Sermons on Arising From Obscurity:

You Need To Hear From God Yourself

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 5, 2022

The story of the prophet of Judah & the old lying prophet is one of the weirdest passages in Scripture, but is filled with miracles and lessons. We see 4 amazing things, the main lesson, and look at the hidden symbolism pointing to Christ.

YOU NEED TO HEAR FROM GOD YOURSELF 1 Kings 13:1-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Why was the blonde staring at the orange juice container? Because it said, "concentrate." 2. How do you keep a blonde in suspense? (I'll tell you tomorrow.) 3. A blonde approached a pop machine and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obligations Drawn From The Widow’s Mite

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 11, 2022

A NEW message from the Widow's Mite narrative in Mark's Gospel. Understanding the culture of widows gives a new view of an old story.

Obligations drawn from the Widow’s Mite Mark 12:38-41 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 41 And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (2–5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

We live in an age of materialism! It seems we can’t get enough of what this world has to offer. Because of people’s love for things, we have two problems.

(1) We have people who are up to their eyeballs in debt because they are constantly buying things they can’t afford. Illus: A businessman is in a great deal of trouble financially because he kept buying things when he should not have. He even considered suicide, but he decided before he would do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:4, Genesis 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (3-5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

As we read our Bible we associate names with different people, such as: • Paul and Silas • Mark and John • Ananias and Sapphira • Moses and Aaron But when many of us think about Abraham, we immediately associate Abraham with Lot, his nepahew.

Every man and woman that God placed in the scriptures is put there to teach us something. For example: • From the life of Abraham we can learn many valuable lessons on faith • From the life of Joseph we learn about the providence of God • From the life of Job we learn the importance of patience I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (4-5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

We all have had some strange unexpected things happen to us.

Illus: A lady was walking down the street to work and she saw a parrot on a perch in front of a pet store, and to her surprise, the parrot said to her, • "Hey lady, you are really ugly," The lady was furious! She stormed past the store to her work. • On the way home she saw the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (5 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

Life can be really confusing at times.

Illus: A psychiatrist visited a California mental institution and asked a man: "How did you get here? What was the nature of your illness?" The psychiatrist got the following reply. • "Well, it all started when I got married and everything went down hill from there. • I married a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Hearing God's Voice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 9th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#9] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM HEARING GOD’S VOICE 1 Samuel 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. Last week we looked at the hope that comes from your Redeemer, today we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Three Ways To Heal From Traumatic Stress

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 31, 2022

3 Steps toward healing: Face the trauma, Adjust your attitude, and Live a victorious life

Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Out Of Mouth Of Children! Bold And From The Heart!

Contributed by David Trexler on Jul 21, 2016

A sermon on the Lord's Prayer

Luke 11:1-13 July 28, 2016 I can remember like it was yesterday when I first considered going into seminary. I would get these cold sweats when I would think about praying in front of all you people. Why in the world God would you ever want the likes of me as a pastor? I can’t pray! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

“jesus Arose From The Dead” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016

John gives clear evidence and witness that Jesus arose from the dead.

7 24 2016 “Jesus Arose from the Dead” John 20:1-18 Today we begin to examine John’s account of Jesus’ Resurrection and His interaction with the disciples after He arose from the dead. Collectively, the four gospels share accounts of several resurrection appearances; along ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Christ Wants From Us For Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 20, 2022

If you ask people what their favorite SEASON is most folks will answer that it is SPRING or FALL.

Why? Because these two seasons give us a mixture of WINTER and SUMMER at the same time. That is; in these seasons it is not TOO HOT nor is it TOO COLD. However, if you ask people what their FAVORITE THOLIDAY is, overwhelmingly many would say -- CHRISTMAS. It is a time when it seems everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Long Lessons From The Wise Men

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 24, 2022

This is a sermon based on the Magi - they show us how to live out 2023 - 1. Be Seekers - ask questions 2. Be an Active Listener 3. Practice the Grace of Obedience

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 (New Year’s Day – 2023); Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9 Life Lessons from the Magi – 1. Ask Questions 2. Be an Active Listener 3. Learn to Obey the Lord’s Directions - Practice the Grace of Obedience INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! 2023 – who would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Of Jabez - Keep Me From Evil Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 22, 2022

Jabez prayed about God's blessings and territory. He knew that God must Keep him from Evil.

Title: Prayer of Jabez – Keep Me from Evil Theme: Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Note Resource used from Tom Blevins on Keep Me From Evil sermon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC6vHLU377Y Introduction For the last few weeks we have been looking at this prayer here in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Thanksgiving Commands From Pslam 100 Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 29, 2022

It is not uncommon to compile wish lists at Christmas, and draw up a list of resolutions at New Years. But there is another list we often overlook – a Thanksgiving Day list of all for which we should be thankful. And it is not too late to do that.

Alba 11-24-13 (Revised 11-27-2022) FIVE THANKSGIVING COMMANDS FROM PSALM 100 This month I have been sharing with you a series of sermons about Thanksgiving. I thought about calling them “Thanksgiving By the Numbers”. The messages have had the following titles: Three Marks of a Thankful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do We Learn From The Trinity?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 2, 2012

This is my latest attempt at an all-age talk to explain something of the nature of the Trinity and what it means for us as believers. Please note, I make the point that we can't fully understand the Trinity. It is a paradox.

[Note to the reader: this is NOT an expositional sermon. It is a talk about the doctrine of the Trinity. So please don't be disappointed that I don't explain this passage verse by verse :-)] Today is traditionally known as Trinity Sunday; and it has been said that Curates and newly appointed ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Anglican