verse at hand. 3. We will look at it from three perspectives. 4. Really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Your Blessed Place Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 16, 2008

In fulfilling our purpose we not only fulfill the plan for ourselves, but also contribute to the greater plan God has called us to complete within the body of Christ as a whole. This takes the obedience of a body with a shared vision, but it starts with t

In the first part of this study we were discussing how we are called for a purpose and how our gifts will be used to edify one another. We all have gifts and they should be used in conjunction with other gifts within the body to fulfill the plan and purpose of God within that local body. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2013

This is such a vast subject that I need a gigantic canvas to cover the whole gamut of views regarding love, let me start writing a few and I plead you to search your hearts and make amendments during the process of reading.

Have not LOVE! 1 Corinthians 13:2”……..though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” This is such a vast subject that I need a gigantic canvas to cover the whole gamut of views regarding love, let me start writing a few and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heads Or Tails

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2009

The old argument between Paul and James, faith or works, is really two sides of the same coin. Both are needed for a church’s life to be whole. Preached on a Sunday when members were asked to sign up for various ministries.

The funny thing about arguments is that two people can use all the same information and can come out on exactly the opposite ends of the argument. Two different people, just because they are different personalities, can read the same data, hear all the same pros and cons, examine all the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Our Perfection In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 25, 2013

When we are 'In Christ' we are made whole and complete... restoring us to a relationship with our Creator, leading us to maturity in faith and gives us a hope of what we have waiting for us... prepared by Christ FOR US!

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 22, 2013 Date Preached: November 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 4th Piling – Our Perfection in Christ Sermon Text: Philippians 3 [HCSB] Essence of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Thread A Needle With Your Camel? Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 11, 2016

In this message we discover that Jesus is not against us having money; but when money has us it's a whole different issue. Greed costs us more than we'll ever get from being greedy.

Intro: The African hunters have an interesting strategy when it comes to catching monkeys. The hunter will take a hollow gourd, cut a hole in it just large enough for the monkey to fit its hand through, but too small for the monkey to pull its closed fist out, bait the trap with peanuts, rice, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Your Family Problems Series

Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on May 31, 2016

As we all know that the entire world is a product of a family. Any problem in every society or a nation is a carry over of family problem. Overcoming family problems is one of the fundamental teachings to u[hold the family and the entire world as whole.

INTRODUCTION As we all know that the entire world is a product of a family. Each man comes from a family, and society is a result of combination of families. Any problem in every society or a nation is a carry over of family problem. Overcoming family problems is one of the fundamental teachings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Least Of These Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

Sermon series intro. Concept is borrowed from a series by Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of "the least of these" and how the church can help them, accompanied by practical application for the whole church family to do together.

Intro: I know I keep saying this, but did you notice that in the Scripture we had read today, there are 2 groups? 2 – those who go into eternal life, and those who go into eternal punishment. There’s no 3rd group. And the main difference between these groups is the way they treated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart For God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2015

Psalm 19 has been called the most majestic of David’s Psalms. It falls into two main sections dealing respectively with Creation and Covenant, with an application to follow. These seemingly distinct parts form one unified, progressive whole.

A HEART FOR GOD. Psalm 19. In July 1994, Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 (formerly D/1993 F2) broke apart and collided with the far side of Jupiter. On that occasion I preached on “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1), and wondered at the perfection of God’s creation. God placed the earth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drink Your Own Water Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2015

This whole chapter contains the wisdom of God about marriage and avoiding the adultery trap. What’s the message? 1- Drink your own water 2- Rejoice in your wife/mate 3- Consider your ways

INTRO.- ILL.- I remember when I was only 17 or 18 years old and working as a stock clerk in a grocery store in Webb City, MO. I was stocking merchandise one day when suddenly the manager came to me and said, “Steve, follow me. I want you to witness something.” I could tell that he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership And Justice Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Here we find a whole series of problems of economic injustice that are brought to Nehemiah. Nehemiah's solution is to call them back to the original God had given Israel and to recommit himself and his leadership team to following these laws themselves.

Sermon by Rev John Altmann If the world were a village… [youtube video] In the OT God has given us an object lesson. He teaches by example rather than purely by words. He has gone to great trouble to set up a demonstration of his values in the life of one nation, Israel, that he created ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Negative Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

This was David's song, and if we see life whole and see the infinite realm of the non-existent and non-happenings of life, we to will have a song of praise and a heart of gratitude regardless of life's troubles and trials.

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in being occupied with what happens that we forget that there is so much to be thankful for because of what doesn't happen. For example: Peter Marshall died of a heart attack as a middle aged man with great potential ahead of him as Chaplain of the Senate and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 17, 2020

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts (Eph.4:8-10); 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph. 4:11).

Ephesians 4:7-11 [7] But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. [8] Therefore it says, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." [9] (In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

The Cross

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Aug 10, 2020

“The Cross!” Before Jesus the cross was despised, a symbol of the worse kind of cruelty and horrific barbarity imaginable... But, after Jesus, the cross became the symbol of unconditional love, such sacrifice and forgiveness that it came to represent the whole Christian faith.

Today’s sermon is entitled simply, “The Cross!” Before Jesus the cross was despised, a symbol of the worse kind of cruelty and horrific barbarity imaginable. Its sole purpose was to execute offenders in the most hideous and protracted means, producing the greatest amount of pain and agony over an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Baptist