Sermons on Obscure:

Narnia: Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

Explores Lucy’s surprise experience of Narnia with the truth that there are "wardrobe doors" for us to walk through to discover the Kingdom of God.

Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Lk.1:29-35; 2:8-15; Mk.1:15; 2 Kgs.6:14-18 Intro… 1) Lk.1:29-35…Mary and Joseph are going about there merry, obscure little way, when….all of a sudden the unseen spiritual world contacts them with a message from the angel Gabriel…you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Simeon's Praise

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2005

Three things Simeon knew that we should consider.

Luke 2:22-39 Simeon’s Praise Woodlawn Baptist Church December 11, 2005 Introduction Children’s Choir Cantata This morning we have been invited to listen: to listen to the story of a holy child sent to us down from heaven’s glory many years ago. He truly is Immanuel, the Son of God, the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

The Resurrection - myth or reality

EASTER 2006 Story: There is a story told, about a painting of Goethe’s Faust on display in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In the picture, Faust is seated at a table engaged in a competitive game of chess. And at first glance, it looks like Faust is losing. His opponent in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

A God Who Restores

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

Our god is a God who restores. Even at those times when we feel all is lost, God is there and he promises to restore us, but it may not be in the ways we expect.

A GOD WHO RESTORES Restoration. What a powerful word. What do you think of when you hear that word (pause). Perhaps you imagine your health or marriage restored. Perhaps you imagine your youth or your family restored. Perhaps you imagine you career that is failing or your self-esteem restored. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

It's About Jesus

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jul 3, 2006

A look at the centrality of Jesus to everything and an encouragement to keep on discovering him.

Introduction Do you ever ask yourself the question “what on earth am I doing?” Like the man who spent all his money on a sleek new Mercedes roadster and was out on the motorway for an evening cruise. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through his hair and he decided to open her up. As wnet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

A Quick Tempered Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 31, 2012

Temper or anger is an universal human experience. Everybody feels anger from time to time though we may express it differently. It is important to understand our anger, realize what causes it, and how to control it.

A QUICK TEMPERED MAN PROVERBS 14: 17; 29-30 There are many passages in Proverbs that depict a hot temper. They teach what a hot tempered person is likely to do and how we should relate to him or her. Rash outburst and action are said to bring unpleasant results. Thus great stress is placed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:17-30, Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls - The Plan

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 17, 2011

Nehemiah's rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem can teach us much about the steps to personal revival.

Rebuilding The Walls The Plan Nehemiah’s background We can learn about revival from Nehemiah’s rebuilding the walls 1. Nehemiah was aware of the PROBLEM. 1:3 “The wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are destroyed by fire.” He was not just aware that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Come Again

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2011

Let’s not be taken in by speculation about the second coming - Pastor Harold Camping notwithstanding

TSL and TSJ 23-10-2011 Story: Following a severe storm in a village in Northumberland, the local Anglican priest and local Methodist minister decided to help their community and so each made a sign and positioned himself on the local road leaving their village. It wasn’t long before a car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-36

Denomination: Anglican

Pray - Part 3 - Prayer Walls Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2011

Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

Pray Pt. 3 - Prayer Walls I. Introduction We have talked about how prayer reveals our intimacy levels. We are intimate with who we pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" you are in your walk with your Father and with. Then last week we discussed pattern. How many of you have been consciously ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Savior, Christ, And Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2012

In this lesson we learn about the content and the recipients of the angel's message in Luke 2:11.

Scripture For the past few months we have been studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. This evening I would like to reflect on a previous text we looked at only very briefly. Several weeks ago we examined the birth of Jesus, who was born in a stable in Bethlehem (2:1-7). On the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Feeling Sorry About Your Sin Isn’t Repentance

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2013

A look at real repentance versus the emotion that we often mistake for repentance.

THE NEXT STEPS (LITERALLY): Even after surviving the whale ordeal and getting a second chance, Jonah’s repentance begins with a lot of walking. - Jonah 3:3. - This is a fact that at one level seems rather obvious but that hit me hard a while back. As I considered the story of Jonah, I had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Ronald Wise on Nov 2, 2012

Faith starts small and grows when we nurture our growth with God's unfailing Grace and Love

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Sandy And Job And Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2012

Yes - New York City is a place full of sin and rebellion against God but God did not single out New York because of its sin. This hurricane Sandy struck the good and the bad those who love God and those who loath God.

Sandy and Job and Jesus after the storm Job 40:1-14 and Job 42:1-6 Hurricane Sandy struck this week and took more than 170 lives after touching eight countries that included Bermuda, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, the United States and Canada. Sandy became the largest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And Then On Monday Morning The Work Began Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 13, 2012

A wedding sermon for 2 members of our church (1 about to be ordained), based on Tobit 8:1-8

According to the internet, the top ten worries for couples on their wedding day include - - worries about whether the bride/groom will show up (yup they’re both here) - worries about whether the wedding dress will fit (yup she looks fabulous) - worries about what the best man will say in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Anglican