Sermons on Oblivious:

White Lies And Laughter

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 10, 2024

The Sin of Deception is contagious, and it affects all who are in its path and consumed by it.

2024.06.09. Sermon Notes. White Lies and Laughter. HIDDEN TRUTH and “He Laughs or Laughter” William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: THE SIN OF DECEPTION IS CONTAGIOUS, AND IT AFFECTS ALL THOSE WHO ARE IN ITS PATH AND CONSUMED BY IT. Scriptures: Exodus 20:2-17, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 5:27-28, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 5:27-28, Genesis 20:1-18, Genesis 21:22-34, Galatians 4:21-30, Genesis 21:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tackling The Problem Areas In Marriage Without Attacking Each Other Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 24, 2022

Dealing with the top five problems areas in a marriage, communication, sex, money, inlaws, and children and learning to attack the problem and not the person

NOTES THE LANGUAGE OF MARRIAGE SERIES – Part 1 Dr. Tom Bartlett May 15, 2022 Matthew 12:25 (NLT) 25Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.” Typical Problem Areas in Marriage · ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 12:25, Colossians 3:19

Denomination: Other

It’s Time To Get Up Part 5 —reconciliation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 24, 2020

This is the final message in the series with Joseph and his brothers finally being reconciled after the death of their father Jacob.

It’s Time To Get Up Part 5 —Reconciliation Genesis 50:15-21 Ephesians 4:17-32 Have you ever had a bad falling out with someone? Something they did to you just seemed like too much to forgive. It happens with individuals. It happens with families. It happens with nations. It happens with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Ourselves In Narnia: The Edmund In Us.

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 12, 2005

This sermon looks at how the story of the Narnia character Edmund is the story of a sinner who comes to find the danger of sin and the victory of the redeemed.

Yesterday I took my girls to see the movie “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” and I have to tell you I was really impressed. I had told myself I was going to wait to see it till we took the kids from the church to see it, but I just couldn’t wait. I figured since I was preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Apocalypse When Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This is the first of a four part series on the end times

Luke 17:20-36 There have been certain events in history that have prompted people to say, I remember where I was when. . . The assassination of JFK was one of those moments, to other folks it may have been the death of Elvis or the Shooting of John Lennon. I was only three when JFK was gunned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is God On Our Side?

Contributed by William Nelson on Oct 5, 2001

As we consider going to war, we’ll find that God is on the side of those who trust Him and have faith in Him and who humble themselves and repent of the sin in their lives.

In the Fall of 1938, as war was again threatening Europe, Irving Berlin decided to write a song emphasizing peace. Pulling a little known composition off the shelf, that he had written twenty years earlier, he made a few alterations to reflect the current state of the world. Then, on Armistice ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is He So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

Part of the reason Jesus is not someone people can ignore or forget, is how He lived and what He did during His thirty-three years on earth

A panel of historians recently voted Winston Churchill as the greatest person of the 20th Century. He was born.......does anyone know when? Even a guess? It was November 30, 1874. Does anyone have any idea where Sir Winston was born? Oxfordshire, England. How about the names of his father and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Converts

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Reluctant Prophet

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000

The story of Jonah and how it parallels our reluctance to reach the lost.

I can still the scene from Titanic where the orchestra is brought out on deck to play music while the ship is sinking. Drinks and food are passed out in the dining room to maintain a sense of normalcy. People were eating, drinking and dancing as the ship was going down. It reminds me of what ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Learning From Abram Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This sermon addresses the topic of vision, Abram’s vision in particular. The message is designed to help it’s audience understand how spiritual vision functions in the life of a Christ-follower.

Vision Quest, Learning From Men Of Vision Part 2 – Abram May 26th, 2002 This morning we continue with part 2 of our series, “Vision Quest - Learning From Men Of Faith”. Today’s man of vision is Abram. I invite you to join me in Genesis 12:1-5: Then the Lord told Abram, "Leave your country, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Exist To Worship

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

This was the 1st in a 5 part series explaining the purpose of our church. The first purpose is to worship God.

May 6, 2001 Isaiah 6 “We exist to Worship” 1. True worship is not an escape from reality. (vs. 1a) It is something that happens in the midst of life. Isaiah begins this passage with the phrase, “In the year that king Uzziah died…”. King Uzziah was one of the good kings of the province ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is A Disgrace To Any People

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002

What do you say when something as terrible as 9-11 happens, or you see people rejoicing when they hear that a bomber has succeeded in blowing up a restaurant full of children? How do you explain that?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. As many of you know, there is a Ministerial Association in Brownsville, & I’m a part of it. It is not a formal organization, issuing pronouncements or passing resolutions. It is just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Wander Too Far Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Message for Christians that are in sin

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion When We Wander Too Far? ( evanglelism, salvation) Luke 15:3-7 Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restore: Church, Get Right! Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Aug 29, 2001

This is the third sermon in a series conducted by our staff; the other sermons in the series were "Rejoice: Church, be Joyful", "Reflect: Church, be Thankful" and "Reconnect: Church, get Energized".

“Restore: Church, Get Right!” August 19, 2001 Introduction In his book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”, John Maxwell tells the story of one of the most incredible restorations in American business history. It happened at the Chrysler Corporation in the early 1980’s. Chrysler was in a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Mercy Revealed In Sodom Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 11, 2001

God extends mercy before judgment becomes the only option. It is only after the church turns away and the world rejects mercy that God judges. Sodom reveals the picture of God’s deep mercy.

God’s Mercy Revealed in Sodom Genesis 18: 17 And the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, ... 20 And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, 21 "I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-23, Genesis 19:4-9

Denomination: Baptist