Sermons on Arising From Obscurity:

The Bible Is A Revelation From God Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus' attitude toward Scriptures

A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS ATTITUDE TOWARD SCRIPTURES 1. What is attitude? Mental posture to receive data, or emotional response to receiving truth, or focus of the will to decide. 2. Jesus grew up in a Jewish home that reverenced the Scriptures. “Think about these commands all the time, and tell ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:7-9, John 5:39, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Face criticism with the presence of God.

A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? Complaining/criticism (14:11-12; 15:24; 16:2). If ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Exodus 18:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Section (2) Answers From An Ash Heap Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 19, 2019

Looking for answers for reason of suffering.

IV. ANSWERS FROM AN ASH HEAP A. Suffering can be for 1. Participation -- Being Human -- Because we are a part of the human race, and the human race (thanks to Adam and Eve) is conceived and born in sin. Rom 5:12&19 Ps 51:5 Romans 8:22 "whole creation groaneth" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Job 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Rechabites Clan For The Church Today.

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 2, 2020

If you can be so loyal and committed to your cultures and the rules set by man, God deserves more loyalty because He is bigger than any human being

My daughters have a friend who comes to play with them, but one thing about this girl is that she is ever clean. I have watched her grow but she has maintained that discipline. Sometimes when I have trouble getting mine to shower, I challenge them using the example of their friend. Then one day my ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Good Lessons From The Life Of Ezra

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 12, 2020

Introduction: Ezra was the second of three key leaders to leave Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel reconstructed the temple (Ezra 3:8), Nehemiah rebuilt the walls (Nehemiah chapters 1 and 2), and Ezra restored the worship.

Four Good Lessons from the Life of Ezra Introduction: Ezra was the second of three key leaders to leave Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel reconstructed the temple (Ezra 3:8), Nehemiah rebuilt the walls (Nehemiah chapters 1 and 2), and Ezra restored the worship. Ezra was a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8, Ezra 7:8, Ezra 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Anointing Of God Comes From The River Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 22, 2020

The daily Anointing of God flows from the River of Life directly from His Throne

I have always been amazed by the power of the ocean, the strength of a flowing river, and the majestic peace of a lake. I lived in Lake Tahoe, California, for many years. I consider it one of the wonders of the world. I always feel great peace and contentment each time I look out upon its vast ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:38, Revelation 22:1-2, Zechariah 14:8, Revelation 7:17, Isaiah 55:1, Revelation 22:17, Ephesians 5:25-27, Isaiah 12:3, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 63:1-4, Ezekiel 47:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can We Learn From A Veteran

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 1, 2019

We Can Learn a Lot from a Veteran

In the movie Glory, Col. Robert Shaw (Matthew Broderick), a determined, demanding military man, volunteers to head up the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment, one of the first units of the United States Army to be made up entirely of black men. Joining Shaw in battle are Private Trip (Denzel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can Learn A Lot From A Veteran

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 10, 2019

Our Veterans have defeated physical and mental enemies.

Regardless of which war or conflict you look at, high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder or (PTSD) in veterans have been found. Throughout history, people have recognized that exposure to combat situations can negatively impact the mental health of those involved in these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From A Helpless, Little Baby To The Savior Of The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 18, 2019

On this third Sunday of Advent we consider who will come into the world

Luke 2:10-11 Today is the last Sunday of Advent, the season when we’re supposed to prepare for Christmas and the birth of Jesus. In a few short days, we will celebrate another Christmas. We sing of joy to the world. We give presents to people we love. We smile and wish each other a ‘Merry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:36, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 5:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Step Six - Separating The Men From The Boys Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

The fifth step is a building block to the sixth step. It is not a separate event. The fifth step focuses on cleaning house but it is also about bringing our character defects to the surface so we can see the thousands of ways we have attempted to manipulate the world around us.

The fifth step is a building block to the sixth step. It is not a separate event. The fifth step focuses on cleaning house but it is also about bringing our character defects – selfishness, self centeredness, low self esteem and big egos – to the surface so we can see the thousands of ways we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Came From Heaven Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

I am eternal, everlasting

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: I AM ETERNAL 1. I was existing when everything began. “I am God the Son, who is from the beginning” (John 1:1). “I created everything” (Heb. 1:2). 2. Eternity means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Hide Your Face From My Sin

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

9th in a Lenten series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:9 3/14/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #9) HIDE YOUR FACE FROM MY SINS You ever find yourself stuck on YouTube watching cat videos or dog videos? How about the Guilty Dog videos? Typically their owners come home and find that their dog has gotten into the garbage, so they turn on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Cast Me From Your Presence

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

11th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:11 3/21/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #11) “Do Not Cast Me From Your Presence” So, tonight we are 11 sermons into repentance with this Psalm. And let me ask you: are you tired of all this repenting? Is it getting old? Are you ready for a more positive, upbeat message? After all, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:11

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s All Downhill From Here

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 24: 1 – 20

2 Kings 24: 1 – 20 It’s all downhill from here 24 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years. Then he turned and rebelled against him. 2 And the LORD sent against him raiding bands of Chaldeans, bands of Syrians, bands of Moabites, and bands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ministry Of Praise And Worship From Genesis To Revelations

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Nov 20, 2018

The Ministry of Praise and Worship isn’t new fad for today’s 21st century church. The beginning of creation gave God praise and in Revelations God is worshiped.

Today’s trend (fad) is men exposing their bottoms and women revealing their tops. However, the ministry of Praise and Worship isn’t new fad for today’s 21st century church. On the contrary since God spoke, the beginning of creation is disclosed in the Book of Genesis giving praise to God. Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist