Sermons on Obscure:

The Call To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

We will study the life of Abraham and his journey of faith. He is called the Father of Faith, and the Patriarch of Faith of both Jews and the Christians. I believe his life will teach us many things about walking or living with God by faith. He is also ca

Theme: The Call to a Life of Faith Text: Gen.11:27-12:3 B. This morning we are going to begin a new sermon series, and it’s from the book of Genesis. We will study the life of Abraham and his journey of faith. He is called the Father of Faith, and the Patriarch of Faith of both Jews and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Believers

Contributed by Phillip Schrimsher on Sep 12, 2008

The attitudes that should be present in the life of the believer

Blessed Believers Luke 6:20-26 Introduction: The setting for our text today took place on a mountain plateau not far from the city of Capernaum, thus the phrase (sermon on the mount). The section of that sermon that we will examine today is called the (beatitudes) taken from the word “beati” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #2: ‘by The Way Of The Cross' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 3, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon the free gift of God, more precious and valuable than any other: the redeeming, atoning, justifying act of Jesus.

Mark 8:27-38 and Romans 3:21-26 ’Journeying with Jesus through Lent #2: ‘By the Way of the Cross’’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Those of us who like to watch quiz shows on TV may remember a show (in the UK running from 1965-88) from some years ago called ‘Call my Bluff’ (only running in the US from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Who Am I?"

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 27, 2008

This is a question of utmost significance who had been looking for his true self."Who am I"? May this message bring you to an encounter of who you really are....

This is a question of utmost significance who had been looking for his true self."Who am I"? Let this message bring you to an encounter of who you really are... Of all God’s creation, only man searches for an answer to this ancients of question. Many have temporarily answered it,even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Unity

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008

This sermon was given at a Presbyterian Church when they invited the Church of Christ to visit and share about our community wide 90 Day Bible reading adventure.

Thank-you so much for welcoming us here as guests and for your generous hospitality. Having been in this community for 10 years, I have crossed paths with many of you, followed a bit of your churches narrative, and have been deeply moved by the courage God has bestowed on you to stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Turning Your Pain Into Gain Series

Contributed by Bishop W. D. Scott Sr on Jul 19, 2013

Take the Jabez Challenge and see if God won't enlarge your territory.

Turning Your Pain Into Gain I Chronicles 4: 9-10 Billy Graham was in a revival some years ago. There was a man there, who had gone through many problems and difficulties. When the invitation to Christ was extended he accepted Christ as his savior. Soon his life began to change and he felt like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Need An Anchor Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2011

A sermon on the anchor of the soul (Some material taken from Wikipedia's article on anchors: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor)

HoHum: A naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain. "What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?" asked the captain. "Throw out an anchor, sir." replied the naval student. "What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?" asked the captain. "Throw out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Example Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

No literal portrait of Jesus exists. But the likeness of the One who died to set all men free can be seen in the lives of those who truly follow Him. If we are truly following Christ others will see it in our appearance, our attitudes, and our associa

Great Example Philippians 2.5-8 Pt.2 Good Friday Service 2012 Introduction A F. B. Meyer once said, I used to think that Gods gifts were on shelves one above the other; and that the taller we grew in Christian character, the easier we could reach them. I now find that Gods gifts are on shelves one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ