Sermons on Obadiah 11:

The Lord's Prayer, Part 1 - Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 23, 2023

What does it mean to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name"?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Kids are amazing when it comes to relating to God, especially when it comes to prayer. Here are some prayers from children ages 6-8 Dear God: The new baby you sent cries too much; please send a puppy instead. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Brethren

Jacob-Hello And Good Bye, Brother Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2022

Jacob had left home and a very angry brother 20 years earlier. Now his brother, Esau, was coming to meet Jacob with 400 armed soldiers. Jacob was probably expecting a final (!) good bye but not the "hello!' Esau gave him!

Introduction: Jacob had left his home and family about 20 years before this event. Esau, his twin brother, was so upset at the time that he wanted to kill Jacob! Now that Jacob was returning to his home area, he sent messengers to Esau. The reply? “Esau is coming to meet you, and he’s bringing 400 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Prophets Lodge In Caves

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009

Elijah

WHEN PROPHETS LODGE IN CAVES (1 KINGS 19:1-18) How have these few (four) months in Hong Kong affected people’s physical, emotional and mental health? According to the University of Hong Kong (HKU) survey, nearly one in 10 people in Hong Kong were found to have suspected depression in a study ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017

We need to warn people that a life of sin leads to an eternity in hell.

The Day Of The Lord Text: Joel 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: God has done everything He possibly can to keep you out of Hell and still leave you as a person with free will. Now some Christians argue otherwise that it is in fact God who sends people to hell. Peculiar Pilgrim blog writes, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Lordly Dish Of Butter

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Temptation is a fight for all Christians.

Judges 5:24-27 KJV Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent. [25] He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish. [26] She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Making Of Mara (Bitterness) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 25, 2011

God’s wondrous workings may take us through a deep struggle with sovereignty.

Scripture Introduction One old commentator wrote about our text: “Names are given to men and women, not only to distinguish them from each other, but also,—1. To stir them up to verify the meanings… of their names. Wherefore let every Obadiah strive to be a “servant of God,” every Nathaniel to be ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rebuilding Altars Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 16, 2019

Altars in the Old Testament were geographical places built to worship God. Altars today are spiritual places within people. This sermon looks at the significance of rebuilding the altars of our hearts and the blessing it brings.

THE ELIZAH CHURCH IS AN ALTAR BUILDING CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 18:16-40 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab and told him, and Ahab went to meet Elijah. When he saw Elijah, he said to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, Romans 12:1, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tweets From God (Part 2: Philemon) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021

“If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet?” The Bible contains five short one-chapter books. The second, Philemon, is a tweet about a runaway slave changed by the gospel of Jesus.

Tweets from God: Philemon Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/22/2016 Last Sunday I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. Like I said last week, with over 200 million users, Twitter is the most popular social network besides Facebook. But what makes Twitter unique is that ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as a Super Pacifist, too loving, too gentle, too kind, too good, too meek and too mild to judge and punish the world and its inhabit

I THESSALONIANS 5:2 "FOR YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMETH AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT." INTRODUCTION: When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as a Super Pacifist, too loving, too gentle, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Must They Say About Your God?

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

People began to talk about who Daniel’s God was once he came out to the lion’s den.

What must they say about your God? Daniel 6:12-27 Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king’s decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask [a petition] of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Licking The Lips

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 26, 2008

Now I believe that there are four bona-fide instances of lip-licking instances found in the Scriptures.

LICKING THE LIPS The Bible has much to say about the lips. Proverbs 10:19 “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.” The more a man talks, the more mistakes he will make Wisdom is manifest in what we don’t say, rather than in what we say.. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 19, 2009

A message about the need for the "Fear of God."

THE MISSING INGREDIENT Acts 9:31 * The first time that I grilled hamburgers was a disaster. I took the ground beef and made the patties just like I had seen my dad do it, prepared the fire just like dad had, and watched over the patties until they became light brown through and through. I was SO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

Heal Our Land

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 29, 2006

Our nation is on moral decline. God will continue to bless America and bring healing to our land only if we continue to seek Him.

HEAL OUR LAND ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Answered Prayers

Contributed by Wendell Johnson on Dec 19, 2006

Five things that you need to see your prayers answered

Seeing Answered Prayers James 5: 16 Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Restores Elijah / The Heart Of The Problem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 15, 2020

To help Elijah out of his depression God needs to reach a point where Elijah is willing to listen to him. He then needs to resolve Elijah's sense of failure and hopelessness. We see how God did that.

1 KINGS 19, GOD RESTORES ELIJAH INTRODUCTION Today we’re returning to the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. 1 Kings 18 tells us about Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. In 1 Kings 19, we find that Elijah has become very depressed. He thinks he’s a failure, but God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist