Sermons on Arising From Obscurity:

Lessons From The Fig Tree And The Temple

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 15, 2007

In this passage of Scripture the Holy Spirit uses a cursed fig tree and the corrupt religion of the Jews to teach us very important spiritual lessons.

LESSONS FROM THE FIG TREE AND THE TEMPLE Mark 11:12-19 April 1, 2007 (Distribute handouts) Introduction The gospel writers give greater details on Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem. They record the beginning of what has traditionally been called “Passion Week.” Important events of that week were: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Wee Little To Great Big Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 13, 2006

In order to draw nearer to Jesus we need to make the effort.

From Wee Little to Great Big Text: Lk. 19:1-10 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 19:1-10 2. Illustration: A certain man was troubled with dizzy spells. He went from one doctor to another and none could tell him what the problem was. He tried everything, it seemed. Finally, it was bothering him so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Autopsy Report From Calvary's Cross

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon takes an in-depth analysis of the death of JESUS and how it could have been paralleled with moden day forensics and pathology!

“The Autopsy Report From Calvary’s Cross!!!” John 12:32 There are primarily 5 things sought out in any standard autopsy: • The identity of the deceased person! Matthew 1: 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Acts 2: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian Church

Life Flows From The Throne Of The Lamb

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 22, 2010

The winter of this world bears down on us. But the scene of the life and light of heaven strengthens and encourages us. Cherish the heavenly scene. Parts: 1) A life of radiant pureness. 2) A life of resplendent purpose.

Text: Revelation 22:1-5 Theme: Life Flows from the Throne of the Lamb A. A life of radiant pureness B. A life of resplendent purpose Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 21, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Up From The Grave He Arose

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 47 to chapter 24 verse 12 Ill: • In many countries when someone important dies; • The flags are lowered to half-mast. Ill: • When we remember the people who died in two world wars we observe a silence. • A mark of respect. We are breaking into the narrative ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Seven Great Gifts From God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

If we compare the Epistle of Paul to the Romans to an expensive ring, Chapter 8 would no doubt be its precious stone! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation, closes with no separation for the believer and in between all things work together for good to thos

Intro: If we compare the Epistle of Paul to the Romans to an expensive ring, Chapter 8 would no doubt be its precious stone! Romans 8 begins with no condemnation, closes with no separation for the believer and in between all things work together for good to those that love God. In this great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18

Denomination: *other

Lessons To Be Learned From The Wise Men

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 4, 2010

The wise men set an example for us of a life lived in response to God’s revelation of Himself.

1. The recognition they gave - v. 2 - the star. “We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” The wise men recognized the work of God around them. In 7 B.C. there was an unusual conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, which could have appeared as a new heavenly light. In 3 B.C. Halley’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Fleeing From The Presence Of The Lord

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 14, 2010

This is a message of the price Jonah paid to flee from God, and the counterinsurgency by God to deal with his rebellion

Jonah Fleeing from the Presence of God Text: Jonah 1:1-17 (Note to pastors, powerpoint with images available, contact me ikings1844@yahoo.com) The book of Jonah has a lot of unexpected twists in it. Last week we talked about how Jonah fled from the call of God, for among other reasons the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Somedry Bones Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 22, 2010

Although the vision of the dry bones applies to Israel, we can learn much about God's character and how to live our lives from that object lesson.

As I read the Bible, I’m constantly amazed at how God uses some very common objects to demonstrate deep spiritual truths. It’s as if God uses a consistent dose of simple “In the Bag” object lessons in order to help us understand that which He wants us to apply in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

See From God’s Heart

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, and all our mind, and all our soul, and all our strength and to love others as ourselves. There are no commandments greater than these.

See From God’s Heart 03/30/08 AM Reading: Mark 12:28-34 Introduction There is no other commandment greater than these - Matthew reports Jesus as saying that all the rest of the law and the prophets hinges on these two laws. (Matthew 7:12) This is the teaching of the laws of Moses in a nutshell. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friendship: A Lesson From Belly Buttons

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 23, 2012

Our navel is a constant reminder that we all started life connected to another human being; many many of us spend all of our lives trying to get reconnected to someone.

FRIENDSHIP: A LESSON FROM BELLY BUTTONS 1 Samuel 23:14-18 14 David stayed in the desert strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands. 15 While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith Comes From Hearing The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to "hear" the Word frequently for our faith. IV. TEXT: Romans 10:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So faith comes from

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to "hear" the Word frequently for our faith. IV. TEXT: Romans 10:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. V. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"From Road Rage To Praise--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2013

A sermon about the Emmaus Road.

Luke 24:13-35 "From Road Rage to Praise" Mary had thought Jesus was a gardener, and now two other disciples think He is a stranger. As these two people--one was named Cleopas and he may have been Jesus' uncle--set out on the Road to Emmaus they were joined by Jesus. In his translation of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Positional Thinking: Victory From Defeat Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011

The world wants us to think positive. This leads to separation from God and others. God wants us to think positionally. We are seated in Christ Jesus according to His finished work. Joshua and his generals were positive they could take AI. However, t

Intro: An interesting way to begin this morning is to talk about Ai and its meaning. I believe last week I informed you that Ai means heap of stones or heaping ruin. It was first mentioned in Genesis 12.8 and 13.3 in regard to the place that Abraham chose to pitch his tent. We are told that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Cries From The Cross - A Word Of Affection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - A Word of Affection (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 19 verses 23-27. In this series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Brethren