Sermons on Abraham Obadare:

Lesson 2: The Darkness Terminated. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2018

This passage provides additional information about the work God did on the first day.

May 3, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe PART: I GENERAL HISTORY FROM ADAM TO ABRAHAM—Gen. 1:1-11:9. Topic #A: An Account of Creation. Gen. 1:1-2:7. LESSON I.A.2: THE DARKNESS TERMINATED. Scripture: Gen. 1:3-5. GEN. 1:3-5. (KJV) 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph In Potiphar's House

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2018

Joseph in Potiphar's house in Genesis 39:1-23 teaches us that God is with his people in both prosperity and adversity.

Scripture Last week I began a series of sermons that I am calling "Jacob's Descendants," based on Genesis 37-50. In our last lesson, we read about young seventeen-year old Joseph sold by his brothers to Midianite traders on their way to Egypt. The brothers then deceived their father Jacob into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Possessing The Gates Of Our Enemy

Contributed by James May on Feb 18, 2018

The church has power and authority to tear down strongholds and possess the gates, which represent the power and authority of Satan in the earth.

Possessing the Gates of our Enemy Sunday, February 11, 2018 By Rev. James May Genesis 22:17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Love The Lord Because...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 5, 2018

Christianity is not a “What’s in it for me?” religion. The Bible views thanks-giving as the sincere overflow of gratitude for all that God has given to us. Thanks-giving is not self-centered; it’s God-centered.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalm 116:1-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. “What can I do for you, Madam?” Abraham Lincoln asked an elderly lady who had been ushered into his office. Placing a covered basket on his desk she said, “Mr. President, I have come today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deadly . . . Greed And Envy! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2018

Continuing our look at the 7 Deadly Sins. Focusing on greed and envy as we seek to draw closer to God.

7 Deadly Sins Greed and Envy March 11, 2018 The 2015 American Freshman Survey asked thousands of incoming students about their goals and aspirations. 81.9 % checked "becoming very well off financially" as an "essential" or "very important" life objective. That’s an astounding percentage. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 12:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Stumbling Blocks Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

The story of Edom can become our story and their stumbling blocks within can become ours

“Stumbling Blocks to God” Obadiah 1:1-21 An old American Indian tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. "It is like two Stumbling Blocks s fighting inside of us," the chief told them. "There is one good dog who wants to ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 17, 2016

Jesus said that we are the salt of the earth and the light for the world. He compared our relationship to the world with salt and light. What does this mean? Why does Jesus compare us to salt and light? What is the significance related to this?

INTRODUCTION We are busy with a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Last week we discussed the beatitudes and we looked at the characteristics of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. We then proceeded to look at the benefits of being a citizen of the Kingdom of heaven. This week we look at the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Return Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 18, 2016

The love of God is so great to save us whenever we realizes our faults and return sincerely to Him.

THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON Study Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: - This parable of the Lord Jesus was not told to entertain but to educate. And not to educate us about others, about other parents’ wayward sons, but to cut to the core of our own being. To the heart of each of us. - To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confession Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

Confession is a key part of our prayer life. But was it about confession that improves our prayer life, and how can we learn to confess our sins so that our prayers are more effective?

(This was the 2nd of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) Open with the Lord’s prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 We’re continuing to learn from the Lord’s prayer by using the acronym ACTS. As a refresher, the acronym represents four parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 45 God's Surprising Strategies Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition 45

Isaiah 45 God’s Surprising Strategies God’s Ways Are Higher vs. 1-8 Overcoming Our Arrogance vs. 9-13 God’s Invitation to vs. 14-25 Intro: Evil leaders God has used Pastor's wives appreciation Ceremony God has a history of using World Leaders to accomplish his will, especially ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rejected Ruler Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Mar 5, 2016

Joseph, the redeemer, foreshadows the life of Jesus, the redeemer of all.

The Rejected Ruler Introduction A few weeks ago I said that Christ is the center of history. All of history focuses around the Savior of the world. And all of the Bible focuses around the Savior of the World. We often mistakenly think that only the New Testament tells us about Christ. But as we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have The Gifts Of The Spirit Ceased?

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2016

This subject has divided much of the church and as your pastor I want to address where we as a church are on this subject. I encourage you to take notes, and study these things for yourself.

Have The Gifts Of The Spirit Ceased? 1 Corinthians 12:31-12:31 Have the Gifts of the Spirit Ceased? This subject has divided much of the church and as your pastor I want to address where we as a church are on this subject. I encourage you to take notes, and study these things for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Distant Disciple - Nicodemus

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

Though it is difficult for us to relinquish control of our lives to this one who lived long ago (Jesus), it was even more difficult to do so when He walked on this earth. That was especially true for a prominent ruler of the Jews by the name of Nicodemus.

Introduction • Read John 3:12-16; 7:45-53; 19:38-42 • To you, I hope, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, your Savior and your Lord. It is so wonderful that we live on this side of the cross and resurrection. Though it is difficult to relinquish control of our lives to this one who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

And They Lived Happily Ever After

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 17, 2016

Heaven is a real place, not a fairy tale

“AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER REV. 21:1-7 21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonders Of His Grace

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 25, 2016

We cannot be saved without God’s wondrous grace. All that is expected of us is to accept in faith what the Lord is offering us. It is completely beyond the ability of man to save himself

THE WONDERS OF HIS GRACE Study Text: Ephesians 2: 8 – 9 Introduction: - When we think of the grace of God, our minds are generally drawn to the great passage in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal