Sermons on Arising From Obscurity:

Believing In God Yet Not Knowing Him

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 1, 2020

The person that knows God will give an experimental taste and relish of the goodness of God, that God is good but a fool will hinder his own proficiency in the knowledge of God to enable him do evil to his satisfaction.

BELIEVING IN GOD YET NOT KNOWING HIM " Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." ( 1 John 4:8) Behold, God is exalted, and we do not know Him; The number of His years is unsearchable (Job 36:26). It is a great thing to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Matthew 7:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Edging God Out Through Victim Mentality Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 19, 2019

Christians are Called to be Victors, but many of us are victims to the Victim Mentality and thereby Edge God out of our lives.

Edging God Out through Victim Mentality I have spoken here about Edging God Out. We have examined several ways in which we Edge God Out. Pride, Fear, Busyness, Unforgiveness, A sense of Entitlement ae some of the ways in which we Edge God out of our lives. Today we are going to examine another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:11-12, 1 Samuel 18:7-9, 1 Samuel 22:7-8, 2 Kings 22:2, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12 Freed From The Law - Romans 7:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 28, 2021

This is the 12th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that we've been freed from the law.

Romans 7:1-6 1Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-12, Romans 6:1-14, Galatians 5:16, Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Travesty To Majesty Part Six - Three O'clock In The Afternoon: "why?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it is finished . . . Jesus stayed the course to the finish, and what a finish it was! Victory on so many fronts! "Truly he was (is) the Son of God!" God made a way - the only way - for the salvation of repentant sinners! Amen!

MARK SERMON XII –TRAVESTY TO TRAGEDY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series PART SIX – THREE O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON – “WHY?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

But Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show our activities here on earth, consist namely of (a) keeping my head in all situations, (b) endure hardship, (c) evangelizing, (d) fully discharging all duties of my ministry: word and prayer.

I. EXORDIUM: What am I to do? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our activities here on earth, consist namely of (a) keeping my head in all situations, (b) endure hardship, (c) evangelizing, (d) fully discharging all duties of my ministry: word and prayer. IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fortune Tellers Are Useless

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still reading zodiac signs? How about your daily horoscopes? All of these are useless II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove how useless zodiac signs and horoscopes reading are. IV. TEXT: Isaia

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still reading zodiac signs? How about your daily horoscopes? All of these are useless II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove how useless zodiac signs and horoscopes reading are. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 47:14 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 47:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those Who Love The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2013

If we love the Lord as we should what will happen to us? 1- God will guard our lives 2- God will shed light on us 3- God will bring joy to our hearts

INTRO.- ILL.- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive love you too! Are you quick to say, “I love you” to anyone? It seems so natural to do this and especially, you’ve been raised in that realm of love. Is your love real? Is it genuine? Is it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Word And Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2012

The divine word reveals the tragic possibility that human freedom can withdraw from the covenant dialogue with God

August 20, 2012 St. Bernard Verbum Domini My habit of preaching on Mondays brings me every two years squarely in the path of two of my least favorite readings from the Word of God. This is the day we hear them. In the first place, Ezekiel, who was a prophet-mime, is told by God that he had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Tolerance Vs Inculturation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2012

The Church loves sinners but abhors sin; instead of accommodating itself to the world, and tolerating sin, it should adopt a habit of inculturation as a means of spreading the Gospel.

10 September 2012 Monday of 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini One of the most abused words in the English language is “tolerance.” These days it is often wedded to the word “diversity.” We live in a diverse culture, we are told, and so we are to understand and tolerate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Will You Trust Me With That

Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019

This morning the Lord sent me by here to ask you one simple question. All He wants to know is, will you trust Me with that?

Will You Trust Me with That Proverbs 3:1-8 By: Pastor Pamela L. Johnson 1-13-2019 This morning the Lord sent me by here to ask you one simple question. All He wants to know is, will you trust Me with that? I’m sure a few of you have already asked the question with what? If that’s you then let ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What The Heck Is It? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 24, 2015

A teaching on the hidden manna found in Revelation 2:17

Back in the 60s there was a sit-com called “F Troop.” It was the story of a bunch of guys in the Calvary stationed in the western frontier. They were made up of misfits and con men. Even the Indians were part of some schemes. The Indian tribe was called the Hekawi. On one episode ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Maintaining Your Peace During Tragic Times Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 7, 2017

How may believers maintain their peace during times of personal or national tragedy? David writes a song in Psalm 46 where we might find the answer.

MAINTAINING YOUR PEACE DURING TRAGIC TIMES PSALM 46 This has been a very difficult year. All over Europe, Islamic extremists have committed numerous terrorist attacks. There were 5 major attacks in England alone. America has had its share of tragedy also. For the last few years, we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Faithful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show the LORD's Faithfulness and what He has done and continues to do for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD Faithful to you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the LORD's Faithfulness and what He has done and continues to do for us. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (Amplified Bible) Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [you] and set you on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tried And True Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 1, 2013

We are often tempted to sin as well as tested in our faith. This part of the prayer is a reminder for the source of our power to overcome such temptations.

1. The saying, "Opportunity only knocks once," has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, "but temptation bangs at the door constantly." 2. Matthew 6.13 3. Yeshua (Jesus) knew of what he spoke -- Matthew 4; Luke 4 -- note: 13 And when the devil had ended every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Wisdom Is At Hand

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 21, 2017

We simply cannot go it alone! We need God and we need His Wisdom. Spiritual Wisdom is ours for the asking.

Spiritual Wisdom is At Hand Ephesians 1:15-23 I ask you to actually see the vision of my words in your mind’s eye. Our Father in heaven lays before us opportunity after opportunity to gain in spiritual growth and draw closer to Him. In our New Testament reading today, we read Paul’s prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational