Sermons on Obscure:

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 13, 2023

As is characteristic of Mark's Gospel, he quickly identifies that his subject is "the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then immediately introduces John the Baptizer, the forerunner of Jesus, and then immediately tells about Jesus' baptism and temptation.

A. When you are writing a story, you want to catch your reader’s attention from the very start, right? 1. Here are some opening lines from actual books – some are famous, some not so famous. 2. “If you're going to read this, don't bother.” Choke 3. “I come from Des Moines. Somebody had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Gods And Men Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 5, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to explore the possible meaning to the phrase "You are gods" in Psalm 82 and referred to by Jesus, and how it might apply to all believers today.

Good Morning. A quick question. How many of you have ever seen the movie Of Gods and Men? How many of you have ever heard of the movie Of Gods and Men? A few of you. That is not surprising because it is a foreign film with subtitles. It is actually quite a well-respected film. It came out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, John 1:11, John 10:31-39

Denomination: Christian Church

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Ezekiel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Companies that compete for consumer dollars know the importance of protecting their name and reputation. Shoddy quality or poor service can cause profits to plummet. Being led by the Holy Spirit and empowered by His word will assure others that we are ope

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Ezekiel Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as He led Ezekiel by learning from this fine Biblical example of leadership. The Holy Spirit directed Ezekiel to take on a difficult ministry of speaking to an obstinate and hard hearted audience. His example ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Ezekiel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as He led Ezekiel by learning from this fine Biblical example of leadership. The Holy Spirit directed Ezekiel to take on a difficult ministry of speaking to an obstinate and hard hearted audience. His example teaches us t

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Ezekiel Ezekiel 2:1 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Ezekiel Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you as He led Ezekiel by learning from this fine Biblical example of leadership. The Holy Spirit directed Ezekiel to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctity Of Life Today, Tommorow, And Yesterday

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 20, 2001

Where do we stand as a Nation Spiritually? If we think that it is not our concern to care for those who cannot care for themselves, we must remember the past, look at the present, and plan for the future.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Pastor: Michael Blankenship Web Address: www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp Sunday Morning 1-21-2001 Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. As we swore in a new president yesterday, amidst the fanfare and rejoicing by many conservative minds, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of A Golden String

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001

Choice of direction determines destination.

THE END OF A GOLDEN STRING Scripture: Phil 3:7-14 Text: lst Corinthians 13:12 “Now we know in part” INTRODUCTION William Blake in is poem entitles Jerusalem says, “I give you the end of a Golden String. Only wind it into a ball. It will lead you into heaven’s gate, built into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Methodist

Temptation Management-101—3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2001

Part 3 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

Temptation Management-III—Luke 4:1-13 Johnny’s first day of school./Class was to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat the Pledge of Alliegence. The teacher watched the children as he started the pledge, "I pledge allegiance to the flag..." She stopped when she noticed Johnny’s right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Uncertainty

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001

To lead the people to understand that just as God delivered baby Moses so His almighty power can deliver us from any uncertainty.

Unit 16 – Deliverance From Egypt Lesson 44 – A Baby in a Basket – Exodus 1:1-2:10 Preparation for the Teacher 1.Aim: To lead the people to understand that just as God delivered baby Moses so His almighty power can deliver us from any uncertainty. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God can deliver people ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Certainty In An Uncertain World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that just as God delivered baby Moses so His almighty power can deliver us from any uncertainty

Unit 16 – Deliverance From Egypt Lesson 44 – A Baby in a Basket – Exodus 1:1-2:10 Preparation for the Teacher 1.Aim: To lead the people to understand that just as God delivered baby Moses so His almighty power can deliver us from any uncertainty. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God can deliver people ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001

We are to be doers of the word and not hearers only. God has called us to bear fruit not just feed off the vine.

Bearing Much Fruit  The American church today has allowed mediocrity to creep in.  Everyday 10 churches go under in the United States  Everyday 7 new churches are started that’s a loss of 3 churches everyday.  In the last 10 years the church attendance has remained, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can We Learn From The Dissatisfaction Implanted In Our Hearts?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38 Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Architect Of The Cross

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Mar 27, 2002

Who was ultimately responsible for Jesus going to the Cross?

"The Architect of the Cross" Introduction: I was reading through this week from Matthew chapter 21 the account of Jesus entering into Jerusalem in triumph - the event that we celebrated last week on Palm Sunday - and my attention was drawn to verse 10, where it says: "And when He had come into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith To Touch The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

The gospel account of the woman who reached out and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment is a very moving one and contains an incredible lesson on faith.

FAITH TO TOUCH THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT Matthew 9:18-22 Matthew 9:18-22 (NIV) 18 While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, "My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live." 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 17, 2003

Suffering, no one likes it. However, it is something we all experience at sometime or another. Here is what the Scriptures say concerning it.

SUFFERING 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations [vs. 1-6], for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me – to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I implored the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Threats To Spiritual Vitality & Victory

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord.

“THREATS TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY & VICTORY” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:10-27 The observable threats are extremely lethal because they are drawn from one who was extremely close to the Lord. Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord. The warning of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-27