Sermons on Wise Servant:

Know What You Have (Don't Be Deceived!) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2014

Deception is the main fighting tactic of the Enemy and we are called to NOT be deceived by his wiles. Paul addresses the Corinthian church and admonishes/challenges them to not be deceived and to not be proud, but that they belong to God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 03, 2014 Date Preached: April 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series From 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Know What You Have! (don’t be deceived) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:18-23 [NLT] 18Stop deceiving yourselves. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will: Tangible And Pragmatic Ways

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Mar 27, 2023

Discerning God's Will: Tangible and Pragmatic Ways

Discerning God's Will: Tangible and Pragmatic Ways Introduction: One of the most important aspects of the Christian faith is discerning the will of God. Many people struggle with the concept of discernment because they often do not know how to hear God's voice. It is important for us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-24

Good Friday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

Explores the significance of Christ's sacrifice, His role as our High Priest, and how suffering can lead to deeper faith and salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. Isn't it a blessing to be here together, united in faith, eager to hear the word of God, and ready to grow closer to Him? We are here to immerse ourselves in His teachings, to be comforted by His love, and to be inspired by His wisdom. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Topics: Passion, Death

"Enoch Or Eve?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 5, 2007

With this message I want to contrast the difference between living a life away from the presence of the Lord, and living a life in the abiding presence of the Lord as illustrated in the lives of Enoch and Eve.

Title: “Enoch and Eve” Can you imagine the dinner conversation that Adam and Eve must have had the day that she taken of the forbidden. Adam must have asked Eve about the Devil. What is he like? What Eve might have said to her husband? Satan is So Wonderful? (Gen 3:6 KJV) And when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Not Logical

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

Each of us has or will ask God, why? Why is this thing happening in my life? It does not necessarily mean that we have no faith in God, it just shows our human frailty and perhaps our desire to know and understand Him. We live in what I call the Star Trek

When God Is Not Logical Isaiah 55:8-12 Randall Road Baptist July 23, 2000 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown Introduction: Each of us has or will ask God, why? Why is this thing happening in my life? It does not necessarily mean that we have no faith in God, it just shows our human ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Basket Case Christians

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Nov 28, 2015

Those that hid their light under a basket are

Matt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time, To Get Our "Acts” Together -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012

With the Pentecost Sunday on the anvil, to focus on the factors that contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on responsibilities of the laity.

It’s time, we got our “Acts” together -2 As I pointed out in Part I of my sermon, both the Early Church clergy and laity together worked for building up the Kingdom shaking the sinful world to its core in the process. While, we had focused on the unequivocal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: *other

Your Rewards As A Christian.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 8, 2020

A place where we practice what we preach.

Your rewards as a Christian. Matthew 10: 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Individuals Matter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2015

This is the 27th sermon in the series "The Cure". Individuals matter to God.

Series: The Cure [#27] INDIVIDUALS MATTER Romans 16:1-27 Introduction: On this 4th of July holiday weekend, I want each of us to understand that individual people matter to God. It took individuals that followed God to form and shape this Nation. If we are going to continue to prosper as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Watchfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

This call to watchfulness is urgent in our present age of distractions, temptations, and spiritual deception. Without alertness, believers can easily drift into complacency, lose focus, or become overwhelmed by the cares of life.

A CALL TO WATCHFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 13:33-37 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:42-44, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 16:15 INTRODUCTION: The Bible repeatedly warns believers to be watchful and alert as the end times approach. Jesus, in His Olivet Discourse, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deacon’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2013

2 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

The DEACON’S FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:8-13 Attention: Our new dog, Winslow(compared to him, even the Wind is Slow) A former racing Greyhound found by my son Sam on the Blue Ridge Parkway, emaciated & huddled in a snowbank. Anyway... unfortunately we ended up with Winslow. But Winslow is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

David And God's Protection

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 13, 2019

1 Samuel 19:1-24 shows us how God providentially saved David from Saul’s attacks.

Scripture Because of Saul’s disobedience to the Lord, God rejected him as king over Israel. God chose David instead, and the Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king over Israel. Some time after this, David killed Goliath, and the armies of Israel routed the armies of the Philistines. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unlocking The Prophetic Code Of Noah And Lot!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

Scripture urges us to be prepared for the end of our life whether it is caused by the return of Christ or by our death. The question of eternity is… when Christ returns will he find us asleep or will He catch us diligently working to fulfill His Great Commission?

Scripture urges us to be prepared for the end of our life whether it is caused by the return of Christ or by our death. The question of eternity is… when Christ returns will he find us asleep at the switch and reclined in leisure, or will He catch us diligently working to fulfill His Great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Showed Appreciation To Whom It Was Due

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone needs to feel appreciated. It does not take long before people become discouraged if they are not acknowledged for their fine efforts. Jesus made a habit out of showing appreciation to those who it was due. One day, Jesus commended a tax collec

Everyone needs to feel appreciated. It does not take long before people become discouraged if they are not acknowledged for their fine efforts. Jesus made a habit out of showing appreciation to those who it was due. One day, Jesus commended a tax collector who humbled himself before God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Greatest Work

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 17, 2001

A mother’s greatest work is that of instilling the knowledge of Christ into their children

A MOTHER’S GREATEST WORK 2 Timothy 1:1-5 I. TIMOTHY - A FAITHFUL SERVANT A. Won to Christ under the ministry of Paul - a beloved son B. A faithful friend - followed Paul on every missionary journey, made special trips to visit Paul C. A faithful servant - shy and timid but willing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God