Sermons on Obscure:

Homosexuality & The Gospel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001

This sermon deals with the basis for rejecting homosexuality as a lifestyle acceptable within the Scriptures.

Jesus is our model for the acceptance of other people. Jesus invited people from all walks of life to come follow him. He loved and he welcomed many. Yet Jesus’s words and demands offended a lot more than they attracted, because Jesus would not tolerate sin. He gave a stinging rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-23, Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Twelve Days Of Christmas

Contributed by Rob Short on Apr 7, 2001

A fun sermon for Christmas.

The Twelve Days of Christmas Cardiff Heights Baptist 25th December 2000 (As we went through the twelve days of Christmas people were given objects; instruments and instructions about what to do and asked to do demonstrations. It created a fun celebratatory atmosphere and at the end of the message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Touch Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Touch God with your praise.

TOUCH HEAVEN Luke 1:26-56 S: Praise to God Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: TOUCH GOD WITH YOUR PRAISE. ?: When? KW: Times TS: We will find in our study of Mary that there are two times when we are to touch God with praise. The ____ time we should touch God with praise is the… I. GOOD TIMES II. BAD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

For The Sake Of The Call

Contributed by David Washburn on May 6, 2002

We learn from ten-year old Samuel the importance of being attentive and obedient to God’s call, for we never know where it might lead

This morning’s scripture passage is one of my favorites, as it tells the story of Samuel’s call into the ministry, but when we consider the overall context surrounding this story of Samuel’s calling, we gain a much richer meaning. This is true for any biblical passage. The meaning and way in which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Romans Road

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002

We need to know how to lead others to Christ. Using the Bridge illustration is a great way.

First Baptist Church May 5, 2002 The Romans Road Romans 3:23, 6:23, 10:9, 13 For the past two weeks we’ve been talking about evangelism, To think of your self as an evangelist can be pretty scary, but evangelism is simply, you and I ‘proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ.’ That’s the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by David Moore on May 21, 2002

The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price.

Stories Jesus Told The Pearl of Great Price Aim: To present the church as the purchase of Christ, a gem in the sight of God. Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Introduction: We come now to the parable known as “the Pearl of Great Price.” Like most of the other parables this one too has been grossly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Oppose Yourself

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 28, 2001

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves;

------------------------------------------ 2Tim 2:24-26 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How Can I Be Sure?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2001

Zachariah’s search for certainty.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 1 “How Can I Be Sure?” Luke 1:5-25 The very last words of the Old Testament found in Malachi 4:5-6 read, “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Get Real

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Ps 51:1-6 "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

Ps 51:1-6 "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. (2) Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. (3) For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Out Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

On keeping the Sabbath, recognizing it as a gift from God, a temporary lifting of the curse of labor and economic utilitarianism.

Before I became a Christian I got into a lot of New Age stuff, from Tarot to numerology. I didn’t spend a lot of time on numerology, I didn’t really start enjoying numbers until I got my computer, but I did find out that my personal number was seven. I don’t remember exactly how the formula goes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John 1

Contributed by Bryan Richardson on Dec 2, 2000

John 1

THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT JOHN 1 10-31-99 INTRO: He came from the bosom of the Father to the bosom of a woman; He put on humanity that He might put on Divinity; He became the Son of Man that we might become the Sons of God;’ He was born contrary to the laws ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Wants Us To Understand The Whole Meaning Of His Command, "Sin No More"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus wants us to understand that sin is missing the mark of living up to the Holy character qualities of God (His holiness, truth, love, joy, peace, purpose, perspectives, power, purity, patience, righteousness, greatness, strength, forgiveness, knowledge, wisdom etc).

1. Jesus wants us to understand that sin is missing the mark of living up to the Holy character qualities of God (His holiness, truth, love, joy, peace, purpose, perspectives, power, purity, patience, righteousness, greatness, strength, forgiveness, knowledge, wisdom etc). The Lord wants us to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing Over To The Other Side

Contributed by G Buie on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: Verse 33: And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

INTRODUCTION: Verse 33: And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. “Many (large amount) such (kind or sort)” ++++++++++ “Parables” (a placing of one thing by the side of another; a comparison; something like unto) ++++++++++++ “…….spake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39-41

This Man

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Hebrews 10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; We find many expressions of Jesus in the NT, but today I want to call your attention to one in which He is called “this man”.

Hebrews 10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; We find many expressions of Jesus in the NT, but today I want to call your attention to one in which He is called “this man”. Two men were walking in a garden when one of the men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Sorrowful Prophet Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004

Samuel was called by God to go anoint David despite his feelings of failure and his fear

1 Samuel 16:1-13 The Life of David Part One: The Broken Prophet Thesis: Samuels obedience Introduction: David, King of all Israel. What most people know about David is that he was a young boy who killed a giant, became a king and committed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist