Sermons on Obscure:

The Downward Mobility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 21, 2009

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although He was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich. “

I thought it was about time I began a sermon with a joke, and today’s passage did make me think of that story about the world’s leaders at prayer, asking God when their countries would repay their national debts. As the story goes, President Obama prays to God, asking when the US economy will ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grace By The Gallon

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The miracle at the wedding of Cana is an example of the extravagant grace of God poured out for us.

“Grace by the Gallon” - John 2:1-11 How do you inaugurate the Messiah’s ministry on earth? Considering royalty, presidents, popes, etc. Imagine launching Jesus of Nazareth Evangelistic Ministries, LLC: line up key board members, raise funds, develop marketing strategy, identify ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Line Is Drawn Will We Cross It?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

Willingness to take up the Call, and the Samaritan

In 1836, in the plaza of a small-dilapidated Texas church one hundred and eighty men were faced with a frightening decision. Whether to stand and fight the whole of the Mexican Army, or try and either escape or surrender. Their leader was an inexperienced officer, who drew a line in the sand and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Action And Reaction

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

Why is it that we so often look for the negative in situations and fall back on fault-finding and grumbling?

Action and Reaction I am not a scientist by any stretch of the imagination but I have, for some unknown reason, always remembered since my school-going days Sir Isaacs Newton’s third law of motion. I know that all of you are thoroughly familiar with it – but just in case you’ve momentarily ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Self-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 20, 2011

Men require community of each other, beyond that we need the provision of God - air to breath, organs (over which we have no control) to function, water, land, food and so much more. Our God is completely unlike us in this - living eternally without need

Dakota Community Church August 21, 2011 Self-Sufficiency Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Its time we rise above...it time to put on the armor...its time to recognize where we really stand in light of God's word and begin to fight the good fight of faith God's way! That is the only way to victory.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE GENESIS 3 This morning I want to begin to expose the lie...the original lie that brought about the downfall of multitudes of people since that fateful day in the Garden of Eden. I hope you will prepare your hearts and minds because that very same lie, in one form or another, is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Impacting Your World For Jesus Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 10, 2011

Jesus asks us to be both salt AND light to impact the world around us for him. We need to be both, not one or the other. It’s a challenge!

Making Jesus better known to others will complicate your life, but the rewards are out of this world! Getting married, or having children complicates things; but they’re worth it. Spending time with people who don’t know Jesus will complicate your life, but it’s so worth it. Ask a mother a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Anglican

How Do I Know That I'm Led By The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

The Holy Spirit is the one whom the Lord has ‘called alongside of us’ to give us help. But how do we know when we're being led?

Andy Rooney (60 Minutes) once said that the (2) most popular books in any bookstore are Cook books & Diet books: (1) tells you how to cook it & the other (1) tells you why you shouldn’t eat it We live in a confusing world that’s difficult to find our way in @ times: so long before we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey To The Manger, Part 3

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 18, 2011

All they had was God’s word to go by and that was enough, that’s all they needed! No matter what we face in this world, God’s word is always more than enough and all we will ever need, to see us through any situation! Amen?

Journey to the Manger Part 3 Luke 2:4-7 NKJ "And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Miss The Main Point Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011

What was the real purpose of the Transfiguration?

Don’t Miss the Main Point Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 9:1-13 I. We started last time to look at the Transfiguration of our Lord. A. This event took place at a very crucial time in the Lord’s ministry. 1. It is at the later end of His ministry. a) He is at or just over two years into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial: The Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 23, 2011

This message examines briefly the conspiracy behind the death of Jesus.

Introduction I admit that I love a conspiracy! In 1995 the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, TX. After the conclusion of the General Assembly I had a day to visit in Dallas before traveling back home. I visited the Grassy Knoll at the Dealey Plaza, right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of Genesis Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2014

And God said "Let there be light" and there was light. He is the communicating God-His first order of Creation is light, Light, and all creation obeys His command. He seeks those today who reflect His glory and communicate His goodness.

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God Said 1. He Spoke He speaks. This is unique. This is just one of the reasons God and only the Creator God, deserves all glory honor and praise. The psalmist understood this. 1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

Broad Place!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 9, 2014

We got to traverse the rough terrains before we enter the broad place prepared for us!

BROAD PLACE OF THANKS GIVING – DAVID 2 Samuel 22:20”He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me.” After traversing caves, wilderness, barrenness, loneliness, weariness, emptiness and nothingness; finally God brought David to a broad place! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer In Beginning A New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 28, 2013

The believers focus in facing the unknown.

You can begin the New Year however you choose to, you were made that way by a sovereign God to choose the path of your attitude and action that you desire. However the outcome is often intrinsically tied to your choices. Because every choice we make has an end result, good, bad, or indifferent. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

His Word Possessed Authority

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance