Sermons on Obscure:

"Who Is This Jesus? He Is The "Word".

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2012

This is an Advent Sermon based on John 1:1. John takes us to Genesis 1 where the "Word", the Logos, existed when there was no light, no air, no matter, no galaxies. The "Word" becomes a person whom people could see and touch so that human beings might no

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2012 Mid Week Advent I Redeemer “Who Is This Jesus? He Is the Word” I love the opening three words: “In the beginning…” Wait! When was the beginning? Wait. Was there a beginning? Our solar system ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

A Closer Look Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 27, 2004

The birth of John the Baptist puts a different spin on the birth of Jesus. We get to see the birth and life of Jesus through the eyes of relatives who were going through the same odd happenings

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:68-80 A closer look Based on the book with the same name by Rubel Shelly Part II-B ILL: History tells us that early in the nineteenth century the whole world was watching with bated breath the campaigns of Napoleon. There was talk everywhere of marches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Locusts Have Eaten

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 7, 2005

This is a sermon for the beginning of a New Year based on the thesis that God is able to renew for each one of us the years "the locusts have eaten."

What the Locusts Have Eaten --Joel 2:18-27 (Verse 25, “I will repay you for the years the Locust have eaten— The great locust and the young Locust, The other locusts and the locust Swarm— My great army that I sent among You.”—NIV) They are destroyers and a delicacy. God sent them as the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

Learning How To Walk

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 12, 2011

Our daily walk as Christians is so extremely vital because it is our witness to the world. We need to learn to walk in such a way that we please God and are a witness to the world of Christ’s redeeming love.

Learning How to Walk 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 “Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God.” Introduction: Throughout the New Testament the daily life we lead is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will You Follow

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010

Who do we follow in our modern church? Where do we call upon for guidance and advice? What is the corner stone of morality? What is the plumb line of righteousness? Who do you Call upon in your darkest hours? Where do you place your allegiance. Is

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 Who do we follow in our modern church? Where do we call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2, Galatians 1:9, John 8:10-11, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Foursquare

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 9, 2011

What does this "I am " Statement of Jesus mean for us today?

“I am Resurrection and the Life” - John 11:25 Story "An Arab chief tells the story of a spy captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. This general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice between the firing squad and going through ’the big black ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Anglican

Follow Me Now!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 5, 2010

There was an urgency that these men recognized in Jesus call on their lives.

At the end of Mtt 3, Jesus is baptized by John. John is at first taken back- resists baptizing Jesus Mtt 3:15 Jesus said to John- permit it at this time. This was the moment in time that God chose for Jesus step out onto the stage of public ministry. Mtt 4:1 Matthew- Jesus- led by the Spirit into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

What Doest Thou Here, O Man? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

The Fourth in the series. Examines the purpose and meaning of life on earth. IT IS THE QUESTION EVERY PERSON SEEKS THE ANSWER TO... Why Am I Here?

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE, O MAN? Sermon 4 Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11, 12:1-14 Intro: We looked the first week at Elijah and how the Lord came to him in the cave and asked him, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” The next week of our study we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Neat Christian Truths...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 6, 2008

NEAT CHRISTIAN TRUTHS... These truths will make you think and point you to THE TRUTH. We call this message neat truths. However, the greatest truth is Jesus. He said in (John 14:6 KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no ma

NEAT CHRISTIAN TRUTHS... These truths will make you think and point you to THE TRUTH. We call this message neat truths. However, the greatest truth is Jesus. He said in (John 14:6 KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. He is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Clearing The Landscape (Lesson 3 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

Before a building project begins, there is always the process of clearing the landscape. You wouldn’t want to lay a foundation on land with debris, would you? In the process of building towards revival, what debris is on your landscape?

• Throwing things away is not my strong point. My wife and my mother can attest to this. I remember when I was a teenager Mom used to come in my room and ask, "Glenn, are you in there?" Of course she was being sarcastic (At least I think she was). • When we moved I decided I would throw away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running With The Horses

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

It is easier to be a freeloader. Easier to be a leech. It is easier to relax in the embracing arms of The Average. Easier, but not better. Easier but not more significant. Easier but not more fulfilling. God has called you to a life of purpose.

Running with the Horses WT 04-18-04 am Jeremiah 12:5 Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and [if] in the land of peace, [wherein] thou trustedst, [they wearied thee], then how wilt thou do in the swelling of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everyone Needs Encouragement

Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012

Everyone needs encouragement—even the seemingly strong and mature—but especially those who suffer.

Today, in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we will stand and kneel with our brothers and sisters in Christ who share our faith but not our freedom. Second Timothy is the Apostle Paul’s final written communication before his death. He was chained to a soldier ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Denomination: *other

Sowing Seeds Of God's Kingdom

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 11, 2009

Mustard seed and the kingdom with practical examples

I’ll begin by saying that our second reading is a very complicated passage indeed. Indeed, it’s so complicated and obscure that I’ve decided to say nothing about this morning, and concentrate on our gospel reading, because it would be too long and involved to try and make sense of it now. So, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth And The Elevator Speech Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2012

In a culture convinced that all truth is relative, we should be able to say words that will attract others to our way of life and lead them to Christ and the Church.

Fourth Sunday in Advent 2012 Verbum Domini If the Word of the one true God, Jesus Christ our Lord, refused to disclose the day and hour of the end of the world, how is it that so many were convinced that an obscure Mayan rune, from a civilization long ago destroyed, could have accurately predicted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

“the Person Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2014

Thoughts on Christmas from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

Christmas is a big deal! It is estimated that each year in this country, Americans use 28,497,464 rolls and sheets of wrapping paper, 16,826,362 packages of tags and bows, 372,430,684 greeting cards, and 35,200,000 Christmas trees during the Christmas season (Garbage magazine). Yet, despite the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist