Sermons on Wrong Conclusions:

Trial At Caesarea Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2013

Trial at Caesarea - Acts 24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The charges against Paul (vs 1-9) (B). Paul’s defence (vs 10-21) (C). Felix’s (in)decision (vs 22-23) (D). Felix’s dialogues with Paul (vs 24-27) SERMON BODY: Ill: Some stupid questions or answers that were actually given in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

"Bewitched" Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The bewitched believers in Galatia faced the danger of falling from the teaching of grace into the trap of legalism.

INTRODUCTION How many of you remember the sit-com “Bewitched” from the 1960s? When it debuted, ABC was a distant third to NBC and CBS, but the popularity of shows like the “Jetsons” and “Bewitched” moved ABC up to the same level to make the “big three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fame To Shame Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the story of one of the great heroes of the Bible...Samson. But as you track his life you’ll see that there were some missteps that moved him from fame to shame. And it’s my hope that we can look at t

“Fame to Shame” Judges 16: 15-22, 28-30 May 5, 2013 Intro: Mike Tyson was no doubt the MOST feared fighter of the 1990s. Even his nickname’s scary--Iron Mike! Mine pales in comparison--Elmo. Tyson was so dominating he started his career off by winning 19 straight fights by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel In Exile

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 23, 2013

Today we will see how these verses from Jeremiah 29 work out in the lives of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah (Daniel 1:6) and how God matures their faith in Him through the events and people in their lives. We will by extension see how God desires

DANIEL IN EXILE CHAPTER 18, “THE STORY” Daniel 1-6, Jeremiah 29-31 This morning as we continue in “The Story” we are in chapter 18 which tells about the lives of Daniel and his three friends. Our key verses for this morning I would like us to read together out loud, which ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did God Step Out Of His Comfort Zone?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 15, 2013

I have called you to step out of your comfort zone and get involved with serving God, but is this something God is calling us to do that He himself is not willing to do? Let's look at Phil 2 and see...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2013 Date Preached: March 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Series Sermon Title: Did God Step Out of His Comfort Zone? Sermon Text: Philippians 2:4-8 [ESV] Introduction: For the past several weeks… well ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The First Church And Our Church Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Apr 6, 2013

First in a series of sermons on the first half of the book of Acts

I would like for you all to turn with me to Acts 29… Of course there is no Acts 29! Before we look at the beginning of Acts I want to look at the last two verses of Acts – chapter 28:30-31: 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Dealing With Crisis To The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 17, 2012

How do we deal with situations with Wisdom and for the glory of God?

Dealing with Crisis to the Glory of God Daniel 2:1-28, 45b-49 Dealing with a Crisis to the Glory of God requires Wisdom (Daniel 2:14; Proverbs 9:10; James 1:5) How do we become Wise? Wisdom begins…With a Reverence for the Lord Wisdom grows …With a Humility for ourselves Wisdom grows… As we humbly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Reap What You Sow.

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 3, 2012

The devil has deceived them into thinking that his word, rather than God's Word is the truth.

Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC Galatians 6: 7-8 Reaping What We Sow Galatians 6:7-8: "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Scapegoat

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

A message using the scapegoat as a type of Jesus Christ.

Leviticus 16:21-22 KJV And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Body Of Christ – Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

When the word “church” or concept of the church is presented in the Bible, what does it mean?

The Body of Christ – Part I What does the Bible teach concerning the church? When the word “church” or concept of the church is presented in the Bible, what does it mean? Many people really don’t know what the word “church” means. Just like the word family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remaining Faithful To God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

How to remain faithful to God for the long haul.

In some ways I wish that the book of Nehemiah had ended with chapter 12. There we saw the prepared, participating, purified passionate praise of the people that permeated their culture. No doubt that was one of those mountaintop experiences that we find throughout the Scriptures. On the other ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Are All I Have, And You Give Me All I Need Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 5, 2013

Psalm 16 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good God (verse 1-2) (2). Good Fellowship (vs 3-4) (3). Good Heritage (vs 5-6) (4). Good Counsel (vs 7-8) (5). Good Hope (vs 9-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There are a number of TV programmes on cable channels called ‘Border Control’; • The show follows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

Biblical hope is a matter of trusting that God’s promise is greater than my predicament

It’s easy to believe in God and have hope when I can see an answer to whatever situation I might be experiencing: • If I go to the doctor and he or she prescribes some medicine and assures me that medication will take care of whatever health issue I’m experiencing, it’s easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guarantee Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

God’s love guarantees that since He saved me, He will keep me

I’d like to begin this morning with a question, one that I first came across more than 30 years ago in an evangelism training program called Evangelism Explosion: “Have you come to the place in your spiritual life where you know for sure that if you were to die today you would go to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A Dynamic Christian

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 18, 2013

Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ? To be the real thing instead of playing religious games?

Romans 1:1 - Paul, a bondservant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart unto the gospel of God, Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ? To be the real thing instead of playing religious games? Years ago the Emperor of China had a famous orchestra. One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1