Sermons on Obscure:

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

The True God Truly Saves

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Trinity (b) Jesus is both Christ and Lord. So we are assured that His sacrifice is acceptable and sufficient, and our salvation is perfect and certain.

Acts 2:22-36 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The true God truly saves” Last week, on Pentecost, we heard the first portion of Peter’s sermon that day to the crowds in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36, Psalm 110:1, Acts 2:39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kin Of Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 17, 2014

Let's talk about the "kin" or kinsman redeemer through 3 passages in the New Testament

HoHum: You might be a redneck if: Your family reunion features a chewing tobacco spit-off. The tobacco chewers in your family aren't just men. You view the next family reunion as a chance to  meet girls. You look upon a family reunion as a chance to meet `Ms. Right' In Ruth we probably find the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patient Endurance

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Joseph's Endurance

Patient Endurance Genesis 40:1-23 1. GOD'S METHOD 39 v 20 And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

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

God’s Offer Of Life-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2013

1 of 4. The apostle John revealed God’s offer of Life to mankind. God offers Life to mankind. But How can Life be procured/had? God’s Offer of Life comes to you thru...

GOD’s OFFER Of LIFE-I—John 1:5-13 Attention: The planned communities in & around Carrabelle. Somewhere ‘down-the-line’ realty investors saw land development in Carrabelle as an opportunity. They convinced the city to grade the land, provide roads, provide sewer access. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

O’ Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the third message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

On December 24, 1865 at the age of thirty Phillips Brooks’ life would be changed forever by a Christmas Eve service that lasted nearly five hours. The service took place at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Brooks wrote, “I remember standing in the old church in Bethlehem close ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message From The One We Serve Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

Introduction If you would someone the question, what is God like? How would they answer? How if I would ask you the same question how would you answer the question, what is God like? Now most Christians would probably agree that God is like Jesus. Because, Jesus Himself said: “He that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 31, 2013

We all need hope. But hope alone is not enough - it must be based on a solid foundation. This sermon reminds believers that our Hope is based on the resurrection of Christ.

In the late night hours of July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was struck by multiple torpedoes fired by a Japanese submarine. 500 miles west of the Philippine Islands, far from any port and under orders of secrecy, tt was the last US Navy ship sunk by enemy fire in WW2. The real story of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clay Pots

Contributed by Lance Lewis on Jan 12, 2011

Encouraging people to give what they have to God

Intro: A. Did you know that the Milky Way Galaxy has about 100 billion stars, and that scientists estimate that there are over 100 Billion Galaxies in the Universe. That means that there are over 10 billion trillion stars. A one followed by 22 zeros. And that the Bible says that God knows each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Deer And Antelope Play

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 30, 2012

A talk on Paul's instruction to remain strong in the Lord amidst temptations in a worldly-culture.

Text: 1 Cor 16:13-14, Title: Where the Deer and Antelope Play, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/29/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: All of these words are present tense imperatives. Main thought: Paul gives them a final word of exhortation as he closes out the letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Value Engineering

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican