Sermons on Wicked Servants:

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 2

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE. PART 2 H. ANTHROPOMORPHISMS which speak of God=s guiding His people (Psa 32:8 NIV) I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psa 73:23 NIV) Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. (Psa ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Firm Before The Foe Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2012

Peter and John before the Sanhedrin provide an example of how the child of God is to respond to pressure from the world to conform to low expectations.

“When [the guards] had brought [Peter and John before the council], they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, ‘We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding For His Presence

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 6, 2001

Nehemiah’s Prayer of favor, and to God to help him rebuild the walls.

“Rebuilding For His Presence” "O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands, 6let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Son - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008

This is a wonderful story of repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 5, 2008 Date Preached: October 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 1) Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24 (NKJV) 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Called Off The Rapture?

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2016

Skeptics point out the Long Length of Time it’s Been since Jesus' promise, the wrong predictions of date-setters, and the lack of current supernatural interventions as excuses to write off the Rapture. But has God changed His mind?

HAS GOD CALLED OFF THE RAPTURE? 1 Thess. 4:15-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A deacon had a talking female parrot that always said, “Kiss me! Kiss me!” This bothered the deacon. 2. Then he heard the pastor had a parrot who always said, “Let’s pray! Let’s pray!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Adventure Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016

We all have talents and God expects us to use them for the good of the kingdom

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Extreme Adventure Matt 25:14-30 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Taking Shortcuts

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003

We like solutions – we like other people to provide a quick way to solve our perceived problems – and we don’t care much what the solution involves, as long as our problem gets solved quickly and easily. Learn about the hidden dangers in taking shortcuts.

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by James Buchanan on Mar 6, 2004

Dealing with the movie, "The Passion of the Christ", it deals with the question of who was really responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion.

Today, I want to ask the question—who killed Jesus Christ? The answer is important, maybe more important than you realize. You see, there has been a lot of anti-Semitism because of the story of the passion, and there has been a lot of blame assessed to the Jewish people. In three days, a movie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fear Of Failure

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 13, 2006

Purpose: to share how we can overcome the fear of failure in our lives.

The Fear of Failure Scripture: Matthew 25:25-27 Purpose: to share how we can overcome the fear of failure in our lives. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like Charlie Brown? I sure have. In fact, I’m standing here today as an absolute failure. I came across a list of things this week that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:25-27

Denomination: Other

God Is Mighty To Save

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2009

It is time for the church to worship the God of the Bible and not the God of our experience.

September 6, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Zephaniah 3:14-17 Subject: God’s Might Title: God is Mighty to Save Last week I shared with you about how God is ready to take us to the next level. He is calling the church to a higher place and is preparing us for something great. The work of God is not ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17, Zephaniah 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

A look at why we fear and how we can overcome fear through Christ.

June 6, 2010 Overcoming Fear When Mark was drumming for us during our time of praise and worship we had a little inside joke. He would from time to time play the cowbell prompting me to say - we need more cowbell. Anyone remember Will Farrell from the skit on Saturday Night Live? Well that song ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purity 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 28, 2013

Five characteristics of fallen man that are not to be true of those who are in Christ: Note: the fingerprints of these characteristics remain upon us as sanctification occurs over time.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 50, Grace at Work 20 April 28, 2013 Purity 3 Ephesians 4:17-19 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Mennonite

The Letter To The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the reality of apostasy in our day.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Revelation 2:18-29 Many people have a mistaken idea as to the definition of a “worldly church”. Often we paint with broad strokes and label any church that doesn’t look or operate like ours as being “worldly”. We are certainly considered “traditional” and there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Thyatira Congregation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015

Both Christ and the Apostle Paul warned that the leaven of sin can destroy a congregation. The leadership at Thyatira are chastened for not practicing congregational discipline.

Verse 18 – Jesus introduces Himself to the leadership and, secondarily, to the congregation at Thyatira as “the Son of God, Who has eyes like a flame of fire.” The significance of this designation in relationship with the Thyatiran brethren is twofold: (1) This city's god and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Letter To Thyatira

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 6, 2014

A sermon examining Jesus letter to the Church at Thyatira.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Revelation 2:18-29 Many people have a mistaken idea as to the definition of a “worldly church”. Often we paint with broad strokes and label any church that doesn’t look or operate like ours as being “worldly”. We are certainly considered “traditional” and there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist