Sermons on Without:

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004

I God Is Faithful Heb 10:23 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;

God Is Faithful I God Is Faithful Heb 10:23 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 1. FAITHFUL TO HIS NAME Rev 19:11 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

Express Positive Thoughts Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

The way we communicate communicates a lot. Strong families look for the good in each other without ignoring the bad, but they emphasize the good.

Family Security: Expressing Positive Thoughts Ephesians 4:29-32 We are basing this series on an acrostic I came across in an article by John Maxwell, citing a study that discovered six keys to strong families. Six Keys To A Strong Family S = Spiritual Bonding E= Express Positive Thoughts C= ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rejecting What We Naturally Know

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REJECTING WHAT WE NATURALLY KNOW ABOUT GOD LEAVES US WITHOUT EXCUSE AND ALWAYS BRINGS GOD'S WRATH 1.

REJECTING WHAT WE NATURALLY KNOW ABOUT GOD LEAVES US WITHOUT EXCUSE AND ALWAYS BRINGS GOD'S WRATH 1. God Always Responds in Wrath Against Those Who Reject His Revealed Truth (:18) -- God by nature is a God of Wrath Why should we believe in God's Wrath? a. Word usage in the Bible -- wrath, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Did It My Way: The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

God’s Word spells it out: on our own, we cannot measure up. Theme: The emptiness of riches without Christ.

Someone once said: Fred Allen said, "I don’t have to look up my family tree, because I know that I’m the sap!" He also said, "Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They’re afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs." On the other end of the self-confidence scale, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: *other

Order Brings God's Spirit!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2006

Order in the house of God always welcomes God’s Spirit! Without order, men won’t honor the Holy Spirit.

Order Brings Anointing! Text: I Corinthians 14: 37-40 God never intended for His Spiritual gifts to confuse you, or to make you feel like you have been left out in the cold. No, I believe we don’t see or posses many of God’s gifts because we really don’t do anything that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:37-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006

our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Christ Will Return To Earth! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2008

Christmas day will be meaningless without the return of Christ to earth to complete what was done in that manger, on that cross, from that grave, and in His church!

The world celebrates Christmas on December 25. But some will argue, with strong conviction, that Jesus was actually born on January 6! Does the date really matter? No matter the date, what’s important is that God became a human being on earth! Without His birth on earth, Jesus would not have been ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008

Doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons is how we are called to live for Christ. Love without boundaries or prejudice!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Sermon Text: Luke 10: 30-35 (NKJV) 30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by Melvern Mcroberts on Jul 21, 2008

This message demonstrates how powerful hope is when it is placed in Jesus Christ and there’s no reason to be without hope for a follower of Christ!

The Power of Hope Key Verses: For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:24-25 Romans 8:12-25 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation--but it is not to the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Reasons Forgiveness Is Eternal Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 2, 2008

People need hope in order to live. Life is drudgery without hope. Any problem can be endured if there is hope that it will get better.

Seven Reasons Forgiveness is Eternal Hebrews 6:16-20 Purpose: To demonstrate that salvation is permanent. Aim: I want the listener to gain a solid conviction that their salvation is secure. INTRODUCTION: ➤ People need hope in order to live. Life is drudgery without hope. Any problem can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Eyes: People Eyes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Others saw misfits and trouble makers. Jesus saw sheep without a shepherd. How we see the people around us

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Eyes--People Eyes Mt 9:9-11; 9:35-38 Introduction: Look around right now? What do you see? We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. We can all see but not see. We have looked for something, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

Paul compares the Christian life to a marriage and just like a marriage men will nevery have the intimacy that they desire without communication (prayer).

This morning’s message is perhaps much more of men and prayer, but I hope that it will have impact on all of us. I want you to take some time today and consider why scripture describes our relationship with the Lord in the context of a marriage. Both men and women need to develop a longing for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Far Country

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007

This deals with the Far Country and the reasons people find themselves there. The Far Country is anywhere a person tries to live without God.

THE FAR COUNTRY Luke 15:11-23 Ill. Herman and Henrietta were taking a tour of their new home that they had dreamed about, planned for, designed themselves. A home that Henrietta had paid for with her own money. As they went from one room to another and admired the beauty of their new home, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007

How do we as Christians make judgments without being judgmental? Jesus continues to teach his disciples the way of the heart.

INTRODUCTION 1. ILLUSTRATION: A few years ago, a church in Oklahoma expelled a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I think the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Let your disciples have responsibility and the authority to trust God for greater works without having to constantly supervise or control them.

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority Acts 1:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational