Sermons on Why We Exist:

Good Works - When We Don't Need God Anymore Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 1, 2008

Ironic isn’t it? We can do so well in our Christian walk, we depend upon our Christian competencies rather than the Holy Spirit.

Was Jesus kidding? “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Come on, what does that mean? Certainly Jesus is speaking in metaphors, certainly Jesus is exaggerating, certainly Jesus means something else….. In the city of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear Thru The Sound Judgment We Have In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2015

Overcoming fear can only be accomplished by relying on God's power and love to strengthen us and guide us, and it allows us to have sound judgment in our walk. When we rely on the God's power/love we WILL make sound judgments in our walk in Christ!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 22, 2015 Date Preached: January 25, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Overcoming Fear thru Discipline/Focus Text: Nehemiah 4:1-14 (ESV) ETS: Here we find Nehemiah using discipline to help the people overcome their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 12, 2025

Candlemas helps us prepare for death, but it also helps us in life, especially when things go wrong, in fact it can be quite restorative, and even satisfying if we see the hidden gems within.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2025 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 22- " Are We There Yet?" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018

part 22 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 22 “Are we there yet?” As we near the end of our study of 1 Peter We come to a few more words of hope Let me remind you Peter wrote to believers who Because of their belief No longer felt as if they belonged They had suffered hardships And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Relationship To Believers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012

Three little verses are all we will look at but three verses that show us the very special relationship that Jesus has with believers, a relationship that delivers us from an existence that is barren, empty, lonely, unmeaningful and otherwise sad without

Tonight I just want to take a few minutes to talk about the love that Jesus has for us as believers. Three little verses are all we will look at but three verses that show us the very special relationship that Jesus has with believers, a relationship that delivers us from an existence that is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

El Pecado Imperdonable

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Oct 2, 2009

¿Existe algún pecado imperdonable? ¿Cuál es el pecado imperdonable? ¿Cómo debemos vivir si hay un pecado imperdonable?

EL PECADO IMPERDONABLE Mar 3:20-30 Y se agolpó de nuevo la gente, de modo que ellos ni aun podían comer pan. Cuando lo oyeron los suyos, vinieron para prenderle; porque decían: Está fuera de sí. Pero los escribas que habían venido de Jerusalén decían que tenía a Beelzebú, y que por el ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Atheism (Psalm 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2026

Why do men avoid God?

Why do predators claim to be wise but avoid searching for God? Do we find refuge from them in the Lord? Let’s begin in Psalm 14. Would we describe atheists as morally reckless, corrupt, and acting abominably? The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt. They have done ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#2 - What Can We Learn From Mary & Joseph? Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

The lesson of obedience that we learn from Joseph and Mary is something we can all benefit from.

Lessons of the Christmas Story #2 – What We Can Learn from Mary & Joseph? Matthew 1:18-25 December 17, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) Opening comments: Rules of chocolate: If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do We Really Want Our Friends And Neighbors Saved? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

If we have a proper understanding of condemnation,we should be motivated to carry the life-giving message of the Gospel to our family, friends, and neighbors.

Opening Illustration: Last Wednesday (June 7, 2017) there was in Washington D.C. a Senate hearing for the Russell Vought, President Trump’s nomination for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. You may have seen or heard of this event on SPAN, but more likely on various Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Property-There Has Been An Ownership Transfer Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023

Paul informed the believers of what their attitude should be and challenged them to view their existence from God’s perspective. They are living under new management.

Sermon – God’s Property-There has Been an Ownership Transfer Scripture-I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 6, 2023

We live in a corrupt world. Truth has stumbled in the street, and uprightness cannot enter. Satan permeates right through society especially in the judiciary. There is little justice any more. We look at ways Christians are penalised by Satan’s system, but evil is promoted.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 7 We continue this study of the schemes Satan uses to infiltrate all aspects of humanity. His influence is everywhere. We need wisdom and reliance on the Lord for the battle we are engaged in. We will examine two more of these schemes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-21, Psalm 61:3, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Isaiah 5:7, Isaiah 10:2, Isaiah 59:8, Isaiah 59:14, Isaiah 42:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sum Of All Fears

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have Got Something To Shout About - The Call Of A Joyful Sound

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 6, 2021

During this holiday season, you have many opportunities to express a heart of Gratitude. What are you most thankful for? What one gift or blessing have you received lately that stands out and calls for an expression of gratitude?” We have got something to shout about!

Sermon: The Call of A Joyful Sound Ps 100:1 (The Psalm of Praise) “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

"my Faith Matters" Why Christians Voting Is So Important In The Upcoming Election, Both Local And National. Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Sep 22, 2024

This morning I would like to deliver to you a talk why it is important for Christians to vote in this upcoming election. I aim to persuade you to understand that as believers, we have a holy obligation to uphold the things of God in our land.

Ron Auch Jr Prayer House Assembly of God Kenosha Wi Sep 22, 2024 "My Faith Matters" Why Christians voting is so important in the upcoming election, both local and national. This morning I would like to deliver to you a talk why it is important for Christians to vote in this upcoming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving: It's Not Easy

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on Sep 10, 2004

Thanksgiving, while perhaps something we most need to do, turns out to be the most difficult thing we do. A brief examination shows us why.

Thanksgiving: It’s not easy Introduction: Thanksgiving: we have celebratory day for it every year. It’s a very American holiday, and it is deeply ingrained in our culture. We devote a day just to thanksgiving - at least that is what we claim. That doesn’t sound so tough. In fact, you wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible