Sermons on Obscure:

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 3, 2001

When we try to meet God’s standards from our own resources we will consistently fail.

New Years Eve is a time for new beginnings, a time for taking new steps in our lives. At midnight tonight millions of Americans will make new year’s resolutions for the year 2001. Typical resolutions will be losing weight, quitting smoking, spending more time with family, and working less hours. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Released From The Performance Trap Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

When we place our faith in Jesus Christ, our relationship to the ten commandments changes.

In 1995 an obscure Alabama circuit judge named Roy Moore became a national symbol of controversy. You see, Judge Moore displays a handmade copy of the ten commandments in his courtroom. That’s provoked the wrath of atheist groups and the ACLU, yet Judge Moore has remained steadfast in his right to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

How the Bible’s description of love debunks three popular myths about love.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with the Susan Ashton song "Call of the Wild"). The song says, "The freedom he loved, he was now a prisoner of, because he answered the call of the wild." We see examples of that reality all around us, as we live in a culture that urges us to answer that call. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On The Final Destination Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways focusing on Christ’s second coming can help us in the spiritual journey today.

Few things are more difficult than driving a long distance with small children. No matter how many activity books, games and tapes you bring, you still hear the steady drone of, "Are we there yet?" How do you respond that? The Irritated Response: "We’re closer now than the last time you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Real! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Five reasons why loving each other is so important to God.

Things aren’t always what they first appear to be. During my first few years as the pastor of teaching here at LBF Church I got a phone call from a guy identifying himself as a Navy Chaplain. He told me that a guy recent discharge from the Navy’s child had died under tragic circumstances while he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Potter's Freedom Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 12, 2001

Three reasons we can trust God to be fair in the unfolding of his plan.

There are certain phrases every parent begins to expect from their kids. Phrases like "why?" or, "But Greg’s parents let him do it." One of those phrases is, "That’s not fair!" We said it as kids, and when we become parents our kids bombard us with that phrase. And of course the standard response ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Plain Crazy

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Being authentic in describing the Gospel and it's impact on our lives.

"Just Plain Crazy" Matthew 16:21-28 Let me check the mike, because you know I need all the help I can get. It’s like the Lutheran pastor who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn't working so the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

We sometimes feel like giving up in life. There is help available.

HAVE YOU FELT LIKE GIVING UP LATELY? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. “Where’s your father?” the preacher asked. The boy said, “He was hanged last week.” “Where’s your mother?” “She run off.” “Where’s your sister?” “She’s in jail.” “Is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Wants To Be #2? Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Apr 10, 2001

Everyone wants to be number one, even Jesus’ disciples. What is Jesus’ attitude toward this egotistical drive.

Who wants to be #2? Matthew 18:1-4 Big Questions...Real Answers Sermon #03 “Second place is okay, if you like being first in a long line of losers.” June, 1974, then President, Richard M. Nixon’s administration was drowning in the wake of Watergate. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's vision for our lives involves much more than what we can see before us.

The Big Picture Colossians 1:1-15 Anyone who has any ambitions of accomplishing something truly monumental needs first and foremost to have the "big picture" in clear view. When Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1507 to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel he didn't just pick ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians 1:12-19 Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon shows how Jesus was not only magnified through the life of Paul but purposes to be magnified thru our lives as well.

Philippians 1:12-19 Last week, while flipping thru the stations, I happened to see Jim Baker’s son, Jay, on Larry King Live. It was so encouraging to hear to how God brought him out of a life of alcoholism and drugs and raised him up as a minister to the broken, punk culture of Atlanta. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

How To Face Life's Challenges Iv Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2001

This sermon is a continuation of the series in the beatitudes. Being persecuted for taking a stand in our society on issues as abortion and homosexuality are presented.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part IV. NLF 6/10/2001 2 Chron 24;17-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 Text Matt 5:10-12 We have previously looked in our Bibles at Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-9. These verses have been called the Be-attitudes. Someone has said these are the attitudes that should be in us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Well-Intentioned Dragons Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 9, 2001

Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Job 38:2

The Book of Job Can you pull in the leviathan with a fishhook or tie down his tongue with a rope? His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames dart from his mouth. Job 41:1, 21 INTRODUCTION Does anyone here believe in dragons? I do. I see them all the time. They leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise Keepers

Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2005

Let’s not be rash in making promises, or make them for the wrong reason. But, when we make promises, we must fulfill our vows.

PROMISE KEEPERS By Pastor Jim May It is ever good to break a promise? We all know that people have the “right” to "change their minds" from time to time. It is understandable that circumstances can arise after a promise is made that can make following through on commitments impossible. But, a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding In Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2007

The obligations and responsibilities divine salvation places on all who have received can be summarized in three words: 1) hope, 2) holiness, and 3) honor.

This week, Major William Hilton Fletcher received the Canadian Star of Military Valour medal from Governor-General Michaelle Jean at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. Fletcher was one of six soldiers to receive decorations for military valour after service in Afghanistan. Whenever you hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Other