Sermons on Obedient Faith:

Following Jesus: Mark 7 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 8 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 7.

Following Jesus (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/19/2017 If you’ve been with us all this year, you know we’ve been talking about all about Jesus—seeing him more clearly and following him more nearly. As we’ve followed him through the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

How Long Will You Stay Outside

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 20, 2020

This sermon looks at Jonah. The longer we stay outside the will of God of our lives, the more people we endanger.

Stay Outside Jonah 2:1-8 John 12:1-8 9/20/2020 One of the treasured memories I have as a kid was walking home with my cousins or friends, and then getting caught in the rain. We would take off running as fast as we could heading to the house. When we reached the porch, we would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Gifts - Get On The Bus 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2020

A call to use our spiritual gifts in order to bring glory and honor to God.

Excellence - Spiritual Gifts September 27, 2020 Have you ever driven in foggy weather? It’s not necessarily fun. You put on your brights, but you quickly realize the more light you use, the more difficult it is to see what if anything is in front of you. Sometimes foggy weather can be a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

Review of Church Discipline

Review I. Elements of Church Discipline - Part One A. The Place of Discipline - The place of discipline is the assembly of believers-- the church (Mat. 18:17). B. The Purpose of Discipline 1.) Prevention – The fear of sinning 2.) The other purpose for church discipline is restoration. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of The Feast Of Weeks Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2020

We know the "Feast of Weeks' better by the name "Pentecost." The last major Pentecost in Scripture was where about 3000 people were baptized into Christ. But was there a FIRST Pentecost in the Bible... and if so, what can that Pentecost mean to us?

We’re going to have a quiz today. I’m gonna give you a famous quote and ask if you think it is in Scripture: 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—It’s a quote from "Life of Jackson" by William Learned Marcy) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—in Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 28:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s River Of Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 18, 2020

Today’s message is a message of hope and revival as we look at God’s river of the waters of life that He desires to flow into and through our lives, that is, the flow of the Holy Spirit that is available to all those who believe.

God’s River of Life Revelation 22 I’d like to start our study by going back and taking a look at a remarkable passage found in the book of Job. “For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its tender shoots will not cease. Though its root may grow old in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Ezekiel 47:1-9, Job 14:7-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Love That Conquered A Hardened Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 5, 2021

The absentee prodigal father had a son who was becoming a prodigal son. ... the lack of a stable father figure in his life was having a negative impact on G (George Foreman... withheld and told later in the Paul Harvey style). It was G’s mother who held the family together.

LOVE THAT CONQUERED A HARDENED HEART Text: I John 5:1 -6 1 John 5:1-6  Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child.  (2)  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Why We Are Here

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2021

I read an article recently about church planting and the author talked about all of the humanitarian things that result from doing so. It got me to thinking: is church planting what Jesus really wants if it’s going to following the humanitarian model?

The message today is titled “Why we are here.” I’m not asking a question, as you can see, but making a statement of purpose. Now I’m not talking about why we are here at this church. Well, at least not directly. I’m talking about why those of us who call ourselves Christian, who are born again and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:17-25, Mark 1:17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember, Forget, Trust, Press Onward!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 26, 2021

This is the final message of the year, focusing on God's transforming power as we move beyond past darkness and focus on Jesus as we look to the future.

December 26, 2021 Sermon Isaiah 43:16-21, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Philippians 3:10-14 “Remember, Forget, Trust, Press Onward!” I hope you are having a meaningful Christmas, where you find yourself drawing near to God or longing to draw near to God. And here’s the thing about the meaning of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now What?

Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 27, 2021

A sermon about the hope we have in the post-holiday season, when many are left asking, "Now what?"

INTRO Have you ever noticed how the day after Christmas is kind of a letdown? There is always this build up to Christmas. Some of us have had the decorations hung for over a month. We have sung the songs, watched the movies, bought and wrapped the gifts, and cooked the meals. There is admittedly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40

Denomination: Nazarene

Preaching From Philippians #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jehoahaz Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 2, 2022

Sermon introduces the church to the era covering the last three kings of Judah (minus Zedekiah) and how it closely mirrors American today.

Three Kings- 1 CCCAG, September 11th, 2001 Scripture: 2 Kings 23:30-35 Today we are going to begin a short series of three messages detailing the lives of the last three kings of Judah that ruled after Josiah died. I say 3 and not 4 because I’m not including Zedekiah as he was not a true king, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God Views Religion Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

Amos 4:1-5:17 shows us how God views religion.

Introduction In The Washington Post on February 2, 2018, Bob Smietana wrote an article titled, “For Tom Brady, Football has Become Religion. No, Really.” He noted that Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots (at that time), is on a spiritual quest. Football has become Brady’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Square Inch Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2022

Why did Jesus talk so much about hell? It's not a real popular topic even today and its hard to think it would have been then. What possible reason would Jesus have for stressing it during His ministry?

OPEN: There’s a small town in Michigan, about 60 miles west of Detroit. It’s a small community of about 80 people, and the name of this little town is (pause) Hell... Hell, Michigan. It always seems to make the news during the winter time, when newspapers joke about HELL FREEZING OVER. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob The Father Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

Tell the Christmas story from the perspective of Jacob the father of Joseph. It was messy.

This was a candlelight service. You are more than welcome to use this however you want, I don't hold any copyrights on it. I used a tool belt and rolled a flannel shirt in sawdust for props. Christmas Eve Joseph’s Dad December 24, 2021 Open: My Soul Magnifies the Lord – Special Call to ...read more

Denomination: Friends