Sermons on J R Hobbs:

Part Five - Choosing Worship Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 3, 2009

What it means to be a church member

Some people go through life like Calvin, the obnoxious little seven-year-old in the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Now, Calvin has a sense of humor, but it’s all cynical and gruesome. There is no joy connected with the humor. It’s somewhat like the faces of those who claim to be followers of ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Plan

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most famous verse of the Bible. But what does it really say to beleivers today? This promise is multi-faceted, reflecting the many colors of God’s grace and sovereignty.

The Plan Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/30/2017 Have you heard about the photographer for a national magazine assigned to get photos of a great forest fire? He was told to hurry to a nearby airport, where a plane would be waiting. When he arrived ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Resting On God's Power

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Revival comes by resting on God’s power alone

Resting on God’s Power (1 Corinthians 2:1-5) I. How Paul Came A. Not… 1. Eloquence 2. Superior wisdom B. For I resolved… 1. To know nothing 2. Except Jesus Christ and Him crucified C. I came to you… 1. In weakness 2. In fear 3. With much trembling II. Paul’s Message and Preaching A. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Are God's Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD the HOLY SPIRIT dwells within us corporately, as a church and as individuals.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the temple of the HOLY SPIRIT? Yes. 1 Corinthians 3:16 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the HOLY SPIRIT dwells within us corporately, as a church and as individuals. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 3:16 (Amplified Bible) Do you not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Boaz Generation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 16, 2009

1) The Salutation (Ruth 4:11-12) 2) The Son (Ruth 4:13-17) & 3) the Summary (Ruth 4:18-22).

Weddings are a fascinating custom. With my wife owning a flower shop we know all about weddings. Center pieces, corsages, bouquets, and decorations mean a lot of work and expense. With hall rentals, food, drink, tuxedo, gowns, relatives and gifts, a wedding is probably the most elaborate event any ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:11-22

Denomination: Other

Fare Thee Well

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2012

Some good last words from Paul and Nixon.

II Timothy 4:1-8 August 09, 1974 “Now, however, we look to the future. I had a little quote in the speech last night from T.R. [Theodore Roosevelt]. As you know, I kind of like to read books. I am not educated, but I do read books -- and the T.R. quote was a pretty good one. Here is another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enough Is Enough Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 13, 2022

The same God that heard and answered Elijah's prayers, the same God that brought the rain, is the same God that is with us today. What a marvelous joy the foundation before us upon which we can rebuild the altars in our heart, that He is with us every step of the way.

Is Religion Good for Society? When preparing this message, I came across a survey conducted by the NCLS (or National Church Life Survey) that was released in November 2019. This survey has been conducted among 20 different denominations every five years since 1991, and surveys several thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2009

1) Boaz’s preparation for court action, (2) the transcript of the court proceedings, & (3) Boaz’s response to the outcome of the court proceedings.

This week saw the conviction of Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb receiving sentences of seven and six years in jail, respectively, by an Ontario Superior Court judge for their orchestrating a massive accounting fraud at theatre company Livent Inc. This has been a drama playing out for the past ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

How Did John The Baptist Prepare The Way For Jesus?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 13, 2015

John the Baptism was anointed to prepare the way for Jesus, but how did he do that? It certainly was not obvious, and not how most people thought. This sermon will get a reaction.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2015; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Zephaniah 3:14-20 Canticle 9 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 “Please be seated, and join me in a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Sharing hope in a time of apparent tragedy, through the love of God displayed in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. [This is as shared at the funeral service - names ommitted].

SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 3:16 – 21 [NIV] {Chosen by R. B.} 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Forward In Service For Tomorrow 50th Anniversary Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012

As co-pastors, my wife and I preached this sermon together encouraging the church to accept change as part of the future during our church's 50th anniversary service.

Praise Your Name Lord God Almighty We give thanks to God for Glenville New Life Community Church. On this 50th anniversary, we pause to see where we have been, but also to rededicate ourselves to the work ahead, work yet to do and give You the glory, for You are a good God, worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 15, 2009

In Galatians 5:22–23 Paul lists nine representative characteristics of the godly fruit produced by the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life.

What qualifies someone for a task? There is a story of the testing of a candidate for missions work: One snowy morning at 5:00 a.m., a missionary candidate rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered into the office, he sat three hours past his appointment time waiting for his interview. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 25, 2009

A consideration of how Jesus fulfilled the promise God made through Isaiah, that the Messiah would cause a light to shine on the people walking in darkness.

TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 6) TEXT - Matthew 4:12–17 DATE PREACHED - March 1, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Land Of Our Own

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 6, 2005

Uses self-proclaimed country of Sealand to discuss earthly vs heavenly kingdoms. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[A LAND OF OUR OWN] Slide Graphic – picture of Prince Roy and Princess Joan in front of Sealand (see www.sealand.gov or search internet for Sealand images) Zipporah gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, "I have become a stranger in a strange land." (Exodus 2:22) In England, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:22

Denomination: Baptist

Son Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2008

We see 1) What we were, 2) What God did, 3) What God has made us

One of the hardest things about looking forward to Christmas morning is the anticipation. Especially for kids, it seems to take forever. You often get the reasonable question of “how many more sleeps until Christmas morning? Now for many of us it makes a big difference what family you visit on ...read more

Denomination: Other