Sermons on Obliviousness:

The Journey To Emmaus

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

The risen Christ is with us always. He walks with us on every road. He is with us at the heights of joy and celebration and in the pits of terror and despair. He is always with us, but we do not recognise him. Nevertheless, he journeys with us to the end of our lives.

The gospel reading we just read about Jesus' journey to Emmaus with two persons is one of my favourite resurrection stories and possibly my favourite from the Gospel of Luke. Over the twenty-six years of my ministry, among many other texts in the Gospels, this is one of the most-loved stories I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thanksgiving 2025: Is It Possible To Give Thanks In All Circumstances?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 21, 2025

Many people view Paul's advice in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 as unrealistic and even annoying advice. But he was not naive. He showed us three reasons why we should do it.

Let's read 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The phrase “in all circumstances” means in everything or in all situation. That means when we are sick, face difficulties, fail, or lose someone we love, we are told to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Acts 16:25, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Emmaus Road

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 6, 2024

traveling from despair to hope

THE EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever been to Emmaus? Lana and I have been there a few times. And I believe that most of you have been there to. If you haven’t been there yet, pack your bags there’s a road trip just ahead. Where is Emmaus? It’s the place where dreams go to die. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Never Walk Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore and affirm God's unfailing presence, His comfort in times of trouble, and His faithfulness in every situation.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of John that reminds us of God's unfailing presence, His comfort in times of trouble, and His faithfulness in every situation. Our sermon today is titled "Never Walk Alone." Before we dive into the Word, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-24

Topics: God's Faithfulness

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 28, 2025

In today’s text we have a story about a wealthy man and an impoverished man whose stories intersect at the gate of the wealthy man. This is a haunting story and one that features people with opposite experiences in life and death.

The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Luke’s gospel is known for having a lot to say about riches and poverty. We might assume that Jesus mostly talked to poor people, but we know he spoke to the Pharisees, many of whom would have been wealthy. (16:14) He also was known to hang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letter To Laodicea PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's loving correction of the church in Laodicea as depicted in Revelation 3:14-22, emphasizing that God's correction is not punishment but a loving guide back to righteousness.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of Revelation, specifically 3:14-22, where we see God's loving correction of the church in Laodicea. It's a reminder of the blessings that come from faithfulness to God and His Word, and the open invitation He extends to us ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Topics: The Knock

One-Handed Giving - Matthew 6:3-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

Jesus spends so much time in Matthew 6 and other places trying to get us to be motivated by eternal rewards. Why are so few Christians still not motivated by reward?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:3-4

Stupid Things Christians Do To Mess Up Their Lives

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

The Word of God clearly illustrates that there are "stupid" things we can do to mess up our lives. What are they?

Stupid Things Christians Do (to mess up their lives) TCF Sermon April 18, 2004 Did you ever notice how much of life is full of warnings, full of cautions? You can’t drive from here to home after church today, without seeing something that’s a direct warning or caution, or at the very least, a law ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:6, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Servant Job Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 6, 2007

One of the most extraordinary people found in the Old Testament is Job. Job gives us a great example to follow when we find ourselves in the midst of great adversity.

Today, I’m beginning a series of lessons from the book of Job. If you have ever gone through anguish and pain of a sudden and tragic loss you may know something of which this book of Job speaks. Job1:1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Goes Around Comes Around Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 12, 2013

In this sermon we learn that God is sovereign and we can trust Him, and that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

Introduction: A. Let’s s begin this sermon with a simple riddle. 1. What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? A stick. 2. Boomerangs are instruments that are usually made of wood, and are designed to circle back to the thrower. So, a good boomerang, in the hand of a skilled person, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon focuses on "how to pray" and "what to prayer" as taught by Jesus, with specific emphasis on The Lord's Prayer.

Good morning. We are continuing our series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. It is a series based on the passage known as the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ longest discourses and it covers chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the gospel of Matthew. We finished off chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian Church

His Love Sets You Free

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002

Don’t let guilt and sin stand in between you and your Heavenly Father.

His Love Sets You Free! By Ian Biss 4/7/02 Intro. . . There was a guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with the artificial cheese and went to bed. When he checked ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Grace Brethren

"Finding The Path"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Discovering the will of God

“Finding the Path” A minister was asked to conduct a service at a mental institution. Things went well until the sermon. He began his message with a rhetorical question: “Why are we here?” A patient responded, “Because we’re not all there!” Purpose in life is a challenge for most of us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Congregational

Listeners And Doers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 26, 2001

Are you only a listener or the Word or a Doer of the Word?

First Baptist Church August 26, 2001 James 1:19-25 Being and Doing Have you ever wondered where I was headed with my sermons? Sometimes I try to lead us down a certain path, hoping that if I’ve done my job properly, we’ll find the rainbow at the end of the sermon. I have a sense of that, when I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lost!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In the parables, we see the condition or state of those away from God. We observe God’s great love and anxiety for sinners. We get a glimpse of heaven scene upon the restoration of a soul.

Introduction: Great crowds of outsiders came to listen to Christ. These were men and women who through their family associations, their occupations, their social status, or their life styles were looked down upon with immense contempt by the more rigid and sanctimonious Scribes and Pharisees. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist